{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Shores Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8150880,"projectId":8485830,"letterContent":"The moment the new materials arrive is always a highlight. Whether it was the bold markers for our Frida Kahlo portraits or the blue and white Chinese Vases, my students' faces light up with pure wonder. There's a collective gasp of excitement, followed by a flood of questions—\"What are we making with these?!\"—that shows how ready they are to dive in and create.\r\n\r\nA truly special project was our \"Celebrations Around the World\" unit. The engaging lessons I found on Teachers Pay Teachers were an immense help, giving me the perfect framework to guide our explorations. Your donations brought those lessons to life! We created maracas during Hispanic Heritage Month, crafted powerful \"I Have a Dream\" collages for Black History Month, and designed brilliant Ming Dynasty Vases for Chinese New Year. Having the right materials meant every child could fully participate and create something beautiful they were proud of.\r\n\r\nThe next steps are all about sharing our joy. We are turning all of our wonderful artwork into a \"Cultural Celebration Museum\" in our school's hallway. My students are so excited to act as tour guides for other classes, explaining the significance behind their creations. This project has taught them that art is a universal language of joy and respect, and it wouldn't have been possible without you. Thank you for believing in us and for helping me foster such thoughtful, globally-minded young citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1729284246528,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-explore-different-cultu/8485830/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Explore Different Cultures and ABCs of Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150880_orig.jpg?crop=726,726,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663073067580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150880"},{"teacherId":8150880,"projectId":8325030,"letterContent":"It brings me immense joy to share how your generosity has helped us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in such a personal and creative way.\r\n\r\nWhen the new supplies arrived, the black permanent markers became the perfect tool for our special project. We talked about how Frida Kahlo is an iconic figure in Hispanic culture, and the students understood they were about to create something meaningful. There was a palpable sense of respect and excitement as they received the markers, ready to embark on their own artistic journey inspired by her legacy.\r\n\r\nFor Hispanic Heritage Month, my students are creating self-portraits in the style of Frida Kahlo. These black markers have been essential in helping them capture the bold, graphic quality of her work. More importantly, the permanence of the ink has been a tremendous confidence booster. It has eliminated the hesitation of erasing and re-drawing their features, encouraging them to draw with the same boldness and honesty that Frida exemplified. They are embracing their unique identities, and the markers are helping them create strong, good-looking portraits that they are genuinely proud of.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to infuse their artwork with vibrant color! The students will use their crisp black outlines as a foundation for adding brilliant color with paints or pastels, symbolizing the joy and diversity of Hispanic cultures. This project has been more than an art lesson; it's been a powerful way for students to connect with an important cultural icon and express their own identities. Thank you for making this profound experience possible. Your support has helped each child create a personal tribute that honors both a legendary artist and their own unique place in our community. I am sorry it took me a while to extend my gratitude towards your loving donation.","fullyFundedDate":1718909098982,"projectUrl":"project/empower-creativity-and-sustainability/8325030/","projectTitle":"\"Empower Creativity and Sustainability: Donate Permanent Markers, Please!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150880_orig.jpg?crop=726,726,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663073067580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150880"},{"teacherId":9449635,"projectId":9557905,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful to have a printer in my classroom. It allows me to quickly print last-minute resources and worksheets whenever I need to adjust a lesson on the spot.\r\nHaving a printer in my classroom has made my work easier, more efficient, and more productive. It gives me the freedom to be flexible, the ability to personalize learning, and the tools to celebrate student success in meaningful ways. Most importantly, it helps me provide my students with the resources they need, exactly when they need them. For all these reasons, I am truly grateful to have this technology at my fingertips.","fullyFundedDate":1756482546819,"projectUrl":"project/print-their-future-classroom-printer-f/9557905/","projectTitle":"Print Their Future : Classroom Printer for Colorful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dorsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9449635"},{"teacherId":5417792,"projectId":9280114,"letterContent":"This project has transformed our classroom by providing essential tools that boost focus, engagement, and equity. The class set of headphones allows students to learn without distractions, while the wireless keyboard, mouse, tablets, and laptops ensure access to technology and skill-building opportunities. Interactive buzzers and creative supplies like markers make lessons more engaging and hands-on, and new monitors enhance visual learning. Together, these resources create a balanced, future-ready environment where students can work independently, collaborate effectively, and enjoy lessons that blend technology with creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1746787393177,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-create-a-tech-boost-for/9280114/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn, Create: