{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"W.C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10323246,"projectId":9847139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, My Digital Adventure Journal. Your donation has made a real difference in our classroom, and I am very grateful for your help.\r\n\r\nThe new technology is helping my students learn in many important ways. It allows them to write, reflect, and share their ideas more easily and creatively. Students are now able to combine writing with images and digital tools, which helps them stay engaged and better understand what they are learning. Technology also supports different learning styles and gives students more confidence in expressing themselves.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most about this new product is that learning feels more interactive and personal. They enjoy creating their own digital journals and seeing their progress over time. Using technology makes their work feel meaningful and modern, and it motivates them to do their best.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially warmed to this new technology, particularly those who previously found writing difficult or were less confident in class. With digital tools, they feel more comfortable experimenting, revising their work, and sharing their ideas. I have seen students become more enthusiastic, independent, and proud of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their educational journey. Your generosity has truly made this digital adventure possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760932497956,"projectUrl":"project/my-digital-adventure-journal/9847139/","projectTitle":"My Digital Adventure Journal","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10323246"},{"teacherId":10316032,"projectId":9838494,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nI would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the valuable support you provided to our first-grade classroom. Thanks to your generosity, we now have new resources that we use daily to strengthen our students' learning. These materials have been integrated into our reading, writing, and math lessons, allowing us to work in a more engaging, visual, and hands-on way. One especially meaningful moment was when students used the resources for the first time during a small-group activity; they were motivated, curious, and fully engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the materials was truly heartwarming. Their faces lit up with excitement, and many shared their joy through smiles, applause, and comments like, \"This is for us!\" For many of them, these resources represent a new and meaningful opportunity to learn in a more concrete and fun way. They feel valued, important, and motivated to do their very best each day in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include continuing to develop collaborative projects, reinforcing foundational skills, and fostering a love of learning from an early age. Your generosity has not only enriched our lessons but has also positively impacted each student's confidence, enthusiasm, and academic growth. Thank you for believing in our students and for being part of their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1766590037782,"projectUrl":"project/little-minds-big-dreams-learning-with/9838494/","projectTitle":"Little Minds, Big Dreams: Learning with Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10316032_orig.jpg?crop=707,706,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762114196759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316032"},{"teacherId":10316032,"projectId":9861702,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of this project and for your commitment to early literacy. These resources have had a meaningful impact on my first-grade students by increasing their engagement, confidence, and motivation to read and write. The materials allow for hands-on, developmentally appropriate instruction and help meet the diverse needs of all learners, especially those who require additional support. Students are showing growth in foundational literacy skills and a greater enthusiasm for learning. Your investment is helping build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and academic success. I am truly grateful for your continued support of Delaware's students.","fullyFundedDate":1762030697702,"projectUrl":"project/mentes-pequeas-grandes-sueos-aprendi/9861702/","projectTitle":"Mentes Pequeñas, Grandes Sueños: Aprendiendo con Alegría","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10316032_orig.jpg?crop=707,706,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762114196759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316032"},{"teacherId":10334629,"projectId":9862169,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are making progress in their language and communication skills. With access to engaging stories, materials, and hands-on language activities, they are improving their vocabulary, sentence structure, and expressive language, while also gaining confidence in their speaking and storytelling abilities. \r\n\r\nYour donation created a rich, language-focused environment where every child had opportunities to practice communication, build listening skills, and develop a love for reading and learning. Together, we empowered students to strengthen their language skills and unlock the full potential of their communication.","fullyFundedDate":1761920812213,"projectUrl":"project/improve-literacy-with-language/9862169/","projectTitle":"Improve Literacy With Language!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pehlert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334629"},{"teacherId":9901624,"projectId":9825131,"letterContent":"This project has impacted my students in several ways. Firstly, my students were held at a higher standard. They were expected to achieve several objectives on their own. The students had to choose a book about an artist. They had to read the book, take notes, and make sketches for their final project. I reviewed with them how to take notes as well as make several sketches for their final project. I reminded them that they are not to copy the words or artwork. Therefore, some skills that the students learned during this lesson were to organize their thoughts and ideas through sketches and words. \r\n\r\nOnce they had their notes and sketches, they were to choose a medium for their project, such as printing, watercolor, or tempera paint. The students really loved to be able to learn on their own by choosing the artist and medium for this project. These opportunities gave my students the responsibility of middle school or high school students. \r\n\r\nAfter the work was completed, the students were able to share what they learned about the artists, medium, and themselves with the rest of the class. \r\nI am very pleased with this lesson. The objective of this lesson was for students to read and learn about someone or something new, and this was definitely achieved.","fullyFundedDate":1760830404408,"projectUrl":"project/art-history-through-the-eyes-of-a-child/9825131/","projectTitle":"Art History through the Eyes of a Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pfister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9901624_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741873220451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-d-pfister"},{"teacherId":8924322,"projectId":9824008,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my project. I am so excited to be able to add high quality, decodable books to my classroom library. These books are engaging and have captivating photographs. \r\n\r\nStudents will feel so much confidence as they read these decodable books that follow the same patterns I am teaching them. These books come in sets of six, so that we can read them as part of our group and work on comprehension skills as well. \r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for helping my library grow and giving my students the opportunity to read such wonderful books!","fullyFundedDate":1760620553552,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-literacyread/9824008/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Literacy...Reading Engaging, Decodable Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8924322_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693502410341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rago"},{"teacherId":4436079,"projectId":9820095,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me purchase non-fiction, decodable chapter books. These books are brand new from our phonics curriculum company, and we are some of the first to receive them! I can't wait for my students to read about desert, forest, and marine life in a format that supports their reading development. The way that the books are written aligns with the progression of skills that I teach. Access to chapter books will help my students grow their confidence as readers. The high-quality photos and glossaries are invaluable for my multilingual learners, as well. 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These resources have made learning interactive and joyful—students love choosing books that reflect their interests and using new tools to strengthen their reading and writing skills.\r\n\r\nThe moment they saw the colorful books and learning materials, their faces lit up with smiles. Several students immediately began sharing stories they wanted to read together. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm and pride in having materials that make them feel like real readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity—and to the support of Governor Matt Meyer, the Delaware General Assembly, and the Delaware Department of Education—our classroom has become a place where curiosity and literacy grow every day. Our next step is to use these materials to create bilingual storybooks that students will share with their families, building confidence and a love for reading that will last well beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1760304152091,"projectUrl":"project/were-bees-who-fly-high-reading-writi/9816358/","projectTitle":"We’re Bees Who Fly High: Reading & Writing with Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649637_orig.jpg?crop=877,877,x171,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745080013843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhernandezrosario"},{"teacherId":7649637,"projectId":9709232,"letterContent":"When our students saw the materials arrive for our Fall Fiesta, their excitement filled the room! They couldn't wait to explore the pumpkins, glow sticks, and craft supplies. The decorations transformed our space into a colorful autumn celebration, and the smiles on their faces showed just how much this project meant to them.\r\n\r\nDuring the event, students worked together on fall-themed crafts, enjoyed fun games, and shared snacks while celebrating their hard work from the first school term. These activities not only rewarded their effort but also helped them practice teamwork, creativity, and communication. It was a joyful way to build community and reinforce positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students experienced a celebration they will never forget. The memories created that day continue to motivate them to do their best and to appreciate the value of learning and collaboration. Your support truly made a difference in our classroom and in their hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758476991221,"projectUrl":"project/fall-fiesta-schoolwide-event/9709232/","projectTitle":"Fall Fiesta: Schoolwide Event","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649637_orig.jpg?crop=877,877,x171,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745080013843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhernandezrosario"},{"teacherId":7649637,"projectId":9782157,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our young bilingual scientists have been exploring the fascinating world of pollinators through hands-on learning! The new materials and resources have transformed our classroom into an interactive science lab where students can observe, record, and discuss their discoveries in both English and Spanish. They're not just learning vocabulary — they're developing real-world connections between language and science, seeing how both work together to help them express curiosity and wonder.\r\n\r\nThe new tools have sparked a sense of excitement and ownership in their learning. Students love using magnifying lenses, observation trays, and digital tools to study plant-pollinator interactions up close. They've learned to record data, make predictions, and share their findings with confidence. Even students who were once hesitant to speak in class now proudly present their discoveries, mixing both languages to explain what they've observed.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming changes has been seeing how this project has inspired teamwork and creativity. One student, for example, now leads his group in recording daily observations, while other students have become our \"pollinator protectors,\" reminding classmates why bees and butterflies are so important. The pride and joy these students feel when exploring nature through science is a true reflection of your impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our bilingual learners and for helping them experience science in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1759935160171,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-scientists-pollinator-lab-adv/9782157/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Scientists: Pollinator Lab Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649637_orig.jpg?crop=877,877,x171,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745080013843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhernandezrosario"},{"teacherId":9449769,"projectId":9420460,"letterContent":"Our new resources have become a daily part of our classroom routine. Students have access to them in our Calm Corner and in a visible classroom box, where everyone can freely use them whenever they need. When my students first saw the materials, they were so excited and happy to know that we now had so many beautiful and useful tools available. I've always taught them that they deserve good things that support their learning, and these materials are a wonderful reminder of that.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. 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