{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gustave H Webling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10248485,"projectId":10106987,"letterContent":"When our packages arrived, my students were over the moon! Watching their faces light up as we unpacked our bright new carpet, soft cushions, and colorful cubby bins was an unforgettable moment. They couldn't wait to try out the new seating and immediately started picking out their new designated cubbies.\r\n\r\nWe use these new resources every single day. Our new carpet has completely transformed our morning meeting routine and rug instruction into a cozy, defined gathering place where everyone has a comfortable spot. During independent reading and small-group work, students love grabbing a cushion to set up a comfortable workspace anywhere in the room. The cubby bins have been a total game-changer for classroom organization—students now take total ownership of storing their personal supplies, which keeps our learning space tidy and saves us precious transition time between subjects.\r\n\r\nAs a next step, my students are currently diving into a collaborative reading and research project. Having a structured, comfortable rug area and easy-to-access materials in their cubbies allows them to seamlessly move between independent work and partner discussions. Thank you so much for giving my students a space that feels like a home away from home!","fullyFundedDate":1771784730139,"projectUrl":"project/chillin-and-learning/10106987/","projectTitle":"Chillin' and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hashimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10248485_orig.jpg?crop=1856,1856,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757554061758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248485"},{"teacherId":9813608,"projectId":10104646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom!\r\n\r\nYour contribution provides an incredible variety of resources that will directly impact my students' growth and enthusiasm for learning:\r\n\r\nInspiring Books: Biographies of iconic leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and Jane Goodall, along with high-interest animal facts and popular storybooks, to foster a lifelong love of reading. These sets of books will provide wonderful resources for reading groups and projects.\r\n\r\nEducational Board Games: Classics like Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon to build critical life skills through play—including problem-solving, practical math, teamwork, turn taking, and good sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nEssential Classroom Supplies: Expo markers, erasers, and cleaning supplies to maintain a fresh, organized learning space, plus snacks and stickers to encourage positive behavior and keep minds energized.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a vibrant, engaging, and well-prepared environment where every student can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778292168314,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-learning-spaces-ii/10104646/","projectTitle":"Amazing Learning Spaces II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813608"},{"teacherId":6547378,"projectId":10114955,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your support in funding Big Emotions, Brave Hearts: Calming Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our room officially has the ultimate cozy reset spot—complete with bean bag chairs, a super soft carpet, a library bench, and our new favorite weighted plushy.\r\n\r\nIt's hard for kids to focus on reading or math when their emotions feel huge and overwhelming. Having this sensory space gives them a comfortable place to take a breather, process how they're feeling, and bounce back ready to learn. You've helped turn potential classroom meltdowns into moments of self-care and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us build a space where they feel safe, calm, and ready to tackle anything. You truly made a huge difference for us!","fullyFundedDate":1778292168154,"projectUrl":"project/big-emotions-brave-hearts-calming-our/10114955/","projectTitle":"Big Emotions, Brave Hearts: Calming Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quillopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6547378"},{"teacherId":9656353,"projectId":10103232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! I had missed the deadline for the Hawaii DOE donation and thought to myself that I would just leave my project posted and see what happens. I was so surprised and grateful to see that someone had actually donated and helped to support my classroom! \r\n\r\nThe students really enjoy having the ipad to play music, use for google slides, and as an additional technology support in the classroom. I use it for small groups and it reduces my prep time, and use of paper for concepts that they are being introduced to. \r\n\r\nThe other items came just in time as we ran out. Our classroom is always in need of expo pens and the students love having different colors to write with. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your donation so much and it has made a great difference in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1776113382909,"projectUrl":"project/restock-c1/10103232/","projectTitle":"Restock C1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656353"},{"teacherId":9813608,"projectId":9778092,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your incredibly generous donations. Your continued commitment to improving classrooms has a significant, lasting impact on our students' learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classrooms are now equipped with a portable whiteboard, high-interest books, essential school supplies, educational games, and computer supplies. For example, the high-interest books promote engagement and a love for reading. The games provide fun opportunities for applying learning strategies to different contexts. Additionally, the portable whiteboard allows for flexible, collaborative group work across different spaces. Lastly, the school and computer supplies gives students the essential resources needed to complete their assignments and creative projects as well as provides teachers the ability to create or print resources for students.\r\n\r\nThese resources directly enhance our students' ability to collaborate, complete assignments, and engage in hands-on projects. The students are already diving into the new books and games!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for expanding the possibilities for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759593819003,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-learning-spaces/9778092/","projectTitle":"Amazing Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813608"},{"teacherId":9939678,"projectId":10107443,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your incredibly generous donations to our classroom. Your willingness to support our students and provide the resources we need has made a profound difference in our daily learning environment. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is more vibrant, efficient, and tailored to the needs of every child.\r\n\r\nThe specific items you supplied have already been put to excellent use, creating immediate and tangible impacts on our students' academic growth and daily engagement:\r\n\r\nThe Class Store Toys: All of the wonderful toys went directly into stocking our weekly class store. The students have absolutely loved coming to the store each week! It has served as a fantastic incentive program, keeping them motivated, engaged, and eager to earn rewards for their hard work and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThe Headphones: These have been an absolute lifesaver during our testing periods. Having reliable headphones allowed my students to focus completely and successfully finish out their iReady diagnostics without external distractions, giving them the best opportunity to showcase their true academic progress.\r\n\r\nThe Dry Erase Board: This tool has transformed my small-group instruction. It has made it incredibly easy to deliver tailored, differentiated lessons to meet students right where they are, allowing for quick visual checks and interactive learning that keeps everyone on track.\r\n\r\nThe Storage Organizers: On a personal and professional note, these have done wonders for keeping the classroom structured and clutter-free. Staying organized means less time spent searching for materials and more high-quality, uninterrupted time dedicated to teaching.