{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Yes Preparatory West","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10090867,"projectId":9646049,"letterContent":"The feminine products provided through this project have made a tremendous impact on our program and the young women we serve. Many of our students come from underserved communities where access to essential hygiene products can be inconsistent or limited. By having these resources readily available, our girls are able to attend school confidently, focus on learning, and participate fully in LYFE SELS sessions without worrying about basic needs. These products also allowed us to open meaningful conversations about body care, self-respect, and health — core pillars of our program's mission. Your generosity has helped create a safe and empowering environment where our students feel seen, supported, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1758202909127,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-confident-and-ready-to-learn/9646049/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Confident, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Humphrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10090867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755997671333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090867"},{"teacherId":9024583,"projectId":9511453,"letterContent":"In our diverse classroom, many of my students are English Language Learners who come from beautifully unique cultural backgrounds. These students bring resilience, determination, and so much heart into the room every single day. My goal with this project was to give them more than just access to books and dictionaries. I wanted to give them a voice in the classroom and the confidence to use it.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, for the first time in the past three years, I have seen a noticeable increase in EB students not only meeting their language goals but actively participating in classroom discussions. It is not that they were not capable before, they just did not always have access to the materials they needed to engage deeply with our anchor texts and content. Having Spanish editions of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, The House on Mango Street, and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter has been a complete game-changer. Students are able to follow along, make meaning in their own language, and then share insights with their peers in English. They feel more confident because they understand the content and know they belong in the conversation.\r\n\r\nThe bilingual dictionaries and picture dictionaries have become daily tools. Students use them independently to clarify vocabulary during class and while completing assignments. This real-time support has built a stronger bridge between their native language and English development. I also now have access to high-quality Teacher Pay Teachers resources specifically designed for ELLs. These include scaffolded activities and visual supports that allow students to practice academic skills in ways that meet their needs and learning styles.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, I have watched students go from quietly unsure to proudly engaged. They ask more questions. They raise their hands more often. They participate in partner reading and group activities with greater ease. They are no longer on the outside of learning looking in. They are right in the middle of it, thriving. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where language is not a barrier but a bridge, and where every student feels seen, supported, and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1756088718214,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-languages-in-literature/9511453/","projectTitle":"Bridging Languages in Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024583_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683662702583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswards-kiddos-classroom"},{"teacherId":9024583,"projectId":9263755,"letterContent":"The heart of \"Heart and Mind: Journey and Tools to Self-Discovery\" is to help students feel seen, supported, and in control of their own growth. My goal with this project was to create a learning space where students could build both academic confidence and emotional strength. With your support, we were able to provide students with meaningful tools like wobble chairs, pop fidgets, highlighters, fresh markers, and creative project supplies that made our classroom come alive.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights has been watching students use their goal folders and dry erase boards to reflect on their progress and hold themselves accountable. I was able to create over 30 anchor charts and even get them laminated so they can be used year after year. These anchor charts have become part of our daily routine and helped guide both academic and emotional conversations. Students also use our calm-down corner filled with emotional support plushies like our class favorite, the Emotional Support Fries. It may seem like a small detail, but those soft little toys bring huge comfort when emotions run high during testing or tough days.\r\n\r\nThis project has also brought joy and identity into the classroom. Students love decorating their Chromebooks, notebooks, and water bottles with stickers. That simple freedom to make their space their own has led to a stronger sense of belonging. Snacks have also been a huge success. Having healthy treats on hand has helped students stay focused, especially during long days or after tough mornings. A simple snack really does go a long way.