{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Whitehaven Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":75.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":920914,"projectId":10229767,"letterContent":"you for the materials. They are being used in my Stem Club meetings. The club is called Engineers Designers and Builders.\r\nStudents are learning to use their minds to create. They are using the supplies to strengthen their knowledge of circuits and building.\r\nI appreciate that my students have resources outside of the curriculum to learn with. The resources will be used over and over again to create memorable learning moments.\r\nThanks again to the donors. My students and I are grateful for the lear ingredients resources.","fullyFundedDate":1779155750395,"projectUrl":"project/learning-beyond-the-textbook-stem-editi/10229767/","projectTitle":"Learning Beyond the Textbook: STEM Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/920914"},{"teacherId":1820246,"projectId":10465949,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donation of paper towels, hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, air freshener, pencils, notebook paper, and Kleenex will make a tremendous difference in our classroom. These essential supplies help create a clean, safe, organized, and productive learning environment where students can focus on learning and reaching their full potential.\r\n\r\nA successful classroom depends on more than textbooks and technology. Students need access to everyday supplies that support both their health and their academic growth. Because these items are used regularly and shared among many students, they are always in demand throughout the school year. Your generosity helps ensure that our classroom remains stocked with the resources students need each day.\r\n\r\nThe hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, and Lysol spray will help us maintain a clean environment by sanitizing desks, learning materials, and frequently touched surfaces. These supplies encourage healthy habits and help reduce the spread of germs, allowing students to spend more time learning and less time away from school.\r\n\r\nPaper towels and Kleenex are classroom necessities that are used daily. Whether cleaning up small spills, wiping hands, or helping students manage seasonal allergies and sniffles, these supplies help keep our classroom comfortable and running smoothly. Having these items readily available allows us to respond quickly to everyday needs without interrupting instruction.\r\n\r\nThe air freshener will help create a more pleasant and welcoming classroom atmosphere. A clean, fresh environment helps students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to engage in learning activities throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour donation of pencils and notebook paper directly supports student learning. These basic supplies are essential for daily assignments, note-taking, journal writing, classroom activities, and assessments. Having access to pencils and paper ensures that all students can fully participate in classroom learning regardless of their circumstances. These tools empower students to practice important skills, complete their work, and express their ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support sends a powerful message to our students that people care about their education and well-being. Every item you have helped provide contributes to a learning environment where students feel supported, valued, and prepared for success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we can focus more of our time and resources on student learning and growth. Your generosity helps us meet the everyday needs of our classroom while creating a space where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for investing in our classroom. Your support provides essential supplies that keep our students healthy, prepared, and ready to learn. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us create the best possible learning environment. Thank you for making a meaningful and lasting impact on our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1787186963038,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics-2026/10465949/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. T. 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Providing students with meaningful recognition helps build confidence, motivation, and excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nMany of my students work hard every day to overcome challenges and reach their goals. A simple snack or treat can be a powerful way to acknowledge their efforts and remind them that their hard work is noticed and appreciated. These rewards help create a classroom culture where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to do their best.\r\n\r\nThe bottled water and snacks will also be helpful during classroom activities, celebrations, and special events. Having these items available allows us to build a sense of community and make learning experiences more enjoyable. The smiles on students' faces when they are recognized for their accomplishments are priceless.\r\n\r\nYour generosity extends far beyond the items themselves. By supporting our project, you are sending a message to students that people care about their education and believe in their success. That encouragement is something they will remember long after the treats are gone.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for helping us create an environment where students feel celebrated, motivated, and inspired. Your kindness and support make a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students. Thank you for making our classroom a happier and more rewarding place to learn. We appreciate you more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1787158098761,"projectUrl":"project/treats-for-us/10454165/","projectTitle":"Treats for Us","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. T. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1820246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700447109289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoria-randle"},{"teacherId":1820246,"projectId":10454112,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. The journals and composition books you provided will give my students the tools they need to write, reflect, create, and grow as learners. These resources will be used daily to build literacy skills, encourage self-expression, and support academic success.