{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mayor John Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8828676,"projectId":10105913,"letterContent":"Your generosity has opened up new possibilities for creativity and hands-on learning in my classroom. With the two cardboard cutters that you have provided, my students are now able to safety and independently cut cardboard to bring their engineering designs to life. What was once a limitation—struggling to manipulate materials or relying heavily on adult assistance—has transformed into an empowering experience where students can design, build and revise their own projects with confidence. \r\n\r\nThese tools has not only strengthened their problem-solving and fine motor skills, but it has also helped spark excitement and ownership in their learning. I have watched students collaborate more effectively, test their ideas with persistence and take pride in creating structures that reflect their imagination and critical thinking. Your support has made my classroom a place where innovation feels possible for every child, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities that you have made possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771618352670,"projectUrl":"project/cut-it/10105913/","projectTitle":"Cut it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828676"},{"teacherId":9372712,"projectId":10108897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we now have technology has enhanced teaching and learning in our classroom. Our new Apple TV allows me to teach untethered while projecting directly onto our classroom whiteboard. The screen extender has expanded my view so I can view school emails while teaching students.\r\n\r\nThis technology has already transformed the way I interact with my students. Instead of being confined to the front of the room or tied to my computer, I can now move freely throughout the classroom while continuing instruction. I am able to approach individual students, provide one-on-one support, monitor understanding more closely, and keep all students engaged without interrupting the lesson.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and believing in the potential of our students. Your support truly makes a difference","fullyFundedDate":1771719636095,"projectUrl":"project/shared-screens-collaborative-dreams/10108897/","projectTitle":"Shared Screens, Collaborative Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sugimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372712_orig.jpg?crop=1197,1197,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738223921179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372712"},{"teacherId":7743131,"projectId":10106930,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of pickleball sets, bowling pins, dodgeballs, and soccer goals to our physical education program. Your support is making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students by creating more opportunities for them to stay active, engaged, and connected through movement and play. These resources allow us to provide a wider variety of activities that encourage students of all skill levels to participate and experience success.\r\n\r\nThe donated equipment promotes physical health by helping students improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, balance, agility, and overall strength in fun and exciting ways. Just as importantly, these activities support inclusivity by giving every child a chance to be involved, work with teammates, and build confidence in a supportive environment. Whether students are learning teamwork through soccer, practicing hand-eye coordination with pickleball, or developing cooperation and communication during group games, they are building skills that extend far beyond physical education class.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the physical benefits, these activities positively support students' mental health and emotional well-being. Physical activity provides students with a healthy outlet for stress, encourages positive social interaction, and helps create feelings of accomplishment and belonging. The excitement and joy these new materials bring to our classes help students feel motivated, included, and connected to their peers. Your generosity is helping us create a healthier, happier, and more supportive learning environment for every child.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude, \r\n[Your Name]","fullyFundedDate":1771632599703,"projectUrl":"project/active-inclusive-and-having-a-blast-in/10106930/","projectTitle":"Active, Inclusive, and Having a Blast in PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaneshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743131"},{"teacherId":8978362,"projectId":10104471,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Empowering Student Voice Through High-Quality Academic Conversations. Because of your generosity, my students are no longer just learners—they are creators, collaborators, and confident communicators. Using our new technology, students are recording themselves explaining math strategies, presenting their thinking, and sharing their learning across subjects. This process of verbalizing their ideas has significantly deepened their understanding and strengthened their ability to think critically and communicate clearly.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is watching students take ownership of their learning. They are eager to use the technology to create, reflect, and improve. Academic conversations in our classroom have grown richer and more student-driven—students are asking thoughtful questions, respectfully challenging one another's ideas, and providing meaningful peer feedback. Even students who were once quiet or unsure are now finding their voice and participating with confidence. Seeing them engage in authentic dialogue and take pride in their work has been incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nThis project has truly transformed our classroom into a space where students actively co-construct knowledge and support one another's growth. Your support has made it possible for students to build essential communication and collaboration skills that will serve them far beyond our classroom. Thank you for investing in their voices, their confidence, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771518105836,"projectUrl":"project/collaborate-think-grow-technology-for/10104471/","projectTitle":"Collaborate. Think. Grow. Technology For Quality Student Interactions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8978362_orig.jpg?crop=2053,2053,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771442456833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978362"},{"teacherId":7743131,"projectId":9787156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our students with new dodgeballs, bowling pins, soccer goals, and pickleball sets. