{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Whitman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9210267,"projectId":10183638,"letterContent":"Our new Lakeshore headphones have already made a wonderful difference in our classroom! My students use them during i-Ready, independent work, digital learning activities, and small-group instruction. The headphones help students stay focused on their own learning while reducing distractions around them. My students were excited to have comfortable, classroom-quality headphones they could use each day. Thank you for helping us create a quieter, more focused learning environment and giving my students the tools they need to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1776366516066,"projectUrl":"project/plug-into-learning-with-new-headphones/10183638/","projectTitle":"Plug Into Learning with New Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":9210267,"projectId":10271624,"letterContent":"Our Scholastic News subscription has become a valuable resource in our classroom! My students enjoy reading about real-world topics while practicing important reading skills such as finding key details, learning new vocabulary, and using text evidence. They especially enjoy discussing the articles and sharing what they learned with their classmates. Thank you for helping us continue this resource for another year and giving my students engaging, age-appropriate texts that make reading meaningful!","fullyFundedDate":1786807230675,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-renewed/10271624/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Renewed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":9210267,"projectId":10500565,"letterContent":"The new comfy seats have made our classroom a more welcoming and comfortable place to learn! My students were so excited when they first saw them and couldn't wait to try them out. We use the seats during independent reading, small-group activities, and times when students need a comfortable space to work.\r\n\r\nHaving flexible seating gives my students more choices and helps them feel comfortable and focused while learning. Our next step is to continue using these spaces during reading and small-group instruction to encourage students to stay engaged, work together, and enjoy learning. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more comfortable and inviting place for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1789610393660,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seating-in-our-classroom/10500565/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seating in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":9210267,"projectId":10579734,"letterContent":"The new library shelves have made such a wonderful difference in our classroom! My students are using them every day to organize, browse, and choose books that interest them. When they first saw the new shelves, they were so excited to see our classroom library looking more organized and inviting.\r\n\r\nThe shelves have created a special space where students can easily find books and enjoy independent reading. Our next step is to continue building our classroom reading community by exploring new books, recommending favorites to classmates, and spending more time reading and discussing what we learn. Thank you for helping make our classroom library a place where students feel excited to read!","fullyFundedDate":1789321491034,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-classroom-library-one-shel/10579734/","projectTitle":"Building Our Classroom Library, One Shelf at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":9248013,"projectId":10247064,"letterContent":"The students were very excited to see the addition of the new manipulatives in the room. The addition of the 3D block shapes has been a wonderful addition to the classroom. 3D shapes are defined as being solid and buildable. The students have been building structures with the various 3D shapes that were included in the large block container; this has also promoted sharing and collaboration in small groups as they work together to build and balance the 3D shapes.\r\n The magnetic pattern blocks have been an asset as the students are able to compose and decompose 2D shapes in larger scale as opposed to the regular small pattern blocks. In fact, we have learned that the students can build 3D shapes from the 2D magnetic pattern blocks and explore various prism shapes. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1777993309687,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-math-manipulatives-in-kinderga/10247064/","projectTitle":"Mastering Math Manipulatives in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luthe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248013_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743727662009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msluthe"},{"teacherId":9248013,"projectId":10208626,"letterContent":"Thank you for your enormous heart and contribution to our room. The magnetic white board and magnetic letter tiles have been a huge asset and addition to our classroom. The students were very excited to see the magnetic board set up for large group activities. One of the main activities has been to search for high frequency words in messages in the beginning of the day. The students have used magnetic letters to build dictated words and high frequency words. The students use dry erase markers to write letters, words, and sentences during large group.\r\n We learned that the magnetic board came with detachable clips and this enabled charts to be hung for literacy instruction and story map displays. The magnetic board and magnetic letter tiles have been a great contribution and are used daily. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777480151011,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-and-learning-in-kindergarten/10208626/","projectTitle":"Literacy and Learning in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luthe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248013_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743727662009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msluthe"},{"teacherId":9248013,"projectId":10137027,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen my students faces when I revealed the STEM materials for creating geometric shapes and structures. They busily prepared roads and traffic materials to create a large road structure during free time. The magnatiles have been a huge impact and we used these to work together to build bridges when we read The Three Billy Goats Gruff; the children worked together to construct various bridges that could support three goats, or counting bears. The Letter Magnatiles have been very popular and the students have been busily building CVC words and challenging each other. The balances were used last week to understand the concept of heavier and lighter and it helped to have multiple balances to allow greater exploration than just having a single balance to share.","fullyFundedDate":1773317744560,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-in-kindergarten/10137027/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luthe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248013_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743727662009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msluthe"},{"teacherId":7575157,"projectId":10044242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Lalilo project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a powerful tool that will help them grow as confident, capable readers.