\r\n\r\nMost of all, what makes this project so special is how it honors the resilience my students bring with them each day. They face challenges outside of school that we may never fully see, but inside this room, they have the tools and care they need to succeed. From the bean bag reading corner to the group work with dry erase boards, to the smiles when someone gets to choose a sticker or a fidget, everything in this space helps them feel like they matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom that supports both heart and mind. Your support gave my students not just school supplies, but a place where they are safe to grow, discover, and be proud of who they are becoming.","fullyFundedDate":1746786022800,"projectUrl":"project/heart-and-mind-journey-and-tools-to-se/9263755/","projectTitle":"Heart and Mind: Journey and Tools to Self-Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024583_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683662702583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswards-kiddos-classroom"},{"teacherId":9024583,"projectId":9509798,"letterContent":"A clean and welcoming classroom makes all the difference, and that is exactly what I want to give my students every single day. With your help, we have been able to stock our classroom with items like a Swiffer WetJet, Clorox wipes, Kleenex tissues, mini first aid kits, air fresheners, and hand sanitizer to keep our space fresh, safe, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are not just about staying germ free, they are about creating a space where students feel proud, comfortable, and focused. We work together as a class to keep things clean. Students take turns wiping down desks, sweeping with the WetJet, and making sure our tissue stations and sanitizer bottles are stocked. The pride they take in these routines has been amazing to witness. When students help care for their space, they feel connected to it. That builds ownership, respect, and a strong sense of community.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact has been during this flu season. As students started missing school from illness, we had everything we needed to keep things sanitized and safe. We wiped down every desk and high touch surface daily, kept noses clean with plenty of tissues, and used sanitizer constantly. Because of that, we were able to reduce the spread and keep our learning going. The classroom smells fresh, looks great, and students genuinely want to help maintain it.\r\n\r\nClassroom jobs are a huge hit. Every week, students compete for roles like floor sweeper, desk wipe leader, and scent captain. It has improved organization and cleanliness while giving students purpose. Your support helped us make a simple but powerful shift in our classroom culture. Our students feel cared for, and in return, they care more about the space and each other.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us sanitize for success. This project is already making a difference in the way our classroom feels and functions, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755727231147,"projectUrl":"project/sanitize-for-success/9509798/","projectTitle":"Sanitize for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024583_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683662702583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswards-kiddos-classroom"},{"teacherId":9024583,"projectId":9357350,"letterContent":"The heart of this project is all about sharing the joy of reading with my students. What I love most about them is their genuine excitement when I introduce a new book. Their faces light up when I pull a book from the shelf and say, \"This one changed my life in middle school.\" That moment when they make a personal connection with a story or character is something truly special.\r\n\r\nWe are slowly building a diverse classroom library filled with stories that reflect my students' interests and identities. They read during our independent time, after finishing assignments, and even during testing recovery days. I encourage them to check out books and complete sketch summaries with personal reflections so they can recommend their favorites to peers. This simple routine has built a reading culture in my classroom that is driven by student voice and connection.\r\n\r\nI carefully selected the books in this project because many of them meant a lot to me when I was their age. My absolute favorite series growing up was The Clique Series. I could never afford the full collection, so I only read what the school library had. To now be in a position to offer my students the full set of books I dreamed about owning brings things full circle for me. Some other popular books I've added are A Series of Unfortunate Events, Percy Jackson, I Survived, and newer hits like Red Queen, Scythe, and Raina Telgemeier's graphic novels. These stories build imagination, empathy, and emotional intelligence, and my students are hungry for more.\r\n\r\nSharing those personal connections has had the biggest impact. It is heartwarming to see students gravitate toward the same stories that made me fall in love with reading. These books don't just improve comprehension and vocabulary, they support social emotional learning too. Literature teaches us how to navigate feelings, think critically, and understand others.\r\n\r\nEach time a student walks up and says, \"Miss Ward, I finished this book in two days. What should I read next?\" I know this project is doing exactly what it's meant to. Your support helps make that possible. It means students get to escape into magical worlds, meet characters who look and talk like them, and experience the joy of finishing a story they didn't want to put down.