{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Whittier Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":537611,"projectId":9529211,"letterContent":"As you know, kindergarten classrooms can be filled with germs! Our little learners love to explore and touch and are still learning how to care for their own hygiene as well as keep their spaces clean and safe for their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese disinfecting wipes, baby wipes, Lysol, and hand sanitizer have helped us so much!!I The students use the baby wipes to wipe their hands and clean their work surfaces. I regularly wipe down the tables with the disinfecting wipes, especially after someone gets a cold or other sickness. Our class was third place in highest attendance at our school this month, which is truly incredible for a kindergarten class at the beginning of flu season! I believe these cleaning materials have helped keep us as healthy as possible. Thank you for making this happen for us!","fullyFundedDate":1756326641290,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean/9529211/","projectTitle":"Keep It Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532977829904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emontoya"},{"teacherId":537611,"projectId":9543514,"letterContent":"These book baggies have given my students the chance to select their own books they enjoy to read at school and also at home with their loved ones. They are sturdy and BRIGHT which has helped us keep track of them when our little learners accidentally leave them behind. \r\n\r\nNot only have these bags provided a way for kids to keep the books, alphabet charts, etc. that help them to develop their reading skills, they also provide the opportunity for my young students to develop responsibility and independence as they care for their materials. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support in making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755732736131,"projectUrl":"project/read-with-me/9543514/","projectTitle":"Read With Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532977829904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emontoya"},{"teacherId":537611,"projectId":9279396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation in support of my students! They have had hours of fun and exploration with these cars and tracks already!\r\n\r\nThey have experimented with different ways to set up the ramps, creating steeper or lower inclines and it is so interesting to watch all the learning about forces and motion that occurs through their play. \r\n\r\nI know these cars, tracks, and city scene rug will provide learning opportunities and so much fun for students over many years. Thank you for making this learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746664197019,"projectUrl":"project/vroom-vroom-forces-and-motion-coming-th/9279396/","projectTitle":"Vroom Vroom! Forces and Motion Coming Through!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532977829904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emontoya"},{"teacherId":8892803,"projectId":8301025,"letterContent":"The funded project provided flexible seating options for students in small counseling groups, creating a more welcoming and student-centered environment. The addition of wobble stools and other seating choices has allowed students to feel more comfortable and engaged during sessions. For many, having the ability to choose how and where they sit has reduced anxiety, increased focus, and encouraged active participation in group discussions. Students have shared that the space now feels more inviting and safe, which has helped them open up and connect more deeply with peers. Overall, the project has transformed the group setting into a space where students not only build social-emotional skills but also feel empowered to take ownership of their learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1716472176229,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-counseling-groups/8301025/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Counseling Groups!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8892803_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670864070946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8892803"},{"teacherId":537611,"projectId":9242857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in support of this project! We have only been in school a few weeks and I have already seen them engage with these materials in so many different ways. \r\n\r\nMy students have used the containers and magnifying glasses to closely observe seeds and plants. They are so curious and amazed by all they see! They have used the loose parts toys to collaborate to tell stories and orally rehears their writing. They have also used them to retell favorite books. \r\n\r\nI am truly looking forward to how they continue to explore, learn, and enjoy these materials over time!! Thank you again from all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1746741437729,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn/9242857/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532977829904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emontoya"},{"teacherId":537611,"projectId":9198511,"letterContent":"My students have used these markers, crayons, and pens in so many ways even in just our first few weeks of school! They have created shopping lists during their playtime in the kitchen, have shared estimations and shown their thinking in math, drawn self portraits, and had wonderful discussions about the differences and beauty in all of our varying skin colors. \r\n\r\nThe students share all of our materials, which can be a challenging skill for young children to develop. These shared supplies have given my students many opportunities to negotiate taking turns and have discussions around how to best care for materials. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate all of your generosity in supporting my students learning and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1744122890623,"projectUrl":"project/do-it-with-flair/9198511/","projectTitle":"Do It With Flair!