{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5551891,"projectId":9377863,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to the art room at Woodward Elementary. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' creative experiences, allowing me to enhance our learning environment in ways that would not have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nWhile I was unable to purchase the original document camera due to availability issues, I was able to get a separate document camera that has greatly enhanced my instruction. I am happy to share that I was able to purchase a classroom carpet and paint pens with the additional funds. The carpet provides a comfortable space for students to gather and watch demonstrations together, fostering collaboration and a sense of community. The paint pens, on the other hand, have opened up new avenues for artistic expression, enabling our students to explore their creativity in exciting ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and support. Your contributions not only enrich our art program but also inspire our young artists to dream big and express themselves freely. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our students' education and artistic development.","fullyFundedDate":1754078767190,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-see-it/9377863/","projectTitle":"Let Me See It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5551891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532122582665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5551891"},{"teacherId":4937278,"projectId":9148284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase Kwik Stix, and they have been an absolute hit with our students.\r\n\r\nThe children love the wide variety of vibrant colors and how easy the Kwik Stix are to use. They've been excited to dive into creative projects, and it's been wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow. From a teacher's perspective, I especially appreciate the minimal mess and how quickly the paint dries—just 90 seconds! It's made it possible for us to complete multi-step art projects in a single class period, which has truly enriched our learning time.\r\n\r\nYour donation has brought a lot of color, creativity, and joy into our classroom. Thank you again for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746813371859,"projectUrl":"project/prek-picassos/9148284/","projectTitle":"PreK Picassos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4937278_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657596372638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4937278"},{"teacherId":3790694,"projectId":9063510,"letterContent":"The shelf houses math manipulatives, science tools, or art supplies that enhance hands-on learning. For example, neatly stored base-ten blocks, rulers, or measuring cups become more accessible for small-group instruction and independent practice. Likewise, science materials such as magnifying glasses, rocks, or plant samples can be displayed in a way that invites exploration. By making these tools visible and organized, the shelf helps foster curiosity and supports inquiry-based learning. Students are more likely to use these resources when they are easily accessible and returnable, encouraging active participation in lessons.\r\n\r\nA new shelf also contributes to a positive classroom community. When students see that their classroom is well-maintained and organized, they develop a stronger sense of respect for their learning environment. The shelf becomes a shared resource that everyone is responsible for maintaining, promoting collaboration and teamwork. It also provides opportunities for teachers to assign meaningful classroom jobs, such as \"library helper\" or \"supply manager,\" which build responsibility and leadership skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746833986883,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-shelf-for-a-new-year/9063510/","projectTitle":"A New Shelf for a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haldaman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3790694_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505328062251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3790694"},{"teacherId":8615049,"projectId":9392183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project so it could be funded! My kindergarten classroom and I are so excited to finally have a bookshelf to store all of the books we have for our class to read! Having a space to organize the books has been a great addition to our classroom! Students are able to find the books so easily and then have been able to practice how to put them away properly. \r\n\r\nThe other books have been great for read alouds and the students love every single one of them! Having great books to read to students with lessons and laughter have been great!","fullyFundedDate":1752778130496,"projectUrl":"project/fun-books-and-a-shelf/9392183/","projectTitle":"Fun Books and a Shelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hornberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8615049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753120813712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8615049"},{"teacherId":8615049,"projectId":9592321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project to make our kindergarten dream a reality! We are so, so excited to have a vacuum for kindergarten to use whenever we need it! Kindergarteners can be really messy and create a lot of messes and this will do just the trick to keep our classrooms clean! \r\n\r\nThe vacuum is small and light enough for our students to use it on their own and start to practice independence. Cleaning up after themselves is a great skill to learn and it will help them learn how to respect their classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1756175246497,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-vacuum/9592321/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Vacuum!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hornberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8615049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753120813712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8615049"},{"teacherId":8615049,"projectId":9387621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project to be able to make it come to life! I am so excited to share this supplies with our kindergartners and to have so many great books for read alouds!\r\n\r\nThe first aid supplies will be great for when a student doesn't need to go to the nurse and could use bandaids or antibacterial cream. The same goes for when they may need an ice pack. Students will feel so taken care of now that we have supplies for boo boos\r\n\r\nThe books are great to read aloud and will teach many good lessons. Thank you again!!!","fullyFundedDate":1749654764036,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-first-aid-supplies-and-book/9387621/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten First Aid Supplies and Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hornberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8615049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753120813712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8615049"},{"teacherId":4937278,"projectId":9114539,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generous support of our \"Celebrating a Great Year\" project on Donors Choose. Thanks to your kindness, our students were able to end the school year with joy, pride, and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen they saw their buckets, the smiles on their faces said it all — eyes lit up, voices filled the room with cheers, and gratitude overflowed. These moments of celebration and recognition truly made a difference in their school experience, and it wouldn't have been possible without you. With your help we were able to \"fill their bucket\" one last time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us celebrate all the hard work, growth, and achievements of our incredible students this year. Your donation made more than a project possible — it created memories we'll all cherish.","fullyFundedDate":1746787052085,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-a-great-year/9114539/","projectTitle":"Celebrating a Great Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4937278_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657596372638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4937278"},{"teacherId":6609549,"projectId":6587352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Your donation has made a world of difference, and I can already see the excitement building in my students as we begin to introduce our new materials.