{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodlawn Community School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8567727,"projectId":9763475,"letterContent":"The generous donation of materials for our \"calm learning environment\" has profoundly transformed our classroom dynamic, creating a sanctuary where students feel deeply comfortable and safe. By intentionally designing a space that avoids overstimulation, students now have a dedicated, soothing area to retreat to during difficult emotional or academic moments. The specialized resources—from sensory seating to calming visual tools—have given students the physical comfort and security they need to lower their anxiety and ground themselves, moving our classroom away from high-stress transitions and into a predictable, nurturing routine.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, these materials have become vital tools for teaching lifelong skills in emotional maturity and self-regulation. Instead of a difficult moment escalating into a major disruption, students are now empowered to recognize their own sensory needs and independently utilize the calm space to reset. Having access to an environment that explicitly prioritizes their mental and emotional well-being has not only improved individual focus and academic engagement but also fostered a collective culture of empathy and safety. My students now know that their big feelings are valid, and they have the exact resources necessary to navigate them successfully.","fullyFundedDate":1764455152758,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-gathering-space-for-learning/9763475/","projectTitle":"A Calm Gathering Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T Patrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8567727_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692291752703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567727"},{"teacherId":8568690,"projectId":10250002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. We have already received the book sets and are using them to have class reads! My students love them! We are currently reading the novel, Ghost!\r\n\r\nMy students are so enthralled with the story and prefer to read as a class than independently. Reading together has afforded us the opportunity to bond over newly learned facts and literature. They have also had the opportunity to employ some of the skills they have learned this school year such as summarizing the text, foreshadowing of the text, and creating inferences based upon what we know and what we have read thus far! \r\n\r\nThank you for bringing this project to life, I am very excited to introduce this sacred reading time to my next group of students.","fullyFundedDate":1778252057482,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-and-media/10250002/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library and Media","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ingram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8568690_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683169767931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8568690"},{"teacherId":8567727,"projectId":9659158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of markers and a pencil sharpener to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of the markers you provided, my students can make their work colorful, creative, and truly their own. They take great pride in their writing, drawings, and projects, and having quality materials encourages them to express themselves with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nThe pencil sharpener has truly been a wonderful addition. It has made a noticeable difference by decreasing distractions and reducing downtime during lessons, so we can dedicate more time to learning and less time dealing with interruptions. Just having a dependable pencil sharpener has made our classroom feel more organized and efficient, creating a better environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports my students' success, creativity, and focus. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom and for believing in the importance of providing students with the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759699958445,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-bright-ideas-colorful-wo/9659158/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils, Bright Ideas, Colorful Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T Patrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8567727_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692291752703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567727"},{"teacherId":7290241,"projectId":9508840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project for Scholastic Reading Magazines! I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. It can sometimes be a challenge to not only hold young readers attention but also offer them complex text in a way that doesn't overwhelm them.\r\nThese magazines provide the perfect bridge between learning to read and reading to learn. My students are using Scope to analyze author's craft and Scholastic News to build essential background knowledge about the world around them. \r\nYour contribution has provided my students with high quality, relevant texts that will help them grow as critical readers.","fullyFundedDate":1755699755714,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/9508840/","projectTitle":"Extra, Extra, Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7290241"},{"teacherId":8567727,"projectId":9489924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom project. Because of you, our students now have access to a color printer, and that single resource is already transforming the way they see their learning.\r\n\r\nIn our second-grade classroom, we truly believe that representation makes a difference. It's wonderful for children to see their own faces on writing covers, celebrate their achievements with colorful certificates, and enjoy engaging visuals that support their learning. Your generous donation helps ensure that every child, especially those who might not have access to high-quality printed materials at home, can learn in a bright, creative, and proud environment.\r\n\r\nMy students are overjoyed, and I truly appreciate your support. 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