{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10476015,"projectId":10269366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our Clean Space, Calm Minds project! Your generous support has provided our classroom with a large classroom area rug and a dedicated carpet sweeper to transform our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our 3rd graders now have a comfortable, defined space to gather every day for group lessons, read together, and build a strong classroom community. The new rug creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students feel settled and focused, while the sweeper allows them to take pride in keeping their learning space clean, healthy, and organized after daily activities.\r\n\r\nBy investing in these foundational resources, you have helped cultivate a comfortable, tidy environment where 48 young learners can focus, feel valued, and thrive every single day. We are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788442436402,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-calm-minds/10269366/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dischbein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10476015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776192674501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10476015"},{"teacherId":10476015,"projectId":10285676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our Hands-on Instruction and Organization! project! Your generous support has provided our classroom with essential daily tools, including dry-erase markers and reusable pocket sleeves, book bins, an electric pencil sharpener, and a thermal laminator.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our daily lessons run much more smoothly and efficiently. The dry-erase sleeves and markers allow my students to engage directly in interactive reading and math activities, practice skills collaboratively, and reuse learning materials without hassle. The new book organization bins have made our reading space warm, welcoming, and easily accessible, while the laminator ensures our instructional resources stay durable for continuous use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nBy investing in these foundational supplies, you have given 48 students a structured, prepared, and exciting environment where they can focus on learning every single day. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787197223745,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-instruction-and-organization/10285676/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Instruction and Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dischbein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10476015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776192674501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10476015"},{"teacherId":10476015,"projectId":10216021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our Kindness Kits project! Your generous support provided our 3rd graders with non-woven tote bags, mini composition notebooks, washable markers, storage bins, and essential crafting supplies to bring this student-led service project to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have taken charge of planning, organizing, and assembling care packages for people in need across our school. Writing encouraging notes, decorating tote bags, and organizing supplies into kits has allowed them to practice empathy, teamwork, and leadership firsthand.\r\n\r\nBy investing in this project, you haven't just provided classroom materials—you've empowered 48 young learners to see the power of giving back and making a meaningful impact beyond our classroom walls. We are so grateful for your investment in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778520736837,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-kits/10216021/","projectTitle":"Kindness Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dischbein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10476015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776192674501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10476015"},{"teacherId":10476015,"projectId":10222682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in fully funding our Classroom Calm Kits project! Your support has brought essential sensory tools, wiggle stools, headphones, stress-relief fidgets, and calming overhead lighting directly into our 3rd-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have a dedicated, peaceful space where they can manage stress, regulate big emotions, and regain focus throughout the school day. The flexible seating and noise-canceling headphones have already made a huge difference in helping students concentrate during independent work time, while the fidget tools give them a safe, constructive way to channel extra energy.\r\n\r\nBy investing in these tools, you have helped create a warm, supportive environment where my students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn every single day. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1778068693113,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-calm-kits/10222682/","projectTitle":"Classroom Calm Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dischbein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10476015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776192674501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10476015"},{"teacherId":10476015,"projectId":10185114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Building a Classroom.\" Because of your kindness, our 3rd grade classroom received a classroom mailbox, rolling organizational carts, outdoor lights, white board erasers, indoor recess games, and STEM bin toys. The excitement in the room when all of our new supplies arrived was incredible!\r\nEach item has truly transformed how our room functions every day. Third grade is a huge year for building independence, and our rolling carts allow my students to manage their own supplies\r\nresponsibly whenever they need them. Our new classroom mailbox keeps us completely organized with important papers heading home to families, and the soft outdoor lights set a calm, cozy mood that helps students stay focused and relaxed.\r\nDuring literacy instruction, the new white board erasers have made small-group word workhands-on and seamless. On rainy days, our new indoor recess games keep energy high and teamwork strong. Most importantly, our STEM bin toys will be used in the morning to jumpstart our thinking before we dive into structured work and also for brain breaks.