{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woerner Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9172904,"projectId":9254147,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire Smile for Seniors team, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our program. Your support has made an incredible difference, and we are beyond thankful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students were able to complete meaningful art projects that were shared with local nursing homes and senior residents. These pieces, created with love and thoughtfulness, brought joy and smiles to individuals who often experience loneliness or isolation. Our students had the opportunity to not only express their creativity but also connect with and make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in our community.\r\n\r\nThe projects, which ranged from hand-painted cards to colorful portraits and decorative pieces, allowed the students to experience the power of art in healing and connection. They took great pride in knowing that their artwork was brightening the day of a senior resident, many of whom had not had the opportunity to receive something handmade in a long time. For them, it was an emotional and rewarding experience, one that they will carry with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThis wouldn't have been possible without your donation. Your support not only made these art projects a reality but also helped nurture a sense of compassion, empathy, and community in our students. The bond they formed with the senior residents is one that has touched their hearts deeply.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity. Your contribution has had a lasting impact, and we look forward to continuing our mission of spreading smiles and creating connections between generations. We hope you know that your donation is making the world a little brighter, one art project at a time.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1744649661703,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-for-seniors/9254147/","projectTitle":"Smiles for Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaffney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9172904"},{"teacherId":9172904,"projectId":9159667,"letterContent":"On behalf of the kindergarten students and our entire school community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of water bottles.\r\n\r\nWhen the children received their new water bottles, their faces lit up with excitement and joy. They couldn't wait to fill them up and use them throughout the day. Your thoughtful gift not only provided them with a practical item to keep them hydrated but also made them feel valued and cared for.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact you've made is truly immeasurable. The water bottles have encouraged the children to stay hydrated, which is so important for their focus and energy levels, especially during the school day. It has also fostered a sense of independence as they take responsibility for their own water intake. Many of the students have even shared how much they love the colorful designs and how proud they are to carry their bottles!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, these young learners now have an essential tool to help them thrive in the classroom and beyond. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible contribution. We are so lucky to have people like you who care about the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1742823813919,"projectUrl":"project/little-sips-big-smiles-water-bottles-f/9159667/","projectTitle":"Little Sips, Big Smiles: Water Bottles for Kindergarten Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaffney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9172904"},{"teacherId":9172904,"projectId":8992099,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation, which has had a profound impact on my students and their learning journey. Thanks to your support in providing knitting looms and yarn, our classroom has been filled with excitement, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, the look of sheer joy on my students' faces was truly unforgettable. They were absolutely thrilled to receive the looms and yarn, and it sparked an enthusiasm for learning that I had never seen before. From the moment they began to experiment with the looms, their confidence grew, and their pride in their work was evident.\r\n\r\nNot only has this opportunity allowed my students to learn a new and valuable skill, but it has also provided them with a chance to give back to others. As they knit, they are making beautiful hats to donate to those in need—people who are less fortunate and who may be struggling to stay warm in the colder months. This act of kindness has shown my students the power of giving and the joy that comes from helping others. They are learning that their efforts can make a real difference in someone else's life, and the sense of accomplishment and empathy they are developing is priceless.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of their day has quickly become our knitting time. Their excitement to pick up the looms and yarn each day is contagious, and it is wonderful to witness how much they look forward to this hands-on activity. Not only are they mastering a new craft, but they are also building patience, perseverance, and teamwork as they work together to create something meaningful.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making this possible. Your generosity is not just helping my students learn to knit; it's inspiring them to think about the world around them and how they can contribute to it. You've made an impact that will last far beyond the classroom, and for that, we are all incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1735704275759,"projectUrl":"project/threads-of-giving-loom-knitting-for-a-c/8992099/","projectTitle":"Threads of Giving: Loom Knitting for a Cause","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaffney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9172904"},{"teacherId":9918038,"projectId":9102603,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our warmest thanks for your incredibly generous donations to our hygiene closet. Your support has truly transformed the lives of our students and their families, ensuring they have access to essential hygiene products that many might otherwise go without. In a community where some face financial hardships, your contributions not only provide necessary supplies but also bring a sense of dignity and care. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to helping those in need.\r\nYour kindness has brought immense joy and comfort to our students, fulfilling their basic necessities and allowing them to feel more confident and secure. The smiles on their faces when they access these products speak volumes about the positive impact you've made in their lives. Our students are genuinely thankful for your generosity, which has inspired a deeper sense of community and support among them. Thank you for being such a vital part of our mission to uplift our students and their families. Your kindness warms our hearts and truly inspires us all!","fullyFundedDate":1739658951679,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-product-help-pre-k-5th-grade/9102603/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Product Help! Pre-K-5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9918038_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738861648906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9918038"},{"teacherId":150221,"projectId":9084051,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support of our Kindergarteners. They were ecstatic when their new water bottles arrived and have been using them daily ever since. The new water bottles have proven to be sturdy through some accidental drops and have remained leak-proof. We love that they are transparent, so our littles can see how much water they have left and ask to fill their bottles when the time is appropriate instead of going for a drink and finding it empty, as had happened from time to time with our older non-transparent water bottles. Students are missing little instructional time to grab a drink as their water bottles are filled and ready to find whenever needed. Thank you for making this happen for our littles!","fullyFundedDate":1738805936570,"projectUrl":"project/thirsty-minds-cant-learn-as-well-as-hyd/9084051/","projectTitle":"Thirsty Minds Can't Learn as Well as Hydrated Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sample","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp150221_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542149564463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asample"},{"teacherId":9918038,"projectId":9102063,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your incredibly generous donation of uniforms to our emergency closet. Your kindness has touched the hearts of our students, many of whom have faced challenges that can make school feel daunting. When they received the uniforms, I saw the joy and relief on their faces; it was truly heartwarming. Knowing they have access to clothing that makes them feel comfortable and confident has brought them a sense of happiness and security that is invaluable.