{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Hills Primary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5132388,"projectId":10296564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies! Pencils, highlighters, glue, colored pencils, and crayons are essential tools that our second graders use every single day. Having these supplies readily available in our pencil boxes helps students stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn. Your kindness helps make sure every student has the materials they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nIn our second grade classroom, these supplies will be put to great use as students practice writing, reading, solving math problems, creating colorful projects, and completing hands-on learning activities. From highlighting important details in a story to illustrating their writing and showing their creativity, these everyday tools make learning more engaging and fun. Your generosity helps create a classroom where students can focus on learning, express themselves, and feel confident in their work. We are so grateful for your support of our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1789598813991,"projectUrl":"project/lets-fill-their-pencil-boxes/10296564/","projectTitle":"Let's Fill Their Pencil Boxes!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rugg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5132388_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786036623176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/courtney-shepard"},{"teacherId":9412792,"projectId":10360554,"letterContent":"We were so excited to add some more sensory items into our new created sensory room! The rocking chair and sensory mats were a great addition. These items helped give our students another source of sensory input or output, to help make them succeed throughout their day. \r\nThe rocking chair has been a great addition to our \"calm corner.\" Students are able to rock gently back and forth allowing for movement while receiving a structured movement break. For our tactile friends, the sensory mats have worked well with all the varied textures. They were able to be hung and organized nicely using command hooks and the students have enjoyed them.\r\nAgain we all thank you for helping create a beautiful sensory room for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1785539259933,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room-start-up/10360554/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room Start-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9412792"},{"teacherId":3776524,"projectId":10315918,"letterContent":"We just received our \"Healthy and Happy\" classroom supplies!! It is such a relief to have these on hand and ready to go as we move into winter weather.\r\n\r\nMy third graders loved unpacking the Kleenex and hand sanitizer...they were saying \"Wow! We really needed these!\" I am excited to have lysol wipes to keep our classroom tables and surfaces clean and germ free. It is very difficult and sometimes overwhelming for students to get caught up after being off sick for a couple days. The materials in this project will help keep them in the classroom where they belong...learning and having fun!!","fullyFundedDate":1793021060426,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-and-happy/10315918/","projectTitle":"Healthy and HAPPY!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3776524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430912581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shank"},{"teacherId":7611718,"projectId":10714329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our gym students by donating candy and healthy snacks! These treats may seem like small things, but they can make a big difference in our students' days. We use snacks as rewards and positive reinforcement to celebrate good choices, encourage effort, recognize improvement, and motivate students to keep trying their best. Sometimes, a little treat and a few words of encouragement are all it takes to help a child feel proud of themselves and excited to participate!\r\n\r\nHaving both candy and healthy snacks available allows us to recognize students' hard work while also providing a quick snack when they need a little boost to get through the day. Between learning, growing, and keeping up with busy school schedules, sometimes our students just need a little sugar, a healthy snack, or an extra bit of encouragement to keep going! Your generosity helps us create a positive, supportive gym environment where students feel motivated, valued, and celebrated. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one small reward at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1791078457029,"projectUrl":"project/creating-success-curbing-care-hunger/10714329/","projectTitle":"Creating Success: Curbing Care, & Hunger at School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Petras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7611718_orig.jpg?crop=2128,2128,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607457393397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7611718"},{"teacherId":10413586,"projectId":10714333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our gym students by donating candy and healthy snacks! These treats may seem like small things, but they can make a big difference in our students' days. We use snacks as rewards and positive reinforcement to celebrate good choices, encourage effort, recognize improvement, and motivate students to keep trying their best. Sometimes, a little treat and a few words of encouragement are all it takes to help a child feel proud of themselves and excited to participate!\r\n\r\nHaving both candy and healthy snacks available allows us to recognize students' hard work while also providing a quick snack when they need a little boost to get through the day. Between learning, growing, and keeping up with busy school schedules, sometimes our students just need a little sugar, a healthy snack, or an extra bit of encouragement to keep going! Your generosity helps us create a positive, supportive gym environment where students feel motivated, valued, and celebrated. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one small reward at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1791078656776,"projectUrl":"project/creating-success-curbing-care-hunger/10714333/","projectTitle":"Creating Success: Curbing Care, & Hunger at School & Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Claypoole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413586"},{"teacherId":5760364,"projectId":10720485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with our \"Feed the Need to Read\" classroom project! Students are excited about the sanitary products to keep them healthy this Winter, snacks to keep them full, and new read aloud books to share. \r\n\r\nMany students come to Title I hungry, and this makes it difficult to focus on improving our reading skills. We can share these snacks and books to continually build our classroom environment and culture of learning. Students feel safe, comforted, and cared for through these thoughtful donations. