{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westlane Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":126429,"projectId":9860023,"letterContent":"Thank you for empowering students and families to build math confidence together.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation to this grant has provided 6th grade students with take-home multiplication and division flash cards—a simple yet powerful tool that transforms how students practice and master essential math facts.\r\n\r\nComputational fluency is the cornerstone of success in higher-level mathematics. Your donation ensures that students have consistent, engaging practice opportunities outside the classroom, allowing them to build automaticity with multiplication and division facts. When students master these fundamentals, they can focus their mental energy on complex problem-solving rather than basic calculations.\r\n\r\nParents now have a concrete, practical answer to the question: \"How can I help my child with math?\" Flash cards empower families to support learning at home, creating a bridge between classroom instruction and family engagement. This partnership strengthens both academic skills and the home-school connection.\r\n\r\nEvery student learns differently. Flash cards accommodate multiple learning styles—visual, kinesthetic, and repetition-based—allowing students to practice at their own pace, in their own time, and in their own way. This flexibility supports struggling learners while challenging advanced students.\r\n\r\nAs students practice and succeed, their confidence grows. When 6th graders feel competent with their math facts, they approach new concepts with courage and resilience rather than anxiety, creating a positive trajectory for long-term math achievement.\r\n\r\nThis investment extends far beyond 6th grade. Students who master computational fluency now are better prepared for algebra, geometry, and advanced mathematics in future years. Your donation today is an investment in their entire mathematical future.\r\n\r\nI am committed to supporting both students and families in using these flash cards effectively, providing strategies for engaging practice and celebrating the progress our students make.","fullyFundedDate":1766363846147,"projectUrl":"project/math-facts-count/9860023/","projectTitle":"Math Facts Count","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp126429_orig.jpg?crop=600,601,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576076656632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reel"},{"teacherId":126429,"projectId":9855181,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in student success.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation to this grant has directly equipped our mathematics classroom with essential organizational tools—folders, paper, and a pencil sharpener—that transform how students learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nStudents now have dedicated folders to organize their mathematical work by topic and assignment. This simple but powerful tool helps them develop systematic study habits and reduces the cognitive load of searching for materials, allowing them to focus on mastering mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nColor-coded paper for assignments and in-class activities means student work is easy to identify, retrieve, and review. This visibility strengthens classroom efficiency and helps students take pride in their organized, professional-looking submissions.\r\n\r\nWith reliable pencil sharpeners in the classroom, students no longer lose valuable instructional time searching for supplies. They stay engaged, maintain momentum, and complete their mathematical work without unnecessary interruptions.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate classroom benefits, your donation instills personal responsibility and academic pride in our students. As they maintain their organizational systems, they develop executive function skills that extend far beyond mathematics—skills that will serve them throughout their academic careers and beyond.\r\n\r\nI am committed to maximizing the impact of your investment by teaching students to use these tools intentionally and to take ownership of their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1765585370253,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-us-sharp/9855181/","projectTitle":"Keeping Us Sharp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp126429_orig.jpg?crop=600,601,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576076656632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reel"},{"teacherId":8116408,"projectId":9624150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding my classroom project. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference by providing essential supplies.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I can create a clean, organized, and engaging learning environment where every student has what they need to succeed. These supplies will also allow me to tailor educational resources to meet their unique needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness inspires and empowers both me and my students. I am deeply grateful for your partnership in nurturing creativity, health, and success in our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1757544855055,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-classroom-engagement-and-organ/9624150/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Classroom Engagement and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeggle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8116408_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633460838991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8116408"},{"teacherId":8412942,"projectId":9895908,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, students have been able to tune their instruments independently using the Snark tuners. Each class, students work in partners to make sure everyone's instrument is tuned up and ready for class. Before we had the materials funded by your donations, it would take almost a quarter of the class time for me to individually tune each student's instrument. Now students have more agency in tuning their instruments. Using the Snark tuner as a visual aid has been incredibly helpful for all students to better understand tuning and efficiently tune their instrument for class. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1763298134592,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-our-orchestra-a-tune-up/9895908/","projectTitle":"Help Give Our Orchestra a TUNE UP!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miriti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8412942_orig.jpg?crop=2624,2624,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677670494643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8412942"},{"teacherId":2936471,"projectId":9543817,"letterContent":"As I prepared for this semester before students returned from winter break, I set up a new binder for each student. A binder with everything they needed to be successful as we started this new semester of middle school. I spent the first day of school passing out binders and helping students set up their tabs and transition materials from their old broken binders with worn tabs to new tabs that were in packs of 8 instead of 5 making everything easier when you have 8 classes in your day. My students headed into their second day of the semester feeling confident and ready for the semester!","fullyFundedDate":1755291410013,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-from-the-start/9543817/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom from the Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shroba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2936471_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478910079849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/claireburns"},{"teacherId":2936471,"projectId":9516329,"letterContent":"My students use the headphones daily during learning activities, and they have made a noticeable difference in engagement and focus. The headphones provide a microphone for students who need to speak their written responses. Since each student now has a pair, each student is