\r\n\r\nMy students are motivated learners with big dreams. Many of them need additional support to build strong foundational literacy skills, and your donation is helping make that possible. With Lalilo, each child will receive personalized, adaptive lessons tailored to their individual needs. This means they can work at their own pace while strengthening their phonics, fluency, and comprehension skills in a way that feels engaging and achievable.\r\n\r\nWhat makes Lalilo truly special is that it supports all learners, whether they are struggling readers, English language learners, or students already working at grade level. Your generosity is helping create an inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed and build confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not just learning how to read, they are learning to believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770657459552,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-early-literacy-skills/10044242/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Early Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hussain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hussain"},{"teacherId":9704196,"projectId":9888073,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom. This resource has transformed our daily routine and significantly enhanced our second-grade learning environment. Before we received this set, independent technology time was often chaotic and distracting, as students struggled to focus on their individual lessons with ambient noise filling the room. Now, every child can fully immerse themselves in their learning apps without any external interruptions.The impact on our reading and math blocks has been remarkable. With these headphones, my students can utilize interactive read-aloud tools, hear precise phonics pronunciations, and receive real-time audio feedback that is crucial for their developmental level. This is especially impactful when they engage with our digital Scholastic News resources, allowing them to hear articles read aloud to build fluency and comprehension. The headphones have truly personalized their learning, giving every student the quiet space they need to succeed and grow.Thank you once again for investing in our classroom and our students' education. Your kindness has not only provided a vital learning tool but has also shown my students that their community cares about their success. We appreciate your support more than words can say.With gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1773317744685,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-succeed-headphones-for-e/9888073/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn, Succeed: Headphones for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elcoate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704196_orig.jpg?crop=670,670,x49,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789826450997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704196"},{"teacherId":9248013,"projectId":9956463,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for your donation to my kindergarten classroom's Brain Fuel for Kindergarten Learning. When the boxes of healthy snacks came in, the students faces lit up with excitement and smiles. The children knew that they now would have something to eat in the afternoons for several months. Having a snack prior to going home for the evening is beneficial for several reasons. My students come from very low-income to poverty-stricken homes; knowing that they will have healthy and nutritious food prior to going home, helps relieve some anxiety and stress they may have upon returning home.\r\n\r\n My class knows where the snacks are kept and understand that if they are hungry, they can have some to help keep them focused and learning through the day. Thank you for helping reassure the children that they are safe in school and know that they hunger needs are met and satisfied while in school.","fullyFundedDate":1770657459571,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-for-kindergarten-learning/9956463/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel for Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luthe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248013_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743727662009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msluthe"},{"teacherId":9210267,"projectId":10068558,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Because of you, our students have access to the nourishment they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day. For many of our students, having a snack available makes a real difference in their ability to concentrate and fully participate in lessons.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond food—it sends a powerful message to our students that their community cares about them and their success. When basic needs are met, students feel more comfortable, confident, and prepared to do their best work. Thank you for supporting not only their academic growth, but their overall well-being.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your donation has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and we are so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770751334358,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/10068558/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":9709486,"projectId":9788243,"letterContent":"The snacks you donated have made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom community. They are more than granola bars, crackers, and fruit snacks — they are comfort, regulation, and dignity. When a student whispers, \"Can I have something? I didn't eat breakfast,\" I can now say yes without hesitation. There is no clipboard, no shame, no complicated process. Just care.\r\n\r\nIn a fourth-grade classroom, so much growth happens in small moments. A student who struggles to regulate emotions is far more successful after a quick snack break. A child who came in late and missed breakfast can now participate in small group instruction without shutting down. A student working through challenging text can persist just a little longer because their basic needs are met. \r\nFor some of my students, school is the most stable place in their lives. Being able to provide snacks helps reinforce that stability. It communicates something powerful: you are cared for here. Your needs matter here. You do not have to earn basic kindness.\r\nAcademically, I have already seen an increase in stamina during independent work time. Students are more focused during our reading blocks and less likely to disengage during longer lessons. Even transitions feel smoother because fewer students are dysregulated due to hunger.\r\nPersonally, this project has lifted a weight from me as a teacher. I no longer have to quietly buy snacks out of pocket and hope they stretch far enough. Instead, I get to partner with a community of donors who believe — just as I do — that small acts of generosity can create meaningful change.\r\nYour donation did not just fill a snack bin. It filled gaps. It supported concentration, confidence, and community. It reminded my students that there are people beyond our classroom walls who care about their well-being. \r\nThank you for helping us build a classroom where students can focus on learning, growing, and being children — without worrying about whether they are hungry. 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