{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Webster Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10308465,"projectId":9898949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions which made possible the purchase of more train set pieces, magnet tiles, and balance beams for our Primary RISE classroom! Our students have benefitted greatly this year from these new materials. Expanding our collections of these STEM and active movement materials has allowed students to play together in groups more, which supports them in developing their social skills. \r\n As you can see in the pictures, our students have taken great strides in starting to play together in groups of two, three, and sometimes even four. Over the past several months since starting to use these larger sets of materials, our students have greatly advanced in their level of interaction and cooperative play. For autistic students, this is a big step in social development which serves them in so many areas, both today and throughout their future. It is beautiful to see our students - who began the year barely seeming to notice their peers - developing true friendships with each other and experiencing the real joy of playing interactively with each other. This type of interactive play also stimulates their language development, a major area of challenge for all of our students. \r\n I also want to say that I am sorry for the delay in uploading this letter and pictures - the needs of our class are very demanding and I wish to communicate that the delay in sending this update was entirely due to the cumulative challenges of serving our students, and not at all to a lack of gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1764684738677,"projectUrl":"project/primary-rise-autism-stemsel-play-mat/9898949/","projectTitle":"Primary RISE (Autism) STEM/SEL Play Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308465"},{"teacherId":8477718,"projectId":9417035,"letterContent":"This project has had an incredible impact on our classroom, creating a foundation where my curious and eager learners feel fully equipped to succeed. By providing them with these essential tools, I have seen a remarkable shift in their confidence and their ability to engage deeply with our curriculum.\r\n\r\nThe addition of hands-on materials—such as the sight word flash cards, art supplies, and dry-erase markers—has turned our daily lessons into dynamic, interactive experiences. Students are now actively participating in small group work with excitement, receiving immediate feedback that helps them grow as readers and thinkers. Meanwhile, having their own organized folders, book pouches, and reliable writing tools has instilled a new sense of pride in their work; they now come to class prepared and ready to tackle any challenge.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, the new headphones have been transformative for our digital learning time, providing the quiet focus needed for every student to work at their own pace without distraction. Each of these items, while simple, plays a vital role in our daily routine, fostering an environment where my students feel valued, supported, and truly excited to express their creativity and reach their academic goals.","fullyFundedDate":1753895577577,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-helping-every-studen/9417035/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning: Helping Every Student Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8477718_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656363912934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477718"},{"teacherId":8477718,"projectId":9772937,"letterContent":"This project has had a profound impact on the culture and climate of our classroom. My students are naturally curious, creative, and full of energy, and having access to these new incentives has allowed us to channel that spirit in such a positive way.\r\n\r\nThe addition of fidgets to our classroom has provided a powerful, tangible way to celebrate student progress and effort. These tools have become much more than just rewards; they are meaningful motivators that help students stay focused, regulated, and calm during challenging learning tasks. By offering these choices, I have seen a noticeable shift in student engagement—they are more eager to persevere through difficult lessons, and they take genuine pride in earning these incentives through their hard work and positive choices.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has strengthened our classroom community. Watching my students celebrate each other's successes and use these tools to support their own self-regulation has been incredibly rewarding. This project has fostered a sense of responsibility and academic growth, ensuring that every student has the tools they need to stay motivated, feel supported, and thrive as part of our classroom family.","fullyFundedDate":1759880419001,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-and-excited-rewarding-students/9772937/","projectTitle":"Engaged and Excited: Rewarding Students with Fidgets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8477718_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656363912934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477718"},{"teacherId":8477718,"projectId":6735693,"letterContent":"This project has fundamentally transformed our classroom into a student-centered environment that honors the diverse ways my learners succeed. By integrating the new easel, flexible seating options, and enhanced storage solutions, we have moved away from a \"one-size-fits-all\" approach to one that truly meets every student where they are.\r\n\r\nThe new easel acts as the visual anchor of our lessons, allowing students to reference clear, effective, and visually engaging charts that scaffold their learning throughout the day. Meanwhile, the shift toward flexible seating has empowered students to choose the environment—whether at a table, on the floor, or in a quiet nook—that allows them to focus and perform at their best.\r\n\r\nThese tools have also been a game-changer for independent work and testing. Students now have the autonomy to work at their own pace, utilizing the new storage solutions to keep their supplies organized and accessible. The ability to create individual, distraction-free testing zones has removed the anxiety of being overlooked, allowing students to focus entirely on demonstrating their knowledge. By providing this personalized support, we have created a space where every student feels secure in their ability to learn, test, and grow in the way that works best for them.","fullyFundedDate":1661392796866,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-student-reach-their-goals/6735693/","projectTitle":"Help My Student Reach Their Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8477718_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656363912934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477718"},{"teacherId":9608262,"projectId":10184138,"letterContent":"\nClothing resources provided through Donors choose will be available to support students in ","fullyFundedDate":1775682410479,"projectUrl":"project/providing-essential-clothing-for-student/10184138/","projectTitle":"Providing Essential Clothing for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laurie Brandt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theschoolnurse-laderose"},{"teacherId":10475144,"projectId":10181830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing to the health office at Webster Elementary. It impacted so many students. \r\nThe clothes that were provided helped so many students that have accidents or not able to afford new clothes. Your generosity helped get our students into the classroom to learn everyday.\r\nThank you for providing tooth necklaces unfortunately this was taken away from us. Our students loose teeth daily and looked forward to getting one to show there parents. Some of them this all they get. They will not get anything from the tooth fairy. These students look up to this.","fullyFundedDate":1775682410275,"projectUrl":"project/webster-health-office/10181830/","projectTitle":"Webster Health office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10475144"},{"teacherId":9608262,"projectId":9971928,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation of clothing and essential items for our girls. