{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Tisbury Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9404048,"projectId":8094050,"letterContent":"You have really helped out our students! Thank you so very much for helping to supplement our supplies with extra games, toys, art supplies, and learning tools! We use curricula such as Everyday Speech, Yale RULER, and Castle SEL. Each day we use supplies donated by Donor's Choose we smile knowing that the donations came from a loving family or a corporation dedicated to learning and education.\r\n\r\n\r\nI hope you sleep well at night knowing how much your donation helped the students attending public school at West Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard! THANK YOU! Ms. Westburg's 6th-grade Study Skills class with an emphasis on SEL (social emotional learning).","fullyFundedDate":1702915747347,"projectUrl":"project/executive-functioning-sel-on-mv/8094050/","projectTitle":"Executive Functioning & SEL on MV","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404048_orig.png?crop=1500,1500,x204,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765202394548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404048"},{"teacherId":9403879,"projectId":8899670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The supplies you provided my classroom have helped me to create a more comfortable, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. These supplies are not ones usually funded by my school, but they make a big difference for my students and helping them to connect with one another. I often have small groups of students who sit together and crochet and talk in comfortable chairs in a circle during our Flex Time. It's surprising what types of students return again and again. Several boys have gotten excited about crocheting, which surprised me! Some kids who aren't as excited about the sports options during our school's Flex Time, find a comfortable environment in my classroom. The discussion has been great! Thank you, thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1735657732527,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-support-through-craftin/8899670/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Support Through Crafting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonneborn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403879"},{"teacherId":9403688,"projectId":9012181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the social emotional support supplies and materials for the West Tisbury School. The students are already enjoying reading the books and playing the games you donated that work to support our SEL curriculum. \r\nYour generosity and support are appreciated in our school community and the impact of your generosity will be appreciated for years to come.\r\nIn today's educational environment, resources like these can be limited; your donation helps to ease that burden and allows us to provide our students with materials and tools that will enhance their social emotional skills.","fullyFundedDate":1735657794949,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-learn-to-help-themselves/9012181/","projectTitle":"Help Students Learn to Help Themselves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suzy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403688"},{"teacherId":9817956,"projectId":8906561,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our middle school music program received brand-new keyboards, and the excitement from our students has been overwhelming! The day the keyboards arrived, students were practically bouncing with anticipation as we unboxed them together. Many had never had the chance to play on full-sized, touch-sensitive keyboards before, and they dove right in—experimenting with sounds, figuring out melodies, and exploring music in a hands-on, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nSince their arrival, the keyboards have become a core part of our music classroom. We've been learning popular songs that students choose themselves, giving them a voice in their musical learning and encouraging a deeper connection to the material. One unforgettable moment was watching a student proudly play the intro to their favorite song for the class—something they had taught themselves during independent practice time. That spark of confidence and creativity is exactly what we hoped these instruments would inspire.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're excited to build on this momentum. The success of these early experiences has inspired us to plan a dedicated, multi-week piano unit for next school year. This will allow students to dive deeper into keyboard technique, music reading, and composition. Your donation has truly opened up new possibilities for our music program, and we're so grateful to have your support in creating opportunities that inspire and empower our young musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1735657830806,"projectUrl":"project/jam-out-keyboards-for-empowering-studen/8906561/","projectTitle":"Jam Out! Keyboards for Empowering Student Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/qmusic"},{"teacherId":9065554,"projectId":8870865,"letterContent":"Since receiving your generous donation my students have been making a lot of things. You supported us by giving us a Creality K1 3-D printer and an X-Tool P2 laser cutter. My students have LOVED using both with various projects.