{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Pensacola Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10040805,"projectId":9414308,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting Brains and Board Games. Your generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students. Because of you, our classrooms have become places where learning feels joyful, collaborative, and full of possibility.\r\n\r\nWith every game played, students are strengthening essential skills—critical thinking, communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. They are learning to take turns, share ideas, support one another, and persevere through challenges. These are lessons that stretch far beyond the table and into every part of their lives.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just purchase board games. It created moments of connection. It built confidence. It sparked curiosity. It brought students together in ways that nurture both their minds and their sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of play and for investing in our students' growth. We are truly grateful for your kindness and your commitment to their success.","fullyFundedDate":1756920713995,"projectUrl":"project/brains-and-board-games-boosting-learnin/9414308/","projectTitle":"Brains and Board Games: Boosting Learning Through Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040805"},{"teacherId":10040805,"projectId":9458749,"letterContent":"Funding our classroom printer has made a huge difference for my students. Before, we relied on limited copies and shared materials, which often made it hard for students to have the resources they needed right away. Now, I can print personalized learning activities, visual supports, and creative projects that meet each child's unique learning style. The printer allows me to make quick adjustments for students who need extra practice or enrichment, helping everyone stay engaged and confident in their work.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also sparked creativity and ownership in my students. They love seeing their own writing, artwork, and projects printed and displayed around the classroom. It's motivating for them to hold something they created and feel proud of their accomplishments. This simple addition has truly helped build a stronger, more organized, and inspiring learning environment where students can express themselves and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1754060493613,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-student-work-to-life/9458749/","projectTitle":"Bringing Student Work to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040805"},{"teacherId":10188168,"projectId":9622055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our classroom printer! Your support has already made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nHaving access to a printer in our classroom has helped my students see their learning come to life. We have already used it to print certificates and make learning centers. This simple addition has made celebrating their learning much more interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMany people think of technology as something that keeps students on screens, but in our classroom, this printer helps bridge the gap between digital learning and hands-on creativity.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students a tool that inspires confidence, pride, and creativity every single day. Thank you again for helping make our classroom a place where learning truly comes to life.","fullyFundedDate":1758202722774,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-color/9622055/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: In Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188168_orig.jpg?crop=1908,1908,x477,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755562994752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188168"},{"teacherId":10040805,"projectId":9442181,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in providing our classroom with a podium. While at first it might seem like a simple piece of furniture, I can tell you with complete sincerity that it has become one of the most transformative tools in our learning environment. The impact on my students' confidence, participation, and leadership skills has been remarkable, and it is all thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nBefore we had the podium, many of my students struggled with speaking in front of their classmates. Even the bravest among them would fidget, look down, or speak so softly that it was difficult to hear them. Public speaking can feel intimidating at any age, but especially for young learners who are still developing their sense of identity and self-assurance. I knew my students had wonderful ideas and valuable voices, but too often those voices were hidden by nerves and self-doubt.\r\n\r\nThe day we introduced the podium to the classroom, everything began to change. Suddenly, standing up to speak felt different. It wasn't just \"going to the front of the room\"—it was stepping into a place of importance. The podium gave students a designated space that felt special, a place that signaled to them and to their peers that what they had to say truly mattered.\r\n\r\nI quickly noticed that even my quietest students carried themselves differently behind the podium. They stood a little taller, projected their voices a little louder, and made more eye contact with their classmates. For many of them, having a surface to rest their papers or notes reduced the nervousness of not knowing what to do with their hands. That simple support opened the door for their confidence to grow.\r\n\r\nOver the past weeks, I have witnessed transformations that fill me with pride and gratitude. Students who once refused to present in front of the class are now volunteering to share. Children who used to whisper now speak clearly and with excitement. One student told me, \"When I stand at the podium, I feel important.\" Another said it made them feel like \"the teacher.\" Those small but powerful feelings are exactly what fuel confidence and leadership skills that will carry into every part of their lives.