\r\n\r\nIt is because of community members and donors like you that teachers can build spaces where children truly thrive. Please know that your investment went straight into the hands of grateful students who feel supported and valued every time they walk through my door.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your warmth, generosity, and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1773092598817,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-care-funday/10107443/","projectTitle":"Shelf-Care Funday!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939678"},{"teacherId":9779132,"projectId":9813509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these headphones! To be honest, before they arrived, our room could get pretty loud. When you have kids all trying to listen to different lessons on their devices at once, it becomes a 'battle of the volume.' These headphones have finally brought some peace to our workspace.\r\n\r\nThe kids were honestly just so pumped to have brand new, comfortable gear that actually works. You should have seen their faces when they realized they didn't have to wiggle a broken wire just to hear the sound!\r\n\r\nIt's been a total game-changer for a few of my students who get distracted by every little noise in the hallway. One of my boys, who used to get really frustrated and give up during his reading games, is now totally locked in. He can finally hear the letter sounds clearly without all the background noise, and his confidence has shot way up. You didn't just buy us tech—you bought us the ability to actually focus.","fullyFundedDate":1765304080654,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-focus-and-learn-with-he/9813509/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Focus and Learn With Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laureen Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9779132"},{"teacherId":9656353,"projectId":9699157,"letterContent":"This project has helped me to offer my students more resources to support their learning. Our class is grateful for the supplies that help to keep things more organized and that make it possible for me to share with students who run out of supplies. Thank you for the generous donation and for helping me to set up my classroom in my second year of teaching. \r\n\r\nThe file bins are used to organize students assessment folders and make it easier for me to keep track of student work. It makes it possible for me to have a reliable system of filing to share their work with their parents and then keep it on file to use for report cards. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1757894843950,"projectUrl":"project/year-2-classroom-setup/9699157/","projectTitle":"Year 2 Classroom Setup","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656353"},{"teacherId":10303041,"projectId":9795760,"letterContent":"The transformation in our classroom since the implementation of the materials from this project has been nothing short of remarkable. When the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was electric. My students reacted with wide eyes and cheers as we unboxed the colorful standing desks and donut seats. I explained to students that these were generously gifted to us and that we had a responsibility to take care of the materials, so they could be used by future 4th graders. \r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to work during our daily RTI blocks and partner-work activities. A specific moment that stands out occurred last week during a math lesson. A pair of partners felt distracted by the peers around them and were having difficulty focusing on their task. To solve this issue, they grabbed the donut seats and moved to another area in the classroom. This demonstrated their problem-solving skills and desire to be responsible learners. By having an outlet for flexible seating, they were able to stay regulated and finish the entire assignment without feeling overwhelmed by the distractions around them. This shift has created a culture where student well-being is prioritized alongside academic achievement.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to integrate these tools into other academic blocks and build up students' ability to properly use these them. With time and practice, my hope is that flexible seating can be available consistently throughout the day and not only during specific blocks or activities. Your investment has done far more than just purchase furniture and tools; it has built a foundation of trust and stability for my very first group of students. These resources will continue to serve as the backbone of our classroom environment for years to come, ensuring that every student who walks through my door knows they are entering a space designed specifically for their success. Thank you for making this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1762142937689,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-and-comfortable-flexible-seat/9795760/","projectTitle":"Welcoming and Comfortable: Flexible Seating and SEL Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casabar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303041"},{"teacherId":10248953,"projectId":9699074,"letterContent":"At the start of the year, many of my fifth-grade students were reluctant to pick up a book. Thanks to your generosity, we created a cozy, dedicated reading space in our classroom — a place where students are invited to read quietly and comfortably. That simple change has made a remarkable difference.\r\n\r\nNow, when students have free time, they eagerly choose books and settle into the reading nook. The excitement began the day the boxes arrived; students watched them trickle in with wide eyes and curiosity. The comfy area has become a valued part of our classroom culture, and the students take pride in keeping it clean and welcoming. My colleagues are often impressed — and a little amused — by how carefully the students care for the space.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only given us furniture and books; it has helped cultivate a genuine love of reading. Thank you for making this possible. Your donation will have a lasting, positive impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758762100016,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-area/9699074/","projectTitle":"Comfy Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248953"},{"teacherId":9939678,"projectId":9429551,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom wishlist. Because of your support, we were able to secure all the items needed to support my students' learning needs.\r\n\r\nIn a world where educators often have to do more with less, your contribution makes a tangible difference. These resources aren't just \"things\"—they are tools that will spark curiosity, foster creativity, and help my students feel supported in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when the packages arrived, and were so happy to use them! \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for showing my students that their education matters to the community. We are so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1758636788211,"projectUrl":"project/seated-in-serenity/9429551/","projectTitle":"Seated in Serenity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939678"},{"teacherId":10248485,"projectId":9701587,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the immense impact your generous contributions have had on our classroom this year. Because of you, we were able to create a \"Peaceful Space\"—a dedicated, comfortable, and resource-rich area that has transformed how my students learn and regulate their emotions.\r\n\r\nYour donations funded essential items, including the beautiful Carpets for Kids Peaceful Spaces Leaf Rug, comfortable round floor cushions, a set of multicolor book bins, and an assortment of mini stress balls and sensory worry stones.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction to the new materials was pure joy and immediate appreciation. When they first saw the soft, nature-inspired Leaf Rug and the colorful floor cushions, they immediately understood the invitation to relax. There were gasps of excitement over the \"fidget tools\"—they couldn't wait to test out the different textures of the worry stones and the satisfying squish of the stress balls. What impressed me most was how quickly they grasped the concept of the space; they intuitively knew that this was a special place for finding peace and focus. It immediately became a safe, respected, and highly utilized area in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students' well-being. 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