{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winthrop Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9223883,"projectId":9793781,"letterContent":"The materials from this project provide targeted reading intervention that supports early literacy development in my 1st grade classroom. Using the *Rime Magic* program, students learn sound patterns through onset and rime and receive explicit instruction in suffixes. This structured approach strengthens phonics skills, helps students recognize word families, and improves their ability to decode unfamiliar words with confidence. Students especially enjoy using the movement-based sight word cards, which increase engagement and help them recall previously taught sight words by associating each word with a specific movement.\r\n\r\nStudents also use writing notebooks to apply these reading skills through daily practice with sentence structure and composition. Writing regularly allows students to reinforce phonics patterns, expand vocabulary, and develop clear, complete sentences. Together, these materials support stronger readers and writers while building confidence and long-term academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1765426796816,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-magic-of-reading/9793781/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Magic of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223883_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693001777875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223883"},{"teacherId":2474333,"projectId":9432121,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! My students have loved having access to familiar stories from our classroom at their homes. The addition of these stories to our classroom have been a great way to connect home and school. We read these stories in school before sending them home with students. Students have enjoyed rereading some familiar texts with their grown-ups at home.\r\nThese stories have given students the opportunity to actively practice their reading skills and building their libraries at home. They have been a wonderful addition to our school year in helping the students become more successful readers. Thank you again for these materials for our kindergarten class! \r\n\r\nYour support for our kindergarten classroom is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1753282428895,"projectUrl":"project/stories-for-kinder-students/9432121/","projectTitle":"Stories for Kinder Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hashemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hashemi"},{"teacherId":2474333,"projectId":9521329,"letterContent":"Thank you again for these classroom writing journals! Students have been using them to practice and develop their kindergarten writing skills. We are focusing on adding detailed photos to match our writing, as well as forming sentences with proper spacing. The students look forward to using their journals to record their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe students have enjoyed being able to look through their writing from the beginning of the year until now and monitor their growth as well.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760649894385,"projectUrl":"project/wanted-kindergarten-journal-fairy/9521329/","projectTitle":"Wanted: Kindergarten Journal Fairy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hashemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hashemi"},{"teacherId":8154429,"projectId":9638533,"letterContent":"The materials that were provided by you are being used in the class for all daily activities, during the holidays we start working on arts and crafts, the crayons, erasers, pencils and glue sticks are essential to complete the projects.\r\n\r\nThe students feel more at ease that they have this in the class and can use them at any time. They also get excited every time we work on any art and craft project because they love being creative. As winter holidays are approaching, we will be using the materials even more as we are getting ready for out Christmas door decoration contest in our school.\r\n\r\nWe are all very thankful for your generosity this year and each year we receive donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758838398553,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-ready/9638533/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bejar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154429"},{"teacherId":2474333,"projectId":9432101,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your support for this classroom project is greatly appreciated. My students have enjoyed immersing themselves in a variety of science and social studies topics each week. The embedded videos, brain breaks, and supplemental skill sheets have kept students engaged and excited about their learning.\r\n\r\nThe students look forward to our Scholastic Magazine every week. One notable magazine that the students have really enjoyed thus far was about the autumn animals. They loved seeing how different animals prepare for the cold months and it sparked some great class discussion as well!\r\n\r\nThank you again for this opportunity to share these valuable resources with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753282429395,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-magazines-for-little-learners/9432101/","projectTitle":"Scholastic Magazines for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hashemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hashemi"},{"teacherId":2474333,"projectId":9521233,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your generous contribution to our classroom project has allowed my students to get the essential supplies for the beginning of our school year!! \r\n\r\nWe began our year with our read aloud stories which the students were excited to listen to on our classroom rug. The paper has been used most recently for our Turkey Disguise projects. The nameplates, markers, and Velcro squares have helped keep student spaces labeled and organized. Students have built countless structures using the magnetic tiles. The name tags, tape and dry-erase markers have been used to help student lessons and work. Last, the students are looking forward to studying the ladybug life cycle in the springtime with our new habitat!