{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Weiss Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4936495,"projectId":10147778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with these new tools!\r\n\r\nThe portable whiteboard and large dry erase lined paper template will have a meaningful impact on my 4th grade classroom by making small group instruction more interactive, engaging, and accessible for all learners. During guided reading, math intervention, and writing conferences, students will be able to actively participate by solving problems, practicing skills, and sharing their thinking in real time. The portability of the whiteboard will allow instruction to happen anywhere in the classroom, creating flexible learning spaces that support collaboration and movement.\r\n\r\nThe large lined dry erase template will also help students strengthen their writing skills by giving them a clear visual model for handwriting, spacing, sentence structure, and editing. It will allow me to model writing strategies step-by-step so students can easily follow along and apply new skills independently. 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Because the books match our CKLA units, students are able to make stronger connections across topics and build both their knowledge and confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, collaborative experience. You'll see students reading independently, working in small groups, and participating in discussions where they share their thinking and build on each other's ideas. These new books have made a noticeable difference—students are more excited to read, more willing to take risks, and more engaged in meaningful conversations about what they're learning.\r\n\r\nI've especially loved watching some of my more hesitant readers come to life with these new texts. Having books that feel interesting and accessible to them has made all the difference—they're picking up books more often, staying focused longer, and even recommending favorites to their classmates. Your support has truly helped create a classroom where every student can see themselves as a reader. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773843486103,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-unit-by-unit-book-by/10148864/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity: Unit by Unit, Book by Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9043617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693062637171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskestner"},{"teacherId":10071466,"projectId":10144912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Books My Students Can't Wait to Read. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging and high interest books that truly spark their excitement for reading. These new texts are helping us build essential skills every day including comprehension, vocabulary development, making predictions, identifying themes, and connecting stories to our own lives. Having a wider variety of books allows me to meet students at their individual reading levels and interests which makes instruction more meaningful and effective.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and joyful experience. Students spend time reading independently, working in small groups, and participating in discussions where they share their thinking and learn from one another. With these new books I have seen students become more eager to pick up a book and stay engaged for longer periods of time. They are asking thoughtful questions, making deeper connections, and growing more confident as readers.\r\n\r\nThere are several students who have especially connected with these new books, including students who previously struggled to find something they enjoyed and are now excited to recommend titles to their classmates and talk about what they are reading. Seeing their confidence and enthusiasm grow has been incredibly rewarding. Your support has helped create a classroom filled with curiosity, conversation, and a genuine love of reading. Thank you for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773858389659,"projectUrl":"project/books-my-students-cant-wait-to-read/10144912/","projectTitle":"Books My Students Can’t Wait to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arntz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10071466_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774219988858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-arntz"},{"teacherId":10399557,"projectId":9995095,"letterContent":"First of all, I would like to thank you for your generosity and for making this project possible. I never imagined the support that we received, and so quickly too!\r\nWhen the materials arrived within the first week, the children and I were all so excited to see everything. We unboxed things together and organized our new items into our bins. We started off doing the bins in 15 minute increments every Friday. To watch them exploring and learning with magnets, kinetic sand, gears, archaeological, digs, etc., was so memorable! \r\nThere isn't a day that goes by that I don't have at least one student asking if we can do bins on a day besides every Friday, so I may give in within the next week or two as our school year comes to an end.\r\n The learning has been fun, and seeing their faces light up over everything just goes to show you how much your generosity and giving hearts have made a difference. Thank you so much for making this happen for us!!","fullyFundedDate":1768666332006,"projectUrl":"project/the-star-bucks-of-stem-learning/9995095/","projectTitle":"The Star-bucks of STEM Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399557_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x937,y1270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768348545369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399557"},{"teacherId":9528453,"projectId":10149665,"letterContent":"Thank you is not enough for your generosity. Because of you, I will have books to book with every new reading unit that we have. This is books from inventors, knights and castles, to non-fiction and life in the ocean. When I put out our new books for our poetry unit, my students were so excited. They grabbed them off of the shelf so fast! I cannot wait to see them get that excited with our next unit on inventors.\r\n\r\nI will be able to use these books for years to come and see students get just as excited as my current group of students. Thank you again for choosing my students to benefit from your kind donation.","fullyFundedDate":1773845266999,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-new-reading-journey/10149665/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our New Reading Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9528453_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x786,y735&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731337939256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfiting"},{"teacherId":9528453,"projectId":10146647,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for choose my students to donate too. We are receiving the books that were on our list. If I could bottle up their excitement over these new books, I would. All they want to do now is read them! These books are going to be able to takes these kids on new adventures.