\r\n\r\nI teach grades 3-8. In 3rd grade, my students learned to use TinkerCad to design name tags and we printed them with our Creality printer. They gained valuable STEM skills learning about a new piece of technology, as well as the design and engineering process. \r\n\r\nIn grades 4-6 my students used the X-Tool to create engraved \"Dog Tags\" with different designs and saying. We were able to import creations from Canva to engrave with the laser. EVERY student got the opportunity to design and take home a creation they made! \r\n\r\nThank you from the entire West Tisbury School Community! You have made an impact with your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1735657832142,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-to-create/8870865/","projectTitle":"The Power to Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Majkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065554_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x170,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685725014656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065554"},{"teacherId":9404643,"projectId":8961773,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the new furniture in my reading support classroom. My students were so eager to hear that a new table had been donated to our room, and the excitement when it finally arrived was amazing. Suddenly, students could not wait to practice their spelling!\r\n\r\nThe table is used daily by all of my reading groups, from kindergarten through middle school. Just in one day, it might get used by a kindergartner who is just learning to form letters and can practice on a bright, beautiful surface...all the way through to a 7th grade who is practice to divide long words into syllables and read them fluently. The engagement that I am seeing is incredible.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new chairs were just what my students needed. Because they're adjustable, I'm now able to have chairs that comfortably fit both a 5 year old and a 13 year old. Students have been thrilled for the change, and as a teacher I appreciate having furniture that helps students do their best learning.\r\n\r\nThe new furniture not only provides a multitude of new ways to work on reading and writing, but it is also simply beautiful. It helps make the classroom feel bright and welcoming, which is also important to my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1735657822861,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-furniture-to-help-engage-young/8961773/","projectTitle":"Classroom Furniture to Help Engage Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404643"},{"teacherId":9404670,"projectId":8961737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My middle school students have loved putting together these lego kits as a supplement their regular math curriculum. It has been great seeing them rip open the packages and dive into putting together the kits – building something with their hands during a time when everything is becoming more digitally focused. Many of these students typically struggle to focus during classwork time but when it's time to work on their legos, they are sitting down quietly with complete attention.\r\n\r\nI've seen groups of students that typically don't work well together collaborate on the more complex kits. They are helping each other, communicating about a confusing step, and discussing strategies about the best way to build. It's been a really great experience for us all! The kids are loving building these kits, and I hope to use this success to get more lego projects in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1735657684522,"projectUrl":"project/bring-back-building-in-the-classroom/8961737/","projectTitle":"Bring Back Building in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404670"},{"teacherId":9403693,"projectId":8874340,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my gratitude for your generous support in providing a large set of decodable books, an organizer shelf, lamps, and other materials for our 2nd-grade classroom. Your contribution has helped create a cozy, welcoming reading corner and space that will have a transformative impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe decodable books are already making a difference by building confidence and fluency, allowing the children to apply their learned phonics skills in meaningful ways. The organizer shelf and table have made these treasures easily accessible, fostering a love for reading. The lamps add a warm, focused light that creates a cozy environment, inviting exploration and learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students have these tools they are using to improve their reading skills and develop a lifelong passion for stories and knowledge. Your belief in their potential is empowering their growth, and I am deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1735657823571,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-corner-with-phonics-powered/8874340/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Corner With Phonics-Powered Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403693"},{"teacherId":2718608,"projectId":8904667,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to support the \"Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom Environment\" initiative. Your kindness and commitment to helping create a positive and nurturing space for students have made a tremendous impact in our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we have been able to introduce several new tools and resources that have transformed our classroom experience. The lamps you provided have created a much-needed alternative to the harsh overhead fluorescent lights, providing a softer and more calming atmosphere. This simple yet powerful change has made a noticeable difference in reducing sensory overload, allowing students to focus and feel more at ease throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe laminator has been an invaluable addition, helping me create student charts focused on self-regulation. These charts are a wonderful resource, allowing students to visually engage with strategies that support their emotional well-being, fostering independence and confidence in managing their feelings and actions.