{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walnut Grove Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9130231,"projectId":9482931,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for purchasing this year's Global Read Aloud books for my classroom. Each book, written and/or illustrated by Oge Mora, was thoroughly enjoyed by my 2nd grade students. They especially liked learning about Mary Walker who learned to read at age 114. I have been connecting with other teachers near & far to share ideas on how they have used the books in their classrooms. \r\n\r\nWe will have a Mystery Zoom with another classroom from the east coast after break. The students will ask yes/no questions to each other while looking at a map to try and determine where the class they are talking to is from. That will be so fun and then we'll share which Oge Mora book was our favorite. We'll end our unit making collages in a similar style as the artist with the art supplies you generously funded. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these items for our class!","fullyFundedDate":1755570494751,"projectUrl":"project/fall-in-love-with-reading/9482931/","projectTitle":"Fall in Love With Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130231_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690913333446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130231"},{"teacherId":9842624,"projectId":9647202,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of books to our classroom through Donors Choose. Your contribution has had an immediate and lasting impact on our students, and I am excited to share how these books are enhancing their learning experience.\r\nThe books you provided are an invaluable resource for our curriculum, supporting both our academic goals and our students' love for reading. They are carefully selected to align with our lessons, covering topics that are essential to their development and providing rich, diverse perspectives that help them understand the world around them. These books not only help students meet specific learning objectives, but they also inspire a sense of curiosity and a passion for lifelong learning.\r\nSince receiving the books, our students have shown an increased interest in reading, which has translated into improved literacy skills. Whether it's a captivating novel or an informative nonfiction title, the books have sparked discussions, encouraged critical thinking, and helped our students make connections between what they read and the world around them. Many students have even expressed excitement about continuing to explore the topics introduced in class, creating a more dynamic and engaging learning environment.\r\nOne of the most remarkable aspects of your donation is the way these books are integrated into our curriculum. We use them for a wide range of activities, from independent reading time to group discussions and projects. The stories and themes they present complement our lessons, when exploring scientific concepts. The variety and quality of the books you provided ensure that students have the right materials to engage with the curriculum, no matter their interests or reading levels.","fullyFundedDate":1757378505391,"projectUrl":"project/ocean-sunlight-experience-the-journey/9647202/","projectTitle":"Ocean Sunlight: Experience the Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842624"},{"teacherId":9130231,"projectId":9396006,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books for the Global Read Aloud 2025. This program starts in October and it's great that I have all the books ready to go. The kids are going to love hearing the stories, creating the crafts, and connecting with students around the world that are doing the same thing! Our geography skills will strengthen and it's great to use our writing skills in an authentic way as we write postcards to other students in different countries. It's an awesome project that I love sharing with my class. Thank you for your kind donation to my 2nd Grade Rockstars!","fullyFundedDate":1750944132738,"projectUrl":"project/global-read-aloud-books-for-a-2nd-grade/9396006/","projectTitle":"Global Read Aloud Books for a 2nd Grade Class- 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130231_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690913333446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130231"},{"teacherId":7802380,"projectId":9043643,"letterContent":"These items are already well loved in my classroom. Thank you so much for your help getting this project funded. I am so excited to use these for our reading curriculum and small group work. My class have asked if I can leave a few of them out all year because they like reading these stories so much. Thank you for supporting not only my classroom but education in general as well. I know I appreciate it and my students love getting the amazon boxes and having an unwrapping party to see all the neat stuff we got. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1744230162164,"projectUrl":"project/fluency-freedom/9043643/","projectTitle":"Fluency Freedom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jepson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7802380_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753404473152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jepson"},{"teacherId":7802380,"projectId":9247416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to make this project a reality. These items have been so much fun to implement into my room and as you can see in the pictures the two fan favorites are the timer and the colorful clock so we can work on telling time both digitally and with an analog clock. My class is very math brained so they love anything and everything that is related to math. It helps to change things up especially when I say 5 more minutes, the kids are now in charge of that instead of me and can time them on the big timer. It has been one of my favorite things! Thank you again for making it a reality though donors choose!","fullyFundedDate":1746489270663,"projectUrl":"project/math-mastery/9247416/","projectTitle":"Math Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jepson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7802380_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753404473152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jepson"},{"teacherId":7802380,"projectId":9235850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help and support to my classroom and education in general. These items have been so helpful and brought a fun and different view of math to my students. Math is such a fun subject to teach and I love pulling in different types of materials to help get the main idea across to my students. These books are not just going to help with math but also with phonics and reading as well. Our school's