\r\n\r\nFor many students, having their own journal or composition book creates a special place to record their thoughts, respond to lessons, practice new skills, and celebrate their learning. Whether they are writing stories, answering reading questions, setting goals, or reflecting on their experiences, these materials will help them develop confidence as writers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and investment in education make a lasting impact on our students. By providing these essential resources, you are helping to create meaningful learning opportunities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. The excitement students feel when they receive new supplies reminds them that people beyond our classroom care about their success and believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for your generosity and support. Your contribution will be felt each day as students fill these pages with ideas, dreams, and accomplishments. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping us provide an enriching educational experience for every learner. 💙📚✏️","fullyFundedDate":1787150445914,"projectUrl":"project/write-it-down/10454112/","projectTitle":"Write It Down","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. T. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1820246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700447109289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoria-randle"},{"teacherId":1820246,"projectId":9948396,"letterContent":"This experience has been one of the most innovative, promising pushes for my future as an educator. Some things were reiterated the two days I was present but many concepts were new and I look forward to trying these new \"things\" with my students in moderation as our school has not adopted some of the concepts like the \"house system\". In addition to awesome PD, the spirit in this academy has been invigorating since entering the gates. I will always remember this experience and am so grateful for your kindness. I hope to have the opportunity to visit again for the admin track in the future. Once again, your kindness and support warms our hearts as we cultivate future leaders and successful citizens with experiences like this.","fullyFundedDate":1766510325943,"projectUrl":"project/professional-development-at-the-ron-clar/9948396/","projectTitle":"Professional Development at The Ron Clark Academy","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. T. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1820246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700447109289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoria-randle"},{"teacherId":1820246,"projectId":10117801,"letterContent":"This project was one of the first gym equipment/physical fitness endeavors for our ESL students. Over the years, we have focused on kindness in community support, warmness and nutrition and classroom basics and supplementary materials. Having a project that added a great effort towards focusing on incentivizing students with physical fitness items has really been the highlight of our year. The students were elated and immediately starting using the hula hoops. Needless to say, there were beyond pleased. Thank you for giving them something to look forward to for summer break.","fullyFundedDate":1778034597190,"projectUrl":"project/hooping-to-summer-break/10117801/","projectTitle":"Hooping To Summer Break","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. T. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1820246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700447109289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoria-randle"},{"teacherId":10104768,"projectId":9993631,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity in providing an iPad for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students, and I want you to know just how much your kindness is already transforming their learning experiences. This gift is far more than a piece of technology it is an opportunity, a doorway, and a spark of possibility for children who deserve every chance to explore, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when they learned that someone they had never met cared enough to invest in their education. Their faces lit up with excitement, curiosity, and gratitude. Many of them come from homes where access to technology is limited or unavailable, so having an iPad in our classroom is not just helpful it is empowering. It gives them access to tools and experiences they would not otherwise have, and it helps level the playing field so every child can participate fully in our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has already become a powerful learning tool. Students are using it to record science experiments, take photos of their observations, and create digital journals that help them think more deeply about the world around them. They are exploring interactive simulations, reading texts at their own level, and using apps that support their individual learning needs. For students who need visual supports, translation tools, or differentiated instruction, the iPad has opened new pathways for understanding. For students who love to create, it has become a canvas for their ideas. For students who struggle with confidence, it has become a tool that helps them express themselves in ways that feel safe and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1778071215082,"projectUrl":"project/the-learning-power-pad/9993631/","projectTitle":"The Learning Power Pad","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cotton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10104768"},{"teacherId":9754366,"projectId":9881545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation is making a meaningful difference for my students every day.\r\nHaving ink for printing allows all students to access important materials, complete assignments, and fully engage in lessons. It also helps small group and intervention time run more smoothly.\r\nThe snacks you provided are just as impactful. Many of my students need that extra boost to stay focused and ready to learn. With snacks, they are more energized, engaged, and prepared to do their best.\r\nBecause of you, my students feel supported and cared for. Thank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1772550284653,"projectUrl":"project/ink-spiration-station/9881545/","projectTitle":"Ink-spiration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726637746054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754366"},{"teacherId":9576844,"projectId":9881579,"letterContent":"You have truly made a difference by donating to this project. My little artists thank you as well. We had an amazing time using our supplies.