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the sensory tiles have proven to be an essential tool for promoting calmness and focus during transitions and unstructured time. Whether students are waiting in line, entering, or exiting the classroom, these tiles provide a grounding sensory experience that helps them stay centered and composed. This small yet impactful change has made transitions smoother and less stressful for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generous support has helped to create a classroom environment where all students feel safe, supported, and understood. Thank you for being a vital part of this transformation. Your contribution not only enhances their educational experience but also supports their emotional growth, which is crucial to their overall success.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. We are so grateful for your belief in the importance of a trauma-informed classroom, and we truly appreciate your continued support in making this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1735657809659,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-trauma-informed-classroom-env/8904667/","projectTitle":"Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayhew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2718608"},{"teacherId":9798567,"projectId":8867502,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter to thank you for your kind donations towards our 4th grade general education classroom. As a veteran teacher, I strive to make the classroom a place where all students have equal access to materials, opportunities to be creative, a chance to think outside the box, and a variety of ways to show their strengths as learners and humans! \r\nWith the materials that we received from Donors Choose, we are able to make our classroom a place where all of the aforementioned ideas can become a reality. Using a variety of materials and mediums by which children can create, inspire, and demonstrate knowledge is a dream for any teacher. With the materials we were able to order through Donors Choose, you have made that dream a reality! \r\nWe are using various materials for all areas of learning. We have used extra pencils and art materials for publishing stories and essays, works of art, and collaborative projects in the classroom. We use our large poster sticky pads for recording ideas, completing shared writings as a class, and creating large mural like drawings during indoor recess. Our paint markers have been used to work on art projects and our manilla folders have been used to create portfolios for each student to organize and store their work, which will be shared with parents at the end of the year.\r\nWe thank you so much for your amazing contributions to our classroom and for your support in making this a memorable and produtive year of fourth grade learning for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1735657724633,"projectUrl":"project/creative-and-productive-classroom/8867502/","projectTitle":"Creative and Productive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798567"},{"teacherId":9403725,"projectId":8912018,"letterContent":"Pizza Shop is open in kindergarten! We've created a pizza shop in our dramatic play area. Kindergarteners are learning how to take pizza orders, bake pretend pizza (with all the toppings) and serve their customers. We are having fun taking turns writing down orders and being the chef. Dramatic play is the perfect opportunity to communicate with peers and practice social skills. \r\nWe look forward to our vet clinic next month. Kindergarteners love pretending to be veterinarians and working with their classmates to take care of their animals. Thanks to you, we have new fabulous vet tools to care for our stuffed animals. We will make signs to open and close our vet clinic. We have the best vet clinic bath tub to bath and even a pretend clipper to clip our stuffed animals. \r\nWe are using many fabulous tools to practice our letter writing like these rainbow magnetic stylus boards. Our pencil grip is important to form little muscles in our hands. These rainbow boards are highly motivating to practice letter formations. \r\nWe are grateful these supplies will last for many years!","fullyFundedDate":1735657796722,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-more-cooperative-play-to-kind/8912018/","projectTitle":"Help Bring More Cooperative Play to Kindergarten Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kurth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733174926571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403725"},{"teacherId":2812823,"projectId":8871187,"letterContent":"I owe you a debt of gratitude for your generosity. Providing my ELD (English Language Development) students with state of the art resources such as the Bose wireless headphones, my teacher iPad (used for reviewing weekly letters and sharing educational videos as well as assessing students via mClass), imparts to them that they are important parts of our school community. Additionally, the tactile resources such as the kinesthetic sand and letter molds are a crucial part of our daily routine, particularly for my special needs students. \r\n\r\nMy students felt pride and confidence taking the ACCESS test this year because of the teaching and resources I have available. Partially because of generous donors such as yourselves. Thank you for believing in public education and public education teachers.\r\n\r\nRegards, \r\nNicole Nicodemus","fullyFundedDate":1735657830617,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-reading-and-english-language/8871187/","projectTitle":"Science of Reading and English Language Learner Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2812823"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60538","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":321,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":27,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":70,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":60538,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Tisbury Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Tisbury Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/supervisory-union-19/west-tisbury-elementary-school/60538"}