{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wegeforth Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":621357,"projectId":10032668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my students. They are so excited to have these books so that the can continue the journey with their favorite characters. I'm so glad that they will have some more books to read and share with each other. Thank you again for your generosity.\r\n\r\nEach week, every class gets 30 minutes in the library. For Kindergarten through First grade, I generally read aloud a book that is relevant to the month. For example, during Women's herstory month, I read about important women who helped shape our world, and during April, I read books that celebrate our earth. For the older grades, I give the students a choice of 3-4 books and they choose which chapter book they want me to read. 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I'm so glad that they will have some more books to read and share with each other. Thank you again for your generosity.\r\n\r\nEach week, every class gets 30 minutes in the library. For Kindergarten through First grade, I generally read aloud a book that is relevant to the month. For example, during Women's herstory month, I read about important women who helped shape our world, and during April, I read books that celebrate our earth. For the older grades, I give the students a choice of 3-4 books and they choose which chapter book they want me to read. I then spend the first 15 minutes of each period reading their book to them. Last year I read Harry Potter and this year I'm reading Keepers of the lost Cities. 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Thank you again for your generosity.\r\n\r\nEach week, every class gets 30 minutes in the library. For Kindergarten through First grade, I generally read aloud a book that is relevant to the month. For example, during Women's herstory month, I read about important women who helped shape our world, and during April, I read books that celebrate our earth. For the older grades, I give the students a choice of 3-4 books and they choose which chapter book they want me to read. I then spend the first 15 minutes of each period reading their book to them. Last year I read Harry Potter and this year I'm reading Keepers of the lost Cities. 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It has been incredible to watch their imaginations come to life as they design, problem-solve, and collaborate with one another.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped ensure that our students are nourished and ready to learn each day. The snacks you provided keep them energized, focused, and feeling cared for, which means so much to all of us. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you've made in our classroom. Thank you for helping our students grow, create, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1766787723957,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-stem-games/9758441/","projectTitle":"Snacks and STEM Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huynh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279202"},{"teacherId":4058301,"projectId":9964597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our UTK STEM project! Your generosity helped bring hands-on learning to life in our classroom — from building simple machines and exploring magnetism to designing structures that really sparked curiosity and teamwork. Our students learned to ask questions, test their ideas, and celebrate mistakes as part of the process. 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I also chose books that help with social and emotional issues.\r\n\r\nI have started reading the new books to my students and the students have really enjoyed them. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766165582090,"projectUrl":"project/read-aloud-books/9926051/","projectTitle":"Read Aloud Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp621357_orig.jpg?crop=2127,2127,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635351797591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/621357"},{"teacherId":621357,"projectId":9341637,"letterContent":"Introducing new books to my students is one of the most rewarding parts of being a librarian. The excitement the students express at finding a new and/or old book on the shelves is pure joy to behold. Thank you so much for helping me inspire my students to investigate and explore new authors and genres. I have enjoyed expanding this library collection over the past few years. I look forward to the day when I don't have to tell my students not to check out two graphic novels or two books by the same author. At this point, this library will finally be able to meet the needs of all my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755521953336,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-fun-books/9341637/","projectTitle":"End of Year Fun Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp621357_orig.jpg?crop=2127,2127,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635351797591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/621357"},{"teacherId":4058301,"projectId":9684714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our UTK STEM project! Your generosity helped bring hands-on learning to life in our classroom — from building simple machines and exploring magnetism to designing structures that really sparked curiosity and teamwork. Our students learned to ask questions, test their ideas, and celebrate mistakes as part of the process. The project inspired creativity, confidence, and a genuine excitement for science and problem-solving that will stay with them far beyond this year.","fullyFundedDate":1758830530815,"projectUrl":"project/roots-of-discovery-stem-project/9684714/","projectTitle":"Roots of Discovery STEM Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koenig and Mrs. Scheidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4058301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480568178434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-koenig"},{"teacherId":4058301,"projectId":9517067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our preschool STEAM project! Your support provided us with exciting arts and crafts supplies that inspired our little learners to explore, create, and discover in new ways. From building, painting, and experimenting, the children were able to connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on activities that sparked joy and curiosity every day. We are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1755093241235,"projectUrl":"project/create-inspire-repeat/9517067/","projectTitle":"Create, Inspire Repeat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koenig and Mrs. Scheidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4058301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480568178434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-koenig"},{"teacherId":621357,"projectId":9252031,"letterContent":"Since starting as a library assistant for this elementary school, I have been able to grow this collection tenfold. The library collection had a handful of graphic novels, hardly any books about strong women, and none of the newer exciting series that are on the shelves in public libraries and stores. From the Wings of Fire series to a huge variety of Rick Riordan books, my students are being introduced to so many new series. I'm happy to report that the new series are not the only ones being read, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Nancy Drew are a small example of books that my students have started and completed.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. My students are beyond thankful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1746785911367,"projectUrl":"project/lots-and-lots-of-books/9252031/","projectTitle":"Lots and Lots of Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp621357_orig.jpg?crop=2127,2127,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635351797591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/621357"},{"teacherId":621357,"projectId":9077945,"letterContent":"Every time a donor's choose project gets funded, I get as excited as the very first one that was funded. Since starting as the library assistant at this school, I have been able to grow a super impressive graphic novel sections for my students. Not just the older students, but I've found some adorable graphic novels for my early readers. Study after study shows that reading graphic novels is not a detriment to a students learning. The vocabulary that is used in graphic novels is very advanced. My students love graphic novels and I'm happy they now have a wider variety to choose from.\r\n\r\nIn addition to increasing our graphic novel section, your donor's choose contribution has gone a long way in introduce amazing women in history to my students. From Frida Khalo to Amanda Gorman, my students will have role models from all walks of life. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. 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