{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"William H Loesche Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1482617,"projectId":9965595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Pre-K classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, our students now have access to a color printer, and it has already made a meaningful difference in their learning and excitement at school.\r\n\r\nIn a Pre-K classroom, pictures are not just decorations—they are powerful teaching tools. We use printed color images every day to support lessons, create learning activities, and build anchor charts (large visual posters that help children remember concepts). For young children, especially those who are still learning to speak English, pictures help bridge the gap between words and understanding. Seeing bright, clear images alongside new vocabulary helps students connect language to meaning in a way that feels natural and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe color printer allows us to print photos, illustrations, and visual supports that make lessons come alive. Whether we are learning about animals, seasons, emotions, letters, or numbers, color helps children notice details, stay focused, and better understand what is being taught. It also allows us to customize materials specifically for our students, rather than relying only on generic resources.\r\n\r\nThe excitement the printer brings to our classroom is immediate and joyful. Students light up when they see colorful pictures come off the printer and are eager to use them in activities, books, and displays. Many children proudly recognize images during lessons and feel more confident participating, even if English is still new to them. That confidence is incredibly important at this age.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is more engaging, inclusive, and supportive of all learners. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a learning environment filled with color, curiosity, and opportunity. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1766177046469,"projectUrl":"project/enchancing-literacy-with-pictures/9965595/","projectTitle":"Enchancing Literacy with Pictures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flaherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1482617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704749932482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfurlong"},{"teacherId":10165550,"projectId":9567796,"letterContent":"With your help, I was able to create a calm corner in my music classroom, affectionately nicknamed the \"Zen Den\" for our little lions. Students use this space intentionally, for just a few minutes at a time, to put on headphones, use a fidget, and regulate themselves before rejoining the class. At first, I facilitated the use of the zen den by helping students identify what they were feeling and whether or not a break was what they needed to be able to learn effectively. Now, I've especially noticed students with differing needs independently choosing this space and returning more focused and ready to participate. Even three minutes of quiet self-care can make a meaningful difference in a student's ability to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the calm corner, they were immediately curious and excited. Many of my older students expressed appreciation for a space where they could pause and reset. At first, I was worried about scaffolding and ensuring that students weren't taking advantage of the Zen Den, but it quickly became clear that my students understood the purpose of the space and respected it as a tool to support their learning rather than a distraction.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, the Zen Den has become especially valuable during standardized testing periods. Students often come to music after testing all day feeling mentally exhausted, and this space allows them to decompress so they can still engage meaningfully in music-making. I'd like to continue to expand on this space, adding more fidgets and calming strategies. I believe strongly in teaching students how to manage the big feelings that threaten to sometimes overwhelm their small bodies. \r\n\r\nAs we enter February and move forward, students will continue to practice and learn about self-awareness and self-regulation by identifying when they need a break and using the calm corner responsibly. These skills support not only our current music lessons, but their overall well-being and success in school and the world beyond the school yard! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to build a space for social emotional regulation in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760693636043,"projectUrl":"project/zen-den-for-the-lions/9567796/","projectTitle":"Zen Den for the Lions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10165550_orig.jpg?crop=1930,1930,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755574274434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10165550"},{"teacherId":6622570,"projectId":9800670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your support, our ESL classroom has been transformed into a much more structured and vibrant learning environment. The organizational files you provided have been a total game-changer; they allow me to effectively level the children by their specific language groups, ensuring that every student receives the exact resources and differentiated materials they need to succeed at their current proficiency level.\r\n\r\nThe students are absolutely thrilled with the new hands-on materials. The engaging games have turned language practice into the highlight of our day, allowing students to build their vocabulary and speaking confidence in a low-stress, fun way. Additionally, the magnets have provided essential visuals on our whiteboard that stay put and keep our lessons interactive. For English Language Learners, having these clear, tactile visual aids is vital for connecting new words to real-world concepts, and I can already see the \"lightbulb moments\" happening more frequently.\r\n\r\nFinally, the lesson book has proven to be an excellent teaching tool, offering a clear and structured framework that helps me guide my students through complex grammar and phonics. Your contribution has not only provided us with \"things,\" but it has provided my students with a sense of belonging and the message that their education is worth investing in. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping our ESL community thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1764720436397,"projectUrl":"project/esl-classroom-needs/9800670/","projectTitle":"ESL Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alessi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6622570_orig.jpg?crop=675,675,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569548402296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6622570"},{"teacherId":2273833,"projectId":9622312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to buy the book cart. We were able to level both fiction and non-fiction readers in the classroom to help students easily access books on their level. This helps students book shop more easily and they are able to access books on their level to read during independent reading.\r\nThis donation has greatly impacted the love of reading in my classroom. Since students can now easily access books on their level they are more likely to read during independent reading time. This is helping to improve our reading stamina as a class and in return our scores on tests.","fullyFundedDate":1760733174772,"projectUrl":"project/leveled-library/9622312/","projectTitle":"Leveled Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reimer203"},{"teacherId":5570186,"projectId":9619482,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school community and, most importantly, our ESL students, I am writing to extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our ESL project. Your contribution makes a huge difference in the lives of learners striving to master the English language and build brighter futures.\r\n The funds you provided have allowed us to purchase essential classroom supplies and crucial technology that will transform the learning environment for our small group and individual lessons. Thanks to your kindness we were able to acquire a technology upgrade. An external computer monitor has been purchased, which is already proving invaluable for conducting engaging small group lessons, allowing students to view visual aids, practice comprehension exercises, and participate in interactive learning activities together. We now have a wealth of hands-on learning tools, educational games, and flash cards that cater to diverse learning styles, making abstract concepts more concrete and vocabulary acquisition more fun and memorable. Your donation secured fundamental necessities, including translation dictionaries to support independent understanding, and basic but vital items like paper and pencils so every student is equipped to succeed from day one.\r\n These tools are more than just supplies; they are resources that open doors. They allow us to create a more dynamic, accessible, and supportive environment where our ESL students feel confident to practice, make mistakes, and ultimately achieve fluency. \r\nThank you once again for believing in our students and our mission. Your support is truly an investment in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1758806924671,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-best-practice-ell-supplies/9619482/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Best Practice ELL Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dembeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5570186_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532539579966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570186"},{"teacherId":6622570,"projectId":9618973,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the amazing impact your donations have had on my students and our classroom environment. Your generosity has brought state of art technology and essential supplies directly into the hands of my learners, creating a space where they are engaged, motivated, and excited to learn. The most immediate and exciting change has been the introduction of the 21-inch touchscreen monitor. Watching my students utilize this resource is inspiring; they are now able to interact directly with digital lessons, manipulate academic tools, and collaborate on activities in a way that simply wasn't possible before. \r\nThe smaller, foundational supplies have been equally transformative. The individual lined dry erase boards have been a monumental success. Students are no longer afraid to make mistakes in a notebook, knowing they can quickly erase and try again. This immediate, visual feedback loop is critical for language acquisition and mathematical concept practice. Furthermore, simple necessities like the new supply of pencils ensures that every single student is prepared to engage in every single lesson without disruption. These consistent, small tools reinforce a positive and productive learning environment daily.\r\n\r\nFinally, your contribution of Clorox wipes, wet ones and puffs tissues have helped us maintain a clean and welcoming learning space, teaching students the importance of shared responsibility and hygiene. This is more than just about cleanliness; it's about creating a safe, respectful, and organized classroom where we can all focus on learning. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for investing in my students' potential. Your support has removed barriers to learning and provided both the high-tech tools and the everyday essentials that fuel their academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758812937089,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-esol-students-academic-and-h/9618973/","projectTitle":"Supporting ESOL Students' Academic and Hygienic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alessi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6622570_orig.jpg?crop=675,675,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569548402296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6622570"},{"teacherId":10186732,"projectId":9619512,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with a mix of disbelief and pure joy. In an under-resourced district like ours, my students are used to \"making do\" with worn-out books and limited supplies. Seeing brand-new mirrors, whisper phones, and a map made them feel that their education and their voices truly matter. One of my newcomers, who has been very quiet since arriving in the country, immediately reached for a whisper phone and whispered, \"For me?\" It was a powerful reminder that these aren't just supplies; they are tools that tell my students they are welcome and worthy of the best resources available.