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for spreading kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1791214265469,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-need-to-read/10720485/","projectTitle":"Feed the Need to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Transue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5760364_orig.jpg?crop=136,136,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769315231524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5760364"},{"teacherId":3776524,"projectId":10717761,"letterContent":"These resources are AMAZING!! My students were so excited when the boxes began arriving at our classroom!! Each one was carefully unpacked and very much appreciated!!\r\n\r\nWe now have enough Kleenex, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes to get us through the winter. A healthy classroom is essential to learning. Keeping students in school and not off sick is a challenge every year.\r\n\r\nThe gloves will keep their hands warm during outdoor recess and the trips to and from school. One of the items the students were the most excited about were the healthy snacks. We have a snack break and many do not bring a snack from home. These will be added to the \"snack bin\" that I keep for students who are in need of a snack.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping keep my students healthy, warm, and feeling cared for!!","fullyFundedDate":1791559755786,"projectUrl":"project/a-caring-classroom/10717761/","projectTitle":"A Caring Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3776524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430912581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shank"},{"teacherId":5240504,"projectId":10138748,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project a reality for my classroom! Having this magnetic dry erase board has been a game changer for my students! Students' eyes are drawn to the bright, colorful posters that I have hanging on it. I can easily refer to these posters during instruction, and students can look over at them for reminders while working independently. Because it is magnetic, switching the posters as we move from one Math chapter to the next is as easy as pie, and a huge time saver too!\r\nYour kindness and generosity are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1776819088182,"projectUrl":"project/more-space-with-a-magnetic-dry-erase-boa/10138748/","projectTitle":"More Space With a Magnetic Dry Erase Board!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5240504_orig.jpg?crop=1704,1704,x342,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553443017278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrseshaffer"},{"teacherId":5058912,"projectId":10720102,"letterContent":"We are using your supplies to aid in our Thinking Thursday opportunities. The kindergarten students work in teams to complete a challenge from the teacher. They must share a pen to collaborate and need to present their work in a gallery walk. These static wipe off white sheets allow me to create vertical non-permanent writing surfaces around my classroom which are a key component in Building Thinking Classrooms. \r\nThe hope is that the collaborative teamwork will progress throughout the school year. The use of wipe off surfaces allow students the ability to re-think and revise their work. \r\nOnce again, I thank you for supporting this project for my kindergarten students!","fullyFundedDate":1791208786964,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-project/10720102/","projectTitle":"Power Up Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5058912_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532962028481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mccanna4101"},{"teacherId":5132388,"projectId":10714327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping make our second-grade classroom a happy, engaging place to learn! The lollipops and small candies will be wonderful little rewards to celebrate students' hard work, encourage positive choices, and motivate them to keep trying their best. Sometimes, a small treat and a little recognition can make a big difference in a child's day! The granola bars and fruit snacks will also provide convenient daily snacks to help keep our students fueled, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe macaroni and cheese cups will be especially exciting as we practice our writing skills through a fun how-to-writing activity! Students will learn how to organize their thoughts, write step-by-step directions, and explain how to make macaroni and cheese. They will love connecting their writing to a real-life activity they know and enjoy. These supplies may seem like small things, but they will make a big impact by supporting our students' learning, rewarding their efforts, and helping us get through our busy school days with a little extra joy. Thank you for thinking of our classroom and helping make second grade a wonderful place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1791070242280,"projectUrl":"project/creating-success-curbing-care-hunger/10714327/","projectTitle":"Creating Success: Curbing Care, & Hunger at School & Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rugg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5132388_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786036623176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/courtney-shepard"},{"teacherId":5132388,"projectId":10557638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating National Geographic Sticker Books to our second-grade classroom! Your generosity is helping bring learning to life in a fun, exciting, and hands-on way. These books allow students to explore the amazing world of animals, nature, and our planet while building their reading skills and expanding their knowledge of the world around them. The colorful photographs, interesting facts, and interactive stickers make learning feel like an adventure!\r\n\r\nMy students will love discovering new animals, learning fascinating facts, and using the stickers to make connections to what they read. These books encourage curiosity, independent reading, and a love of learning while showing students that reading can be both educational and enjoyable. Your kindness is providing meaningful opportunities for my students to explore, discover, and learn beyond the pages of a traditional textbook. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make learning memorable, engaging, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1788801979180,"projectUrl":"project/reading-success-with-sticker-books/10557638/","projectTitle":"Reading Success with Sticker Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rugg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5132388_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786036623176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/courtney-shepard"},{"teacherId":3776524,"projectId":10173581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the materials in this project to our classroom. The magnetic boards are perfect!!\r\n\r\nWe display curriculum posters that go along with our current lessons in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies. We also use it as a central point for important information like upcoming events and schedules. The students and I love having a location where we can reference for important dates and times.\r\n\r\nPrior to this project, we had a blank wall. 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