{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Willow Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10171880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me start the school year organized, prepared, and ready to welcome my newest kindergarteners! Having these materials ready from the very first day helped our classroom run smoothly and gave each student a special place for their supplies and belongings.\r\n\r\nI am especially thankful for the pencil boxes, labels, and locker tags that are already helping my students learn independence and take responsibility for their things. The craft supplies, games, and prizes are adding plenty of fun and creativity to our days, too! Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my kindergarteners can learn, play, create, and grow all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1777585408631,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-create-celebrate/10171880/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, Create, Celebrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":9938062,"projectId":10326049,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. My students love creating art. They will love having it displayed. We are using the bulletin board for teachers information. However I have two large ones we are using to display their work. They love wearing the special birthday hats on their special day!\r\nI havent hung up the tree yet, I am saving it for fall . I think we will display some of their art work on it all year! I love having more color choices to put on the bulletin board. The owls we used to display their names in their lockers. They got to wear the owl stickers the first day of school.","fullyFundedDate":1785878372445,"projectUrl":"project/bulletin-boards-decorations/10326049/","projectTitle":"Bulletin Boards Decorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9938062"},{"teacherId":5608152,"projectId":10492970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! Your donation will allow students to sustain focus over long periods of instruction. It will also give to students who are financially unable to purchase additional snacks during the day.\r\n\r\nOur students study from 10 a.m - 12:45 p.m. before heading to lunch. In the afternoon their sustained attention time for math instruction is from 1:45 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.. The snacks that you have provided will allow for a brief break in instruction for a nutrition \"rebuild\" of energy. Of course, when they saw the snacks they wanted to devour them immediately!!!!!!\r\n\r\nMy sincerest thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1787517002526,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-snacks-and-storage-for/10492970/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: Snacks and Storage for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krystofiak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5608152_orig.png?crop=488,488,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786744462864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5608152"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10216427,"letterContent":"We just finished our very first week of kindergarten, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was already a HUGE hit! We read the story every day, and by the end of the week, my students were excitedly reading along with me. We used the story for alphabet activities, crafts, letter recognition, and lots of fun learning throughout the week.\r\n\r\nThe absolute best part came yesterday when I surprised each student with their very own copy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to take home. Their faces lit up, and they were absolutely joyful to have a book that belonged to them! Several students immediately started flipping through the pages, pointing out letters, and reading the familiar story on their own.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make our first week of kindergarten so special. Because of your generosity, my students aren't just learning their letters. They are already beginning to see themselves as readers. I know these books will be read and loved again and again, both at school and at home!","fullyFundedDate":1779370964287,"projectUrl":"project/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-lets-learn-our/10216427/","projectTitle":"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom… Let’s Learn Our Letters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":6633323,"projectId":9683789,"letterContent":"Providing these items allowed me to create needed materials for all of my students to learn and grow in their different levels and abilities. \r\nBeing able to create groupings of children for independent work and providing solid lessons throughout our school year. \r\nWe continued to use these products for craft time, small groups, large groups and even provided me the opportunity to help other teachers in our kindergarten team. This let my classroom get to experience hands on activities and gave me more time to not have to create materials on my own.","fullyFundedDate":1767206768887,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-students/9683789/","projectTitle":"Engaging Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6633323_orig.png?crop=512,512,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767371432354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6633323"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10182706,"letterContent":"Thank you for filling our kindergarten classroom with smiles, creativity, and learning!\r\n\r\nThis spring, my little learners loved filling their journals with drawings, stories, and big ideas as they began their journey as authors. They were so excited to create colorful butterfly suncatchers, and their faces lit up with pride when they saw their artwork shining in our classroom windows.\r\n\r\nThis fall, students will be greeted by Disney-themed door decorations and desk tags featuring their names. Seeing their names as they walk in each morning will help them feel special, welcomed, and ready for a year of learning and growing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is a place where imaginations soar, confidence grows, and every child feels like a star. Thank you for helping our little learners create, explore, and shine bright each day!","fullyFundedDate":1776304925912,"projectUrl":"project/writing-creating-and-smiling-in-kinder/10182706/","projectTitle":"Writing, Creating, and Smiling in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10171837,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten hearts are so full of gratitude! Thank you for your generous support and for helping bring these amazing materials into our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students have already begun using and enjoying the supplies every day.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh has been a huge hit as little hands squish, roll, and create while building important fine motor skills that support writing. The laminating sheets and dry-erase pockets have allowed us to make engaging, reusable activities that students can practice again and again. From tracing letters and numbers to matching games and hands-on learning centers, these materials have made learning even more exciting. The Post-it notes have become a classroom favorite for labeling, sorting, sharing ideas, and interactive lessons that keep everyone involved.