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just providing clothing; it sends a powerful message to our students that they are cared for and valued. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to making a difference in our community. It is through the generosity of compassionate individuals like you that we can continue to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all our students. Thank you once again for your kindness—it truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1740148133294,"projectUrl":"project/emergency-clothing-closet/9102063/","projectTitle":"Emergency Clothing Closet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9918038_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738861648906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9918038"},{"teacherId":9172904,"projectId":9068794,"letterContent":"The donation of cursive handwriting books to my second-grade class has made a remarkable impact on my students, offering them a chance to master a skill that not only helps with writing but also encourages fine motor development and cognitive growth. Many of my students had never been introduced to cursive writing before, and the books provided a structured yet engaging way to explore this new form of writing. The excitement was palpable as the students began tracing and practicing their letters, and over time, their confidence grew as they saw their skills improve. For them, it was not just about learning how to write in cursive—it was about discovering the beauty and fluidity of a new way of expressing themselves through writing.\r\n\r\nThe process of learning cursive handwriting has also contributed to improving my students' overall penmanship and attention to detail. With the practice books, students have been able to refine their motor skills, enhancing their hand-eye coordination and control over the pen or pencil. As they practiced the loops, slants, and connections that make cursive distinct, they developed a better understanding of letter formation, which has carried over into their printed handwriting as well. This improvement in handwriting quality not only helps them in their daily classroom work but also boosts their self-esteem, as students take pride in seeing the neatness and care they put into their writing.\r\n\r\nBeyond just the technical aspects of writing, learning cursive has had a positive influence on my students' cognitive abilities. The process of writing in cursive involves memory and muscle coordination, helping to improve their brain function by encouraging them to think more critically about letter shapes and connections. It also provides an opportunity for them to engage in a different way of thinking about writing that requires focus and patience, skills that are valuable in all areas of learning.\r\n\r\nFinally, the impact of the cursive handwriting books goes beyond just academic achievement; it has made the students feel more connected to the art of writing itself. In today's digital world, cursive writing is often overlooked, but by having these books in the classroom, we've given my students a connection to a timeless tradition. They now have the tools to write in a way that is both functional and artistic. As they write personal notes, letters, or even just practice in their books, they understand that cursive writing is a form of self-expression, and they feel proud to use it. This donation has not only helped my students develop their writing skills, but it has also sparked a deeper appreciation for the craft of handwriting itself.","fullyFundedDate":1738004008232,"projectUrl":"project/cursive-for-kids-campaign/9068794/","projectTitle":"Cursive for Kids Campaign","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaffney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9172904"},{"teacherId":150221,"projectId":9040596,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping me tell the stories of three incredible historical figures who demonstrated outstanding resilience to my class of Kindergarteners. The books you gifted our class were incredibly impactful and engaged our littles page after page. They were thrilled when I told them they got to keep both books and take them home! The vibrant, detailed pictures featured along with quotes from Dr. King really held their attention as we told his story with Martin's Big Words. A student pointed out that one of Dr. King's quotes in the book connected to what I've been teaching them about resolving conflicts with words...that was a powerful teaching moment. The book Ruby Bridges wrote about her own story included real photographs documenting her experience which helped my young students see what happened through her eyes. We will read the Rosa Parks book during our Black History lessons this month. The students are excited to hear more about her story as she was mentioned in Martin's Big Words.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1736616576031,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-gift-stories-of-racial-justice-t/9040596/","projectTitle":"Help us Gift Stories of Racial Justice to Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sample","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp150221_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542149564463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asample"},{"teacherId":150221,"projectId":9039701,"letterContent":"Lunar New Year was an incredible learning experience in our Kindergarten classroom, thanks in large part to your generous support. We kicked off our Lunar New Year with a welcome photo for each student as they entered using the backdrop and stand gifted through this project. We continued our fun with reading books about customs of the holiday and fortune cookie fortunes, a book gifted to us thru this project, while enjoying fortune cookies, also gifted thru this project, as snacks. We extended our learning about the holiday by watching a couple videos about the traditions of the holiday, which includes gifting kids fancy red envelopes with money. This project provided a set of snake (we learned 2025 is the year ot the snake!) embossed red envelopes, which I filled with fun money to give to every student. Later in the afternoon, we arranged to serve every student in our class a free Kids Meal from Panda Express as our Lunar New Year feast. Everyone received a set of trainer chopsticks from this project to use during the feast (and then take home and keep forever!). Students learned so much through the experiences they had with the gifts provided by this project. Thank you so much for helping make that happen!","fullyFundedDate":1736888659487,"projectUrl":"project/gong-xi-fa-cai-learning-about-lunar-n/9039701/","projectTitle":"Gong Xi Fa Cai... Learning About Lunar New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sample","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp150221_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542149564463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asample"},{"teacherId":150221,"projectId":8342594,"letterContent":"The ink is flowing, leading to creativity and confidence in our Kinders' writing, thanks to you! Having ink on hand to print our developing writers' drafts has been instrumental in supporting the writing process in the moment. With the ink supply you provided, I am also able to print helping tools such as pages with sentence stems and word banks as needed, which has helped my students develop not only their skill base but confidence while writing. Thank you for your help with this. Your support of our class is very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1715396632790,"projectUrl":"project/as-ink-flows-freely-the-next-chapter-wi/8342594/","projectTitle":"As Ink Flows Freely, the Next Chapter Will Be Written!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sample","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp150221_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542149564463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asample"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78019","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":291,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.5,"schoolId":78019,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Woerner Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Woerner Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/st-louis-public-schools/woerner-elementary-school/78019"}