{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Lawn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9665505,"projectId":10001788,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make this indoor recess dream come true! With your help, I was able to replace some of our older games that had missing pieces or broken pieces. The kids were extra excited for the GIANT Uno and the Super Mario game of Life. So far, those have been the two biggest hits during indoor recess. These items will be used, loved, and treasured during our cold winter months in Nebraska! \r\nThe variety of activities that you have helped us provide gives us many more options of activities to build our social skills with each other during our indoor recess times. I will continue to make the very conscious decision of not allowing kids on their computers, allowing them to build their social skills with games with others.\r\nMany, Many Thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1769177604066,"projectUrl":"project/low-tech-indoor-recess/10001788/","projectTitle":"Low-Tech Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9665505_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745344079067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665505"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":9525195,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You from Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThe wait is finally over! Our boxes arrived this week, and I wish you could have seen the look on my students' faces as we unpacked each item. There is something truly special about a group of children realizing that someone they've never met cares enough about their education to send them exactly what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students—a group of incredibly curious, energetic, and determined learners—hit the ground running as soon as the supplies were organized. As I've shared before, many of these children face challenges outside of school. Having a classroom stocked with high-quality, durable materials sends a powerful message to them: Your education is important, and you deserve a space that is professional, organized, and exciting.\r\n\r\nSeeing Your Gift in Action\r\nWe haven't wasted a moment getting these materials into the hands of our explorers:\r\n\r\nThe Laminator & Pouches: These have already been working overtime! I have been busy preserving our new vocabulary cards and visual supports. Because these are now protected, my students can handle them during small-group instruction without me worrying about tears or stains.\r\n\r\nPlastic Sleeves: These were an instant hit. During math today, students used them for \"write and wipe\" fraction practice. The ability to make mistakes, erase them, and try again has made my more hesitant learners much more confident.\r\n\r\nMagnets & Board Supplies: Our whiteboard has been transformed into an interactive sorting station. We are using the magnets to move \"key ideas\" around during our reading lessons, and the new bulletin board paper has given our room a fresh, welcoming energy.\r\n\r\nBatteries & Tape: It's a relief to have our classroom timers and tools powered up and ready to go! The \"Marvelous Tape\" is already holding up our first round of student anchor charts, making our learning visible to everyone who walks in the room.","fullyFundedDate":1762879648953,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-that-lasts-durable/9525195/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom That Lasts: Durable Tools for Daily Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp352771_orig.jpg?crop=340,340,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187574672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/352771"},{"teacherId":9665505,"projectId":9951662,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for helping make this small prize donation true! The students are super excited to use our calming lava fidgets in our calming corner. They call them \"satisfying.\"\r\nThe small squishies and the tiny resin animals are something this group has been looking forward to, as they see them on tiktok all the time. They were wonderful additions for our prize box to help encourage their motivation! These tiny, adorable creatures help bring big smiles to the faces of our hard-working students that strive to do their best every single day! \r\nThank you again for helping make this project come to reality!!","fullyFundedDate":1765298320774,"projectUrl":"project/small-essentials/9951662/","projectTitle":"Small Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9665505_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745344079067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665505"},{"teacherId":8761610,"projectId":9515659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping make our classroom such a warm, inviting place to learn. The new classroom decor, pencil holders, organizers, baskets, and boho flower bulletin boards have truly transformed our space. From the moment students walked in and saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately noticed the bright, cheerful bulletin boards and loved having their own organized spaces for supplies—it made them feel proud of their classroom and eager to get started each day.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources daily. The organizers and pencil holders help students take responsibility for their materials and keep our learning time running smoothly, while the baskets make it easy to access books and learning tools independently. The boho flower bulletin boards are being used to showcase student work and celebrate accomplishments, which has boosted confidence and encouraged students to take extra care with their work.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources as we move forward with hands-on lessons, small-group activities, and independent projects. Having a calm, organized, and beautifully decorated environment helps students stay focused, feel comfortable taking risks, and enjoy learning together. Your generosity has truly given our class a space where learning can bloom—thank you for giving us such a meaningful gift.","fullyFundedDate":1758636511648,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-new-year-off-with-style/9515659/","projectTitle":"Starting the New Year Off With Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tjaden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8761610_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x136,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684347886818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8761610"},{"teacherId":1778228,"projectId":9622160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! My class really loved being able to have a morning snack break. They were able to focus so much better during our math block because they were not hungry. I noticed a big difference in on task behavior on days I offered a snack to everyone.\r\nI also appreciated being able to ensure the snack was healthy. Students tend to bring candy or chips on their own. It felt good knowing they were getting food that was good for their brain and body. We really appreciate your donations. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1758636689206,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-body-healthy-mind/9622160/","projectTitle":"Healthy Body, Healthy Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waldmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1778228_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744329209678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1778228"},{"teacherId":8630103,"projectId":9249470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your willingness to donate to my class. We have been using it to improve our motivation, and it has been working. They work hard to get the prizes that were donated to us, and we can't be more thankful.\r\nWithout your donation, this would not have been possible. We can be even more motivated and work hard because of you! We work hard and continue to work hard. Since they have something to work towards, we get excited to be motivated. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1753748758441,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-deserves-a-reward/9249470/","projectTitle":"Motivation Deserves a Reward!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8630103_orig.jpg?crop=1424,1424,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662672129072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8630103"},{"teacherId":6584337,"projectId":9282067,"letterContent":"Our items we received have been so exciting to have in our class store. My classroom management system utilizes students earning points. After a couple weeks or so I allow my students to \"spend\" their points in my classroom store. These items have buffed up the options and get the kids excited.\r\nWhen I unboxed them and then presented the items to the class, they were super excited and it motivated them to want to make good choices so they can earn the most points possible to earn their favorite items. These items will continue to motivate my students to follow expectations, do their work, and make their day successful so that they can \"buy\" items in my store.