{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Weiss Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4936495,"projectId":10755563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students! These snacks will positively impact students by helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Having snacks available ensures that students who forget to bring one or whose families may not be able to provide one daily still have the opportunity to meet this basic need without feeling left out. Candy will also serve as a small but meaningful behavioral incentive, encouraging students to stay on task, demonstrate kindness, participate in lessons, and make positive choices. 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Being able to have a board to move around my classroom to fit my students name is something I did not know how beneficial would be. I am now able to call students to any part in my room to better help them wherever they are. \r\n\r\nIncluding in this were new whiteboards and cleaner for their boards. Now each student has a clean whiteboard to use throughout the year. This has been able to cut down tremendously on my paper usage. 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By having stocked writing utensils, craft materials, and organization has helped me and my students know where everything is in the classroom, along with having what we need to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, I am able to be the best teacher I can be and help provide my students with a warm and welcoming place to spend their fourth grad year. Thank you again for your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777989082172,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-organize/9985152/","projectTitle":"Restock and Organize","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9528453_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x786,y735&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731337939256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfiting"},{"teacherId":9799722,"projectId":10236653,"letterContent":"These stem bins have been the hit of the year. We use them every Monday and every Friday for a reset and or smooth start into our classweeks. Students have loved building , exploring, and creating with this wonderful gift you all have given them. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. \r\n\r\nMost students come in and when they see that stem bins are an option on my board they squeal or i will hear an overall yes! You have given me an opportunity to see my students in a way that I couldnt have without these resources.","fullyFundedDate":1783741532619,"projectUrl":"project/think-it-build-it-solve-it/10236653/","projectTitle":"Think It, Build It, Solve It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Evers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9799722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729560088108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-evers"},{"teacherId":10394946,"projectId":10201720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom now has individual student mailboxes, and they have completely transformed our daily classroom culture and organization. \r\n\r\nThese mailboxes have quickly become the central hub for our daily communication and learning! Beyond holding graded work, daily folders and parent notices we use them for a peer-to-peer shout-outs on Fridays. On Fridays students get to write a note to a classmate about something they like about them or they are proud of. It is very heartwarming watching students faces light up when they read their notes! \r\n\r\nStudents are very excited to have a designated, personal space with their name on it. They immediately gathered around them saying things like \"I can't wait to find my mailbox!\" The sense of ownership and pride was instant. \r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us a piece of furniture, it gave my students a sense of independence, pride and connection every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777301796943,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-mailbox/10201720/","projectTitle":"Classroom Mailbox","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10394946_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769562581288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10394946"},{"teacherId":10394946,"projectId":10189665,"letterContent":"When the huge boxes of books arrived, our classroom felt like it was Christmas morning. Opening them up and filling out shelves with bright, popular titles completely transformed our room.\r\n\r\nMany of you know the joy of reading, but you might wonder how these exact texts function in a classroom setting. Beyond keeping students engaged, these books are powerful teaching tools. With them we are diving deep into topics like character analysis, vocabulary in context, empathy and real-world connections. \r\n\r\nToday, reading in our classroom is active, collaborative, and joyful. During independent reading time, you can hear a pin drop because students are so engaged in their pages. Afterwards, natural \"book clubs\" appear around the room as students talk about their books. \r\n\r\nWhile every student has benefited, the biggest impact has been our reluctant readers. A few who previously struggled to finish a single chapter are asking if they take the books home over the weekend. Finding popular books that match students interests gave them the spark and confidence they were missing. Meanwhile, our voracious readers finally have fresh, high-quality series to keep their momentum going. \r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just put pages in our hands, it made reading my students favorite part of their school day. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785937445074,"projectUrl":"project/our-next-chapter-starts-here/10189665/","projectTitle":"Our Next Chapter Starts Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10394946_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769562581288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10394946"},{"teacherId":10394946,"projectId":9977191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project for a new classroom rug and flexible seating options. Your support has made a world of difference in our daily learning environment. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked into the room and saw the bright, welcoming new rug and variety of flexible seating option, their faces lit up with pure joy. There were audible gasps and immediate excited chatter. The students were so excited to test out the new flexible seating opportunities in our classroom. Seeing their excitement was an unforgettable moment as students truly felt cared for and valued.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have changed how we move throughout the school day. The rug has become a spot for whole-group lessons, morning meetings, read-aloud's, mini lessons and a place to complete work. The flexible seating has given my students the agency to choose learning spaces that help them focus best. \r\n\r\nA specific moment that highlights the impact of your gift happened in a recent collaborative STEM design challenge. Students were tasked with building prototype bridges using simple materials. Instead of students being confined to their desks they had room to spread out around the room with flexible seating. A group was able to spread out on the rug where it created a collaborative learning environment. