{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walthill Public School","outOfStateSupporters":56.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9994139,"projectId":9689111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an automatic pencil sharpener, dry erase markers, erasers, and pens. Your support has made a real difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe automatic pencil sharpener helps us save valuable instructional time by allowing students to quickly and quietly sharpen their pencils. The dry erase markers make lessons clear, engaging, and interactive, giving students more opportunities to participate and practice. The erasers help keep student work clean and organized, while also encouraging students to correct mistakes and keep trying. The pens provide fun colors for grading student work. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows our students that their education matters. Because of you, our classroom is more organized, efficient, and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1763576249976,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-greatness/9689111/","projectTitle":"Gear up for Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pickering","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9994139"},{"teacherId":10069540,"projectId":10055785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom tools. Your support truly makes a difference in our everyday learning. Because of you, my students have the supplies they need to stay organized, complete their work with confidence, and fully participate in lessons and activities. These materials help create a positive, prepared, and engaging classroom environment. Most importantly, your generosity shows students that their education matters and that people believe in their success. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1769587734052,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tools/10055785/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751499098623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaya-stark"},{"teacherId":9993115,"projectId":9846194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Cricut machine, vinyl, and Cricut heat press. Your support has provided my first graders with an exciting opportunity to learn, design, and create in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, students are able to explore creativity while building important skills such as fine motor development, problem-solving, collaboration, and confidence. They are learning how ideas can turn into real designs, and they take great pride in creating projects they can see and touch. The hands-on experience has made learning more engaging and has allowed students to express themselves in new and joyful ways.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping inspire a love of learning and creativity at such a young age.","fullyFundedDate":1762103343957,"projectUrl":"project/i-did-this-its-mine/9846194/","projectTitle":"I Did This… It’s Mine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"},{"teacherId":10069540,"projectId":9837929,"letterContent":"The mental health books from this project help us teach important life skills alongside reading. Students are learning how to recognize and name their feelings, practice healthy coping strategies, and understand that it's okay to have big emotions. These books spark meaningful conversations, build empathy, and help students feel seen and understood. Students love sharing their thoughts, relating stories to their own experiences, and discovering strategies they can use when they're feeling overwhelmed or need a moment of calm.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets have been a game-changer! They give students a positive way to release energy and self-regulate, which helps them stay engaged and focused during lessons. Students who once struggled to concentrate are now more confident and successful, simply because they have the tools they need to learn comfortably. These resources have helped create a classroom filled with smiles, support, and growth. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1768514046732,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-books/9837929/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751499098623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaya-stark"},{"teacherId":10264074,"projectId":9718022,"letterContent":"The new tables and chairs have been such a great addition to our classroom. As a math teacher for third through sixth graders, I was having a hard time getting students to focus for 100 minute math blocks. We now have a routine when it comes to whole group lessons where I dismiss students from their desks one by one to go choose a seat around the room. They love using the egg chairs and getting to work at the floor tables. I've received compliments from my principal about how great the flexible seating seems to be going. \r\n\r\nThe new whiteboard markers have also been super helpful. The kids love getting to use the nice expo markers and are so excited when it's time to get them out.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and are excited to continue to use these resources!","fullyFundedDate":1758636525186,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9718022/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10264074_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y327&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757991634166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264074"},{"teacherId":9993115,"projectId":9702877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for my students, and we are truly grateful. \r\nBecause of you, our students now have new water bottles to help them stay hydrated and ready to learn each day. The social-emotional learning books, along with the matching squishy emotions, stress balls and shake and move bells, are already helping students learn how to recognize their feelings, calm their bodies, and express themselves in healthy ways. These tools have made learning both engaging and fun while supporting important emotional skills. \r\n The fruit snacks were also a big hit and brought lots of smiles to our classroom! Small moments like these help create a positive and welcoming environment where students feel cared for and supported. \r\n Your generosity has helped create a classroom filled with joy,movement,learning, and emotional growth. Thank You for investing in my first graders and for helping us build a safe and supportive place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760693767535,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-do-hard-things/9702877/","projectTitle":"We Can Do Hard Things","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"},{"teacherId":8536595,"projectId":9701441,"letterContent":"Here's a heartfelt thank-you message you can share with your donors to show the impact of your \"3D Models of Mitosis and Plant and Animal Cells\" project:\r\n\r\nWhen the 3D cell and mitosis models arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to get their hands on them, eager to explore the shapes, textures, and details that brought their science lessons to life. The models instantly transformed our classroom from a typical lecture space into an interactive learning lab.\r\n\r\nWe used the 3D models to study the stages of mitosis, carefully examining each phase and identifying cell structures. For the first time, many students could see the process instead of just reading about it. One student remarked, \"Oh, so this is how cells divide!\"—a moment of true understanding that's hard to capture in a textbook alone. The tactile nature of the models made the learning inclusive and engaging for students with different learning styles.