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of our kindergarten classroom and helping my students get supplies that they need!","fullyFundedDate":1754432425236,"projectUrl":"project/wanted-kindergarten-supply-fairy/9521233/","projectTitle":"Wanted: Kindergarten Supply Fairy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hashemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hashemi"},{"teacherId":2146781,"projectId":9637317,"letterContent":"With access to color printing, we've been able to create a vibrant, engaging word wall that helps students better connect with new vocabulary and concepts.\r\n\r\nStudents now take great pride in producing their own colorful charts, and math graphics that deepen their understanding and make learning come alive.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just bring color to our classroom, it brought excitement, creativity, and deeper understanding. Thank you for believing in our students and giving them the tools to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1756500409937,"projectUrl":"project/printing-matters/9637317/","projectTitle":"Printing Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2146781"},{"teacherId":116270,"projectId":9441962,"letterContent":"Each project has been so important to me, they have been written over the years for the varied needs of my many students. Everytime, donors fulfill my wishes, helping my class, exciting my students. \r\nAs a special education teacher, I need so many different resources to meet individual needs and frankly, my district does not provide the materials needed. I switched to resource room for grades 3,4 and 5 and needed to build my materials. I have also been sharing my gift cards with my grade partners. \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755865524525,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-of-the-new-school-year/9441962/","projectTitle":"Kicking of the new school year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116270_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483388738810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferhayes"},{"teacherId":9223883,"projectId":9465706,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more organized and engaging learning space! My 1st graders absolutely love using the new materials, and it's amazing to see how much pride they take in their work now. These resources have helped create smoother routines and a stronger sense of independence as students take ownership of their learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the document camera has made one of the biggest differences—I can now model lessons clearly for everyone to see, whether it's writing, math, or hands-on activities. My students stay more focused and participate more confidently because they can follow along step-by-step. Your donation has truly enhanced the way I teach and how my students learn. Thank you for helping make our classroom a brighter, more inspiring place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1755865524084,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-goals/9465706/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223883_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693001777875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223883"},{"teacherId":2740856,"projectId":9362076,"letterContent":"Students and I were delighted to see the giant posters and beautiful markers when they arrived! It definitely had a highly positive impact on students and enhanced engagement, making lessons more effective. \r\nAs students discuss ideas and plan, they practice expressing their thoughts clearly and listening to others, which improves their conversational skills. Collaborating on a project teaches students how to share responsibilities, wait for their turn, and support each other, reinforcing teamwork values.\r\nOverall, these activities provide a supportive environment for English learners to practice language in meaningful contexts while developing essential teamwork and communication competencies. \r\nIn summary, giant posters and markers make ESL more interactive, memorable, and enjoyable, which can significantly improve language acquisition outcomes. We can't thank you enough for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1753217447745,"projectUrl":"project/esl-children-multi-culture-and-multi-en/9362076/","projectTitle":"ESL Children: Multi-Culture and Multi-Environment in All Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2740856"},{"teacherId":5794794,"projectId":9329197,"letterContent":"Since the printer's arrival, I observed notable improvements in student engagement and collaboration. Students appeared more enthusiastic and motivated to participate in projects, often taking greater ownership of their work. \r\nThe availability of the new printing technology gave me, as a teacher, the possibility of printing in color. As an ESL teacher, I understand how important vocabulary and connections are for English learners. The printer fostered a more dynamic and cooperative learning environment, making all more invested in their learning process. Printing colorful flashcards, word walls, and vocabulary charts helps students associate words with vivid images, making new vocabulary more memorable. Cultural topics were a theme chosen in the beginning of the school year to make students feel more welcomed, like displaying words in their languages in the school lobby, and our new printer was used to have the posters displayed in color.\r\nOverall, integrating color printing into ESL lessons adds visual interest, supports multimodal learning, and helps cater to diverse learning styles, and I can't thank you enough for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753282431857,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-supporting-engli/9329197/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Supporting English Language Learners K-8","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brust","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5794794_orig.jpg?crop=524,524,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571969276841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5794794"},{"teacherId":6312114,"projectId":9336457,"letterContent":"Thank you tremendously for the gracious donation of the printer and pencils. The printer primarily will serve all of my students because it will give me easy access to print in the moment and have differentiated work for their needs. Of course, having it in color will add to the beautiful nature of the work and allow the students to engage better. \r\n\r\nHaving to wait for broken copy machines throughout the building for my 140 students is frustrating. This donation has made my life easier and has benefited every single one of my students! They are grateful and so am I. 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