{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Newton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7001060,"projectId":10710872,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for bringing this project to life! We desperately needed a refresh in our room. The students absolutely love the new lights in our room. They were so excited as I was opening up the boxes!!\r\n\r\nThe toys are utilized daily, to help calm students down. We need more hands-on activities to calm our bodies and sit still. The Playdoh is a game changer! They are able to use the new tools to create things - whether it's for play, or for creating our spelling words - the opportunities are endless. \r\n\r\nI love watching my students feel safe in my room. They know that this is the place to be - calm and comforted! Thank you so much for your generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1791074319100,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-and-calm-classroom/10710872/","projectTitle":"Colorful and Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seslar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7001060_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598116374704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-seslar"},{"teacherId":7001060,"projectId":10404925,"letterContent":"Beginning of the year projects are so incredibly important. Thank you so very much for bringing this one to life. As a result, students have the supplies that we use daily. It makes a world of difference when each child has what they need, at their fingertips. Your generosity means the world to me!\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited as the packages arrived. It may see simple, but each child now has a folder that is brought to and from school each day. That is huge for communication between me as the teacher, and the families of my students!\r\n\r\nI am grateful for all of the supplies from this project. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1787276385134,"projectUrl":"project/seamless-start-to-school/10404925/","projectTitle":"Seamless Start to School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seslar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7001060_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598116374704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-seslar"},{"teacherId":2311924,"projectId":10710897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! My students will greatly benefit from having new sturdy chairs that will not slip out underneath them! It is important to have a calm and safe environment as my students are growing and learning!\r\n\r\nWe received our boxes yesterday, and my students were so excited! When I opened them and they saw new chairs, I was actually surprised at how excited they got! These new chairs will help keep my students grounded, and less likely to tip and fall as our Kindergarten bodies are always moving! \r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your donation that will help accommodate our saf and calm classroom through years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1791078107349,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-safe-chairs/10710897/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies/ Safe Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2311924_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x672,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649719276358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2311924"},{"teacherId":9401209,"projectId":10370859,"letterContent":"These supplies are so important to my students learning and their success. We use a variety of materials during reading and math. Supplies like colored paper and glue can make lessons engaging and more fun. First grade students go through so many supplies and are still learning how to use them. This means the more supplies the merrier! \r\nClassroom rewards like small stuffed animals and sticky hands can help encourage positive student behavior and create a calm, cooperative environment. \r\nI will use these supplies and materials to make learning fun, colorful, and engaging! All students should want to learn and I will try my best to make this true in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786148341458,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/10370859/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yutzy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9401209_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x937,y786&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783554927639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9401209"},{"teacherId":9552840,"projectId":10042310,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Classroom project. Your kindness and commitment to education have made a meaningful difference for my students because of your generosity. They will have access to resources and opportunities that will enhance their learning and help them grow academically and personally.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is more than a donation. It is an investment in the future of our students seeing others believe in their potential inspires them and reminds them that a community of caring people is cheering them on. The bean chairs, and rug have provided a quiet space for working for the learning support students. We use it to study, complete work and have an anxiety free area. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for helping make this project a reality. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768849716900,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-learning-space-warmth-care-and-hun/10042310/","projectTitle":"Cozy Learning Space Warmth, Care and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9552840"},{"teacherId":2357464,"projectId":10042320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation(s) to my donorschoose project. Because of individuals like you, I was able to provide new seating for my classroom. Students at times struggle to focus during lessons or activities. By receiving new wobble stools, my students feel more comfortable during their group lessons or group activities. \r\n The donations we received also helped provide a mixture of healthy and fun snacks for the classroom. The students enjoyed having snacks occassionally in the classroom and it is something I am thinking of continuing next year. \r\n Thank you again for your generosity and helping make the ideas I have for my classroom come to live. My students have been provided with many resources and opportunities over the years thanks to donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1768849824847,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-and-engaging-3rd-graders/10042320/","projectTitle":"Encouraging and Engaging 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kotora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-kotora"},{"teacherId":2915724,"projectId":10042330,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the wonderful resources. The students use them daily to support both academic learning and social-emotional growth. During whole group