\r\n\r\nBecause of these amazing tools, I was able to facilitate deeper discussions and encourage students to think critically about how plant and animal cells function similarly and differently. Our next step is to use these same models as reference points while students design their own creative projects—like building labeled 3D cell diagrams or filming short \"Cell Life Cycle\" presentations to demonstrate mitosis in action.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made it all possible. These resources didn't just enhance our science lessons—they made complex concepts accessible, memorable, and fun. Thank you for investing in hands-on learning and for giving my students an opportunity to experience biology in a whole new dimension!","fullyFundedDate":1762724217904,"projectUrl":"project/3d-models-of-mitosis-and-plant-and-anima/9701441/","projectTitle":"3D Models of Mitosis and Plant and Animal Cells","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736309281745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536595"},{"teacherId":8536595,"projectId":9594824,"letterContent":"When our new \"Magnets & Genetics\" hands-on lab materials arrived, the excitement in the room was contagious! My students crowded around the boxes, eager to see what was inside. As soon as they realized that they'd be doing real, interactive science experiments—not just reading from a textbook—their energy and curiosity skyrocketed.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the materials to model heredity and magnetic forces in ways that make abstract science concepts come alive. For example, during our first genetics activity, students worked in small teams to build magnetic DNA models and explore how traits are passed between generations. One student exclaimed, \"Now I really get it!\" as she matched genetic codes together for the first time. Moments like that make learning feel exciting and real.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely transformed our classroom into a small research lab where students are the scientists. The hands-on experience helps them make connections between what they learn and how science works in the real world. Next, we'll be applying these same materials to design student-led investigations into how environmental factors can influence genetic expression—a perfect bridge between what they've learned and the discoveries ahead.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is buzzing with curiosity and confidence thanks to your generosity. Your contribution didn't just provide materials—it opened doors for hands-on discovery and deeper understanding. Thank you for making science an adventure for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758565225972,"projectUrl":"project/magnets-genetics-hands-on-lab-material/9594824/","projectTitle":"Magnets & Genetics hands on Lab Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736309281745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536595"},{"teacherId":8112874,"projectId":9248947,"letterContent":"We want to thank you so much for donating to our classroom and helping us to get these colorful headphones. They have been an amazing addition to our room. All students have been given a color. This is extremely helpful when we have time to go onto our computers. \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, our reading and math program both have an online component to help with student learning and practicing various skills. These headphones help ensure that students are able to listen to directions, while not bothering others.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generous donation. We truly do appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1752076378547,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-headphones/9248947/","projectTitle":"Colorful Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buderus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8112874_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633289445339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8112874"},{"teacherId":9993115,"projectId":9476784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness helped us purchase so many wonderful items--including flashlights for our FLASHLIGHT FRIDAY reading time, whiteboards and markers for hands-on learning, highlighters and notebooks for journaling and plenty of snacks to keep little learners energized and focused. \r\n\r\nThese supplies make such a difference every single day. The students' faces light up (literally!) when we turn off the lights for FLASHLIGHT FRIDAY, and they take such pride in using their new materials during lessons and writing time. Your support helps create an engaging, joyful learning environment where students feel excited to learn and grow. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our classroom. Thank you for helping make our learning space brighter---in more ways than one.","fullyFundedDate":1756689833648,"projectUrl":"project/lets-see-some-smiles-for-the-new-school/9476784/","projectTitle":"Let’s See Some Smiles For the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"},{"teacherId":8536595,"projectId":9700097,"letterContent":"When our new anatomy books and classroom tools arrived, the excitement was immediate! My students crowded around the models and materials, eager to explore and learn through hands-on discovery. For many, it was their first time getting such an up-close look at how the human body works beyond the pages of a textbook.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have completely transformed the way we approach anatomy lessons. With the detailed models and interactive books, students can now visualize complex systems—like the circulatory and muscular systems—in 3D, making the learning far more intuitive. The technology helps bridge the gap between theory and reality; instead of memorizing parts, students are now identifying structures, making real-world connections, and understanding how everything functions together.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular has truly blossomed with these tools. He's always been interested in medicine but struggled with abstract concepts. Now, he's the first to volunteer during demonstrations, eagerly explaining how organs interact or pointing out muscle groups using the model. This kind of confidence and enthusiasm is exactly what these resources were meant to spark.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is being able to explore and learn like real scientists—touching, examining, and asking deeper questions. Thanks to your generosity, and the addition of these incredible resources, our classroom has become a space of exploration and discovery where every student feels engaged and empowered to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758724540123,"projectUrl":"project/anatomy-books-and-tools-in-the-classroom/9700097/","projectTitle":"Anatomy Books and Tools in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736309281745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536595"},{"teacherId":10005212,"projectId":9408100,"letterContent":"Although the original graphic novels we had in mind for my classroom were unavailable when the project got funded, we found items that made a bigger impact. With your generous donation, I got some much needed art supplies and simple school supplies for my classroom!\r\n\r\nI purchased markers, colored pencils, crayons, whiteboard markers, & erasers that the students can access any time. I also got a new pencil sharpener and whiteboard cleaner. The biggest impact has definitely been made by the art supplies. I still have kids fighting over supplies whenever they are given the chance to be creative in my English class. \r\n\r\nThe success of these are supplies actually inspired my next project regarding an ART CART. Which will hopefully allow me to incorporate painting into my literature projects as well. 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