{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Orange-Stark Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10497523,"projectId":10525020,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to have new opportunities to explore, create, and learn through hands-on math, science, and STEM activities! These materials allow them to use their creativity, ask questions, solve problems, and learn by doing. Seeing their excitement as they explore the new resources and work together has been so rewarding.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials to build problem-solving skills, encourage curiosity, and make learning fun. As a first-year teacher, having these resources available makes such a difference in what I can provide for my students. Thank you for investing in my classroom and helping my students learn, grow, and discover new things!","fullyFundedDate":1789579723501,"projectUrl":"project/growing-curious-minds-math-science-and/10525020/","projectTitle":"Growing Curious Minds: Math, Science and STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10497523_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786938684345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10497523"},{"teacherId":10299516,"projectId":10426143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and investing in our students' academic and social-emotional growth! Your generosity means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, children are learning so much more than letters, numbers, and foundational academic skills. They are also learning how to understand and communicate their feelings, build friendships, solve problems, show kindness, develop confidence, and believe in themselves. These early experiences help create the foundation for success both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have access to resources and hands-on learning opportunities that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible to every child. These materials have helped strengthen foundational academic skills while also providing opportunities to practice important social-emotional skills such as patience, responsibility, self-regulation, cooperation, and kindness.\r\n\r\nOne of my greatest goals as a teacher is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, encouraged, and excited to learn. I want my students to know that making mistakes is part of learning, that their feelings matter, and that they are capable of achieving great things.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helps make that vision possible. You are not simply providing classroom supplies; you are helping create meaningful learning experiences, building confidence, encouraging positive relationships, and giving young learners the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in my students and for being part of their journey. Your kindness will make a lasting difference in our classroom, one little learner at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1786016664666,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-support-my-students-academic-and/10426143/","projectTitle":"Help Me Support My Students Academic and Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vidal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299516"},{"teacherId":10029924,"projectId":10343469,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how thankful I am that you decided to help us restock our classroom with basic supplies! We have used the supplies daily and they have been a huge help in the classroom. On delivery day, my students were so excited to open the packages and see the items we received. I can't even begin to explain the looks on their faces. Donors like you help make an impact in these students lives and I am grateful to also be a part of that! Thank you for blessing our classroom and allowing us to have supplies to help our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787172686701,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-that-lead-to-sucess/10343469/","projectTitle":"School Supplies That Lead to Sucess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747276399155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029924"},{"teacherId":10029924,"projectId":10310947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for deciding to bless our classroom with a colored printed! This has been so helpful this yeah for not only be but my students as well they are able to see the pictures better. Some of our assignments the pictures are hard to see in black. I have been able to print out colored learning posters for my students which has helped them with visuals. I am so very blessed to have been able to get this printer for my classroom! Donors like you help make a different in the lives of little minds!","fullyFundedDate":1787172684561,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-the-class/10310947/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to the Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747276399155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029924"},{"teacherId":10029924,"projectId":10267414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support! My students have been able to receive a snack every day! I am beyond grateful that I am able to provide them with this. Every year, I have students complain of hunger this year it has been less common with your help! When we received the snacks, my student's face lit up. I have never seen them so excited and thankful as I did on package arrival day. Because of donors like you, I am able to help make an impact in my student lives. I would not be able to do this without you. I am so very thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1787172685824,"projectUrl":"project/keep-hunger-away/10267414/","projectTitle":"Keep Hunger Away","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747276399155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029924"},{"teacherId":10076211,"projectId":10489703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting my classroom! Your donations have helped provide essential supplies that make a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nAs a fourth-grade teacher, I strive to create a classroom where every student feels welcomed, prepared, and excited to learn. Thanks to your support, my students have access to materials that help them stay organized, participate in hands-on activities, and practice important academic skills. From dry-erase markers and pencils to colorful paper and organizational supplies, each item plays an important role in making our classroom a more productive and engaging place to learn.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face challenges both inside and outside the classroom, and having the right supplies helps remove one more barrier to their success. Your generosity allows me to focus more on teaching and meeting their individual needs rather than worrying about whether we have enough materials.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness reminds them that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their success. We are truly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nMrs. Woods\r\nFourth Grade Math Teacher\r\nWest Orange-Stark Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1789579723080,"projectUrl":"project/clean-water-and-classroom-supplies/10489703/","projectTitle":"Clean Water and Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10076211_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752196189770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/osshanique-woods"},{"teacherId":3037236,"projectId":10557927,"letterContent":"My first graders were so excited when they saw our new science STEM kits! They couldn't wait to explore the materials and begin learning through hands-on activities. We are using these kits to help students investigate, build, experiment, and practice problem-solving skills while making science fun and engaging.