\r\nWatching my 3rd graders collaborate, design, and problem-solve first thing in the morning sets such an energetic, positive tone for the entire school day.\r\nYour generosity did so much more than just provide supplies—you helped us build a warm,organized, and inspiring environment where my 3rd graders feel cared for and excited to learn.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778068692933,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom/10185114/","projectTitle":"Building A Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dischbein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10476015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776192674501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10476015"},{"teacherId":9497072,"projectId":10314325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my classroom and my students through this project! I truly cannot express how grateful I am for your generosity. The resources you provided have brought so much excitement, creativity, and joy into our classroom, but more importantly, they are giving my students opportunities to learn and grow in ways that go far beyond the traditional classroom setting.\r\n\r\nMy students use these materials during morning recess, afternoon recess, and our Fun Friday time. They have access to Barbies, baby dolls, kitchen toys, a cash register, veterinarian toys, doctor and dentist toys, squishies, race cars, a Hot Wheels track, monster trucks, army men, dress-up clothes, and so much more. What may look like simple toys to an adult becomes an entire world of learning for my third graders. They use their imaginations to create stories, act out real-life situations, solve problems, communicate with one another, and learn how to work together.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things to watch is how naturally the students begin creating their own little \"worlds\" when they play. One group may turn the kitchen and cash register into a restaurant or grocery store, while another group is pretending to be doctors, dentists, or veterinarians caring for their patients. Other students build elaborate racetracks with the Hot Wheels and monster trucks. The dress-up clothes allow them to become different characters and create completely new scenarios. They are learning how to share materials, take turns, compromise, communicate their ideas, and include others in their play. These are important life skills that my students need just as much as academic skills.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all of the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They could hardly wait to explore everything! I watched students point out the toys they wanted to play with, begin making plans with their friends, and start imagining what they could create. Seeing that kind of excitement in my classroom was incredibly special. For some students, school is not always an easy place, and having opportunities to participate in something fun and engaging can make a huge difference in how they feel about coming to school.\r\n\r\nThe greatest impact, however, has been watching my students learn to play together. Third graders are still developing important social and emotional skills, and structured opportunities for imaginative play give them a safe place to practice those skills. They have to figure out how to share, how to handle disagreements, how to listen to someone else's ideas, and how to work toward a common goal. I often hear students talking through their ideas and creating roles for one another without any help from me. Those moments may seem small, but they are meaningful signs of growth.\r\n\r\nThese resources also connect beautifully to what we are learning in the classroom. As we continue working on communication, problem-solving, creativity, and understanding the world around us, my students can practice those skills through play. They are exploring jobs, families, businesses, transportation, and everyday situations in a way that feels natural and exciting to them. Their play often leads to conversations that I can connect back to our academic learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped create a classroom where my students have opportunities to be creative, use their imaginations, build friendships, and simply enjoy being children. I hope you know that your generosity reaches much farther than the toys themselves. You are helping create experiences and memories that my students will carry with them.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on these skills throughout the school year. We will keep using these materials during recess and Fun Friday while connecting their play to our classroom lessons and conversations about the real world. I am excited to see all of the new stories, games, friendships, and learning experiences my students create.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in our classroom. Because of you, my students now have a classroom full of possibilities. Your kindness has made a very real difference, and I am so incredibly thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1787197224953,"projectUrl":"project/playful-minds-bright-futures/10314325/","projectTitle":"Playful Minds, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9497072_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711204795817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497072"},{"teacherId":8802160,"projectId":10125837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My third graders have already put the headphones to good use! From using them for testing, completing assessments, even using them to help them with personalized lessons the headphones have helped students with everyday task in the classroom. \r\n\r\nWe have even been able to share some of the headphones with other third grade teachers whose students were in need. Something as simple as a pair of headphones makes a big difference in my students' day. I can not thank you enough for your generous donation to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1774329681921,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning/10125837/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klempert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8802160_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710522914907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8802160"},{"teacherId":6319488,"projectId":10529466,"letterContent":"When the new classroom incubator