{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westminster Community Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":58.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9196569,"projectId":9743065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing headphones for my students. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily learning experiences of every student.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have helped make learning more equitable for all. They allow students to focus on their work, reduce distractions, and contribute to a calmer, quieter classroom environment where everyone can thrive. Because of you, students are better able to engage with lessons in a way that meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe quality of the Bark headphones has truly exceeded our expectations. They provide excellent sound and are extremely comfortable for students to wear. In the past, many students were reluctant to use headphones because they hurt their ears or didn't fit well with different hairstyles. With these headphones, there are no complaints at all—in fact, students from other classrooms often ask to borrow them!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and thoughtfulness have had a lasting impact on our learning community. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom environment where they feel supported, comfortable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758820173534,"projectUrl":"project/clear-minds-clear-sound/9743065/","projectTitle":"Clear Minds, Clear Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9196569_orig.jpg?crop=1529,1529,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692293038310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9196569"},{"teacherId":2333382,"projectId":9792119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful donation to this project! It has made such a difference having this shelf in our classroom. Many of the resources we use all day every day are now centrally located for easy access at any time. This is especially beneficial for our English as a Second Language Learners as well as those with an IEP.\r\n\r\nWe are truly blessed by donors like yourself who help fund projects and provide so many essential resources in classrooms across the United States. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1764696907267,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-stay-organized/9792119/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Stay Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venator","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2333382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557342878844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-venator"},{"teacherId":2333382,"projectId":9792178,"letterContent":"WOW, thanks to donors like yourself, we have been able to provide a hugely successful Lego Club. The student excitedly ask every day if there is Lego Club that day after school. The ability to have an after school club for students in Kindergarten through Second Grade has been amazing, it is the first time ever. \r\n\r\nThe students interact with several peers in different classes and grades. They work together to build and create. We also provide lessons on sharing and improvising. The builds that they came up with things I had never even thought of. \r\n\r\nNone of this would be possible without donations such as yours. These projects provided resources for this endeavor. Thank you from all of us associated with Lego Club. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765399249444,"projectUrl":"project/creating-future-designers-through-lego-c/9792178/","projectTitle":"Creating Future Designers Through LEGO Club Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venator","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2333382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557342878844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-venator"},{"teacherId":8877297,"projectId":9382651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Tune Into Learning\" project. Your donation has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have the tools they need to fully engage in their daily learning. These headphones are used every single day whether students are working on their individualized iReady pathway interventions, focusing in our music lab, or exploring digital ebooks with read-aloud accommodations. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from auditory support and minimized distractions, this resource has opened the door to greater independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nI've already seen students staying more focused, participating more actively, and feeling proud of their accomplishments. Something as simple as a reliable pair of headphones has truly transformed the way they access content and show what they know.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students. 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We would not have been able to do this without your help. \r\n\r\nThanks to donors like yourself, children are able to play, build, and be creative. They can play with peers, experiment, and have a safe fun activity for some time at the end of the school day. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your to donate to this project and our school. None of this would have ever been possible without you. Thank you for this blessing!","fullyFundedDate":1758819458615,"projectUrl":"project/creating-future-designers-through-lego-c/9708966/","projectTitle":"Creating Future Designers Through LEGO Club Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venator","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2333382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557342878844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-venator"},{"teacherId":8154122,"projectId":9762212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has a variety of wonderful sensory items—including a cozy bean bag chair, colorful sensory mats, calming bubble timers, a soft rug, a sensory cove, and more! These items are already making a huge difference for our students. They provide a safe and engaging space where students can regulate their emotions, focus better, and feel comfortable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enhanced our learning environment. The joy and calm that these items bring to our classroom are evident in the students' smiles and improved focus. It's amazing to see them explore, relax, and learn in ways that meet their individual needs. Thank you again for believing in our students and helping create a classroom where every child can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1760708406008,"projectUrl":"project/calming-coop-for-kinders/9762212/","projectTitle":"Calming Coop for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8154122_orig.jpg?crop=554,554,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723042306784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154122"},{"teacherId":8877297,"projectId":9641265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Designing Our Future: Supplies for Student Creators! Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom into a hub of innovation and imagination.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled to unbox the new supplies from the colorful design tools to the hands on materials that make their ideas come to life. I've already seen their confidence grow as they collaborate, design, and problem solve with these new resources.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not only learning core academic skills, but also discovering what it means to be creators, critical thinkers, and leaders of their own learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nMs. Markarian\r\n4th Grade Teacher, Westminster Community Charter School","fullyFundedDate":1758820178931,"projectUrl":"project/designing-our-future-supplies-for-stude/9641265/","projectTitle":"Designing Our Future: Supplies for Student Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Markarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8877297"},{"teacherId":2333382,"projectId":9487377,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of our classroom and this project. It is so beneficial to not worry about not having or running out of supplies. These are essentials help our classroom run smoothly. \r\n\r\nWe are able to get the resources we need and these were definitely used right away! We use the whiteboards, erasers, and markers every single day, all day long. I don't know how I would manage Phonics and Math without them. \r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, we can also ease the burden of out of pocket costs fro families, by providing supplies in the classroom instead of asking them to buy one more thing. Thank you for your kindness and helping this happen!! This lends to my continued successful classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754320210862,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-successful-school-year/9487377/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venator","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2333382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557342878844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-venator"},{"teacherId":9305488,"projectId":9275489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. We were able to buy books that support our SEL curriculum. The best part about this purchase was that we had our Student Restorative Practice Team (6th grade students), read these books to our younger students. The Student RP team then led discussions with younger students about the SEL themes within the books. This effort was well received by students and staff. Without the donations to this project, we would not have been able to do this work. Our whole school community has benefitted from this experience and these books. Thank you so much for allowing us this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1746484366518,"projectUrl":"project/read-alouds-for-social-emotional-learnin/9275489/","projectTitle":"Read Alouds for Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gorsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9305488"},{"teacherId":9305488,"projectId":9267622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. We were able to buy books that support our SEL curriculum. The best part about this purchase was that we had our Student Restorative Practice Team (6th grade students), read these books to our younger students. The Student RP team then led discussions with younger students about the SEL themes within the books. This effort was well received by students and staff. Without the donations to this project, we would not have been able to do this work. Our whole school community has benefitted from this experience and these books. Thank you so much for allowing us this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1745498208345,"projectUrl":"project/read-alouds-for-social-emotional-learnin/9267622/","projectTitle":"Read Alouds for Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gorsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9305488"},{"teacherId":8883283,"projectId":9418942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all that you do. Being able to complete a novel study with my groups of fifth grade students, where they can actually relate to the main character in the book helps my students to get into the book more and makes it more understandable to them. My fifth graders favorite part of English Language Arts is our novel students and The Boy at the Back of the Classroom is a great new piece to our collection. 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