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a warm, flexible and inspiring space where my students feel motivated to learn every single day. Thank you for making this possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1775833610302,"projectUrl":"project/ms-scotts-first-ever-class/9977191/","projectTitle":"Ms. Scott's First-Ever Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10394946_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769562581288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10394946"},{"teacherId":9043617,"projectId":10221800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us start our school year on such a positive note! Because of your generosity, I was able to prepare an organized, welcoming classroom where my 4th graders and their families could feel at home from the moment they walked through the door at Open House.\r\n\r\nThe storage trays and cardstock helped me create organized systems, labels, and classroom materials that students began using right away. Having these systems in place from day one has helped our routines run more smoothly and has given students the independence to find what they need and take responsibility for our classroom space.\r\n\r\nThe snacks were also such a fun addition to Open House! Being able to offer students and families a little treat while they explored the room helped make their first visit feel relaxed, welcoming, and special.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me give my students a classroom that felt ready for them before they even arrived. These materials helped us make a great first impression and, more importantly, build the foundation for an organized and successful year together!","fullyFundedDate":1787232988547,"projectUrl":"project/first-impressions-matter-creating-a-wel/10221800/","projectTitle":"First Impressions Matter: Creating a Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9043617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693062637171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskestner"},{"teacherId":9043617,"projectId":10221091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom more organized, prepared, and ready for learning! Because of your generosity, we now have so many of the everyday essentials that help our classroom run smoothly—from our new cube organizer and library storage to laminating sheets, Velcro, magnets, clips, adhesives, and even bandages for those unexpected little moments.\r\n\r\nOur new organizer has helped us create a more organized and inviting classroom library where students can easily find and return books independently. The other materials are helping me create interactive displays, organize resources, preserve materials for future use, and make our classroom spaces work better for my students.\r\n\r\nWhile many of these items may seem small, together they make a huge difference in our day. Having the right supplies readily available means fewer interruptions, smoother routines, and more time for students to focus on what matters most—learning!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a space that is organized, welcoming, and ready for whatever our 4th-grade year brings!","fullyFundedDate":1785187300476,"projectUrl":"project/organized-equipped-and-ready-to-learn/10221091/","projectTitle":"Organized, Equipped, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9043617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693062637171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskestner"},{"teacherId":9043617,"projectId":10160378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping stock our classroom with supplies we use every single day! Because of your generosity, my 4th graders now have access to copy paper, cardstock, lined paper, construction and craft paper, and organizational materials that will be used throughout the entire school year.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have already opened the door for so many learning opportunities. Whether students are completing a writing assignment, creating a project to demonstrate their learning, making something to display in our classroom, or participating in a hands-on activity, we now have the materials readily available to bring those ideas to life.\r\n\r\nHaving a well-stocked classroom also means I can focus on creating engaging learning experiences without worrying about whether we have enough supplies to make them happen. My students can take pride in their work, be creative, and have the materials they need to participate fully in activities across every subject.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the everyday essentials that make so many of our classroom experiences possible. These materials will be put to good use all year long, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1784323332138,"projectUrl":"project/paper-projects-possibilities/10160378/","projectTitle":"Paper, Projects, & Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9043617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693062637171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskestner"},{"teacherId":9043617,"projectId":10221766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping stock our classroom with snacks! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a variety of grab-and-go options like Goldfish, fruit snacks, Pirate's Booty, Pringles, and Rice Krispies Treats whenever they need a little extra fuel during the school day.\r\n\r\nThese snacks may seem like something small, but they can make such a big difference. When a student comes to school hungry or simply needs a boost during a long afternoon, they know there is something available to them—no questions asked. Instead of hunger becoming a distraction, students can grab what they need and get back to learning.\r\n\r\nI am also grateful to be able to send snacks home with students when needed. Knowing that I can provide that extra bit of support both inside and outside of our classroom means so much to me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where my students feel cared for, supported, and ready to do their best each day. Your generosity is helping make sure hunger never has to stand in the way of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778071102696,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-one-snack-at-a-time/10221766/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9043617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693062637171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskestner"},{"teacherId":9043617,"projectId":10187755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our classroom \"Invention Station\" to life! Because of your generosity, my 4th graders now have books and hands-on materials that allow them to explore what it truly means to be an inventor.\r\n\r\nThroughout our invention unit, students are learning about real-world inventors, perseverance, creativity, and the process of turning an idea into something more. 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