{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wesley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2475014,"projectId":9663143,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our project. Your contribution made it possible for us to access differentiated resources through Teachers Pay Teachers—materials that have made a real difference in our students' learning.\r\n\r\n\r\nEducation continues to evolve, and our students deserve every opportunity to grow with it. The resources your gift provided allowed me to meet my struggling readers exactly where they are—offering lessons, activities, and tools that support their unique learning needs. With these materials, students who once hesitated to pick up a book are now reading with greater confidence and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThe students are improving their reading fluency and comprehension, but they also believe in themselves as capable readers. They're beginning to see that their voices matter, that they can tackle challenging texts, and that reading can be something to enjoy—not fear.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create a classroom environment where every student feels supported, empowered, and inspired to learn. Because of you, my students are building stronger literacy skills and a deeper love of reading—gifts that will stay with them long after they leave my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this possible. Your support has had a lasting impact on both our learning community and the hearts of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757181290561,"projectUrl":"project/really-rad-reading-resources/9663143/","projectTitle":"Really Rad Reading Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheffield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2475014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526610852766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elisa-sheffield"},{"teacherId":4617392,"projectId":9452238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my \"xylophones for all\" project! Students in several grade levels have already had the opportunity to enchance their music experience using these instruments in music class. \r\n\r\nSo far students in first grade/kindergarten and our Kindergarten Prep program have been using them to demonstrate how musical pitch can move up and down. Using the color coded bars along with color coded music, they have sung and played a long with musical selections in class.\r\n\r\nStudents in Fifth grade worked on playing an accompanimnet pattern to a Puertican Folk song they were learning for Hispanic Heritage month. They also used other non pitched instruments to perform patterns that went along with the music.\r\n\r\nLastly, My ICM students who are highly special needs have loved exploring the musical sounds! We have used it for exploration as well as color and letter name identification. 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It has provided our students with the calming, consistent pressure they need to manage sensory challenges, regulate their emotions, and improve focus in a busy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacted our students' ability to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. It empowered them with tools to develop self-regulation skills, increased their engagement in classroom activities, and helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us provide them with the resources they need to succeed. Your generosity made a lasting difference, and we remain deeply grateful to have had you as part of this important journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746806577781,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-squeeze-machine-for-autism-suppo/9060519/","projectTitle":"Sensory Squeeze Machine for Autism Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456269_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706928289700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456269"},{"teacherId":4800419,"projectId":9098071,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity. Donating towards my project got creative supplies in the hands of over 100 students. They have been steadily enjoying using dot markers, magnetic building blocks and doing puzzles. We just read pirate stories and some kiddos used the kinetic sand to bury their treasure! My youngest learners have especially enjoyed retelling stories and making up their own stories using the felt board and pieces. We all appreciate your support of learning in our library makerspace! It makes learning fun, hands-on and collaborative. I love watching the imagination of all students flourish when given these materials to create. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1742954981125,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-imaginations/9098071/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poturnicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4800419_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508517646785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4800419"},{"teacherId":9456269,"projectId":8916023,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of educational materials to our classroom. Your thoughtful contributions, including the Fat Brain Toys Squigz Deluxe Set, the Bouncy Bands Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet, the Hand2Mind Children's Sensory Fidget Kit, and the Joyn Toys Star Puzzle and Snap Together Sets, along with the I'm In Control of Myself and I Have Feelings book sets, will make a profound difference in the lives of our students with autism.\r\n\r\nThese resources are invaluable in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. The sensory tools, like the fidget kit and wobble chair feet, are particularly beneficial for promoting emotional regulation and focus, allowing our students to engage with their work in a way that suits their unique needs. The puzzles and snap-together sets encourage problem-solving, fine motor skills, and creativity, all while supporting social interaction and cooperative play.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided also offer essential lessons in self-regulation, emotional understanding, and social skills, which are key components of our students' personal development and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly making a difference in their education and growth. 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Your kindness is making a significant difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThe communication cards will be invaluable tools for our students to express themselves more confidently and engage with others, promoting both independence and connection.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the Matt and Molly curriculum materials is especially exciting. This program is designed to meet the unique learning needs of students with autism, offering structured, visual, and interactive lessons that help develop communication, social skills, and emotional regulation. These materials will give our students the tools they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible generosity. Your support is truly making a difference and helping to create an environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1728949065840,"projectUrl":"project/story-curriculum-materials-and-communica/8829738/","projectTitle":"Story Curriculum Materials and Communication Cards for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456269_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706928289700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456269"},{"teacherId":9456269,"projectId":8854943,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of binders, fidget kick bands, tissues, and dry erase markers to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution is making a significant impact on the learning environment of our students with autism, and we couldn't be more appreciative.\r\n\r\nThe binders are already helping students stay organized, which is essential for their focus and success. The fidget kick bands are providing a positive, sensory outlet that allows our students to release energy in a way that keeps them engaged and ready to learn. The tissues are keeping our classroom comfortable and clean, ensuring that we can focus on learning without interruptions. And the dry erase markers are giving students the freedom to explore their creativity and express their ideas in a dynamic way.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly making a difference. These items help create an environment where our students feel empowered, understood, and capable. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping us provide the best possible educational experience for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and thoughtfulness. 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