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful impact on the lives of our students, and we are truly thankful.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe clothing items you provided have given our students not only comfort but also a renewed sense of confidence and dignity. Many of our girls face challenges that make access to basic necessities difficult, and your contribution has helped bridge that gap in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the monthly essentials you included are incredibly important. These items support our students' health, well-being, and ability to attend school consistently and with confidence. By meeting these fundamental needs, you are directly contributing to their academic success and emotional security.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students feel seen, valued, and supported. Your donation goes far beyond material items—it sends a message of care and compassion that will stay with them for a long time.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1775056657033,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-counts-providing-clothing-essen/9971928/","projectTitle":"Comfort Counts: Providing Clothing Essentials for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laurie Brandt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theschoolnurse-laderose"},{"teacherId":8645115,"projectId":9768387,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to dive into an exciting, hands-on exploration of insects while strengthening their individual language skills. Using the new resources, students have been engaged in a multi-week unit centered on meaningful activities that promote functional language, the development of adjectives, and the expansion of vocabulary through describing insect attributes. One especially powerful classroom moment has been watching students use the microscopes to closely observe insect features while practicing new descriptive words.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were absolutely elated—they eagerly gathered around the table, excited to participate in the activities I had prepared. The kinetic sand and microscopes quickly became favorites, sparking curiosity and sustained engagement.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will wrap up this project by exploring insect habitats and continuing to use the microscopes to magnify and identify different insect parts. This will further strengthen their use of descriptive language, especially adjectives, while deepening both their scientific understanding and overall language development.","fullyFundedDate":1769177956219,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-bugs-growing-language-an-e/9768387/","projectTitle":"Discovering Bugs, Growing Language: an Entomology Lab Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christine Katerynych","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8645115_orig.jpg?crop=997,997,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690463022828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8645115"},{"teacherId":10244175,"projectId":9689053,"letterContent":"The elementary students were thrilled to see the new soccer goals arrive at their school. As soon as they were set up on the playground, excitement spread from class to class. Students gathered around, smiling and pointing, already imagining the games they would play during recess and physical education. For many of them, the shiny new goals made the soccer field feel special and brand new.\r\n\r\nThe students were also very grateful for the opportunity to use the goals. They talked about how much more fun soccer would be now that they could practice real shots and play full games. Teachers noticed how eager the children were to take turns, work together, and cheer each other on. The new goals helped make recess more active and joyful.\r\n\r\nOverall, the soccer goals brought happiness and appreciation to the entire school. Students felt thankful that someone cared enough to provide equipment that supports fun, teamwork, and healthy activity. Each day, the goals remind them how lucky they are to have a place to play, learn, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1767283557301,"projectUrl":"project/making-goals-come-true/9689053/","projectTitle":"Making Goals Come True","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jacobsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244175"},{"teacherId":8646677,"projectId":9290820,"letterContent":"I work at a school that has many needs for students. High homelessness and poverty rates can leave our students with struggles at home, including lack of stability in resources and inconsistent availability of transportation and basic needs. Our families have a lot of stress in their lives that students feel at all ages. Our counseling office is available for all students at our school to use as a calm space when students are overwhelmed. \r\n The materials from our donors choose project are being used by students in many ways. The Kinetic sand and sand tools are used when students need some time to regulate and calm down. Students use the play dough in a similar way. They also use it to build faces and express feelings. \r\n We also provide positive prizes for students based on goals. The sticky hands are a prize that students love to choose when they have met a goal. These connections are only possible with support from donors. Thank you for supporting my school.","fullyFundedDate":1751284299312,"projectUrl":"project/calming-tools/9290820/","projectTitle":"Calming Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farrah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646677_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747670171435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-farrah"},{"teacherId":8378977,"projectId":9067681,"letterContent":"I want to thank the Fiesta Sports Foundation and Palo Verde Generating Station Wishes for Teachers program for granting my classroom wishes and making it possible to gain access to so many new resources for our classroom! \r\n\r\nMy students this year have been using the sensory tools and new hands-on learning activities, and they have been loving them! They have been excited to learn through sensory exploration. The materials we were able to get through the Wishes for Teachers grant are fun and engaging, and the activities make learning more enjoyable for my students.\r\n\r\nWe have so much fun in Room 3 thanks to Wishes for Teachers and DonorsChoose! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1741205681644,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-sensory-exploration/9067681/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Sensory Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8378977_orig.png?crop=631,631,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661310602390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8378977"},{"teacherId":8477718,"projectId":8639769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, hands-on learning environment. The new materials you helped provide have been used daily, and it's been incredible to see the excitement and curiosity they've sparked in my students. One memorable moment was when we used our new resources for a science project on pollinators—students were able to explore real-world connections through vibrant books, hands-on tools, and visuals that brought their learning to life. It was such a joy to watch them collaborate, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students saw the new supplies, their faces lit up with amazement and curiosity. Several of them said things like, \"Is this really for us?\" and \"I've always wanted to use something like this!\" It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful these resources are to them—not just as tools, but as a sign that someone believes in their learning and growth.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we're building on what we've learned by starting a research and writing unit where students will create informational reports about different animals and their habitats. The resources you've provided are playing a key role in helping students access high-quality information and express their ideas with confidence. Thank you again for investing in our classroom. 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