{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westlake Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":117410,"projectId":9787824,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for your generous donation to support our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has had a positive and meaningful impact on our learning environment for our four- and five-year-old students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our TK classroom received step-and-balance sensory stones, balls, and a hopscotch set. These materials have provided our young learners with engaging opportunities to build gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and body awareness through active play. As students hop, step, throw, and balance, they are strengthening both their physical development and their confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also enhanced our teaching by allowing us to incorporate movement into daily instruction. We are now able to support sensory regulation, improve focus, and offer structured movement breaks that help students return to learning ready and engaged. The materials encourage cooperation, turn-taking, and perseverance while supporting social-emotional growth in a fun and developmentally appropriate way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment that supports the whole child—physically, socially, and academically. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in the success and well-being of our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1764682155785,"projectUrl":"project/little-explorers-go-wild/9787824/","projectTitle":"Little Explorers Go Wild","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vizcarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117410_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554236031968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vizcarra"},{"teacherId":117410,"projectId":9832127,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you so much for your generous donation to support our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the learning environment of our youngest students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our TK classroom received magnetic student centers and magnetic train sets that are already bringing joy and engagement to our four- and five-year-olds. These materials encourage hands-on learning, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving—skills that are especially important at this foundational stage of development.\r\n\r\nWatching our students explore, build, and learn together through these magnetic centers has been truly rewarding. Your generosity has helped create a classroom space that is inviting, enriching, and developmentally appropriate for our young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their early education. We are deeply grateful for your support and the positive impact you have made on our TK community.","fullyFundedDate":1763601112910,"projectUrl":"project/action-attraction/9832127/","projectTitle":"Action Attraction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vizcarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117410_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554236031968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vizcarra"},{"teacherId":117410,"projectId":9832216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of our four- and five-year-old students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom received alphabet teaching tubs and calendar accents that have become an essential part of our daily instruction. The alphabet tubs provide hands-on, engaging activities that help students build early literacy skills such as letter recognition, letter sounds, and vocabulary development. These materials allow our young learners to explore letters through play, which strengthens their understanding and builds confidence as they begin their reading journey.\r\n\r\nThe calendar accents support our daily calendar routines, helping students develop an understanding of numbers, days of the week, months, patterns, and concepts of time. These interactive routines promote language development, listening skills, and critical thinking while establishing consistent classroom structure.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, these materials allow me to create meaningful, developmentally appropriate lessons that engage all learners. I am able to provide small-group instruction, reinforce foundational literacy and math skills, and offer consistent routines that support student independence and participation. The materials also help differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each student.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a rich, supportive learning environment that lays a strong foundation for future academic success. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for supporting early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1764742008260,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-fun/9832216/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vizcarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117410_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554236031968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vizcarra"},{"teacherId":308055,"projectId":9138518,"letterContent":"I just wanted to give an update on how the Pocketalk Translator you helped fund is making a *huge* difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur 2nd grade class is full of bright, kind, curious students who speak many different home languages—Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and others. Before we had the Pocketalk, it could be tough for some of them to fully join in on conversations or ask questions when they needed help. But now? The Pocketalk has totally changed the game.\r\n\r\nWe've been using it during lessons, small group time, and even one-on-one chats. One of the most touching moments was when a student who recently moved here was able to share about their family for the first time—with confidence! Everyone listened so closely, and it was clear that this moment mattered—to all of us.\r\n\r\nIt's also helped a ton during family conferences and check-ins. Parents feel more comfortable and involved, which is so important for building trust and supporting their kids.\r\n\r\nLong story short: Your donation didn't just give us a cool device—it gave our class more connection, confidence, and community. THANK YOU for making this possible. You're truly helping our kids feel seen, heard, and supported every day.","fullyFundedDate":1742915840746,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-our-learning-and-communicat/9138518/","projectTitle":"Help Support Our Learning and Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/308055"},{"teacherId":9844042,"projectId":8956971,"letterContent":"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting my 'Make Our Lives Easel-er!' project. It has made a huge impact in my classroom. Since the easel can be used in many ways, it made teaching so much easier. I really like how the easel has everything in one place, where I can access a chart stand, whiteboard, magnetic board, etc. The students are able to sound out rhyming words on the whiteboard side by being able to move around magnetic letters to create words. This resulted in lots of engagement from students in our magnetic letter center. \r\nWe also used the book stand section of the easel to read big books. Before, I used to struggle to read aloud large books to the whole class, as I didn't have a proper book stand. Now, I can display the pages and read without having to worry. \r\nI appreciate all the donations that were made to help me obtain this easel. I can't wait to find more uses with it in the coming years.","fullyFundedDate":1741717191626,"projectUrl":"project/make-our-lives-easel-er/8956971/","projectTitle":"Make Our Lives Easel-er!