A Tech Boost for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5417792_orig.jpg?crop=1466,1466,x5,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740159314674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5417792"},{"teacherId":4787826,"projectId":9043138,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of the technology to my classroom. My students were able to do research independently on their career of choice and were excited each time they had the opportunity to use the laptops. Although they use laptops for testing and for assignments, these laptops are specifically used for research projects. This made their time on the laptops special and important. \r\n\r\nMost of my students do not have personal laptops at home. When they saw these laptops, they were beyond excited. Once they learned what they were used for, I had students working to finish their classwork in order to get on the \"research laptops\" to complete more work.\r\n\r\nA few of my students were especially excited to use these laptops because they had never done a research project. They are inquisitive and responsible learners, and I know that this gift to our classroom has greatly impacted their desire to learn more about different topics.","fullyFundedDate":1739889631953,"projectUrl":"project/learning-at-their-fingertips/9043138/","projectTitle":"Learning at Their Fingertips","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4787826_orig.jpg?crop=563,563,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668699314502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4787826"},{"teacherId":5417792,"projectId":9098325,"letterContent":"The classroom supplies have already made a huge impact! The graphic organizers have helped my students organize their thoughts more clearly—especially during our reading and writing unis. We even used the laminator to preserve some of their best work and our items we use consistently so keep them looking great and unused. \r\n\r\nThey were so excited! The moment they saw the new supplies, several students asked, \"Are these really for us?\" It was heartwarming to watch them take ownership of their learning space with so much pride. We gave out the pencils as an incentive and it gave some students motivation to get theirs.\r\n\r\nWe're currently working on a writing and reading comprehension project using the graphic organizers. Next, students will publish their work using the laminated pages for a \"classroom author wall.\" These tools are building both confidence and creativity every day. The best part is we have these supplies and we will be able to use them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1739889631180,"projectUrl":"project/stock-the-classroom-fuel-the-future/9098325/","projectTitle":"Stock the Classroom, Fuel the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5417792_orig.jpg?crop=1466,1466,x5,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740159314674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5417792"},{"teacherId":5417792,"projectId":8987227,"letterContent":"The iPad has made a meaningful difference in how students engage with learning. While many of our generous donors use technology at home, they may be surprised to learn how versatile and impactful an iPad can be in an elementary classroom setting. \r\n\r\nIt has allowed my students to access interactive lessons, record their reading progress, explore the educational apps and even create digital projects. They can also allow them to work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to have this technology in our classroom, it's not just a device, it's a bridge to greater understanding and opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1739889628670,"projectUrl":"project/stamp-out-disabilities-ipad-assistant-t/8987227/","projectTitle":"Stamp Out Disabilities, iPad Assistant to the Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5417792_orig.jpg?crop=1466,1466,x5,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740159314674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5417792"},{"teacherId":9448710,"projectId":9009218,"letterContent":"The impact of this project on our students has been transformative. With the new technology in place, students now have access to a wide range of learning tools that are enhancing their education in ways we couldn't have imagined before.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this technology opens up new ways to interact with learning materials that were previously out of reach. For instance, they can now engage with digital textbooks, interactive lessons, and online resources that are tailored to their individual needs and learning styles. This personalized approach helps students absorb material more effectively and stay engaged, especially in subjects that may have once been difficult or intimidating.","fullyFundedDate":1739889628953,"projectUrl":"project/playful-learning-bringing-toys-and-boar/9009218/","projectTitle":"Playful Learning: Bringing Toys and Board Games to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loraine Enriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720485908172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448710"},{"teacherId":4787826,"projectId":8629544,"letterContent":"Incorporating learning games into the classroom has had a powerful impact on student engagement and collaboration. These games have transformed our regular reviews into interactive experiences that encourage participation from all students, including those who may be hesitant to speak up in a typical lesson. By making learning fun, these games increased motivation and help students develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.\r\n\r\nThese educational games help to reinforce standards in a way that caters to different learning styles. They also promote teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving as students work together to find answers. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were intrigued. They wondered when and how they would be used. One student said, \"It doesn't feel like we will be doing work-its like a challenge, and I want to win!