{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barbara Webster Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9162414,"projectId":9698891,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our recent STEM project on DonorsChoose. Because of you, my students gained access to hands-on materials that encourage building, creativity, and imaginative problem-solving—resources that simply would not have been possible without your kindness. Your contribution has already made a tremendous difference in the way my students learn, think, and dream These resources are not only for learning, but for confidence, curiosity, and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for investing in my students' futures. Your generosity has sparked excitement, curiosity, and a love for learning that will last far beyond this project. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757535291633,"projectUrl":"project/stem-builders-in-the-making/9698891/","projectTitle":"\"STEM Builders in the Making!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McWherter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162414"},{"teacherId":8424879,"projectId":9452011,"letterContent":"When our new classroom supplies arrived, my students' eyes lit up! They were so excited to see all the colorful markers, fresh crayons, and brand-new journals waiting for them. We kicked things off with a collaborative writing and drawing project where students used their new journals to plan and illustrate a story about friendship. The bright Crayola markers and crayons helped bring their stories to life, and the Post-it easel pads were perfect for sharing ideas during group discussions.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped us stay organized and creative throughout the day. The new folders, paper, and pencil pouches have made it easier for students to take responsibility for their materials, and the laminating sheets have helped me preserve classroom visuals and student work for ongoing use.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are learning in an environment that feels fresh, inspiring, and full of possibility. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753195699829,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-a-successful-year-of/9452011/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for a Successful Year of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Negrete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8424879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752024465043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424879"},{"teacherId":8424879,"projectId":9182261,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with excitement and creativity. When my students first saw the watercolor paints, paper, crayons, and sharpies, their eyes lit up with joy. Many of them had never had access to such high-quality materials before, and they immediately began experimenting with blending colors, layering textures, and sketching out their own ideas. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who is usually very quiet beam with pride as she shared her vibrant watercolor sunset with the class.\r\nWe've already started using the supplies in our art projects, including a unit where students created self-portraits with watercolor backgrounds to represent their personalities and interests. Having the right paper and tools made their work more meaningful—they could truly see their ideas come to life without worrying about materials running out or breaking. The crayon sharpener has even become a little classroom favorite, making it easy for students to keep their crayons fresh and ready to use.\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be incorporating these supplies into cross-curricular projects, such as illustrating science concepts with watercolor diagrams and creating storybook pages in language arts. Your support has given my students not only the tools to create, but also the confidence and excitement to express themselves in new ways. Thank you for investing in their creativity and making our classroom a place where art and imagination can flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1742949187663,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-creativity-to-life-with-essenti/9182261/","projectTitle":"Bringing Creativity to Life with Essential Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Negrete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8424879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752024465043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424879"},{"teacherId":9162414,"projectId":8785210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of writing journals for my first-grade students! They were so excited to pick out their favorite colors, and it was such a joy to see their enthusiasm. The journals have the perfect amount of space for them to create illustrations and practice their handwriting with nice, clear lines. With enough pages to last all year long, these journals are exactly what we needed for our daily writing practice. They are a much-appreciated tool that is helping my students grow as writers!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1734099451806,"projectUrl":"project/donate-new-writing-journals-for-our-firs/8785210/","projectTitle":"Donate New Writing Journals for Our First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McWherter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162414"},{"teacherId":3636172,"projectId":8662032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students have been able to receive SEL lessons through the books you have helped me purchase. My students also love the weighted animals that they can hold for comfort. \r\nThrough the text I've been able to help students better understand their emotions. The book MEH has helped me reach some of my students who lack the motivation to do work from time to time. Many are behind grade level, so I allow them the time and space to tell me why they are feeling unmotivated. \r\nI have students who drop in during morning and lunch recess. They particularly like to look around and see what new books/sensory materials I have available to them. They particularly love the kinetic sand. They find it to be very relaxing and a calming activity.","fullyFundedDate":1728278990877,"projectUrl":"project/sel-for-all-students/8662032/","projectTitle":"SEL for All Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3636172_orig.png?crop=341,341,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632429538504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3636172"},{"teacherId":8424879,"projectId":8448416,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought new energy and excitement to our classroom! With the support of your contributions, our project has provided essential tools—clipboards, pencils, journals, and flexible seating—that are making a huge difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the clipboards and flexible seating options, their enthusiasm was contagious. One student eagerly exclaimed, \"I can write anywhere now!\" Clipboards have become a favorite for group activities and brainstorming sessions, allowing students to collaborate comfortably from any corner of the classroom. \r\n\r\nOur journals have sparked creativity and daily reflection, helping students build confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas. Pencils, though simple, are the backbone of all our writing and drawing projects, and they've ensured that every student has the tools they need to succeed. One of our upcoming lessons will focus on narrative writing, where students will draft, revise, and illustrate their own stories—a process made seamless with these new resources.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we've created a vibrant, supportive space where my students can thrive, collaborate, and grow. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for making such a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1721676310165,"projectUrl":"project/empower-our-classroom-essential-supplie/8448416/","projectTitle":"Empower Our Classroom: Essential Supplies for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Negrete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8424879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752024465043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424879"},{"teacherId":8424879,"projectId":8448441,"letterContent":"Your support of our project, \"Fueling Curiosity: Essential Literacy Resources for Young Readers,\" has made a world of difference in our classroom! The new books and literacy resources are helping my students develop critical reading skills like making inferences, identifying themes, and expanding their vocabulary. These texts are designed to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussions, and they've been doing just that. One of our lessons this week focused on comparing characters' perspectives, and the students were fully engaged, pointing out details in the books they might not have noticed before.