{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walter Caldwell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9816995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom through the iPad charging station. This resource has made a meaningful difference in how smoothly our school day runs. With a central, organized place to store and charge our iPads, we no longer lose instructional time searching for charged devices or managing cords. Instead, our technology is always ready when students need it.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is the independence and responsibility that comes with using the charging station. They take pride in returning the iPads properly, plugging them in, and making sure everything is ready for the next group. Transitions are quicker, routines are smoother, and students can move right into learning without delays or frustration.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, technology is now reliable and stress-free in our classroom. This charging station helps us maximize learning time, stay organized, and create a more efficient learning environment for everyone. Thank you for providing a practical tool that truly powers up our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762266281669,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-our-learning/9816995/","projectTitle":"Power Up Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9811571,"letterContent":"Using the new art materials, students brainstormed people and places in our school and community they felt thankful for, then planned and created individual and collaborative art pieces to express that gratitude. One especially meaningful moment was watching students explain *why* they chose certain colors, symbols, or words to represent gratitude for their families, teachers, and community helpers. The materials allowed them to slow down, reflect, and truly put their feelings into their artwork.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. There were smiles, gasps, and lots of eager questions as they explored the supplies and imagined what they could create. Many students shared that having \"real art supplies\" made them feel like true artists, which boosted their confidence and engagement. Even students who are usually hesitant to participate were excited to start and proud to share their finished work with classmates.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on this project by displaying their artwork in a shared space and writing short reflections about what gratitude means to them. We will also use these pieces as a springboard for discussions about kindness, community, and appreciation for others. Thanks to you, this project went beyond art—it became a lesson in empathy, self-expression, and gratitude that my students will carry with them. Thank you for making this experience","fullyFundedDate":1761069802268,"projectUrl":"project/community-art-of-gratitude/9811571/","projectTitle":"Community Art of Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9566138,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students are actively exploring how their brains work and how learning happens. We are using the new resources during science lessons, small-group discussions, and social-emotional learning time to help students understand topics like brain parts, emotions, focus, and growth mindset. One especially meaningful moment was when students used the materials to connect how their brains feel during challenging tasks and talked about strategies they can use when learning feels hard.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to touch, explore, and ask questions—many of them saying things like, \"This is my brain!\" and \"So this is why I feel frustrated sometimes!\" The resources sparked curiosity, meaningful conversations, and a deeper understanding of themselves as learners. Your support has helped empower my students with knowledge that builds confidence, resilience, and a love of learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build bright minds!","fullyFundedDate":1758623778444,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-learning-about-th/9566138/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Learning About the Brain!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":1736516,"projectId":9595190,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a minute and thank you for all the support you gave to my small groups. The supplies you provided where able to help my students have the supplies they needed to be successful in my small group time. It make transitioning easier from their classroom to my group, because they don't need to worry about bringing supplies. \r\nThe folders and page protectors also provided a place students, are able to create a \"notebook\" to keep them organized. It also allows for them to have a copy of the benchmarks we are working on, so they can have a resource to look back at for review.\r\nMyself and my students would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for the support you pour into our education.","fullyFundedDate":1755887320254,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-in-small-groups/9595190/","projectTitle":"Powering Up in Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1736516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675536533057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbolds"},{"teacherId":8083403,"projectId":9199158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our manipulatives. My students absolutely using them and are excited to learn with them. The boards are extremely sturdy which is helpful as having students in a class that are only years old can put wear and tear on homemade made manipulatives.\r\n I also want to say thank you to a couple of my parents that donated. Even though their children were previous students of mine, they still believe in me and care about me enough to donate. That means so much and I am so grateful, words aren't enough to describe. I am also excited that I will be able to use these manipulatives for the future years and students to come into my class. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1746664750987,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-my-class-with-manipulatives-c/9199158/","projectTitle":"Enhancing My Class With Manipulatives! 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You've given us the freedom to focus on learning rather than worrying about running out of supplies.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1752671542822,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-paper-for-engagi/9350287/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Paper for Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9315331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the accordion folders for our UFLI phonics materials. What may seem like a simple organizational tool has truly transformed the way I teach and how my first graders learn.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these folders, keeping our UFLI copies organized was a daily challenge. Papers often got misplaced, and valuable instructional time was lost while I searched for the right materials. Now, every lesson is at my fingertips, neatly stored and ready to go. This has allowed me to spend more time teaching and less time shuffling papers","fullyFundedDate":1746785542330,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-ufli-lessons-organized-for-stude/9315331/","projectTitle":"Keeping UFLI Lessons Organized for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9236910,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library is now filled with fresh, engaging books that my first graders can't wait to open. These new stories bring excitement to independent reading time, give students a chance to see themselves reflected in characters, and open windows to new worlds and ideas. For many of my students, school is their main access to high-quality books — and thanks to you, they now have choices that match their interests and reading levels. Your donation is helping grow stronger readers, sparking imagination, and building a lifelong love of reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785738853,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-readers-with-engaging-bo/9236910/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Readers with Engaging Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9167445,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a beautiful new rug, a light blue and rainbow space that proudly says \"This is Our Happy Place.\" This huge rug instantly transformed our room into a welcoming, comfortable gathering spot where we can read, learn, and build community together. It gives my first graders a clear, cozy place to sit for lessons, morning meetings, and partner activities, helping them feel calm, included, and ready to learn. Your gift has created a joyful anchor for our classroom where memories and learning will happen all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1746785675046,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-happy-place-for-first-g/9167445/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy, Happy Place for First Grade Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9158499,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Freckle store will sobe stocked with exciting rewards that motivate my first graders to keep practicing math every single day. Your donation means each child no matter their background will see that hard work and perseverance are valued. The items you funded will help my students build confidence, celebrate their growth, and develop a lifelong love for math. Thank you for making our school a place where effort is recognized and learning feels joyful! Our students are so motivated to pass these math benchmarks this year.","fullyFundedDate":1746785557195,"projectUrl":"project/freckle-math-incentives-motivating-our/9158499/","projectTitle":"Freckle Math Incentives: Motivating Our Young Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9264392,"letterContent":"These bright Secret Stories flashcards are amazing. They have the pictures on one side and the stories on the other side. I can use them with my wall posters and tell the stories quickly without needing to grab the teacher manual. The students love going through the phonic sounds and telling me what each one is. We have played so many games already with these flashcards in whole group and small group. These flashcards are a game changer for my first grade classroom. I can't thank you enough for supporting these supplemental materials for our classroom. My first graders are going to benefit from this for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746785556933,"projectUrl":"project/bright-secrets-for-brilliant-readers/9264392/","projectTitle":"Bright Secrets for Brilliant Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":9300007,"letterContent":"Today my students learned the meaning of empathy through this incredible community service project. With your help they were able to put together many kindness kits to give to Talbot House Ministries to directly help the neediest members of our community. We have discussed what it means to be kind and the meaning of empathy and how to show empathy for others. They all drew photos and notes for the kindness kits and helped put them together as a class. 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