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iriyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844042"},{"teacherId":117410,"projectId":9299297,"letterContent":"I can't express enough my appreciation for the two classroom materials you have provided our Transitional Kindergarten class. The students ask me daily when they can use their new toys. One parent actually came up to me to ask me about the materials because her son has not stopped talking about them. Due to the budget crisis in our state we now have more students than we do materials. Little by little, I am trying to match the number of students to the materials. The best part of the items you provided is that many future Transitional Kindergarten classes will benefit from this gift. It's a gift that will keep on giving. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1746707262810,"projectUrl":"project/center-odds-and-ends/9299297/","projectTitle":"Center Odds and Ends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vizcarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117410_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554236031968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vizcarra"},{"teacherId":117410,"projectId":9177709,"letterContent":"I can't express enough my appreciation for the puzzles and robots you have provided our Transitional Kindergarten class. The students ask me daily when they can use their new puzzles. One parent actually came up to me to ask me about the puzzles because her son has not stopped talking about them. Due to the budget crisis in our state we now have more students than we do materials. Little by little, I am trying to match the number of students to the materials. The best part of the materials you provided is that many future Transitional Kindergarten classes will benefit from this gift. It's a gift that will keep on giving. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1746508097764,"projectUrl":"project/where-every-piece-counts/9177709/","projectTitle":"Where Every Piece Counts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vizcarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117410_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554236031968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vizcarra"},{"teacherId":1050117,"projectId":8957008,"letterContent":"This is year 43 for me. Over the years, I have acquired a huge collection of big books with beautiful illustrations and wonderful stories. There is something special about being able to look closely at these books and the students often choose to read them on the rug in my classroom. I used to have a very old book stand and when I would read a story, the big books would often slip and fall over. \r\n\r\nMy next door neighbor in TK had this wonderful easel stand that had so many uses and could accomodate big books and chart paper. It was also two-sided, with a whiteboard on one side and the other had primary lines for printing. This easel would take the place of a whiteboard, book stand and chart stand and thus would free up some space in my classroom. \r\n\r\nI made this my first Donors Choose Project and just crossed my fingers it would be funded. I was touched when it was funded a few months later from donors coast to coast. I kept my students up to take and they were so excited every time a donation come in. \r\n\r\nWhen the giant box arrived and was left in my room, my students wanted to help put it together. I let them unpack the pieces, but then I put it together later that day. They did enjoy crawling into the box. I wish I had taken photos. \r\n\r\nOne of the first projects we did was a math activity using the chart paper. The students predicted how many octopuses tall they were. The chart is at eye level, so the students could record their predictions and then record their answer. They also enjoyed writing their name when they could read the words of the day. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful for the generosity of all the donors. I was especially emotional when I learned that some of these donors were my grown up kinderbabies. My students and I are so grateful for this versatile easel. From our hearts to yours we send you our love and best wishes.","fullyFundedDate":1739985198802,"projectUrl":"project/bring-interactive-learning-to-life-in-ou/8957008/","projectTitle":"Bring Interactive Learning to Life in Our Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Golembiewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1050117_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732152553293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1050117"},{"teacherId":117410,"projectId":9177635,"letterContent":"I can't express enough my appreciation for the math counters, playdoh, kinetic sand, fluff and math center manipulatives you have provided our Transitional Kindergarten class. The students ask me daily when they can use their new materialss. One parent actually came up to me to ask me about the materials because her son has not stopped talking about it. Due to the budget crisis in our state we now have more students than we do materials. Little by little, I am trying to match the number of students to the materials. The best part of the materias you provided is that many future Transitional Kindergarten classes will benefit from this gift. It's a gift that will keep on giving. THANK YOU!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1742972259563,"projectUrl":"project/building-centers-in-tk/9177635/","projectTitle":"Building Centers in TK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vizcarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117410_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554236031968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vizcarra"},{"teacherId":308055,"projectId":8487393,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and classroom, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies and snacks. Your support makes a real difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe pencils, pocket charts, markers, and erasers you provided are essential tools that help keep our classroom running smoothly. Additionally, the crackers you donated ensure that students who need a quick snack or may have missed breakfast can stay focused and ready to learn. These thoughtful contributions not only meet immediate needs but also create a warm and supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their success. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1731534394307,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-right/8487393/","projectTitle":"Starting The Year Off Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/308055"},{"teacherId":308055,"projectId":8914223,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in helping bring bilingual contemporary books to my classroom and our school library. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to exciting stories in Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish—books that reflect their languages and cultures while fostering a love for reading.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement as they pick up titles from series like Harry Potter and Diary of a Wimpy Kid in their home languages has been truly inspiring. These books are not just stories; they are bridges—connecting students to literacy, to each other, and to a world of imagination and possibility.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real impact, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in my students joy and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1731534394379,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-can-open-up-a-world-of-possib/8914223/","projectTitle":"Books That Can Open Up a World of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/308055"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4536","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":330,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":43,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.5,"schoolId":4536,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westlake Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westlake Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/jefferson-elementary-school-district/westlake-elementary-school/4536"}