{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4215427,"projectId":9587951,"letterContent":"Integrating smartwatches and iPads into the classroom has had a profound impact on my students' ability to monitor their own self-regulation and engage in self-initiated calming activities. With these tools, students can track their heart rate, set reminders, or access guided breathing and mindfulness apps, allowing them to recognize when they need to pause and self-soothe.\r\n\r\nThis technology has empowered students to take ownership of their emotional regulation, increasing their participation in learning and reducing reliance on adult prompts. By providing immediate feedback and accessible strategies, the devices support students in making positive, independent choices, fostering confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1764602421913,"projectUrl":"project/building-connections-ipads-smartwatch/9587951/","projectTitle":"Building Connections: iPads & Smartwatches for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4215427_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484945112373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4215427"},{"teacherId":4215427,"projectId":9951979,"letterContent":"Your support ensures that children in our community do not go hungry over the weekend. In this community service project, students themselves helped bag the food, learning the value of giving back while preparing nutritious meals for their peers. When the backpacks arrived, students' faces lit up with excitement and relief—they knew their friends would have food at home and could focus on learning and enjoying their weekends.\r\n\r\nSince launching, the program has reached a lot of students, providing weekend meals each week. Donor contributions directly reduce food insecurity, relieve family stress, and create a stable foundation for student success. Every gift empowers children to grow, learn, and reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nTogether, we're feeding minds, bodies, and futures.","fullyFundedDate":1765913817958,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-for-hungry-kids-students/9951979/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands for Hungry Kids: Students Supporting Weekend Food Backpacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4215427_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484945112373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4215427"},{"teacherId":4033967,"projectId":10087639,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in bringing \"Kindness Slushies\" to our classroom! When the boxes arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. Seeing their faces light up as we unpacked the slushie machines and supplies was a moment I'll never forget; one student even cheered, \"Now we can share kindness with everyone!\"\r\n\r\nThe highlight of this project so far was our recent Family Night. My students took the lead, serving \"Kindness Slushies\" to their parents and siblings while sharing stories of the kind acts they've witnessed in class. It was a beautiful way to bridge the gap between school and home. Your support didn't just buy materials; it sparked a movement of empathy that has now reached our entire school family. 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They are excited to come in the mornings.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical wellness, the project also strengthens our school community. Students are learning mindfulness, teamwork, and how to care for their mental health while supporting one another and sharing this at home. This shared experience has created a positive morning routine that encourages kindness, connection, and emotional regulation throughout the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1765577089083,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-mornings-a-community-service-yo/9952011/","projectTitle":"Mindful Mornings: A Community Service Yoga Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818453_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761009451474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818453"},{"teacherId":5599623,"projectId":9975653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Lunar New Year classroom project. Your generosity helped bring this special celebration to life for our students. Because of your donations, our classroom was able to explore the traditions, symbols, and stories of Lunar New Year in a meaningful and hands-on way.\r\nYour support allowed us to create engaging activities, share cultural foods and decorations, and learn about the importance of family, renewal, and good fortune that this holiday represents. The students were excited to participate, ask questions, and experience a celebration that many had never learned about before.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Your contribution made a memorable learning experience possible, and our students will carry these lessons and memories with them long after the celebration ended.\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping us create such a joyful and enriching experience.","fullyFundedDate":1767225598422,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-learning-dragons-tradit/9975653/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Learning: Dragons, Traditions, and Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745877675233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5599623"},{"teacherId":5599623,"projectId":9963596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, my students now have wonderful materials that will help them learn about Chinese New Year and the traditions surrounding this special celebration.\r\nThese resources will allow our class to explore the history, symbols, and customs of the holiday in meaningful and engaging ways. From learning about the zodiac animals to discovering how families celebrate the Lunar New Year, students will be able to connect with another culture and broaden their understanding of the world.\r\nYour kindness has made it possible for my students to experience learning that is hands-on, joyful, and culturally enriching. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping bring this project to life.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the curiosity and growth of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767149962913,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-chinese-new-year-learning-t/9963596/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Chinese New Year: Learning Through Culture, Crafts, and Tradition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745877675233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5599623"},{"teacherId":3984211,"projectId":10015013,"letterContent":"The donations you made went towards an entire book set focused on social emotional learning. We are able to read books associated with the feelings of students. These stories are relatable for little guys and we love to see what the spots will do with each emotion.\r\nStudents struggle with managing emotions within school and having resources like this help students when they come to my classroom. My classroom is built to help learn about these feelings and work through them in a small classroom setting! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1769219537689,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-regulation-in-reading/10015013/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Regulation in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3984211_orig.png?crop=827,827,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732210587024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3984211"},{"teacherId":10000062,"projectId":9257680,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved the books that were purchased with your donations! \"Pippi Longstocking\" was a hit with the kids for our first semester novel study! They loved Pippi's adventures and quirky way of speaking. The \"I Survived...\" books have been such a fun way of learning for them. I cannot tell you how many students have said \"Mrs. Masters! Do you know who has \"I Survived _______? I really wanna learn about it!\" I try to give them independent reading time each day. The \"I Survived\" graphic novels have been a big hit with some of my struggling readers because the pictures make it easier for them to decode and comprehend. These books have made such a difference in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744769665750,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-readers-with-mrs-masters/9257680/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Readers with Mrs. Masters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10000062_orig.png?crop=1152,1152,x103,y528&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744728358558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmmasters"},{"teacherId":10345855,"projectId":9883336,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the items donated to my classroom. The tennis balls are such a great addition to add to the calm environment I aim for my classroom to have. Students are able to move around without distracting others. \r\nThe drawer organizers have really allowed me to organize my teaching materials. I use them for books, so now all I have to do is pull out a drawer and I can provide a student with a book that is on their level. I am constantly doing this, as I teach special education and always have students reading different level books. Thank you all so much for your gracious contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1768513573182,"projectUrl":"project/special-supplies-for-special-kids/9883336/","projectTitle":"Special Supplies for Special Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345855"},{"teacherId":3984211,"projectId":9957025,"letterContent":"The resources we received from these donations have provided so many opportunities for early childhood students to learn about music. 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My students now have the ability to upload their physical artwork to a digital gallery, which they can proudly share with their family members at home. This connection between school and home has significantly boosted their confidence and is truly promoting a lifelong love of Art.\r\n\r\nBeyond just archiving their work, students have also been diving into digital creation using Canva. They are incredibly engaged while learning these new technical skills, which allow them to explore graphic design in ways that were previously impossible. Watching them master this technology to express their creativity has been a joy. Thank you so much for providing this vital tool for my students; it has truly empowered our young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1769191966302,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-artists/9888564/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4033967_orig.jpg?crop=2841,2841,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763061304437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4033967"},{"teacherId":3984211,"projectId":9900078,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for you donations to be able to give us all of the resources we need to create some amazing projects for local businesses and places. We are busy creating friendship bracelets, bright and colorful crafts, and pictures to send to those in need. Our classroom focuses on feelings, emotions, and how they work together to make others feel the same. 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