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become a truly vibrant experience. Students now eagerly gather in small groups or find cozy corners to dive into their new books. One student, in particular, who previously struggled to find reading enjoyable, has discovered a love for nonfiction thanks to the new collection. He proudly shared, \"I didn't know books could teach you so much cool stuff!\" Moments like these are what make teaching so rewarding.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only improved literacy skills but also built a stronger sense of community in our classroom as students bond over shared stories and lessons. Thank you for being a part of this journey and helping us fuel a lifelong love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1721676558668,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-essential-literacy-re/8448441/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity: Essential Literacy Resources for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Negrete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8424879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752024465043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424879"},{"teacherId":9162414,"projectId":8785471,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first-grade students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose.org. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase dry erase boards and erasable number lines that have already made a significant impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese new materials have been invaluable in helping my students develop essential math skills. The dry erase boards are being used daily during word problem solving, allowing the students to visualize and work through strategies more effectively. The erasable number lines have provided them with a tangible way to understand and apply number concepts, which has built both their confidence and problem-solving abilities.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these materials have been incredibly helpful for our word work activities. The students now have a fun and interactive way to practice their weekly phonics patterns, spelling words, and other literacy skills. The dry erase boards allow them to actively engage in their learning and and refining their understanding as they go along.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these materials, we were in desperate need of durable tools that could withstand the daily demands of a busy classroom. Your donation has not only provided us with what we needed, but it has also made a lasting difference in the way my students approach both math and language arts. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity. Your support has truly empowered my students to reach their full potential, and we are all incredibly thankful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1729833652926,"projectUrl":"project/boost-learning-dry-erase-boards-numbe/8785471/","projectTitle":"Boost Learning: Dry Erase Boards & Number Lines Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McWherter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162414"},{"teacherId":9715539,"projectId":8717893,"letterContent":"Thank you for listening to you heart, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation. Your thoughtful contribution has made a significant difference, and I wanted to take a moment to convey how much it means to us. Your gesture is a powerful reminder that each of us has the ability to make a positive difference, no matter how small it may seem.\r\nThe goal of my project was to get headphones for all of my students so they could use with their Chromebook and listen to stories from the curriculum, stories from our current reading program. These stories have a theme focus from \"Family and Friends\" to currently, \"Live and Learn: How people can help out their community\". These stories are at a second-grade reading level, but not all of my students are reading at grade level. Using headphones allows them to plug into their Chromebooks and listen to the stories to still have access to the curriculum. Other books that are above or below second-grade reading level, online can be read to them also. Again, using headphones allows them to plug into their Chromebooks and listen to the stories for enjoyment. My students can be independent and listen to a story if they need to. Some students enjoy reading a physical book but most enjoy being read to. With the help of headphones, all students can enjoy listening to their own stories. \r\nAs someone who has always appreciated the power of a good book, I understand how important it is to have the right tools for immersing oneself in a story or learning experience. For many individuals, especially those who love reading but face limitations in accessing physical books, audiobooks can be a transformative resource. Your donation helps ensure that they will have the opportunity to enjoy stories, discover new ideas, and expand their minds through the written word. Whether it is a story about adventures, a story about Captain Underpants, a book about basketball or a captivating audiobook, the headphones you've provided will allow my students to fully engage in their learning journeys and foster a love of reading.\r\nMy most struggling students have to adjust, or figure-it out quickly, because they know they struggle with reading. They are quick to getting their headphones so they do not disrupt their classmates. Most of my students are English Language learners and need English models. Listening to stories allows them to listen to English speaking readers. \r\nIn addition to the headphones, I was also able to get storage bags to help keep my students organized. Each student has a numbered bag to quickly access their headphones. It is necessary to have a set of headphones and bag per student for the health of each student, no sharing of headphones.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your donation. Your support is truly appreciated, and it will make a lasting impact to create a love of reading. Please know that your contribution is making a difference in the lives of many, and we are incredibly thankful for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1726339173826,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-the-listening/8717893/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Listening Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715539_orig.jpg?crop=375,376,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724893772468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715539"},{"teacherId":8424879,"projectId":8771756,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed! The \"Boosting Minds: Engaging ELA and Math Tools for Success\" resources are already making a huge impact. My students' faces lit up with excitement the moment they saw the colorful manipulatives, interactive games, and hands-on learning tools. One of my students even exclaimed, \"This makes learning so much more fun!\" It was a joy to see their eagerness to dive right in.\r\n\r\nWe've already used these resources for a math workshop where students practiced solving word problems using manipulatives. Watching them work together, explain their thinking, and confidently solve problems was incredible. In ELA, the tools have turned reading comprehension into an adventure—students are now excited to tackle challenging texts and discuss them in groups using their new interactive tools.","fullyFundedDate":1726684422386,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-minds-engaging-ela-and-math-to/8771756/","projectTitle":"Boosting Minds: Engaging Ela and Math Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Negrete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8424879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752024465043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424879"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40886","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":343,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.3,"schoolId":40886,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barbara Webster Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barbara Webster Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-paula-unified-school-district/barbara-webster-elementary-school/40886"}