{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Whitehaven Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":75.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":"Ms. 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. Your donation has helped transformed a simple idea into a meaningful service project that will build empathy, responsibility, and unity within our school.","fullyFundedDate":1771339474510,"projectUrl":"project/we-give-back-in-kindness-snacks-2026/10061479/","projectTitle":"We Give Back In Kindness Snacks 2026","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":9979989,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of headphones and snacks for my ESL students.\r\nState testing is a high-stakes environment, and for English Language Learners, the listening and speaking portions are critical. Before your gift, many of my students struggled with worn-out equipment that made it difficult to hear nuances in the audio. These new noise-canceling headphones allow them to focus entirely on their assessments without distraction. Furthermore, the snacks will be a total game-changer. It is hard to demonstrate academic growth on an empty stomach, and having \"brain fuel\" ready for them each morning will significantly boost their stamina and morale. Thank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1771029900873,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-celebrating-success-s/9979989/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Celebrating Success: Semester Two","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":9980010,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nI would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project, \"Fueling Success & Finding Our Voices: ELPA21 Ready.\" Your support in providing headphones and snacks will make a meaningful difference in my students' learning experience and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nThe students I serve are English learners who are working diligently to strengthen their academic language skills while building confidence in their ability to communicate effectively. Preparation for the ELPA21 assessment is an important step in their educational journey, as it allows students to demonstrate their growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Your donation directly supports this process by helping create an environment that promotes focus, comfort, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe headphones you provided are essential tools for ELPA21 preparation and daily instruction. Many language-learning activities require students to listen carefully to spoken English and respond independently without distraction. Access to reliable headphones allows students to concentrate fully, reduces background noise, and helps alleviate anxiety during listening and speaking tasks. As a result, students are better able to engage with instructional materials and demonstrate their true abilities.\r\n\r\nThe snacks included in your donation also play an important role in supporting student success. Sustained focus and engagement are difficult when students are distracted by hunger or fatigue. Providing snacks helps ensure that students are comfortable and ready to learn, particularly during extended instructional or practice sessions. This support contributes to a more positive and productive classroom environment where students can fully participate and remain engaged.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical resources, your generosity sends a powerful message to students that their education matters and that others believe in their potential. Knowing that they are supported by caring donors helps build student confidence and motivation. Your contribution reinforces the importance of their voices and encourages them to persevere as they continue developing their language skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are better prepared, more focused, and more confident as they work toward success on ELPA21 and beyond. I am truly grateful for your partnership and for the positive impact you have made in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1769262577607,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-finding-our-voices-el/9980010/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success & Finding Our Voices: ELPA21 Ready","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":9576844,"projectId":9818660,"letterContent":"My students are thankful for your donation to our project. We had a very interesting time learning about nouns in real time. Using cameras added a layer of hands on experience as well. We can't begin to thank you for making this happen for us. We had the opportunity to take pictures during our recess time.\r\n The children had an amazing time with the materials for the project. I will attach some of the pictures that we were able to get. Once again, my children enjoyed completing this project because of you. We thank you so much for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1763559621985,"projectUrl":"project/research-tech-geeks/9818660/","projectTitle":"Research Tech Geeks","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":9576844,"projectId":9869455,"letterContent":"My students were so thrilled to get their gloves and things. I had originally ordered light jackets but they couldn't place the order for those and I had to replace them. The kids were given rain ponchos instead. They loved those along with their watches they received as well. This project brought so much joy to my entire class. Their smiles made me happy. Each and every child received the items ordered as a Christmas gift at our Christmas party before the break began. Thank you so much for helping out with this project. You truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1762885623545,"projectUrl":"project/warm-for-winter/9869455/","projectTitle":"Warm for Winter","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":9754366,"projectId":9881591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on my students and their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith these resources students are able to learn more comfortably, build confidence, and engage in learning within a calm and encouraging environment. I continue to be inspired by their perseverance, creativity, dedication, and your support helps nurture those qualities every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their well being and success. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1766434369667,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-calm-classrooms/9881591/","projectTitle":"Empowering Calm Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. 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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93274","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":24.4,"schoolId":93274,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Whitehaven Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Whitehaven Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/memphis-shelby-county-schools/whitehaven-elementary-school/93274"}