{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Willow Crest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":9895594,"letterContent":"The expansion of our audiobook collection has significantly broadened access to reading for many of my students. By offering engaging, accessible formats, more learners are able to connect with stories and content in ways that meet their individual needs. The excitement was immediate—students were thrilled to see the new titles, and the very day they arrived, I processed them and they were quickly checked out. This strong, enthusiastic response highlights how audiobooks are not just an addition to our collection, but a meaningful tool for increasing student engagement and fostering a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773103457924,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-speak-audiobooks-for-growi/9895594/","projectTitle":"Stories That Speak: Audiobooks for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070177"},{"teacherId":9319645,"projectId":10167329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the set of Shashibo blocks! They have quickly become a favorite in my classroom. My students are absolutely mesmerized by the shape-shifting capabilities—watching the blocks transform in their hands sparks so much curiosity and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhat's been especially wonderful to see is the pride they take in their creations. With every twist and turn, they discover new patterns and forms, and they can't wait to show each other what they've made. It's become a shared experience of creativity, problem-solving, and joy—and truly, they just can't get enough.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has brought a unique kind of engagement into our classroom, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity it's given my students to explore, imagine, and create. Thank you again for such an inspiring and meaningful contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1776109539930,"projectUrl":"project/twist-turn-and-tinker-engineering-wit/10167329/","projectTitle":"Twist, Turn, and Tinker: Engineering with Shashibo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Race","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319645_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696800120917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319645"},{"teacherId":3099986,"projectId":10079287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student-led snack pantry project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students each and every day.\r\n\r\nAt our equity-focused elementary school, many of our students face food insecurity, and hunger can be a real barrier to learning. Because of your support, our students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, maintain their energy, and fully participate in class. Even more powerful is that this initiative is led by students. They take pride in restocking the pantry, organizing supplies, and encouraging their peers to take what they need.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not only helping meet a basic need, but it is also fostering a culture of kindness, empathy, and service across our entire PK–5 school community. Students are learning the importance of caring for one another and taking action to support their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' well-being and empowering them to make a positive impact in their school. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1772051097906,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-snacks-kindness-a-school-wide/10079287/","projectTitle":"Sharing Snacks & Kindness: A School Wide Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3099986_orig.jpg?crop=1488,1488,x0,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689635803232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3099986"},{"teacherId":6742252,"projectId":10068617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students appreciate your support. Being able to offer them a snack throughout their school day is pivotal to their success in school. My students come from homes with lower economic status. Some have food insecurities. Not only do the snacks provide calories that help fuel their brains for big learning, but they also provide peace of mind to students who may get anxious with the feeling of hunger. I am able to provide food for my students every day due to your kind support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770151971300,"projectUrl":"project/quick-snack/10068617/","projectTitle":"Quick Snack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6742252_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665184039359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6742252"},{"teacherId":9319645,"projectId":9849933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten students and their recess experience. Your generosity is helping us create a safe, active, and joyful environment where our youngest learners can grow both physically and socially.\r\n\r\nWith the playground balls and flying disks you helped provide, our students will have more opportunities to engage in cooperative play, build friendships, and develop important motor skills. These activities encourage teamwork, communication, and confidence during a time of the day they truly look forward to.\r\n\r\nThe reusable ice packs are just as important, helping us quickly care for small bumps and scrapes so students can feel safe and supported while playing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, recess will be more inclusive, engaging, and meaningful for all of our kindergarteners. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping our students stay active, healthy, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771027037390,"projectUrl":"project/play-move-and-cool-down/9849933/","projectTitle":"Play, Move, and Cool Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Race","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319645_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696800120917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319645"},{"teacherId":9319645,"projectId":9849943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classrooms. Your generosity is helping us create durable, engaging learning materials that our students can use every single day.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, learning is hands-on and active, and materials are used often by little hands that are still developing. Because of your support, we can laminate essential resources like flashcards, name tags, center activities, and visual supports, keeping them clean, sturdy, and ready for continued use.\r\n\r\nLaminating allows us to reuse materials, maintain a safe and organized classroom, and make the most of every resource. This is especially important in a Title I school, where stretching supplies while maintaining high-quality learning experiences makes a big difference.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us provide a classroom environment where students can explore, practice, and grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1770708120259,"projectUrl":"project/lasting-learning/9849943/","projectTitle":"Lasting Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Race","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319645_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696800120917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319645"},{"teacherId":9319645,"projectId":10066476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our upcoming Multicultural Family Night. Your generosity is helping our students create a welcoming and engaging event that celebrates the diversity of our school community.