{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Will Beckley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6832568,"projectId":10322066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project a reality. With your generous support, we are now able to bring these outstanding books into our school library for our students to enjoy.\r\nWhen students have a voice in choosing the books that fill our library shelves, they develop a genuine sense of ownership. They become true stakeholders in the library, its resources, and our curriculum.\r\nOnce added to the collection, these books will help make reading time look completely different. Imagine students eagerly lining up at the circulation desk, excited to check out titles they helped select. They'll be completely absorbed in fast-paced stories or gathered in small groups passionately discussing the characters and plot twists. These books don't just sit on the shelf — they spark lively conversations and independent reading that lasts well beyond the school day.\r\nMost fascinating about these books is how the authors weave gripping, action-packed adventures with real historical events and urgent modern issues. Stories often follow brave young protagonists from different backgrounds who face extraordinary challenges — whether surviving war, natural disasters, or the growing effects of global warming. One book in particular draws students in as characters confront the very real impacts of climate change, helping readers connect emotionally with the story while thinking critically about how these issues affect our own community today.\r\nThrough these powerful narratives, students build empathy, strengthen comprehension, and develop a deeper love of reading.\r\nThank you for everything you've helped us accomplish. Your support is opening new worlds for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1780905022084,"projectUrl":"project/now-thats-a-page-turner/10322066/","projectTitle":"Now That's a Page-Turner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scholer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6832568_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751922291060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6832568"},{"teacherId":10410458,"projectId":10036943,"letterContent":"My pre-K students were absolutely excited when they first saw the new cubby storage cabinets! We are using the cubbies every day to support both math and literacy activities. Each cubby holds individual learning materials such as alphabet cards, writing journals, counting manipulatives, number cards, and literacy center activities.\r\n\r\nThe cubbies have also made classroom transition smoother and more efficient. Students can quickly find what they need and begin learning. This has increased engagement during centers and small group instruction.\r\nThank you for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1774963801327,"projectUrl":"project/creating-organized-learning-spaces/10036943/","projectTitle":"Creating Organized Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410458"},{"teacherId":6832568,"projectId":10088001,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting \"Evo Ozobots: Let's Get Coding!\" at Beckley Library. Your generosity directly transforms how our students experience computer science, mathematics, and literacy in our school library.\r\nOur new Evo Ozobots and a magnetic track system gives every child the chance to bring their coding ideas to life through exciting, visual, and tactile experiences. These tiny, smart robots combine screen-free coding with block-based options, making computer science accessible and fun for learners at every level.\r\nYour support has a huge impact on students. Essential Computer Science Standards are supported as they explore sequencing, loops, and debugging. They'll apply Mathematics Standards by using angles and measurement to design and build physical paths for their Ozobots to navigate. And they'll strengthen ELA skills by explaining their coding designs, documenting their processes, and sharing their problem-solving journeys with classmates.\r\nMost exciting for our students is watching their own ideas move and respond in real time. The Ozobots' colorful lights and responsive movements create instant \"aha!\" moments that spark joy, curiosity, and confidence. Students work together in small groups, collaborate to test, modify, and celebrate successes—building teamwork and communication skills alongside technical ones. The result? Higher engagement, increased motivation, and stronger foundational problem-solving abilities they will carry into every area of their education and future lives.\r\nYour support helped us ensure students in our library can develop the 21st-century skills they need to thrive in our world. Thank you for helping us make learning come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1779045195137,"projectUrl":"project/evo-ozobots-lets-get-coding/10088001/","projectTitle":"Evo Ozobots: Let's Get Coding!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scholer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6832568_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751922291060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6832568"},{"teacherId":4881667,"projectId":10268095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Play-Doh and learning mats for our classroom! The students were thrilled when they first saw the materials. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they could not wait to begin exploring and creating. The Play-Doh and mats have quickly become some of their favorite learning tools, making our lessons more engaging, hands-on, and fun.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials during small-group learning activities to strengthen fine motor skills, letter formation, number recognition, and creativity. Students enjoy rolling, shaping, and manipulating the Play-Doh while following the activities on the mats. These resources help bring learning to life and allow students to practice important skills in an interactive way. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they work independently and collaborate with classmates.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning, students will use the Play-Doh and mats for literacy and math centers, as well as seasonal and thematic projects throughout the year. 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After weeks of rehearsing songs, learning choreography, and practicing their lines, they were excited to be recognized for all of their hard work. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly receive their certificates and cheer for one another. The celebration gave them an opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments and feel proud of what they achieved together as a cast.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped create a meaningful and memorable experience for our young performers. The movie star stickers and certificates made each student feel valued, while the cookies and fruit snacks allowed us to celebrate as a team. The cast party reinforced important skills such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and self-confidence and skills that extend far beyond the stage.\r\n\r\nThe success of our Disney Musical has inspired students to continue exploring the performing arts. Next year, we plan to provide more opportunities for students to build their speaking, singing, and performance skills through classroom presentations, readers' theater activities, and future school performances. Thank you for helping us celebrate our students' hard work and for making this special experience one they will remember for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1777640339619,"projectUrl":"project/treating-our-young-performers-like-stars/10133710/","projectTitle":"Treating Our Young Performers Like Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5406240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596410776265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5406240"},{"teacherId":5406240,"projectId":10113485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. You have helped my students see themselves as engineers, scientists, artists, and so much more through this project.