instruction and class discussion, students gather on the carpet to participate in collaborate learning activities. The books are used for independent reading and literacy centers. The flexible seating options, including the wobble stools, help the students remain engaged and comfortable throughout the day. Students who benefit from movement are able to use the wobble stools to stay focused, while the beanbag provides a calming space. The sensory toys are used during independent work to help students manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and maintain attention. One memorable classroom moment occurred during a reading workshop project where students partnered together to read and discuss books. Students spread out across the classroom using all the resources while engaging in meaningful discussions and collaborative work. \r\nStudents were genuinely excited when the resources arrived and immediately began using them during lessons and independent activities. \r\nThe classroom resources will continue to be used by the students during collaborative reading, writing, and research projects.","fullyFundedDate":1768849526222,"projectUrl":"project/tranquil-and-thriving-in-third/10042330/","projectTitle":"Tranquil and Thriving in Third","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Markle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2915724_orig.png?crop=1576,1576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742475389452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2915724"},{"teacherId":7001060,"projectId":10041866,"letterContent":"This project was a special one. Being a Title 1 school, we rely heavily on funding to ensure that our students are well cared for. This includes food. To have this project be completely funded by you, has made my classroom a better place. My students look forward to our snacks - asking if it's snack time yet multiple times a day - and I love knowing that I can offer them a healthy option that they would not have otherwise had access to. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating a massive difference. It was an opportunity that will not be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1768831685703,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-fuel-for-first-grade/10041866/","projectTitle":"Healthy Fuel for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seslar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7001060_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598116374704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-seslar"},{"teacherId":2919062,"projectId":10042324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that enabled my Serene in Second Grade Project to be funded! During the long winter months of indoor recess, this project enabled my students to engage in quiet, peaceful, crafty and creative alternatives. They also enjoyed having a special, designated area of their own, to relax with a little snack, work on their crafts, and keep those crafts in a safe place until they are completed! We are discussing the possibility of implementing a craft show for the students to display their work at the end of the year! The snacks have been utilized as prizes for various games/activities that we incorporate into our classroom routine!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation and helping my students to demonstrate their creativity and craftiness in the classroom! I also want to thank you for providing these amazing resources to my students, so that they have an opportunity to create something quietly in the classroom when indoor recess gets to be a little too stimulating. They now have an area to go to work peacefully if they do not wish to engage in the routine, indoor games and activities, but still have fun.","fullyFundedDate":1768851577555,"projectUrl":"project/serene-in-second-grade/10042324/","projectTitle":"Serene in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2919062"},{"teacherId":4133762,"projectId":10041977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my 4th grade students now have a cozy and inviting reading corner complete with a soft rug, bookshelf, bean bags, and flexible seating options.\r\n\r\nThis space has quickly become a favorite in our classroom. Each day, students are excited for the chance to curl up with a good book, and I've already seen their enthusiasm for reading grow. You have helped create not just a comfortable space, but a place where imagination, learning, and a love of reading can flourish.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and the difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768837296387,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-choice-and-chapters-warmth-c/10041977/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Choice, and Chapters: Warmth, Care, and Hunger for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4133762_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685115289121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4133762"},{"teacherId":9401209,"projectId":10042216,"letterContent":"These new materials have been a wonderful addition to our school! These amazing toys have made recess for our young students so much more enjoyable. They are able to work together creating art with chalk. They practice taking turns with the skip-it toys and teach one another how to use it. \r\nThe boys love the new sport balls and use teamwork as they play soccer or basketball. They love using the hoops to run through. They also are using their creativity not only with the chalk, but making obstacle courses too. \r\nThey love digging with the new trucks and they have used open ended play to be more imaginative, patient, and kind. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768848762595,"projectUrl":"project/lets-grow-and-play/10042216/","projectTitle":"Let’s Grow and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yutzy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9401209_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x937,y786&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783554927639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9401209"},{"teacherId":2882412,"projectId":10042455,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that truly make a difference in their learning every single day.\r\nYour donation has helped create an environment where students feel excited, supported, and motivated to learn. Whether they are diving into a new book, working collaboratively with flexible seating, or building confidence in their skills, your kindness has made these moments possible. Many of my students face challenges outside of school, and your generosity provides them with opportunities they may not otherwise have.\r\nOne of the most special things about my students is their curiosity and resilience. They come to school eager to grow, and thanks to you, I can better meet their needs and help them succeed. You are not just providing materials—you are investing in their confidence, creativity, and future.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our classroom and for being a part of our journey. 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