{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Side Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10429924,"projectId":10086629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my speech therapy classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to new books, games, and incentives that make learning so much more fun and engaging. The organizational materials have also made a big difference - students can easily find and use what they need, which helps our sessions run more smoothly. When I first introduced the new materials, the excitement was instant, especially for the games and prize box, which have been great motivators.\r\n\r\nWe'll continue using these resources every day as we work toward improving communication skills in ways that feel fun and meaningful for each student. It's been so rewarding to see students more confident and eager to participate, whether with new materials or working through a game. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770522514706,"projectUrl":"project/say-what-tools-for-big-speech-wins/10086629/","projectTitle":"Say What?! Tools for Big Speech Wins!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429924_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x846,y927&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770395548915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10429924"},{"teacherId":8025918,"projectId":9749822,"letterContent":"thank you so much for your donations! They have made a huge difference in my students online learning. My students loved the headphones, so they naturally became more excited to get on the computer to learn! A lot of my students also learned to become more responsible because it became a privilege to receive their own pair of headphones and to be able to keep them in their own cubbies. The bins and the elastic bands to tie the headphone cords have also been a game changer in our classroom full of enthusiastic 1st graders. Our supplies have been kept a lot more nicer because of all the supplies! Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1769178257718,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-focused-digital-learning-one/9749822/","projectTitle":"Increasing Focused Digital Learning One Headphone at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8025918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742515727357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025918"},{"teacherId":10430163,"projectId":10087224,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and speech-language pathologists/assistants, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support. Your investment in our project is making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of the students we serve.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we are able to utilize engaging speech therapy materials that support students with articulation impairments, language disorders, and social communication challenges. These resources allow our therapists to deliver purposeful, motivating lessons that build essential communication skills—skills that are critical for academic success, social connection, and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of communication. Your kindness and commitment truly make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1770565826189,"projectUrl":"project/voices-in-action/10087224/","projectTitle":"Voices in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430163"},{"teacherId":10044554,"projectId":10084606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you contribution to my Special Education Resource classroom. The materials you purchased for my classroom really have made learning more fun for my students. They are so much more engaged in learning and look forward to seeing what new game we are going to play during our learning time when they come in. My students have enjoyed having headphones that work reliably, games to make learning exciting, and materials like the magnetic blocks to play with when they have completed their work. Because of your generosity we are able to keep students engaged and help close gaps that have developed in their knowledge.","fullyFundedDate":1770500763132,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun-in-special-education/10084606/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun in Special Education-Resource","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10044554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748385707970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaelahnelson"},{"teacherId":10427641,"projectId":10080756,"letterContent":"My students are actively using the new music instruments through movement, rhythm, and hands-on exploration. They are learning by dancing, keeping the beat, and playing the instruments together, which helps them better understand tempo, patterns, and musical expression. Students are excited to participate and enjoy making music as a group. \r\n\r\n Students are very excited about the new musical instruments and activities. They enjoy exploring different sounds, playing instruments, and participating in movement and dance. These engaging experiences encourage creativity, build confidence, and help students work together as they learn about rhythm and music. \r\n \r\n We are very thankful for the opportunity to provide these enriching musical experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770554744298,"projectUrl":"project/music-is-great-for-learning/10080756/","projectTitle":"Music Is Great for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shoemaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427641_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770560416752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427641"},{"teacherId":5380261,"projectId":10057239,"letterContent":"The books that you have donated have made a meaningful impact on our 3rd grade classroom library by expanding both the variety and excitement of reading available to students. Popular series such as Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Wings of Fire have been especially powerful in motivating students to read.\r\nThese high-interest books help students see reading as something fun and enjoyable rather than just an academic task. Many students who were previously reluctant readers are eager to pick up a book when they recognize characters and series they love. Because these books are part of longer series, students often finish one and immediately look for the next, which naturally increases the amount of time they spend reading.\r\nThe donations have also helped create a stronger reading culture in the classroom. Students talk with one another about the stories, recommend books to friends, and get excited when new titles are added to the shelf. This sense of community around books encourages more independent reading and helps students build confidence as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1769389643037,"projectUrl":"project/opening-books-opening-minds/10057239/","projectTitle":"Opening Books, Opening Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarlett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5380261"},{"teacherId":8025918,"projectId":9194783,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for the STEM donation you have made for my classroom. I cannot begin to tell you how much it meant for my students. They have been very motived to use all of the building materials each morning. My students now have a designated time to be creative, and the storage cart allows me to keep an organized classroom. I know that my students need time to be free and imaginative the same way they need instruction, and I could not have made this possible for them without your help! I really appreciate your time and efforts to contribute to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786072118,"projectUrl":"project/morning-bins-create-positive-days-for-fi/9194783/","projectTitle":"Morning Bins Create Positive Days for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8025918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742515727357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025918"},{"teacherId":9986897,"projectId":9216903,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, organized, and supportive learning environment. The printer has been a game-changer, allowing me to provide my bilingual students with high-quality printed materials in both English and Spanish. This has made it much easier to differentiate instruction and ensure that all students have access to worksheets, reading passages, and visual aids tailored to their needs. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially helpful during listening activities, allowing students to focus and work independently without distractions. Laminated materials created with the cardstock and laminating sheets are now being used repeatedly in centers and small groups, which not only saves time but also keeps resources looking new. Additionally, the fidget bands have been a wonderful support for students who need movement to stay engaged.\r\n\r\nFinally, the cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer have helped us maintain a safe and welcoming classroom for everyone. The overall impact of these materials has been incredible. They are thriving in a space that meets their academic, emotional, and physical needs. Your donation has truly made a difference, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to provide my students with the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746785959628,"projectUrl":"project/printing-success-empowering-students-wi/9216903/","projectTitle":"Printing Success: Empowering Students with Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oldham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9986897_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743187883896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986897"},{"teacherId":3726873,"projectId":8908251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials you helped purchase for our classroom. My students have loved working with their new, hands on, colorful, and fun materials during both literacy and math stations. My students have been more engaged during their independent work time, have more variety to choose from to meet their individual needs, and I have seen an improvement in their grades. They ask daily when it will be station time.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited to see the new printer when our technology department came to install it. They know the sound of the printer and love to come see what stations are being made when I am prepping new materials. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. 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