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping ignite that spark.","fullyFundedDate":1750917456680,"projectUrl":"project/books-ignite-minds-fueling-a-love-for-r/9357350/","projectTitle":"Books Ignite Minds: Fueling a Love for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024583_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683662702583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswards-kiddos-classroom"},{"teacherId":9024583,"projectId":9459507,"letterContent":"The heart of \"Colorful Kudos & Classroom Care\" is to build a classroom where students feel seen, celebrated, and motivated to take ownership of their learning. This year, I've witnessed what happens when students are not only recognized for their achievements, but also given the tools and encouragement to keep going. My classroom has transformed. Students walk in ready to give their best, and I truly believe this project has played a major role in that.\r\n\r\nOur school has limited access to color printing, and teachers often have to ask permission or pay out of pocket. Thanks to this project, I've been able to print vibrant student data walls, colorful certificates, and positive notes home without jumping through hoops. These printed pieces are more than paper, they are proof that someone is proud of them. Students now check our data wall and celebrate each other's progress. Over 70 percent of my students have shown academic growth this year, and that momentum has a lot to do with the way they're being celebrated and supported in this space.\r\n\r\nBut the impact goes even deeper. Every Friday, students receive recognition, not just for grades but for classroom leadership. I've assigned 9 students per class specific jobs to help the classroom run smoothly. They've stepped up with pride, knowing they're contributing to our success. Because of that, cleanliness, organization, and classroom flow have improved. Students now help one another reach goals, and the sense of community has grown stronger. The snacks, fidgets, birthday cards, and colorful stickers help create a space where students feel at home, motivated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis project has lifted a heavy burden off my shoulders and reminded me that little things, a printed certificate, a Friday reward, a simple sticker, can spark big changes. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create a classroom where success is not just expected, it is celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1753193791575,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-kudos-and-classroom-care/9459507/","projectTitle":"Colorful Kudos and Classroom Care!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024583_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683662702583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswards-kiddos-classroom"},{"teacherId":3766767,"projectId":9493174,"letterContent":"I have twelve students this year who are classified as beginning EB's (which means they have a deep lack of knowledge about how to speak English). I have an additional 50 students who are also classified as learning the English language. \r\n\r\nMy main goal this year with these students was to make them feel welcomed and included in a class that wasn't being taught in their native language. The gift of translators and Spanish independent reading books has helped achieve that. When I had a Spanish speaking adult give one of my students the translator to explain how to use it, he said, \"I can talk to her now?!\" He was so excited!\r\n\r\nFurthermore, students all have the opportunity to read books in Spanish for the first 15 minutes of my class. Both of these tools have helped them feel valued; it sends the message that being bilingual is an advantage. I deeply appreciate your generous gift to help make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1754171996832,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-language-and-building-belonging/9493174/","projectTitle":"Bridging Language and Building Belonging: Tools for our Multilingual Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3766767_orig.jpg?crop=868,868,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746219447894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3766767"},{"teacherId":9024583,"projectId":9373930,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share just how transformational your generosity has been for our students. Because of you, recess at YES Prep West has become one of the most joyful, energetic, and community-building moments of the entire school day. More than 80% of our students are now fully engaged and active during recess running, playing, laughing, connecting and it's all because they finally have the materials and space to do so.\r\n\r\nThe first day they saw the wagon and all the sports equipment, you would've thought it was a holiday. Students sprinted toward the volleyballs, lined up to test the flag football belts, grabbed soccer balls, and instantly turned the blacktop into their own little world of play. Even our typically quieter students and those in our special populations started joining in blowing bubbles, learning double Dutch, chalk painting beautiful sidewalk art, teaming up for volleyball... I had never seen joy at this magnitude. The wagon has been a game-changer too; it makes it so easy to transport everything outside, and the kids love helping load and unload.\r\n\r\nThese resources haven't just helped my class hey've been shared across all of middle school, serving over 350 students daily. And let's just say... the high schoolers are definitely jealous of our setup! One of my favorite moments was watching students challenge their 7th grade teachers to a volleyball match using the new portable net something they now look forward to every quarter. The entire campus feels more connected, more active, and more excited because of what you've made possible.