\r\n\r\nWe incorporated the items with other art projects in the class as well. Some students who did not have their own supplies were able to participate due to your generosity. \r\n\r\nWe thank you immensely for your support. We couldn't have done it without you. We couldn't be happier or more thankful for you and your support. Thank you a million times over for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1772111782978,"projectUrl":"project/future-artists/9881579/","projectTitle":"Future Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576844_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726710589938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576844"},{"teacherId":1820246,"projectId":10115393,"letterContent":"This project was one of the first for my class for water bottles since receiving the filtered water fountains prior to the pandemic. My students are over the moon to have their water bottles to use while at school and are looking forward to having them on hand during the end of year weeks where it can get hot in our classrooms depending on the time of day and which area of the school they reside in. It is truly making an impact reminding the students that the \"village\" wants them to succeed with basic needs and materials. You have really made our third and fourth quarters.","fullyFundedDate":1772550288754,"projectUrl":"project/the-thirst-is-real/10115393/","projectTitle":"The Thirst Is Real","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. T. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1820246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700447109289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoria-randle"},{"teacherId":1820246,"projectId":10034761,"letterContent":"We are sincerely grateful for your generous donation of Canon ink, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes. While these supplies may seem simple, they play an essential role in maintaining a safe, organized, and academically productive learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe Canon ink will make a significant impact in our classroom. Reliable access to ink allows me to print high-quality instructional materials, differentiated assignments, assessments, and family communication letters without interruption. Recently, students completed a literacy and reflection project connected to our service-learning initiative. Because of your donation, I was able to print individualized feedback, writing templates, and publishing copies of their final pieces. Students were proud to hold polished, professional-looking copies of their work. One student shared, \"It feels like a real book!\" That sense of pride strengthens motivation and reinforces the importance of presenting their best work.\r\n\r\nThe hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will also be invaluable. Maintaining a clean and healthy classroom environment ensures that students can focus on learning without unnecessary disruptions. In a busy classroom where materials are shared and collaboration is constant, quick access to sanitizing supplies helps prevent the spread of germs and keeps everyone safe. Students have taken ownership of maintaining cleanliness, using wipes to sanitize desks and shared materials during transitions. This has become part of our classroom responsibility routine, teaching accountability and community care.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, students immediately recognized how much they would support our daily learning. They understood that these resources help us stay prepared and protected. Several students expressed gratitude that people they have never met care about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue supporting our upcoming writing and research projects. With dependable printing capabilities, students will draft, revise, and publish persuasive essays tied to our school-wide kindness initiative. The sanitizing supplies will ensure that collaborative group work, shared technology use, and classroom activities remain safe and uninterrupted.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports both academic excellence and student wellness. By providing these essential supplies, you have strengthened our ability to teach, learn, and serve our school community effectively. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771102443475,"projectUrl":"project/ink-sanitizer-and-a-safer-classroom/10034761/","projectTitle":"Ink, Sanitizer, and a Safer Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. T. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1820246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700447109289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoria-randle"},{"teacherId":1820246,"projectId":10061479,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"We Give Back in Kindness\" service project. Because of your generosity, my students will not only receive nourishment, but they will also actively learn how to serve and uplift our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided will be used as part of a student-led kindness initiative. My class designed a service project focused on encouraging and supporting others throughout our school. Students identified that many of their peers struggle to stay focused when they are hungry or having a tough day, especially on STEM club days. \r\n\r\nOur students will be connecting this service project to our literacy and social-emotional learning goals. They are writing persuasive letters about the importance of kindness in schools, reflecting in journals about leadership, and tracking the impact of their service efforts. This project will strengthen collaboration skills, problem-solving, and communication, all while reinforcing the value of compassion.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our class will include expanding the project. Students are brainstorming additional ways to serve the school community, such as creating appreciation notes for staff members, organizing a \"Kindness Week,\" and mentoring younger students during independent reading time. Your support will empower them to see themselves not just as learners, but as leaders.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to serve others. 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