\r\nAs we continue our science lessons, students will use these materials to work together, make predictions, test their ideas, and discover new things. These kits will provide many wonderful learning opportunities throughout the school year.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support! You are helping bring excitement, creativity, and a love of science into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789620035515,"projectUrl":"project/science-fun-in-1st-grade/10557927/","projectTitle":"Science Fun in 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3037236_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786207199769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-petitt"},{"teacherId":7656610,"projectId":10570420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom weekend snacks project entitled \"Feed the Brain\". Your donation provided healthy food items, snacks, brown bags, and ziplocked bags that keep our students fueled and ready to learn every single day and on the weekends.\r\nWhen kids are hungry, it is hard for them to focus on RLA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Thanks to your kindness, my students no longer have to worry about empty stomachs at home. They can put all their energy into growing their minds while having the food items to keep them energized while during their assignments.\r\nOn behalf of my entire classroom, thank you for stepping up to help 7- and 8-year-old students. You made a real difference in my classroom's daily school life, and we are so grateful for your big heart.","fullyFundedDate":1789620034621,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-brain/10570420/","projectTitle":"Feed the Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jolivette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7656610_orig.jpg?crop=3712,3712,x0,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723075928565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7656610"},{"teacherId":9590518,"projectId":10166425,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to celebrate the end of an amazing school year with an ice cream party! The party favors donated through this project will help make our celebration extra special as we recognize my first graders for all of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year.\r\n\r\nWhen I told my students that we would be having an end-of-year ice cream celebration, their faces lit up with excitement! They have worked so hard this year, and this celebration gives us an opportunity to pause, celebrate their accomplishments, and enjoy time together as a classroom family.\r\n\r\nThe party favors was a special part of our celebration and gave each student something to take home as a reminder of their first-grade year. We enjoyed our ice cream, celebrate our memories, and recognize the progress each student has made.\r\n\r\nAs we got closer to the end of the school year, our next steps was to finish strong, continue learning, and prepare for the transition to second grade. I wanted my students to leave my classroom feeling proud of how far they have come and excited about what is ahead.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting this project and helping me create a fun and memorable experience for my students. Your generosity is helping us celebrate not only the end of the school year, but also the hard work, growth, friendships, and memories my students have made along the way!","fullyFundedDate":1777989346866,"projectUrl":"project/2026-end-of-year-class-incentive/10166425/","projectTitle":"2026 End of Year Class Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9590518_orig.jpg?crop=1591,1591,x1531,y1786&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721314018244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9590518"},{"teacherId":3037236,"projectId":9539908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our first-grade classroom! Your kindness helps make sure our students have something to eat during the school day so they can stay energized, focused, and ready to learn.\r\nOur students work hard each day, and having snacks available makes a big difference. Your generosity not only fills little tummies but also shows our students that there are people in our community who care about them and their success.\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and for helping make our classroom a happy place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1755720953607,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-1st-graders/9539908/","projectTitle":"Snacks for 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3037236_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786207199769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-petitt"},{"teacherId":10208496,"projectId":10190901,"letterContent":"Wow! Guys, the materials you donated are a blessing! Opening these boxes is like Christmas in the classroom. My students are excited about the materials we received. Primarily, they enjoy the books. When they grab a new book, they are able to achieve their AR goals. When they read, they get a ticket or a place on the AR field trip. These students are truly thankful for all that they receive in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe binders, the folders, the headphones are all part of the bigger academic plan. It doesn't seem like much to the average person, but to a teacher and a student, its progress. We make our way a littler further to 3rd grade when we have tools in our hands. A sharp pencil helps us write our name, date, spelling words, sentences and little stories. All that we have received, we truly appreciate! Thank you for being a blessing to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778006627596,"projectUrl":"project/you-got-the-write-stuff/10190901/","projectTitle":"You Got the “write” Stuff!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10208496_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x811,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756568435933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10208496"},{"teacherId":10208496,"projectId":10025629,"letterContent":"I want to inform you about the materials we recently received. Our students are gearing up for a great fall semester and reading is a big part of our morning activities. The students are so excited about reading the new books. Although I can't post pictures of our students, I will post a few pictures of a few of the materials we received. We are also right in the middle of receiving our new bluebonnet curriculum, so our classroom is filled with literature and books.\r\n\r\nThe students are also enjoying the new pencil sharpener. You should see their faces when the sharpener takes the pencil, sharpens it, and then pushes it back out on its own. At the end of the day, the students all grab Lysol wipes and wipe down tables and chairs, it's part of their daily routine. The headphones are a blessing and will be for a long time; they help keep the classroom quiet during reading activities on the computer. 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