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide equipment; it opened doors. Students who once stayed on the sidelines are now jumping rope with friends. Students who used to walk alone now chase bubbles with partners. Students who rarely spoke up now organize mini-games and teach others new skills. You helped build confidence, community, and belonging.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we plan to continue using this equipment to teach teamwork, healthy habits, communication, and leadership. The students are already planning new recess tournaments and more grade-level teacher-versus-student challenges. Their excitement is real, and the opportunities ahead are endless.\r\n\r\nThank you for changing the lives of our amazing kiddos. Your kindness is felt every single day in every laugh, every game, every chalk drawing, and every child who finally feels included.","fullyFundedDate":1753193793218,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-active-minds-daily-spo/9373930/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies = Active Minds: Daily Sports for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024583_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683662702583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswards-kiddos-classroom"},{"teacherId":7857983,"projectId":9490358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Learning on the Move: An iPad for Anywhere, Anytime Learning.\" Your generosity is helping bring math and STEM concepts to life in exciting, interactive ways for my students.\r\n\r\nWith this iPad, students can now explore math through engaging apps, digital manipulatives, and problem-solving activities that make abstract ideas concrete. They'll be able to visualize fractions, practice operations, and strengthen their number sense through tools that adjust to their learning pace anytime, anywhere.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than provide technology it provides access, confidence, and opportunity. Because of you, my students can take math beyond the classroom walls and discover the joy of learning through exploration, collaboration, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping them see that math isn't just a subject it's a skill they can use to solve real-world problems and shape their future.","fullyFundedDate":1753921983371,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-the-move-an-ipad-for-anywhe/9490358/","projectTitle":"Learning on the Move: An iPad for Anywhere, Anytime Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wildman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7857983_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629045965226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7857983"},{"teacherId":9754786,"projectId":9474624,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations! I am so grateful for everything. My students are as well. It has made our school year much more better having more resources to utilize.\r\nMy students were most excited about the snacks! Whenever they fell asleep or were having a bad day, the snacks cheered them up and got them motivated to work in class. \r\n\r\nThe headphones academic-wise was the most helpful, they use it for their text-to-speech accommodations. And the fidget toys have been super helpful whenever they feel anxious or stressed. Thank you all again!","fullyFundedDate":1753495577112,"projectUrl":"project/learning-lab-classroom-aid/9474624/","projectTitle":"Learning Lab Classroom Aid","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754786_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753198697646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754786"},{"teacherId":3766767,"projectId":9312430,"letterContent":"This year I was named Grade Level Chair for 6th grade at my school. This means that I have been largely responsible for setting the tone for 6th grade school culture. It has been a challenging, but rewarding addition to my regular teacher load.\r\n\r\nThe items that you donated have gone a LONG way in helping me be successful; they have allowed me to celebrate 6th graders on a consistent basis. There have been monthly birthday celebrations and students of the month. I have also opened a 6th grade store! Students have been able to use their positive points from the school to buy mini slimes, key chains, and stickers. These rewards have helped incentivize them to make better decisions in class.\r\n\r\nComing to middle school is a notoriously hard transition for some students, and it has been made easier by your donation and the support they have been able to receive.","fullyFundedDate":1753193791909,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun/9312430/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3766767_orig.jpg?crop=868,868,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746219447894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3766767"},{"teacherId":3766767,"projectId":9379329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being willing to help expand my classroom library! \r\nFrom Day 1, students have been so excited about my reading nook. The expansion of my library has made students feel welcomed and excited about reading.\r\n\r\nFor the first fifteen minutes of my class every day, students are asked to read an independent book of their choosing. I play instrumental music while we all just quietly read together. This sets the tone for my class and gives students an opportunity to understand the value of independent reading. After they finish each book, I create a 10 question multiple choice quiz. If students pass their quiz, they get to track their word count in the back of my class!\r\n\r\nI have had so many students tell me that they enjoy all the books I have, especially the graphic novels! 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