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532977829904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emontoya"},{"teacherId":537611,"projectId":9198158,"letterContent":"The pen caddies have helped my students to practice sharing and caring for their materials. Everything is accessible to them when they need it, which makes our class work smoothly.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is a time to learn to share and care for crayons, markers, and other supplies. These caddies give them the chance to work together to get what they need and practicing how to take turns with their classmates. I also appreciate that these caddies have removable containers, which helped a lot as I was introducing new materials to them.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate the generosity of all our donors!!! Thank you for helping to make our classroom a collaborative place.","fullyFundedDate":1752104774213,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-have-a-pen/9198158/","projectTitle":"Do You Have a Pen?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532977829904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emontoya"},{"teacherId":7938851,"projectId":8713777,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Soft Start Fridays!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our class has been enjoying new resources every Friday during our \"soft start\" morning routine. This time has quickly become a favorite for students as they begin their day with joy, connection, and choice. You can hear laughter, see collaboration, and feel the excitement as students engage in games, puzzles, and activities that help them ease into the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming moments has been watching how students handle sharing. On days when several students want the same game or puzzle, instead of arguing or complaining, they take the opportunity to teach each other how the games work and encourage peers to take turns or try it out the following week. These moments of kindness and teamwork show the true impact of your donation—not just on academic readiness, but on classroom community.\r\n\r\nStudents were absolutely thrilled to learn that our project had been funded. They were filled with pride and gratitude knowing that someone believed in their experience enough to make it happen.","fullyFundedDate":1733348658303,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-warm-and-welcoming-start/8713777/","projectTitle":"\"Creating a Warm and Welcoming Start\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvidrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938851_orig.png?crop=295,295,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680735434005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938851"},{"teacherId":5463575,"projectId":8279786,"letterContent":"Sorry, I am very late in posting my gratitude for your generosity in funding our classroom art supplies. With the hustle and bustle of daily school life and extra holiday festivities and events, our project got off to a slower start than anticipated.\r\nHowever, our students were, and are, very excited to have these art resources and tools in their creative hands. Despite the delay, we are enthusiastic and appreciative.\r\n\r\nOnce the rulers, papers, crayons and pencils were unpacked and our vision began to become a reality, my instructional assistant and myself began to realize that most of our students had not been exposed to working with measurement tools or had learned concepts and terms such as vertical, horizontal, parallel, etc. and we needed to back up a bit before teaching perspective. Students needed to learn the basics of using a straightedge/ruler to draw lines and experience different directions, widths and angles. We elected to create a series of colorful trees and they turned out amazing--all students from grades 3-5 were able to create a tree for a magical forest. Next stop, Perspective Station, population of 25 and growing!","fullyFundedDate":1712084693007,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-perspective-through-the-arts/8279786/","projectTitle":"A New Perspective Through the Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wolfe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5463575_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634827885952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mona-wolfe"},{"teacherId":7432085,"projectId":8618723,"letterContent":"The excitement among the students about the rug has been incredible! They were so eager to help set it up and quickly made it their own special space. During reading time, the rug has become a favorite spot, with students looking forward to settling in and getting cozy. It's amazing to see how it has transformed the reading experience—students are more engaged, and it's created a calm, inviting atmosphere for them to enjoy books and discussions.\r\n\r\nThe students even came up with the idea to take their shoes off while on the rug, making it feel even more like a relaxed, comfortable area where they can focus and enjoy their reading. It's clear they take ownership of the space and are committed to making it a welcoming place for everyone. To keep things fair, each table group now has an assigned day to use the rug, which not only keeps things organized but also builds a sense of responsibility and anticipation. The rug has truly become a highlight of our classroom! My student and I thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726002515945,"projectUrl":"project/rugging-up-for-success-improving-classr/8618723/","projectTitle":"Rugging Up for Success: Improving Classroom with a New Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7432085_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745692219749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7432085"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30514","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":362,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"24.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.3,"schoolId":30514,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Whittier Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Whittier Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/whittier-city-school-district/west-whittier-elementary-school/30514"}