{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8010857,"projectId":8791028,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my thanks for your generous donation of supplies that directly support my reading and math intervention groups. Your kindness and commitment to education have made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students, and I am deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided are used every day to help students build essential reading and math skills in a supportive, small-group setting. Many of my students require targeted intervention to strengthen foundational skills, boost confidence, and close learning gaps. Because of your generosity, I am able to offer engaging, hands-on lessons that meet students where they are and help them grow academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1726793877146,"projectUrl":"project/attention-on-intervention/8791028/","projectTitle":"Attention on Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tranghese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8010857_orig.png?crop=404,404,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658964806993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8010857"},{"teacherId":8010857,"projectId":9043708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project. Thanks to your generous donation we were able to give students the resources and tools they need to be motivated in our space. Students are using their new resources in a variety of ways for reading and math practice. In our intervention space, students are able to use the tools you provided to demonstrate their learning in fun and engaging ways. Students are always excited to earn their new prizes for trying their best and working hard! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742915335381,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-motivation/9043708/","projectTitle":"Mid Year Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tranghese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8010857_orig.png?crop=404,404,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658964806993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8010857"},{"teacherId":10060529,"projectId":9585232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support funding our Headphones for All project. \r\nBecause of your kindness every student now has access to their own set of headphones and headphone organizer, which has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited and grateful when the headphones arrived. They enjoy using them during lessons, independent work, and online learning activities. The headphone organizer has also been a wonderful addition, helping students keep their headphones stored neatly, take responsibility for their materials, and transition smoothly between activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more organized, focused, and supportive learning environment. My students are incredibly thankful, and so am I. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758150994319,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all/9585232/","projectTitle":"Headphones for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060529"},{"teacherId":2863686,"projectId":9702610,"letterContent":"Thanks to this Math Madness project, math learning in our classroom became hands-on, engaging, and full of excitement. With greater than/less than manipulatives, students were able to physically compare numbers and truly understand what the symbols mean—rather than just memorizing them. Foam place value discs helped students build, break apart, and regroup numbers, strengthening their number sense and confidence.\r\n\r\nProtractors and magnetic tiles transformed abstract geometry concepts into meaningful learning experiences. Students measured angles and area. These tools allowed students to learn by doing, which made challenging math concepts more accessible to all learners. As a result, student engagement increased, math conversations became richer, and students were eager to participate.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, math truly became \"Math Madness\" in the best way—active, joyful, and meaningful. Students developed stronger math skills, greater confidence, and a more positive attitude toward learning. Thank you for making this unforgettable math experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758150999835,"projectUrl":"project/math-madness-for-mathematicians/9702610/","projectTitle":"Math Madness for Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metropoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2863686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525006497903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2863686"},{"teacherId":4727649,"projectId":9067846,"letterContent":"I am excited to be able to store materials in the new outdoor shed that your generous support provided. I am currently waiting for our custodians to get the shed completed and put together so we can begin using it. I wanted to update you on the progress of the shed. The students are getting curious about the structure and are excited to be able to have toys outside during our gross motor time. I have used this process to work on our waiting skills and watching something be built from the ground up. Thank you for your support of early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1746449566449,"projectUrl":"project/a-secure-place-to-store-outside-material/9067846/","projectTitle":"A Secure Place to Store Outside Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmadsenpreschool"},{"teacherId":2863686,"projectId":9629778,"letterContent":"In my fourth-grade math class, we rely on a wide range of printed materials—practice pages, math games, centers, task cards, and hands-on activities. Printing these resources uses up ink quickly, and without it, I wouldn't be able to provide the variety and support my students need.\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can continue printing engaging math activities that make learning fun. From fraction games to place-value puzzles, these materials keep my students motivated and excited to learn. Access to printed resources also allows me to differentiate instruction so every student receives exactly what they need to grow and succeed.\r\nYour support will make a direct, daily impact on my students. With fresh ink, I can create meaningful, enjoyable learning experiences that help my fourth graders see math as a subject they can truly love—and feel confident in.