testing scores for fluency are down and that is a personal goal that I know these books will help with that as well. Thank you for supporting donors choose and individual classroom teachers. I know I appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744033103452,"projectUrl":"project/math-dream-books/9235850/","projectTitle":"Math Dream Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jepson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7802380_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753404473152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jepson"},{"teacherId":7353855,"projectId":9334391,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your generous donation allowed me to add some amazing flexible seating options, like wiggle seats and scoop seats. \r\n\r\nAdditionally I was able to add some needed supplies like magnetic numbers and strong tape. \r\n\r\nMy students this year will get a chance to enjoy all of these supplies and students for many years to come. \r\n\r\nI could not do what I do without your generous donation. Your support means more than you know. Thank you for supporting me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1750256120705,"projectUrl":"project/focusing-with-flexibility/9334391/","projectTitle":"Focusing With Flexibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7353855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755825090533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7353855"},{"teacherId":9024837,"projectId":9441381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom! The lights in there make a world of difference, especially because there are no windows. Now, instead of just having it be a stale room with overhead lighting we are able to brighten the room with subtle lighting. The kids have only been there for two days, but they seem to like the lights all around the room and one adults come in there also loving all of the little lights in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis is definitely making my classroom a more calm environment where students feel more at ease!","fullyFundedDate":1752551856725,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light-creating-a-calming-c/9441381/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light: Creating a Calming Classroom Without Windows","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024837_orig.png?crop=435,435,x182,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751353507612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ansmith"},{"teacherId":7353855,"projectId":9348115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your donation helped me to create a cozy reading nook that I know my students will love! \r\n\r\nYour donation was able to help me revamp my entire reading area with new bean bags, pillows, and battery operated light bulb. \r\n\r\nThis area has created a cozy, welcoming, and calming place that students can come to relax. I know that my students will enjoy it this year and for years to come. \r\n\r\nI could not have created this space without your donation. It means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1748625802161,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-with-a-good-book/9348115/","projectTitle":"Cozy Up With A Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7353855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755825090533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7353855"},{"teacherId":7353855,"projectId":9423039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation, to my classroom. \r\n\r\nThis amazing rug was the perfect finalization to my reading center. It has received so many compliments already and has helped to create a welcoming and calming place for students to relax. \r\n\r\nThis will be the perfect place for my students to cozy up with a book or take a moment to regroup. I know my students this year and for years to come will enjoy it. \r\n\r\nI could not have gotten this without your support. Your generous donation means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1751927878633,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-the-masterpiece/9423039/","projectTitle":"Finishing the Masterpiece","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7353855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755825090533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7353855"},{"teacherId":9130231,"projectId":9175981,"letterContent":"My 2nd grade students enjoyed reading the Westward Expansion books we received. They read about the interdependence the buffalo had with the prairie, and read facts about the pioneers and Plains Indians. It was fun for them to compare & contrast the legends of Johnny Appleseed and John Henry and discuss their life lessons they taught us. We made big class charts and venn diagrams on the chart paper you purchased for our class.\r\n \r\nWe have put everything on the bookshelf for the summer, but we kept everything in good care so that next year's class can learn about the Westward Expansion like we have! Thank you for investing in our classroom. We appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1744832758092,"projectUrl":"project/westward-ho/9175981/","projectTitle":"Westward Ho!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130231_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690913333446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130231"},{"teacherId":7802380,"projectId":8987080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help and support to this project. The students love having an organized reading corner and they helped to do it and even drew some of the labels for the categories. I love doing projects like this because it helps to build ownership in the classroom as well as accountability and the want to keep things picked up and put away. Having these materials has helped us expand our classroom library into smaller genres so they can see other ideas easily. Thank you again for your help and support to education and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1736714079846,"projectUrl":"project/happily-ever-organized/8987080/","projectTitle":"Happily, Ever Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jepson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7802380_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753404473152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jepson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53301","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":385,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":53301,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walnut Grove Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Walnut Grove Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/olathe-public-schools-usd-233/walnut-grove-elementary-school/53301"}