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1750253167996,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-prize-and-you-get-a-prize/9282067/","projectTitle":"You Get a Prize, and You Get a Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6584337_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723079696462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584337"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":9432567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! The binders, dividers, sticky notes, and pens you provided will play a key role in strengthening our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and, ultimately, in supporting student success.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help teachers organize PLC notes, track student progress data, develop targeted intervention plans, and share resources by subject and grade level. The sticky notes and pens will also foster collaboration and communication during planning sessions, allowing teachers to brainstorm, plan, and refine strategies together.\r\n\r\nPLCs are the foundation of our instructional work. They center around four essential questions:\r\n\r\nWhat do we want students to know and be able to do?\r\n\r\nWhat's the best way to teach them?\r\n\r\nHow will we know if they've learned it?\r\n\r\nHow will we respond if they haven't learned it?\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that we can keep this critical work organized, intentional, and effective. By supporting our PLCs, you are directly investing in improved student outcomes and empowering teachers to work together to make the greatest impact possible.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to education and to the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1752416315751,"projectUrl":"project/plcs-in-action/9432567/","projectTitle":"PLCs in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp352771_orig.jpg?crop=340,340,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187574672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/352771"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":9404172,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of mirrors, weighted vests, compasses, weighted animals, fidgets, sensory tubes, and sensory strips. These materials will make a tremendous difference in our work to support students as they learn replacement behaviors and develop positive coping strategies.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, we can create more engaging, calming, and supportive environments where students feel safe and empowered to manage their emotions. Weighted items and sensory supports provide comfort and regulation, while mirrors and compasses give students opportunities to reflect, focus, and redirect their energy in constructive ways. Together, these resources will help our learners build essential skills that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts our students' growth and success. Thank you for believing in their potential and for partnering with us in this important work.","fullyFundedDate":1750253165599,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-social-learning/9404172/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Social Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp352771_orig.jpg?crop=340,340,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187574672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/352771"},{"teacherId":8761610,"projectId":8969215,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom supplies and student prizes. Your thoughtful contribution made an immediate and positive impact on my students, and I cannot overstate how grateful I am for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided—snacks, stickers, Tootsie Rolls, games, and other fun rewards—were not just simple treats. They became powerful tools of motivation and encouragement in our classroom. As an educator, I strive every day to create an environment where students feel excited to learn, proud of their good behavior, and recognized for their efforts. Your donation helped bring that vision to life in a very tangible way.\r\n\r\nOne of the systems we use in class is a sticker chart to promote positive behavior, personal responsibility, and kindness. Students earn stickers by demonstrating qualities like respect, perseverance, cooperation, and academic effort. Once their charts are filled, they get to choose a reward from our prize box—thanks to you, this box was stocked with fun and exciting items that truly brought joy to the children.\r\n\r\nThe look on my students' faces when they saw the variety of prizes was absolutely priceless. They were genuinely thrilled to choose from snacks they enjoy, colorful and creative stickers, little games to play during free time, and of course, the ever-popular Tootsie Rolls. These rewards may seem small, but they go a long way in building a culture of positivity, motivation, and mutual respect in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement, your donation also allowed me to save valuable personal and classroom funds. Like many educators, I often purchase supplies and incentives out of pocket, and your support eased that burden significantly. It allowed me to focus more energy and resources on planning engaging lessons, supporting individual student needs, and fostering a classroom community where every child feels seen and appreciated.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, your generosity sent a message to my students that there are people in the community who care about them and their success. Knowing that someone outside of their immediate world believes in them and supports their learning journey instills a deep sense of pride and belonging in these young learners. That sense of encouragement matters more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity. The impact of your donation ripples far beyond the moment a student picks a prize—it fosters a learning environment rooted in kindness, hard work, and joy. My students and I are lucky to have your support, and I hope you know just how much we appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1739376112538,"projectUrl":"project/surprise-a-student-with-a-prize/8969215/","projectTitle":"Surprise a Student with a Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tjaden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8761610_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x136,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684347886818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8761610"},{"teacherId":8807905,"projectId":9082058,"letterContent":"These snacks have helped my class end the school year strong. Many of my students like to snack before or after their test. They enjoyed having the options that they got. These snacks will last us until he end of the year, which will help me out.\r\nWhen we get packages, we get to go to the office and get them. The students loved going to the office to carry them down to our room. They get so excited to open the boxes to see what snack they got. They enjoy going to get their snacks they always wonder if we are going to get more. \r\nThank you so much for helping out my kiddos, it means a lot to me and them.","fullyFundedDate":1738081850854,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-help-students-focus/9082058/","projectTitle":"Snacks Help Students Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8807905_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691526276465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8807905"},{"teacherId":8630103,"projectId":8670043,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of classroom items. Your support is invaluable and has a direct impact on the learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated will be used as incentives and rewards to motivate and encourage my students' hard work and participation. These small tokens of appreciation go a long way in making my students feel valued and seen. Your kindness helps to create a positive and engaging atmosphere where my students can thrive.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my students, thank you again for your thoughtful contribution. We are so grateful for donors like you who invest in the education and future of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1732718992934,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-is-key/8670043/","projectTitle":"Motivation Is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8630103_orig.jpg?crop=1424,1424,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662672129072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8630103"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79193","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":338,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":56.0,"schoolId":79193,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Lawn Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Lawn Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nebraska/grand-island-public-schools/west-lawn-elementary-school/79193"}