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping bring learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1757548779360,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-math-class-more-learning/9629778/","projectTitle":"Ink for Math Class = More Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metropoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2863686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525006497903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2863686"},{"teacherId":2863686,"projectId":9526030,"letterContent":"This project will make a meaningful difference in how my students experience math. Many children enter the classroom feeling uncertain or even intimidated by math, but the right hands-on tools can completely transform that mindset. With manipulatives such as place-value blocks, time clocks, and multiplication arrays, students are able to see math in action rather than simply hearing about it.\r\nThese resources bring abstract concepts to life, allowing students to explore skills like multi-digit multiplication, equivalent fractions, and area and perimeter in a way that feels accessible, engaging, and fun. When students can physically manipulate numbers and ideas, their confidence grows—and with that confidence comes a new willingness to take risks, try new strategies, and persevere through challenges.\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping students develop not only stronger math skills, but also essential problem-solving abilities that will serve them far beyond the classroom. Your contribution empowers my fourth graders to believe in themselves as thinkers, doers, and learners.\r\nThank you for helping make math meaningful, exciting, and achievable for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755696549675,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-meaningful/9526030/","projectTitle":"Making Math Meaningful","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metropoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2863686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525006497903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2863686"},{"teacherId":2863686,"projectId":9385526,"letterContent":"Our room is always buzzing with energy, curiosity, and hands-on learning. From math manipulatives and games to playground balls and building kits, our students rely on a variety of materials to build their academic and social skills. Until now, we've struggled to keep these tools organized, which meant that many of them went unused or wore out far too quickly.\r\nThanks to your generosity, we will now have a durable storage unit that keeps our resources organized, accessible, and protected. This storage solution will make a tremendous difference—students will be able to find and return materials independently, helping them take ownership of their learning while also saving valuable instructional time.\r\nYour support ensures that our learning tools stay in great condition and continue to inspire meaningful exploration every day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1757509623055,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-a-storage-solution-f/9385526/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning: A Storage Solution for Math and Recess Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metropoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2863686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525006497903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2863686"},{"teacherId":4727649,"projectId":9388297,"letterContent":"The paint sticks have been a great addition to our classroom. I was able to open our easel center and demonstrate how to use the paint sticks. This center has been busy since then and I have seen some amazing artwork, as well as hearing a lot of language. The paint sticks have also been used at my art center while supporting our math and ELA concepts in an age appropriate way. The students have been doing a great job of putting the caps on each paint stick after use to make sure they are ready for their friends to use. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758824363224,"projectUrl":"project/paint-sticks-and-playdough-in-preschool/9388297/","projectTitle":"Paint Sticks and Playdough In Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmadsenpreschool"},{"teacherId":9343154,"projectId":9428537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project. Thanks to your support, our classroom is able to run smoothly with the essential supplies. \r\n\r\nWe were especially excited about the felt tiles. These created our vocabulary word wall, and many teachers have commented on how nice they are! We also are deeply grateful for all of the different tapes and hanging materials- there is always something to fix or hang up in PreK! \r\n\r\nIt takes a lot of unglamorous supplies to keep a classroom running smoothly, and thanks to you, I do not have to dip into my personal funds to keep us afloat. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755888768503,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-basics/9428537/","projectTitle":"Teacher Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343154_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708636145543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343154"},{"teacherId":9343154,"projectId":9428440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project! Our students were so excited to have new materials to enrich their play. They loved exploring all of the new items!\r\n\r\nTheir favorite toy, by far has been the bathtub. They love giving the babies baths and pretending all sorts of ways that the babies got dirty. They also love to dress the babies up. The animal themed clothing has been a big hit and they like to be silly and mix and match they different animal outfits. Having more materials to extend their play has also given them extra outlets to process their lives and led to many important conversations about their home lives and experiences. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755719895396,"projectUrl":"project/baby-lets-pretend/9428440/","projectTitle":"Baby, Let's Pretend!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343154_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708636145543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343154"},{"teacherId":5627851,"projectId":9505144,"letterContent":"Your continued support for our classroom means so much to me. With these Teachers Pay Teachers resources I was able to fund many new activities and visuals for my classroom.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, I have children who are nonverbal, English language learners, and other students who benefit from the use of picture symbols. I have found many social stories and other visual supports to help my students communicate their wants and needs to the staff and their peers. Along with visuals to support communication, I was also able to purchase signs for my centers, behavior charts, and bulletin board sets. 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