\"\r\n\r\nThank you for the lasting impact you have had on my students. Students will have opportunities to take learning/reviewing content and make it into a positive instead of a negative. They all have been positively touched, and I know many of them will remember this for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1734332303571,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-boosting-team-spirit-and-learni/8629544/","projectTitle":"Game On! Boosting Team Spirit and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4787826_orig.jpg?crop=563,563,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668699314502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4787826"},{"teacherId":9448710,"projectId":8966103,"letterContent":"The laptop, projector, and speaker have transformed the way my students interact with learning materials. With the laptop, students can access digital resources, conduct research, and complete assignments more efficiently, whether working independently or collaborating with others. The projector has opened up new possibilities for visual learning, enabling me to display multimedia presentations, educational videos, and interactive activities that engage students in a way that traditional methods could not. The speaker has enhanced our ability to incorporate audio elements into lessons, making it easier to listen to podcasts, language exercises, or music-based activities that reinforce learning concepts.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the interactive nature of these tools. They love seeing their work projected on the screen, which makes them feel more involved and motivated. Students who are typically more reserved have become more engaged, as the technology allows them to share their ideas and projects with the entire class in creative ways. The audio from the speaker has also been a game-changer, particularly for students who are auditory learners. Overall, this technology has created a more dynamic and inclusive classroom, where every student can find a learning method that works for them.","fullyFundedDate":1734332303601,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-education-bridging-the-digi/8966103/","projectTitle":"\"Empowering Education: Bridging the Digital Divide with Laptops for Students\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loraine Enriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720485908172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448710"},{"teacherId":9448710,"projectId":8784960,"letterContent":"Donating a printer to the classroom has made a significant difference in the way our students engage with their learning. For many of them, having access to a printer means they can bring their ideas and assignments to life in ways that were previously difficult. It allows them to print out their work, share materials with classmates, and complete projects that require visual components, such as graphs or research documents.\r\n\r\nThe new printer has also expanded their ability to create high-quality presentations and assignments, helping students who might otherwise struggle with digital tasks. Many students who may not have access to printers at home now feel empowered and more confident in their ability to produce polished work.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting for the students is the ability to see their work in tangible form. They are more motivated to complete assignments when they can physically hold a printed version of their work and share it with others. The instant gratification of printing out their hard work is incredibly fulfilling for them and sparks a sense of pride.\r\n\r\nCertain students, especially those who are more hands-on or visual learners, have warmed to the technology most. These students thrive when they can print images, color-coded charts, or even their own designs to enhance their learning. For others, having a printer allows them to organize and present their research and creative projects in a more professional way.\r\n\r\nOverall, the printer has had a profound impact on student engagement and confidence. It's a tool that supports creativity, organization, and a deeper connection to their work, all of which make their learning experiences more enriching and fulfilling.","fullyFundedDate":1732229153157,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-our-classroom/8784960/","projectTitle":"Printer for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loraine Enriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720485908172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448710"},{"teacherId":8150880,"projectId":8184625,"letterContent":"It brings me such joy to share how your generosity created a truly magical experience in our second-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThe moment the new resources arrived, the excitement was palpable. When I showed my students the buckets of Crayola® Air-Dry Clay, their eyes widened with anticipation. There were gasps of \"Wow!\" and \"Is that for us?!\" as they imagined what they could create. The air was simply buzzing with creative energy.\r\n\r\nWe put this wonderful clay to immediate use in our \"Pinch Pot Monsters\" project. The air-dry clay was an absolute dream for my young sculptors—it was so easy to handle and fuss-free! Its soft texture was perfect for their small hands to pinch, roll, and shape without frustration, which allowed their confidence to soar. They loved every moment, crafting hilarious and unique monsters with big eyes, silly horns, and goofy smiles. The engagement was incredible. After the sculptures dried solid, the project culminated in a painting party where they brought their creatures to life with vibrant colors. Later, I gave each finished masterpiece a protective coat of glossy Mod Podge spray, and their faces lit up all over again seeing their monsters shine. They are so proud of their permanent works of art.\r\n\r\nYour support provided more than just materials; it gave my students a hands-on lesson in patience, creativity, and the pride of building something from scratch. 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