\r\n\r\nMy goal was to introduce my young learners to the many different career paths that may await them in the future based on their interests. Through the book What Can I Be? Career Ideas for Kids, they have been exposed to far more possibilities than I could have imagined.\r\n\r\nStudents use the News Microphone to pretend they are specialists in various fields and interview one another about their careers. This activity has helped build their confidence, communication skills, and excitement about future opportunities.\r\n\r\nNext school year, I plan to have my students present their chosen careers to our fifth-grade students. I have also started book studies with my colleagues using How to Teach Thinking Skills: Seven Key Student Proficiencies for College and Career Readiness and 5-Minute Leadership Activities. Together, we are working to encourage and prepare our students for college and career readiness from an early age.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us inspire our students to dream big and believe in their futures. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1772735297330,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-university/10113485/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten University","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5406240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596410776265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5406240"},{"teacherId":10404648,"projectId":10028297,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your gift! Our classroom has been able to utilize all materials and the students have grown in many ways especially in the areas of STEAM. \r\n\r\nThe kids have loved creating designs, patterns and using the STEAM materials with math problems and higher order thinking/projects. \r\n\r\nThe students are very grateful also and said they will remember this kind deed in the future. It inspired the students to also want to help in ways when they get older. \r\n\r\nThank you very much again for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1769177573058,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-voyage/10028297/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Voyage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404648"},{"teacherId":5218541,"projectId":10226945,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and generosity! When we opened the boxes, my students were so excited. We have been using the materials to review math and reading skills in fun and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThe students had a wonderful time solving addition and subtraction problems and creating stories with the different animal manipulatives. The ABC cones were a huge hit as students reviewed words, substituted sounds, and created new words.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the students are learning together while continuing to develop their communication and social skills through play and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting this project and helping create meaningful learning experiences for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1777938604743,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-math-thinking/10226945/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Math Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5218541_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x1424,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753413000054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5218541"},{"teacherId":4585114,"projectId":10050491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for our classroom. These have made our classroom more positive and organized.\r\n\r\nFirst up is rewards for the students. I was able to purchase balls, slap bracelets, and other items that students love. I give the students tickets and then select them at the end of the week for students to earn prizes. Having a lot of prizes for students was a huge motivator for keeping them on task with their behavior. On track students are more likely to be successful. \r\n\r\nI also bought a cart to organize small group supplies. Now I am able to find materials more easily to make small groups run more smoothly to maximize student learning time.\r\n\r\nThanks for all the other little items that our class needed that made our room a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1771365771024,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-happy-classroom/10050491/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Happy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metzler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4585114_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769041828602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4585114"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9472403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is helping us bring a color printer into our first grade classroom. With a color printer, I'll be able to create more engaging and visually rich materials for my students. From colorful worksheets and learning games to vibrant classroom displays, these resources will help capture students' attention and support different learning styles.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be a more creative and effective place for learning. Thank you for your kindness and for investing in the success of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1761757174975,"projectUrl":"project/prints-charming-color-in-our-classroom/9472403/","projectTitle":"Prints Charming: Color in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x1350,y1411&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777690138676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":10001233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is helping us bring important resources into our first grade classroom, including new books, student incentive prizes, a carpet sweeper, and an iPad.\r\n\r\nThese materials make a meaningful difference every day. The books help build strong reading skills and a love of learning. The incentive prizes motivate students to do their best and celebrate their progress. The carpet sweeper helps us keep our classroom clean and organized, and the iPad will open up new opportunities for interactive and engaging learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will have a more enriching, organized, and motivating environment where they can grow and succeed. Thank you for investing in their education and for making a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768172184209,"projectUrl":"project/books-tools-and-technoloy-in-1st-grade/10001233/","projectTitle":"Books, Tools, and Technoloy in 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x1350,y1411&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777690138676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":3271131,"projectId":10022296,"letterContent":"The impact of the materials provided through the generosity of our donors at DonorsChoose has been nothing short of transformative for our classroom environment. Since integrating these resources, there has been a palpable shift in student engagement; children who previously struggled to stay focused are now deeply immersed in hands-on learning opportunities that these specific materials afford. This heightened level of participation has created a ripple effect, directly contributing to a noticeable improvement in our periodic testing scores. By having access to high-quality, modern tools, the students are better able to grasp complex concepts, turning abstract ideas into concrete understanding, which has boosted both their academic confidence and their performance on formal assessments.\r\n\r\n​Beyond the academic metrics, these new materials have revitalized the overall spirit of our daily school life. We have seen a significant positive trend in attendance, as students are genuinely more excited to come to school to see what new activities or projects await them. The sense of wonder and curiosity sparked by these donations has fostered a classroom culture where learning feels like a privilege rather than a chore. Knowing that there are people out there who believe in their potential has given the students a renewed sense of pride in their work, making them more eager to explore, collaborate, and excel every single day. 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