able to learn at their own pace allowing more meaningful learning to take place each class period. My students used to hate having to use headphones but now with these new ones, there is no battle when they are asked to use them.","fullyFundedDate":1754423080319,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-hip-hop-learning/9516329/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Hip-Hop Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shroba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2936471_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478910079849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/claireburns"},{"teacherId":126429,"projectId":9720013,"letterContent":"Since the grant was funded in September, our mini-economy system has experienced remarkable benefits. The infusion of special, new items into our classroom store has reinvigorated students' enthusiasm and deepened their engagement with math activities. Students eagerly participate in earning classroom currency by completing math challenges and demonstrating effort, and the excitement of spending their earnings on appealing rewards has resulted in several positive outcomes:\r\n\r\n• Enhanced Focus and Participation: With the introduction of fresh store items, students now show greater persistence in completing math tasks, which leads to higher quality work and improved focus during lessons.\r\n\r\n• Reinforced Positive Behaviors: The system continues to motivate students to strive for excellence and maintain positive classroom behaviors, as the rewards offer both tangible incentives and a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\n• Improved Financial Literacy: By managing classroom currency and making spending decisions, students are gaining early insights into budgeting and responsible financial practices, which are vital life skills.\r\n\r\nOverall, the grant has successfully sustained and amplified the benefits of our mini-economy system. The new items have not only kept the system fresh and motivating but have also provided an innovative way for students to connect math learning to real-life money concepts—supporting their academic growth and personal development simultaneously.","fullyFundedDate":1759265417823,"projectUrl":"project/for-sale/9720013/","projectTitle":"For Sale","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp126429_orig.jpg?crop=600,601,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576076656632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reel"},{"teacherId":5592555,"projectId":9560552,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! The notebooks are working out wonderfully. The students love being able to keep everything in one place and it makes it super easy for them to find their papers quickly. They will come in handy at the end of the semester as they study for their finals because they will have everything right where they need it. \r\n\r\nThe students were so surprised that strangers would give towards items that help them. They were so excited and appreciative. Your generosity does not go unnoticed and our supplies will be put to good use.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you from myself and my students. We are forever grateful and appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1755800901172,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-for-success-empowering-studen/9560552/","projectTitle":"Notebooks for Success: Empowering Students Through Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5592555_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534191859087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smcampbell"},{"teacherId":5592555,"projectId":9482615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! The notebooks are working out wonderfully. The students love being able to keep everything in one place and it makes it super easy for them to find their papers quickly. They will come in handy at the end of the semester as they study for their finals because they will have everything right where they need it. \r\nThe students were so surprised that strangers would give towards items that help them. They were so excited and appreciative. Your generosity does not go unnoticed and our supplies will be put to good use.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you from myself and my students. We are forever grateful and appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1754020811474,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-for-success-empowering-studen/9482615/","projectTitle":"Notebooks for Success: Empowering Students Through Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5592555_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534191859087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smcampbell"},{"teacherId":10234654,"projectId":9667995,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have successfully launched the Roar Store, a place where students can redeem their \"Roar Bucks,\" earned through their hard work. Before this, students had few options to spend their Roar Bucks, but now they're excitedly talking about the store and eagerly anticipating our Roar Store events, held twice a month.\r\nAn additional benefit of the Roar Store is that parents have come in to help run it, which the students really enjoy. This also allows parents to see how things are going at school. \r\nMy next step for the Roar Store is to set up a suggestion box, allowing students to share ideas for items they would like to see offered. We also have some high-value items, such as basketballs, footballs, and soccer balls, encouraging students to save their Roar Bucks for items they genuinely want and giving them something to work toward. In the future, we hope to acquire donated movie tickets or similar rewards, allowing us to continue offering great incentives for our students to stay motivated, make positive choices, and move forward.","fullyFundedDate":1757022180996,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-our-successes-one-roar/9667995/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Our Successes, One Roar Buck at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234654"},{"teacherId":126429,"projectId":9543257,"letterContent":"Fulfilling this grant has had a transformative impact on my classroom. The funding allowed me to implement a structured mini-economy that has significantly enhanced student focus, motivation, and engagement during math lessons. Providing fidgets as tools for concentration and meaningful incentives through a classroom store has created a dynamic learning environment where students are excited to participate and persist in their math activities.\r\n\r\nThis system has not only boosted students' academic effort but also cultivated essential life skills such as financial literacy, responsibility, and goal-setting. Through earning, saving, and spending classroom currency, students practice key math concepts like counting, addition, subtraction, and budgeting in a practical, hands-on way. The experience of delayed gratification and decision-making within the mini-economy fosters fairness, respect, and a positive classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1755521805259,"projectUrl":"project/mini-economy-math/9543257/","projectTitle":"Mini-Economy Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp126429_orig.jpg?crop=600,601,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576076656632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reel"},{"teacherId":8116408,"projectId":9345760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding my classroom supply project for the 2025-26 school year. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference by providing essential tools like pencils, tissues, hand sanitizer, and even small rewards like candy to motivate my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I can create a clean, organized, and engaging learning environment where every student has what they need to succeed. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will also allow me to tailor educational resources to meet their unique needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness inspires and empowers both me and my students. 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