arrived and we unboxed it together, my students' eyes lit up with absolute wonder and excitement. Thanks to your incredible generosity, our science corner has transformed into a bustling life-science laboratory where real, hands-on learning comes alive every single day.Watching the students carefully monitor the temperature, track the countdown calendar, and discuss the science of life development has sparked an incredible sense of responsibility and curiosity in the room. They are no longer just reading about biology in a textbook—they are observing, questioning, and caring for living science right before their eyes. Your gift has given them an unforgettable, tangible experience that will shape how they view the natural world and inspire their future learning.From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in my students and investing in our classroom. Your kindness made this magical learning moment possible.","fullyFundedDate":1788369725824,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-life-to-third/10529466/","projectTitle":"Bringing Life to Third","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6319488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688752854150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6319488"},{"teacherId":9111927,"projectId":10248376,"letterContent":"As our new school year has begun, we are enjoying the new items in our classroom. We are using our giant carpet everyday and it's so welcoming and inviting to have that space in our room. We also use the lap desks and cushioned seats all around the classroom to find ways to be with friends to work on math or enjoy indoor recess. \r\nMy new students were so exciting during Open House in August to be in the fun room with the new seating options. I had several former students drop by to say hi and they loved the new additions and expressed how sad they were that we didn't have these items when they were in my class. \r\nI intend to continue having students use our new items while working collaboratively or while reading independently and becoming lost in a book. We are so grateful for your support and generosity. We can't thank you enough for improving our classroom and helping us feel more like one big family at school!","fullyFundedDate":1778247277161,"projectUrl":"project/feelin-flexible-in-fifth/10248376/","projectTitle":"Feelin' Flexible in Fifth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fraley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111927_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761521213664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9111927"},{"teacherId":10016324,"projectId":10242742,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to put the new resources from our project to use! When they first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They couldn't wait to explore everything and start using it in our classroom.\r\nThese resources have given students more opportunities to learn through hands-on activities, creativity, and collaboration. One of my favorite parts has been watching students become genuinely excited about learning as they work together, problem-solve, and try new things. The materials have helped make our lessons more engaging while giving students different ways to practice important skills.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we plan to incorporate these resources into even more lessons and activities. Students will continue building their problem-solving, critical-thinking, and collaboration skills while having opportunities to be creative and active learners.\r\nThank you so much for investing in our classroom and our students. Your generosity has helped create learning experiences that our students are excited to be a part of, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785331577428,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-in-motion-hands-on-suppl/10242742/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds in Motion: Hands-On Supplies for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10016324_orig.jpg?crop=1153,1153,x894,y273&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768511545294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10016324"},{"teacherId":6319488,"projectId":10322014,"letterContent":"This project was near and dear to my heart and my passion for students getting physically active and moving their bodies. So from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for making this project happen. Many students in our school can not afford to bring a ball to school from home. And I did not want not having a ball to stop kids from being able to be kids and play at recess. Students are now able to try new sports, play together, learn how to play a new sport and so much more. We are seeing leadership, teamwork and compassion out on the playground every day. Thank you for making this possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1787083775946,"projectUrl":"project/team-sports-outdoor-equipment-for-acti/10322014/","projectTitle":"Team Sports & Outdoor Equipment for Active Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6319488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688752854150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6319488"},{"teacherId":6319488,"projectId":10321082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. because of your thoughtfulness my students school year is already off to a great start. Students have already got to dive into their indoor recess toys and have been able to play. These hot days in August sometimes call for us to be inside. So it was so nice to already have items for them to enjoy. Because of your donation this will not only benefit us on hot summer days, but the rainy and cold days as well. My students and I appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787197224461,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-reimagined/10321082/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Reimagined","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6319488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688752854150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6319488"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77750","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":464,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":92,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":77750,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/central-school-district-r3/west-elementary-school/77750"}