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students for years to come will be able to enjoy these stories, and hopefully find a new love for reading. Thank you again for your generosity and excitement to help my fourth graders this year.","fullyFundedDate":1773839802568,"projectUrl":"project/turning-student-book-requests-into-real/10146647/","projectTitle":"Turning Student Book Requests into Real Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9528453_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x786,y735&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731337939256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfiting"},{"teacherId":10071466,"projectId":10008235,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to snacks throughout the school day, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful. We use these snacks during times when students need an extra boost, especially in the afternoon when energy levels tend to drop. Having snacks available has helped students stay focused during lessons, participate more in discussions, and feel more comfortable and ready to learn. One moment that really stood out was during a recent reading block. After a quick snack break, I noticed a clear shift in my students. They were more engaged, eager to share their thoughts, and able to stay on task for a longer period of time. It may seem like a small thing but having that extra support has made a big difference in how my students show up each day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the snacks, they were incredibly excited and grateful. Many of them immediately said thank you and were eager to help organize and take care of the supplies. More importantly, I could see a sense of relief in some of my students. For a few, this meant not having to worry about being hungry during the day. That peace of mind has helped create a more positive and supportive classroom environment where students can focus on learning instead of distractions. It has also opened the door for important conversations about kindness, generosity, and taking care of one another as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these snacks will remain an important part of our daily routine. They will support students during longer academic blocks, testing periods, and collaborative activities where sustained focus is key. My goal is to continue creating a classroom environment where every student feels supported, comfortable, and ready to learn. Because of your support, I am able to meet not just the academic needs of my students, but their basic needs as well. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your generosity is truly appreciated and will continue to impact my students each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769192003414,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-growing-minds/10008235/","projectTitle":"Fueling Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arntz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10071466_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774219988858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-arntz"},{"teacherId":9528453,"projectId":9248778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation. The supplies have been out to amazing use through this school year. Because of you, my students are able to complete assignments, focus better, and become better well-rounded learners. They have absolutely loved the floor desks to help see the boards better. \r\nBecause of you, I have been able to keep supplies stocked for an entire school year, which has never happened. I am so glad that you picked to help my students have such a successful school year. You have no idea how much you have impacted my students lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746786125026,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-restock/9248778/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Restock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9528453_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x786,y735&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731337939256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfiting"},{"teacherId":4936495,"projectId":9909468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! Your generosity is helping my 4th grade students receive books that they personally selected for our classroom library. Having access to high-interest books makes a huge difference in helping students develop a love for reading and feel excited about picking up a book.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will see their interests reflected in the stories on our shelves. This not only encourages them to read more, but also helps them feel valued and heard in our classroom community. Many of these books will quickly become favorites that students return to again and again.\r\n\r\nYour support is making reading more engaging and meaningful for my students, and we are incredibly grateful. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping build a classroom library that inspires curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773187744040,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-fourth-grade-reading-adventu/9909468/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Fourth-Grade Reading Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bushnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4936495_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564671809228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thomas-ashley"},{"teacherId":3042083,"projectId":9881045,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when the new materials arrived! The comfy floor chair and lap desk quickly became favorite spots for students to settle in with their work. Having flexible seating gives them a comfortable place to read, write, and complete assignments, and it has helped many of them stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nThe privacy dividers have also made a big difference during tests and quizzes. Students are able to block out distractions and concentrate on their thinking, which helps them feel more confident in their work. The colored pencil sharpener has been a wonderful addition as well, keeping our pencils ready for projects and daily activities. It has even allowed students who prefer to use golf pencils to keep them sharp, something our electric sharpener could not do.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become a more comfortable and focused place to learn. These simple tools are making a real difference for our students every day, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762824388840,"projectUrl":"project/seats-spaces-and-sharpeners-for-succes/9881045/","projectTitle":"Seats, Spaces, and Sharpeners for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3042083_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753321587387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3042083"},{"teacherId":10071466,"projectId":9959369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM bins project! Your generosity has given my students hands-on opportunities to explore, build, and create in ways that truly spark their curiosity. We use the STEM bins during morning work, indoor recess, and as an early finisher option, and they have quickly become a favorite part of our day. Students independently choose a bin, collaborate with classmates, and dive right into building and experimenting.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to see what was inside each bin and immediately began brainstorming what they could create. I have watched students design bridges, towers, vehicles, and imaginative structures while explaining their thinking and problem-solving strategies to one another. It has been amazing to see their confidence grow as they test ideas, make adjustments, and proudly share their finished creations.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are strengthening their problem-solving skills, creativity, and perseverance through play-based learning. Next, we plan to challenge students to build with specific goals in mind, such as creating the tallest structure, designing something that moves, or solving simple engineering challenges. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your investment in our learners. Thank you for helping make meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769191996348,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-ideas-through-stem/9959369/","projectTitle":"Building Big Ideas Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arntz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10071466_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774219988858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-arntz"},{"teacherId":9043617,"projectId":9951801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snacks project. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to snacks during the school day, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor many students, having a snack available makes a big difference in their ability to concentrate, participate, and feel comfortable in the classroom. These snacks help support students who may come to school hungry or who need a boost to get through long learning blocks. Knowing that snacks are available also helps create a classroom environment where students feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly impacts students' daily learning experiences by removing barriers that can distract from academic success. With this support, students can focus on reading, problem-solving, and collaborating with their peers instead of worrying about hunger.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' well-being and learning. 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