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our physical education program. Because of you, our students now have access to high-quality equipment that allows them to fully engage, stay active, and experience the joy of movement in a safe and structured environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources go far beyond simple play—they help build essential life skills. Through activities using this equipment, students are learning teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship as they collaborate and compete with one another. At the same time, they are improving their physical fitness by developing coordination, agility, balance, and endurance. The variety of equipment also allows us to introduce and reinforce skills that transfer across multiple sports, helping students build confidence and competence that will benefit them both in and out of school.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping shape healthier, more active, and more connected students. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1767210233147,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-to-play-building-c/9787156/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves to Play: Building Confidence Through Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaneshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743131"},{"teacherId":7772389,"projectId":10104093,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our kindergarten classroom now has the materials we need to create a more engaging, creative, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of my students. With these new resources, they are able to explore, learn, and grow in ways that were not possible before. From hands-on activities to collaborative learning, your contribution is helping to build a strong foundation for their academic journey.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows our students that there are people who care deeply about their education and success. That message alone is incredibly powerful and inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the future of these young learners. Your support is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1771553371703,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-foundation-of-tomorrow/10104093/","projectTitle":"Building the Foundation of Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fujimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7772389_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x14,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623961586354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7772389"},{"teacherId":3559296,"projectId":9777560,"letterContent":"Your contributions towards needed materials for our classroom are much appreciated. The materials we were able to access through this project have helped us to build meaningful connections in our classroom. \r\nThe biggest game changer was the purchase of the storage racks for our floor seating. The floor seats come in handy when we do small group instruction, the trouble was that they were always falling down and took a lot of classtime lining them up just so to avoid having them tip over and spill across the floor. The addition of the racks in our class, allows us to roll the seat where ever we will meet a small group in the room. Taking them out and putting them away is much faster and when not being used they are safely out of the way. \r\nThe 3 hole punch has helped students to manage their paper work by allowing them to quickly punch holes in their work so they can file their work in the appropriate places in their binders. \r\nThe snacks purchased were used to reward positive behaviors in the class. Table groups who earned the most team points for displaying the 5 Rs throughout the week could choose a snack. Students looked forward to this and it seems that the snack helped to motivate them to display those positive behaviors. \r\nFinally the labels, poster tape, cardstock, and tack it over have helped students stay organized, find things in our classroom easily, and gave them easy access to resources that allow them to interact with each other in meaningful ways. \r\nThank you so much for your generosity in supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1759466167911,"projectUrl":"project/building-meaningful-connections-with-our/9777560/","projectTitle":"Building Meaningful Connections With Our Learning, With Each Other","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3559296_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504240821325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3559296"},{"teacherId":8821975,"projectId":9781248,"letterContent":"These DonorsChoose supplies made a meaningful difference in my classroom by creating an organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all students. Headphones allowed students to focus during independent and digital learning activities, while books expanded access to high-interest, level-appropriate reading materials. Laminating pouches helped preserve instructional materials so they could be reused throughout the year. Digital clocks placed around the room supported time management, smooth transitions, and testing routines. Three-ring binders, folders, and dividers helped students stay organized, reduced anxiety, and built independence during daily work and assessments. Classroom wipes helped maintain a clean, healthy space for learning. Together, these resources supported student focus, organization, and success while ensuring every child had the tools they needed to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759601547805,"projectUrl":"project/building-success-through-organization-s/9781248/","projectTitle":"Building Success Through Organization, Safety, and Joyful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821975"},{"teacherId":8983380,"projectId":9776034,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to my classroom. My students love to use the pencils and pens at the back of my room when they work in small groups. We also use the timer to manage transitions and to time ourselves with our oral reading fluency.