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love creating art, exploring with Play-Doh, practicing their writing, and using these special learning tools. Every smile, proud accomplishment, and moment of discovery is possible because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our little learners and helping create a classroom filled with creativity, exploration, and joyful learning. Your support is making a lasting difference in the lives of my kindergarten students, and we are so thankful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1775661767564,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-fun-for-kindergarten/10171837/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Fun for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10100773,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, my students received the materials needed to create their special end-of-year photo books and enjoy memorable celebration activities together.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite days of the entire school year is giving each child their completed photo book. It is such a joy to watch their excitement as they flip through the pages, pointing out pictures of themselves and their friends learning, growing, and having fun throughout the year. Their smiles are priceless as they relive special classroom moments and eagerly share their favorite photos with one another.\r\n\r\nThese photo books capture so much more than pictures. They tell the story of a year filled with learning to read, write, count, explore science, build friendships, and gain confidence. Each child now has a treasured keepsake to help them remember their kindergarten year for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour donations also helped us celebrate the end of the year with fun activities and special treats. The sidewalk chalk, leis, glow sticks, and other celebration items helped create joyful experiences that made our final days together even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us finish our kindergarten year with smiles, laughter, and wonderful memories. Your generosity made a lasting impact on every student in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774477524941,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-our-kindergarten-year-in-photo/10100773/","projectTitle":"Capturing Our Kindergarten Year in Photos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10185884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom!\r\n\r\nToday I unboxed our Little Spot books and read our first story, A Little Spot of Happiness. It was the perfect way to talk about kindness and how we can help spark a little spot of happiness in others.\r\n\r\nMy students loved looking through the books, holding the feelings plushies, and making connections to their own emotions. These materials are already bringing fun, learning, and heart to our classroom as we practice empathy, self-control, friendship, and kindness.\r\n\r\nThis book set is the perfect way to end our kindergarten year and will also be such a special way to begin our next school year. These stories and hands-on resources will help my students continue building confidence, compassion, and important social-emotional skills while creating a caring and joyful classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to read the next feeling book. Thank you for helping my kindergarteners grow into caring, thoughtful, and happy learners!","fullyFundedDate":1777978861769,"projectUrl":"project/little-spot-friends-sel-books-for-a-h/10185884/","projectTitle":"Little Spot & Friends: SEL Books for a Happy Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":9829405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your kindness has helped make our room a cleaner, healthier, and happier place to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners were so excited to use all of the new supplies. Every day, they practice being responsible little learners by washing their hands, wiping tables, cleaning up spills, and helping take care of our classroom. The wipes, sanitizer, and cleaning supplies have helped us stay healthy and ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nSnack time has also become much smoother and more fun! We use the napkins, containers, and apple slicer during our daily fruit and veggie snack time. These supplies help keep snack time safe, organized, and easy for little hands.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we spend less time worrying about cleanup and more time reading, learning, exploring, and growing together. Thank you for caring about our classroom and for making such a big difference for my sweet kindergarten students!","fullyFundedDate":1770988154146,"projectUrl":"project/clean-healthy-and-happy-kindergartener/9829405/","projectTitle":"Clean, Healthy, and Happy Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":9953757,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten classroom has been full of winter joy thanks to you.\r\n\r\nRecess has been so much fun with excited kids, rosy cheeks, and everyone able to play together. Because of your generosity, we now have extra snow gloves and mittens, which means no little hands are left cold and no child has to sit out. If someone forgets their gear, we simply grab a pair and head outside. Warm hands truly make for happy, ready-to-learn students.\r\n\r\nThe hanging rack has been absolutely perfect for our extra snow pants. The students hang them up all by themselves, and everything dries between recess times. Our room stays organized, and we are ready to learn when we come back inside. It has made such a difference in keeping our busy kindergarten classroom tidy and calm.\r\n\r\nThe scented birthday pencils have also been such a special addition. Watching each child light up when they choose their birthday pencil has been the sweetest celebration moment. Those small touches build confidence, belonging, and classroom community in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping create a classroom where every child can stay warm, feel included, and experience joyful moments each day.","fullyFundedDate":1769445593189,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-happy-play-winter-gear-for/9953757/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands, Happy Play: Winter Gear for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":9849469,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, THANK YOU for filling our classroom with so much joy and learning! Because of your generosity, these materials have been hard at work over the past few months, and my kindergarteners are absolutely loving them.\r\n\r\nOur write and wipe boards have been in little hands almost every single day. Students use them to practice sounding out words, writing sentences, building sight words, solving math problems, and trying again with a quick erase and a proud smile. The laminating pouches have helped me create reusable games and activities, and the circle punch has turned simple practice into hands on fun with letter, sound, and math fact games that feel like play.\r\n\r\nBirthday celebrations have been extra special, too. The headbands and Smencils make each child feel like the star of the day. There is nothing sweeter than seeing a big kindergarten grin when they put on their birthday crown and feel celebrated by their classmates. Those small moments build confidence and help our classroom feel like a family.\r\n\r\nAnd we are already counting down to March when we will design, build, and test our STEAM boats! I will be posting pictures from last year so you can see just how much fun it is to create them and watch them float. There are cheers, teamwork, problem solving, and lots of \"It works!\" excitement.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom full of learning, laughter, and magical kindergarten memories. 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