{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel Webster Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10315651,"projectId":10028726,"letterContent":"The staff and students of Daniel Webster Elementary School want to thank you for your generous donation to our Arts and Crafts Club! If it weren't for your overwhelming kindness and generosity, our DW Craft Club wouldn't be able to take place this school year. With the supplies that was donated to us, we plan on providing a space that is welcoming to all in order to express one's most creative self! It is our mission to ensure that all students are given equal opportunity to be creative and, most importantly, express themselves as individuals.\r\n​\r\nProviding access to necessary supplies such as glue sticks, construction paper, skin tone crayons, etc. is extremely important for children's learning, fine motor skills, and emotional health. Thanks to your donations, our students at Daniel Webster Elementary will be able to access necessary supplies and be their most creative selves. With the supplies provided, we plan on creating self-portraits, decorating journals, painting, and overall just having fun and collaborating as a community!\r\n​\r\nThank you again for your contribution and for making education and creation fun for all!\r\n​","fullyFundedDate":1778060248125,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-arts-and-crafts-club-come-to-li/10028726/","projectTitle":"Help Our Arts and Crafts Club Come To Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10315651_orig.jpg?crop=269,269,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763741984364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315651"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":10139970,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for funding this proposal and placing all these wonderful math materials in my students' hands..\r\n\r\nThe plastic coins, rulers, calculators, and multiplication fact spinners will be wonderful additions to our math lessons. \r\n\r\nWe have already used the coins, and the students love having a hands-on way to practice identifying each coin, counting, and making different amounts. \r\n\r\nWe look forward to using the other materials as we introduce measurement, multiplication, and other math skills. \r\n\r\nThese resources make learning more interactive, engaging, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1782756436072,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-hands-on-learning-and-rea/10139970/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Hands-On Learning and Real-World Problem Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":10449516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my second-grade classroom. We are already putting the materials to good use. I'm currently assembling the file cabinet - OMG what a Herculean task - but it will give us a great place to keep important papers and student work organized.\r\n\r\nThe kids especially love the magnetic file holders that stick right to our whiteboard! They make it easy for us to keep papers and materials visible and accessible. They enjoy having a special place for everything - which is what I hoped would happen with this proposal.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a more organized and functional classroom. I truly appreciate your generosity and support my amazing kids.","fullyFundedDate":1787275015409,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-classroom-for-student-suc/10449516/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Classroom For Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":10276768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this proposal! Teachers Pay Teachers is such a wonderful resource for enriching and extending our learning. With a new phonics program and new math curriculum this year, I'm constantly looking for engaging activities for fast finishers, as well as fun projects that deepen learning. Our Changing Landforms science unit is already exciting, and the challenging activities I've found on this site will help spark curiosity and encourage my students to explore the topic even further. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1782261986602,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-helps-teachers/10276768/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Helps Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":10311970,"letterContent":"What a difference a shelf makes. These new shiny shelves are incredible. The kids were so happy when the boxes arrived. We spent a good chunk of time cleaning all of our book bins - wiping them out and tidying up the books before putting them back on the newly assembled shelf. The kids loved organizing them all and checking out the inventory and as a result they now know which books are where and know how to access what they need. Thanks for helping me make my room a clean and happy place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1784921993013,"projectUrl":"project/turning-the-page-on-broken-shelves/10311970/","projectTitle":"Turning the Page on Broken Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":10132157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for getting us the Almond Cow. i never expected that they would love it as much as they do. What a blast! We had a great morning making banana almond milk. \r\n\r\nIt took a couple of tweaks to the recipe to get it right, but we finally did. It's kind of incredible that a banana, almonds and some water can turn into a delicious drink. It took the addition of vanilla extract and some brown sugar to get it to the point that they rated it a ten out of ten but we did. \r\n\r\nI'm not going to lie, it was a ton of work in order to make enough for everyone, but it was worth it. This is one of the few cooking projects that the majority of the kids loved.. Only a few were like... \"What do I do with this?\" Hahaha. \r\n\r\nYou can't please everyone all the time.","fullyFundedDate":1778037605708,"projectUrl":"project/from-almonds-to-milk-food-science-in-se/10132157/","projectTitle":"From Almonds to Milk: Food Science in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":9328510,"projectId":10232123,"letterContent":"These new books are helping students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while building a stronger love of reading. Students are practicing skills like making predictions, identifying themes, and connecting stories to their own experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom includes read-alouds, partner reading, small group discussions, and independent reading time. Students are excited to share favorite books and recommend stories to one another.\r\n\r\nSeveral reluctant readers have especially connected with the new books. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now more confident, engaged, and eager to read both in class and at home.","fullyFundedDate":1778010012990,"projectUrl":"project/diving-in-the-imagination-through-books/10232123/","projectTitle":"Diving in the Imagination through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Iñaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9328510_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697081338722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9328510"},{"teacherId":9328510,"projectId":10029157,"letterContent":"The Polaroid print sheets brought excitement and creativity into our classroom. Students used them to create decorations, posters, and graduation postcards that celebrated their hard work and special memories from the school year.\r\n\r\nThis technology helped students express themselves in creative ways while building collaboration and communication skills. Students were especially excited to instantly print and share photos they could personalize and display.\r\n\r\nSome quieter students became more engaged during projects, helping design posters and organize decorations. These activities helped build confidence, teamwork, and a strong sense of community in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772654165370,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-instant-p/10029157/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life With Instant Photo Prints","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Iñaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9328510_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697081338722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9328510"},{"teacherId":8847361,"projectId":10009407,"letterContent":"Since receiving these new resources, our classroom cooking activities have become much more hands-on and engaging for every student. We are now able to prepare larger amounts of food at one time, which means each child gets the opportunity to cut, chop, mix, and participate without having to wait for another student to finish. One special moment was watching the students work together to prepare healthy snacks as a team. They were excited to each have an active role in the cooking process, and it helped build both their confidence and cooperation skills.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were absolutely thrilled. They could not wait to start using everything, especially the blender! The first thing many of them wanted to make was smoothies, and their excitement made the learning experience even more meaningful and memorable. Seeing their enthusiasm for trying healthy foods was wonderful.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to make healthy treats and meals while learning more about nutrition and healthy eating habits. The students are becoming more comfortable in the kitchen, exploring new foods, and developing important life skills through these hands-on experiences. Thank you again for helping make these meaningful learning opportunities possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770657259817,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-food-explorer/10009407/","projectTitle":"The Great Food Explorer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8847361"},{"teacherId":9811809,"projectId":10050312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations have truly made a meaningful difference in our daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe are using the headphones and the motivational privacy folders every day, especially during our state testing. They have helped my students stay focused, feel more confident, and remain motivated while working independently. It has been wonderful to see how these simple tools create a calmer and more productive environment.\r\n\r\nThe book stands have also transformed our classroom library. They have helped us organize our space in a more visually appealing way, and my students love using them to showcase their favorite books each week. It has encouraged more students to explore new titles and share recommendations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur cardboard cutter has quickly become a star tool in our classroom! We've been using it during art projects, allowing students to safely and creatively bring their ideas to life. It has opened the door to more hands-on and engaging activities.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were especially thrilled with the headphones and couldn't wait to use them. There was a real sense of pride and gratitude in the room as they realized these resources were just for them.\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and supporting our students. Your kindness is helping us grow every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1774465292582,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-testing-environment-for/10050312/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Testing Environment for Third-graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodrigo Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811809_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733982499946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811809"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":10132040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My kids absolutely love the prizes you helped provide. They are excited to earn rewards for completing homework, showing good behavior, and receiving compliments from other teachers and our principal.\r\n\r\nThe mini plush animals, light-up balls, colorful pens, crayons, bracelets, pencil toppers, stress balls, and animal erasers have been huge hits with the students. These prizes help motivate them to make positive choices and work hard every day.\r\n\r\nOne especially fun moment happened during our recent field trip to Fort Point under the Golden Gate Bridge. Some parts of the fort were dark, and students who had earned the light-up bracelets were so excited to wear them. The bracelets helped light their way as we explored, making the experience even more memorable for everyone!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me celebrate student success and create a positive, encouraging classroom. Your kindness means so much to my kids and me.","fullyFundedDate":1775853256301,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-big-motivation-for-second/10132040/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards, Big Motivation for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":9328510,"projectId":10135766,"letterContent":"These new books have helped my students grow as readers by building skills like making connections, understanding characters, and thinking more deeply about what they read. The engaging, high-interest texts make learning these skills feel natural and exciting.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now active and joyful. Students choose books they're interested in, share recommendations, and look forward to reading time each day.\r\n\r\nSome previously reluctant readers are now excited to participate—asking to take books home and talking about their favorite stories. 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