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, my students used the watercolor recently to create their renditions of Van Gogh's \"Starry Night.\" The organizational materials have supported my students with their different supplies. Prior to the donation, we only had 6 working computer mice. Now, every student who wants to use one, is able to! Thank you again for the kind donation to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760753102776,"projectUrl":"project/grade-5-essentials/9776034/","projectTitle":"Grade 5 Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8983380_orig.jpg?crop=2772,2772,x252,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691983319106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8983380"},{"teacherId":8828676,"projectId":9786002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with a cardboard cutter and safe cardboard punching tools. Because of your kindness, our Grade 3–5 students were able to explore design and engineering in a hands-on, meaningful way. The kid-friendly ChompSaw table machine offered ongoing safety, giving students the confidence to work independently while learning proper tool use.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, every student successfully cut out their own cardboard design prototypes with ease. The experience sparked creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, and it was inspiring to see students so proud of what they built. Your donation didn't just provide materials—it created an engaging learning environment where students could safely turn ideas into reality.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for helping make learning both safe and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1759759399842,"projectUrl":"project/you-need-to-cut-it/9786002/","projectTitle":"You Need to Cut It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828676"},{"teacherId":9986242,"projectId":9215966,"letterContent":"The books and materials that I am so appreciative to have received is used with a variety of students with different learning styles and challenges.\r\n\r\nDon't Push the Button helps with teaching self-control language, cause-and-effect vocabulary, and flexible thinking. Each page gives us a chance to practice predicting, describing, and problem-solving: \"What do you think will happen if we DO push the button?\" or \"How did the monster change?\" The humor keeps kids engaged, and that engagement opens the door for intentional language use.\r\n\r\nSpark Cards are used in a variety of ways from answering wh questions, describing the pictures, learning new vocabulary to sequencing events. helped students stay engaged, organize their thoughts, and express ideas more confidently. The visuals make abstract concepts easier, and the structured prompts give them the support they need to succeed in conversation and storytelling.\r\n\r\nThe Literacy-Based Speech and Language Therapy Activities workbook gives us a structured way to reinforce comprehension, narrative language, vocabulary, and inferencing. The students are practicing retells, answering wh-questions, identifying details, and connecting ideas in a way that supports their goals while also supporting their classroom literacy needs.","fullyFundedDate":1746465074603,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-matters-a-project-for-lifel/9215966/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Matters: a Project for Lifelong Communication Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jodi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986242"},{"teacherId":7772389,"projectId":9772619,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our kindergarten classroom has transformed into a lively community of excited little readers! The leveled books you provided have already made a huge difference, and I wanted to share a few moments that show just how impactful your gift has been.\r\n\r\nHow we're using the new books\r\nWe introduced the books during our small-group reading time, and the students immediately gravitated toward them. The leveled sets have allowed me to match each child with stories that fit their reading abilities—giving them the perfect balance of challenge and confidence. This week, we began a \"Read & Share\" project where students choose a book at their level, practice reading it, and then share their favorite page or character with a partner.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far was when a student who has been hesitant during reading activities proudly read an entire book aloud to me and then whispered, \"I can read this all by myself!\" That spark of confidence was unforgettable and made possible because the books are just right for their learning stage.\r\n\r\nTheir reaction on Day 1\r\nWhen the students first saw the display of new books, they gasped—literally. Several children ran their hands across the covers, pointing to characters they recognized and pictures that caught their eye. A few immediately sat down on the rug and started \"reading\" together before I even gave instructions. Their excitement was pure, joyful, and contagious.\r\n\r\nWhat's next\r\nMoving forward, we're beginning our next classroom goal: building stamina during independent reading time. With these new leveled books, each child now has a selection they can truly engage with, making it easier for them to stay focused and grow as readers. We'll soon be creating \"My Favorite Book\" mini-posters, where students draw their favorite scene from a book they've mastered.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my young learners access to stories that empower them, excite them, and help them grow every single day. 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