\r\n\r\nOur Student Council is excited to take the lead in planning and hosting this evening. They will design and run activity stations, share cultural traditions, and encourage families to participate in meaningful and fun ways. The prizes you helped provide will spark excitement and help create a positive, inviting atmosphere where families feel comfortable connecting and learning together.\r\n\r\nThis event is about more than just activities. It is about building relationships, honoring cultures, and creating a space where every family feels valued and included. Your support is helping our students grow as leaders while strengthening the connection between school and community.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us create a memorable and meaningful experience for all.","fullyFundedDate":1770130752966,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-games-at-our-multicultural-fa/10066476/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Games at Our Multicultural Family Night","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Race","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319645_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696800120917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319645"},{"teacherId":8847163,"projectId":10081541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student-led kindness and wellness project. Your generosity is helping our students use creativity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.\r\n\r\nThrough this initiative, students are designing and creating handmade cards and crafts that share messages of encouragement, gratitude, and celebration. These thoughtful creations will be shared with students, staff, families, and community members, helping spread kindness and connection throughout our school and beyond.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than art. It is about promoting emotional wellness, building empathy, and helping students understand the impact of small, thoughtful actions. As they plan, create, and deliver these items, students are developing leadership, communication, and a strong sense of responsibility to care for others.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are able to turn compassion into action and help create a more connected and caring community.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us spread kindness one handmade creation at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1770402049175,"projectUrl":"project/creative-kindness-students-uplifting-ou/10081541/","projectTitle":"Creative Kindness: Students Uplifting Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annejellica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8847163"},{"teacherId":8728991,"projectId":10081864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student-led kindness and wellness project. Your generosity is helping our students turn creativity into meaningful acts of service that uplift others in our school and community.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students are designing and creating handmade cards and crafts that share messages of encouragement, gratitude, and celebration. Because of your support, they have the materials needed to plan, create, and deliver these thoughtful items to students, staff, and families who may benefit from a little extra kindness.\r\n\r\nThis initiative is about more than art. It is about building empathy, strengthening connections, and promoting emotional wellness. Our students are learning that small gestures can make a big impact and that they have the power to support others through compassion and creativity.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping our students grow as caring leaders who make a positive difference in their community.","fullyFundedDate":1771610582978,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-our-community/10081864/","projectTitle":"Brightening Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8728991_orig.jpg?crop=1157,1158,x503,y411&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664409615862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8728991"},{"teacherId":10355465,"projectId":9917630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity is helping us restock essential supplies that keep our learning environment clean, organized, and supportive for all of our students.\r\n\r\nItems like tissues, cleaning wipes, paper cups, and dry erase markers help us maintain a safe and productive space where students can focus on learning and building important academic and social skills. The sensory chewy items are especially meaningful, as they support students in regulating their emotions and managing energy so they can fully participate throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese everyday materials make a big difference in our classroom. Because of your support, our students have what they need to feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making a positive impact on our students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1774027578324,"projectUrl":"project/simple-supplies-for-slc/9917630/","projectTitle":"Simple Supplies for SLC","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/willowcrestdianeslc"},{"teacherId":10355465,"projectId":10083652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our upcoming Multicultural Night. Your generosity is helping our students lead a meaningful, school-wide event that celebrates the diversity of our community while creating a welcoming space for families to connect and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nOur students, including those in our Special Education program, are excited to take on important roles in planning activity stations, greeting families, guiding participants, and helping run games throughout the evening. The games and prizes you helped provide will encourage engagement across the event and support an inclusive, interactive experience for all ages.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than a single evening. It is about building confidence, strengthening social skills, and giving students the opportunity to lead with kindness and purpose. Your support is helping create a space where families feel seen, valued, and connected, while students grow as leaders and contributors to their community.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us build a stronger, more inclusive school community.","fullyFundedDate":1773438139392,"projectUrl":"project/students-bringing-cultures-together-thro/10083652/","projectTitle":"Students Bringing Cultures Together Through Service","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/willowcrestdianeslc"},{"teacherId":9367718,"projectId":10067172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student-led snack pantry. Your generosity is helping our 4th and 5th grade students make a meaningful difference in the lives of their classmates.\r\n\r\nAt our Title I school, many students face food insecurity, and hunger can make it difficult to focus and fully participate in learning. Because of your support, our students are able to take action by restocking and organizing the pantry, creating a welcoming space, and encouraging their peers to take what they need in a respectful and caring way.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than providing snacks. It is about building empathy, leadership, and a strong sense of community. Our students are learning that their actions matter and that they can help support others through kindness and service.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping our students grow as both learners and leaders. 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