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these materials into our daily lessons and projects. I watched a group of students collaborate to create a visual map of their journey to this city, using the new art supplies to express complex emotions they don't yet have the English vocabulary to say. These resources allow them to demonstrate their intelligence and creativity without being sidelined by a lack of basic materials.","fullyFundedDate":1756128413886,"projectUrl":"project/learning-english/9619512/","projectTitle":"Learning English","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Veeraraj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186732"},{"teacherId":7657831,"projectId":9534380,"letterContent":"Students were very excited to get the new flexible seating chairs. They love to receive the chair as an award for many different things. Students who when the chance at using the chair usually have proven that they have showed great behavior throughout the week. They get to use it during both their science and math classes for up to two weeks. \r\n\r\nOther ways students get a chance to use the chairs are improvement in student work or test scores. I have also given students the opportunity to use the chair during reward days that our school offers students. Our marking period just closed out this past week. Students with perfect attendance for the marking period had the chance to use the chairs for the week. \r\n\r\nThe chairs have been a great incentive for my students to work hard and push themselves to the next level. Thank you for taking the time to read over my classroom needs and make a donation. It really has made an impact in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755952729104,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-classroom-needs/9534380/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7657831_orig.jpg?crop=427,427,x508,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606261954770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7657831"},{"teacherId":6782231,"projectId":9104118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to provide my students supplies that helped us explore diverse cultures and art from all around the world. Students were able to create a variety of of projects. Many pieces created went into our district art show and several students were awarded for their creativity and blossoming skills. The arts are such an important tool for young people to communicate, thank you for helping to govern them a voice. \r\n Students used the materials to explore art from traditional and contemporary artists and worked with mixed media, collage, painting and drawing. The materials were used by students in kindergarten through fifth grade and we continue to use them this year. Thank you for supporting the arts and my very incredible students!","fullyFundedDate":1741815495128,"projectUrl":"project/art-around-the-world/9104118/","projectTitle":"Art Around the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spalding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6782231_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632411361664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karaspalding"},{"teacherId":163886,"projectId":9271692,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of fidget toys, slime, and Play-Doh to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has provided our students with valuable tools to enhance their learning experience and well-being. The fidget toys have been instrumental in helping students focus and manage their energy, while the slime and Play-Doh have sparked creativity and provided a fun, hands-on activity that promotes sensory exploration.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation is already evident in our classroom. Students are more engaged during lessons, and the classroom environment has become more interactive and enjoyable. These resources have not only supported our educational goals but have also fostered a sense of community and shared excitement among the students. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our daily learning activities.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1750256135829,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-stress-relief-for-students/9271692/","projectTitle":"Empowering Stress Relief for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp163886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522805705942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tgaal"},{"teacherId":163886,"projectId":9055240,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the paper for my classroom. Your support means so much to us and makes a difference in the learning experiences I can offer my students.\r\n\r\nWith this paper, we will be able to engage in a variety of creative projects, such as art assignments, collaborative group work, and interactive learning activities that encourage critical thinking and self-expression. This will help us foster a vibrant and dynamic classroom environment where students feel excited to learn. \r\n\r\nI am grateful to know that caring individuals like you are willing to support my children. Your contribution not only enhances our resources but also inspires my students to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity. Your willingness to help us in this way makes a lasting impact, and we are deeply appreciative of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1738978546274,"projectUrl":"project/paper-paper-paper/9055240/","projectTitle":"Paper, Paper, Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp163886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522805705942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tgaal"},{"teacherId":1458714,"projectId":8743122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Power in Print project. The classroom printer has been such a welcomed addition to our learning process. Students have been able to make personal anchor charts and diagrams. The printer gave our English Language Learners the opportunity to have pictured word cards so they could develop and make faster progress learning English. Personal anchor charts were a great tool for the students to use in all subject areas. The children in our classroom were able to create personal binders that were filled with anchor charts and other resources that were at their finger tips.\r\nHaving a printer in our classroom was such an important tool for our students. Students love having their own writing published and displayed. The printer allowed students to see and take pride in their work.\r\nYour support in funding our project is greatly appreciated. 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