\r\n\r\nThe podium has also helped cultivate a culture of respect in our classroom. When a student stands behind it, their peers recognize that this is their time to be heard. They listen more attentively and treat the speaker with greater care. This has reinforced for every child that their voice has value, and it has strengthened the sense of community we are building together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than a podium—it has given them courage. It has given them the chance to practice leadership, to take pride in their voices, and to feel a sense of belonging and importance in the classroom. These are lessons and experiences that go far beyond academics, shaping the way they see themselves and the roles they can play in the world.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this possible. Because of you, my students are not just learning—they are growing into confident young leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1752074256859,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-student-voices/9442181/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Student Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040805"},{"teacherId":10188168,"projectId":9622484,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous donation of headphones to our first grade classroom. What may seem like a simple item has made a huge difference in the learning experience for our young students.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, our children are now able to engage more deeply with digital learning tools without distractions. Whether they're practicing phonics, exploring math games, or listening to stories being read aloud, each student can now focus in their own personal learning space. This has helped us meet students where they are—whether they need a little extra support or are ready to be challenged further.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also created a calmer, more productive classroom environment. With reduced noise and fewer distractions, students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited about learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has directly supported not just their education, but their joy in learning. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755615071423,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-sound-headphones-help-us-fo/9622484/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Sound: Headphones Help Us Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188168_orig.jpg?crop=1908,1908,x477,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755562994752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188168"},{"teacherId":10040805,"projectId":9376931,"letterContent":"When these books arrived, the excitement in our classroom was absolutely contagious! My students could hardly wait to open the boxes and explore what was inside. From the very first moment, their faces lit up as they realized they had access to so many incredible nonfiction titles. The impact was immediate—students were eagerly flipping through pages, pointing out pictures, and sharing interesting facts with one another before we even finished unboxing the books.\r\n\r\nNonfiction texts have opened a whole new world for my students. Many of them have always loved stories, but nonfiction has sparked a level of curiosity and engagement I have never seen before. Suddenly, they're not just reading—they're exploring, questioning, and thinking like scientists, historians, and investigators. These books have transformed ordinary moments into learning adventures.","fullyFundedDate":1749836933174,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-a-love-for-books/9376931/","projectTitle":"Inspire a Love for Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040805"},{"teacherId":6829716,"projectId":9071309,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help and support. The students were so excited when they saw the white boards, coats, and other hands-on materials delivered to the room!\r\nThe students love using the white boards during whole group, small group, and station work. It is much easier to read their boards during whole group than what they were using previously, so it's much quicker to check for understanding. They love working out their math problems on the white boards. And the hand-on materials and fish tube help them calm their impulsive and wiggly bodies so that are able to stay focused on the task at hand. \r\nThe students who were able to receive one of the coats were truly grateful and were able to stay warm when normally they wouldn't, and it was an unusually cold winter here in Florida. Thank you again for putting smiles on their faces and hearts. They felt the love and support!","fullyFundedDate":1740713173940,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-possibility/9071309/","projectTitle":"A World of Possibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6829716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721391155469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6829716"},{"teacherId":6829716,"projectId":9002543,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and support. The kids were so happy and thankful for the funds. We were out of snacks and other supplies, and it allowed us to purchase them. \r\n\r\nWe will also have snacks left for when we return from our winter break. Students will be so happy to be back at school, but will be struggling to stay awake lol. These snacks will help give them a little help in getting through that first week after a long winter's break. \r\n\r\nThey will also be coming back to fresh, new supplies to replace the broken, used up supplies from the first half of the school year. \r\n \r\nThank you again for your kindness and help! Happy New Year!","fullyFundedDate":1733962626225,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-12-1/9002543/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-12-11","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6829716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721391155469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6829716"},{"teacherId":6829716,"projectId":8996791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for caring and supporting our students. They get so excited every time we find out we've been funded, and then again when the boxes of snacks are received. There is a noticeable difference in the students' abilities to think clearly and have a greater chance of staying focused in class. The donations impact their ability to learn and grow; becoming productive members of society now and later in life. 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