{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6794043,"projectId":9208303,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the materials that were given! \r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to our fundraiser. Your support means more than words can express, and it allows us to provide essential math and literacy tools that our learners truly need. Because of you, we can place high-quality resources directly in their hands—materials that spark curiosity, build confidence, and open the door to new skills.\r\n\r\nThese tools will play a major role in helping our students grow academically and personally. Math games, manipulatives, leveled readers, and literacy supports all create hands-on learning experiences that make challenging concepts accessible and engaging. Thanks to your kindness, our learners will have the opportunity to strengthen their foundational skills, discover new interests, and feel proud of what they can accomplish. Your contribution is creating real, lasting change—thank you for being part of their journey. \r\n```","fullyFundedDate":1744730973332,"projectUrl":"project/growing-my-classroom-first-year-teacher/9208303/","projectTitle":"Growing My Classroom- First Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Messner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794043_orig.jpg?crop=2033,2033,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762659684566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6794043"},{"teacherId":6794043,"projectId":9276049,"letterContent":"We have been using these resources almost everyday last year and the start of this year. From the chair bands for busy bodies, to the markers, snacks, games, etc. I cannot express how grateful I am for your donation to my classroom. From fine-motor activities and movement-based learning tools to engaging books and math manipulatives, these materials help children build confidence as they grow academically and physically.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, these resources create opportunities for teamwork, peer interaction, and relationship building in the classroom. When students work together to solve math problems, read with partners, or use movement tools in group activities, they learn how to communicate, collaborate, and support one another. Your kindness is helping our young learners develop essential skills that will support them far beyond first grade. Thank you for making such a positive, lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1745867517011,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher/9276049/","projectTitle":"First year teacher!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Messner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794043_orig.jpg?crop=2033,2033,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762659684566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6794043"},{"teacherId":568017,"projectId":9022771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom project.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided have been used daily during our Number Corner. The Judy Clock became part of our everyday routine as children learned to tell time to the hour and half hour. They especially enjoyed being the \"helper\" who moved the clock hands.\r\n\r\nThe base ten magnetic set was a staple in our morning routine, helping students build a strong foundation in the base 10 system—the central idea of Number Corner. The Magna-Tiles were another favorite, allowing children to use both engineering and math skills as they created and explored.\r\n\r\nAll of these supplies have made a big impact on both my teaching and the children's learning. As we begin a brand new school year, I know my new students will be so excited to discover and learn with these manipulatives as well.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only enriched this past year, but it will continue to benefit many students for years to come. Thank you again for your support—it is deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1740760450597,"projectUrl":"project/math-meeting-manipulatives/9022771/","projectTitle":"Math Meeting Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp568017_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722451651980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jen-becker"},{"teacherId":9477874,"projectId":9258466,"letterContent":"All of my students loved the new books that we got to add to our classroom library! They truly enjoyed getting to choose a new book each day for our whole group read aloud! It is so fun getting to read an entire book series with them as they get to really love the characters involved!\r\nThese new books were not only loved by my current kindergarten class but will be enjoyed by many classes in the future as well! Reading is such a fun way to connect with my students and is a great way to open up avenues for wonderful conversations.","fullyFundedDate":1745507562509,"projectUrl":"project/cool-new-read-aloud-books/9258466/","projectTitle":"Cool New Read Aloud Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Plowman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477874"},{"teacherId":5803605,"projectId":9180444,"letterContent":"The Kindergarten staff and students are incredibly thankful for your generous donation towards indoor recess equipment. This donation allows our students to continue to get the gross motor skills and output that they need to be successful in the classroom. The smiles on all the students' faces when we first used the equipment was fulfilling. \r\n\r\nOur classrooms would not be as successful as they are without your support over the years. Thank you again for all you do to help meet the needs of our students here at West Elementary!","fullyFundedDate":1744730973278,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-exercise/9180444/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Exercise!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5803605_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656559493605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5803605"},{"teacherId":9477874,"projectId":9256798,"letterContent":"My students have been beyond excited to receive the new toys for our classroom! Everyday they are excited to see if a package arrives! Being able to see and feel their excitement has been awesome! They love having the ability to play with some new items and are grateful that some of their favorites have been refreshed as well.\r\nThe ear to ear smiles have said it all! They and I are beyond grateful for your generosity and willingness to donate to our classroom! The scented markers have been the biggest hit and everyone is so excited to get a turn to use them and create some beautiful masterpieces!\r\nThank you again from myself and the students in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744730973161,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-toy-refresh/9256798/","projectTitle":"Classroom Toy Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Plowman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477874"},{"teacherId":2869326,"projectId":8715112,"letterContent":"I am an early intervention Speech-Language Pathologist who works with kids from birth to 5 years of age. I support a preschool program for 2-3 year olds with disabilities, as well as community daycares and preschools. Literacy for our youngest learners is all about exploration of books, opportunities to listen to new words, finding books that meet each child's interests, and developing a love for reading. We know early literacy activities set the stage for future literacy and reading success. While most children are easily engaged with books and many parents find book reading a special time with their child, there are some children who are not interested in books. I provide coaching and tips to parents for different ways to engage their child with books. I often encourage parents to choose books that are about their child's special interests, books that are brightly colored, and ones that are interactive. One way we can make board books more interactive is by adding pictures that are removable on each page. This adaptation provides an increased opportunity to interact with the book and adds a little more attraction to it. It has definitely been fun to see my students get excited and engaged with these books and props. I ended up reading one book multiple times to one student who doesn't typically make it through one reading. I am hoping to continue to have the opportunity to share these books with students in the hopes of continuing to help students learn to love books!! Thank you for your generous contribution to our project and for making a difference in the lives of our earliest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1730918894734,"projectUrl":"project/adapted-books-for-special-education-pres/8715112/","projectTitle":"Adapted Books for Special Education Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dettman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2869326"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53436","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":431,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":67.0,"schoolId":53436,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/hutchinson-independent-school-district-423/west-elementary-school/53436"}