\r\n\r\nOur dramatic play area has needed some serious love for quite some time—many of the toys were old, broken, or, honestly, a little scary! Thanks to your kindness, we now have fresh, engaging, and fun toys that will breathe new life into that space. I know my students will have an absolute blast pretending, role-playing, and exploring through imaginative play. These moments may seem like simple fun, but they are powerful learning opportunities that build language, cooperation, and creativity.\r\n\r\nMath is also one of our favorite times of day, and your gift of new math tools and games will help us keep that excitement going strong. My students light up when they play math games, and now we'll have even more ways to challenge and engage them. These tools are more than just classroom supplies—they're stepping stones that help build confidence and a lifelong love for learning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the housekeeping items like laminating sheets, the hot glue gun, a paper cutter, and storage bins are essential for keeping our classroom running smoothly. I use these materials weekly to prep lessons, organize resources, and create durable learning materials that last all year long. The storage bins will help us keep everything neat and ready for our themed units.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to share how we'll use every item you've helped provide. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in our students' growth, creativity, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1660165131276,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-dramatic-play-fun/6587352/","projectTitle":"Math and Dramatic Play Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6609549_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565235157810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watson-erika"},{"teacherId":6609549,"projectId":8258175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, I'm able to bring engaging, hands-on phonics tool kits into our small group instruction—and I couldn't be more excited for the impact this will have on my students.\r\n\r\nDuring a recent professional development session, our presenter shared her experience using phonics tool kits with her students, and I was immediately inspired. The kits were fun, interactive, and most importantly, effective in helping students build foundational reading skills. Thanks to your donation, I can now recreate this experience for my own students.\r\n\r\nEach tool kit will include a pencil box, magnets, magnetic wands, dry-erase markers, and handheld mirrors. The mirrors, especially, are a powerful tool—allowing students to see their mouth movements as they form sounds correctly. These hands-on materials will help make phonics instruction more concrete and memorable, especially for early readers and those who benefit from visual and kinesthetic learning styles.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the storage bins you've helped fund will allow us to keep these materials organized and easily accessible during center time. This means more time spent learning and less time spent managing supplies.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping to transform center time into a joyful, purposeful learning experience. As we prepare for the new school year, having these resources in place gives us the best possible start. Thank you for being part of our mission to grow strong, confident readers. Your generosity will make a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1713366755793,"projectUrl":"project/a-b-c-is-as-simple-as-1-2-3-increase-pho/8258175/","projectTitle":"A-b-C Is as Simple as 1-2-3 Increase Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6609549_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565235157810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watson-erika"},{"teacherId":6609549,"projectId":8260783,"letterContent":"We are excited to share with you a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Our project is focused on providing essential school supplies—such as folders, glue sticks, construction paper, paint pens, googly eyes, and organizational materials—that play a critical role in creating a productive and inspiring learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we know how powerful it is when a student walks into a classroom fully equipped and ready to learn. Basic supplies such as glue sticks and folders may seem small, but they are the building blocks for creativity, organization, and academic engagement. Googly eyes become part of imaginative craft projects, paint pens encourage artistic expression, and folders help students keep their work in order. These resources help our students develop confidence, responsibility, and pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nHowever, the reality many of our families face makes it difficult to afford even the most basic school necessities. The ongoing economic impact of the pandemic has created financial strain for countless households. Parents who are already struggling to cover rent, food, and healthcare often find themselves unable to purchase school supplies. Without these materials, students can feel discouraged or left behind before the first lesson even begins.\r\n\r\nThat's where your support comes in.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly supports our students by providing the tools they need to succeed. Every item we purchase will go directly into the hands of children who are eager to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1713719073520,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-fresh-start/8260783/","projectTitle":"New Year- Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6609549_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565235157810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watson-erika"},{"teacherId":6713153,"projectId":9054430,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generous donation to our 1st-grade \"Recess Reimagined: Play, Learn Grow!\" Your support allowed us to purchase magnet tiles, large floor puzzles, pipe builders, and other hands-on STEM materials that have already made a significant impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are now exploring, building, and collaborating during recess in ways that enhance their problem-solving and teamwork skills. The magnet tiles and pipe builders have especially been a hit, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. It's inspiring to see them engage with each other, experiment with different designs, and celebrate their achievements.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is fostering a love of learning and curiosity that will have a lasting impact on these young learners. We are truly grateful for your support and the difference it has made in their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1738946392697,"projectUrl":"project/recess-reimagined-play-learn-grow/9054430/","projectTitle":"Recess Reimagined: Play, Learn, Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schreiber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713153_orig.jpg?crop=302,302,x644,y374&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568766535233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713153"},{"teacherId":9522645,"projectId":8337396,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity and supporting our classroom. Your contribution is making an immense difference in the lives of my students and I am thrilled to share how we are using the material you funded to inspire and engage them and mean for learning experience. Thanks to you our classroom is filled with new opportunities for exportation creativity and Hands-On learning experience. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of the material provided for the sink and float project are the Hands-On activities, as it allows them to explore basic scientific principle through play. By testing very objects in water to determine whether they sink or float the student develop an understanding of density and buoyancy. It's a fun and interactive way to engage them in critical thinking and Foster their curiosity about the world around them. \r\n\r\nIn addition to the science exploitation the \"floating bubble letters\" activity has been a wonderful way for the student to build literacy skills with the new supplies we are creating bubble letters and words that float in water. The student can see how many words they can find with the letters that are floating in the water and write them down. \r\n\r\nThe Trace and Write activity allow student to trace and write each letter in a creative and enjoyable way. This approach help them reinforce letter recognition and handwriting skills all while keeping the student active engaged. They love sending the letters come to life as they practice their writing, which add an element of fun to their learning process. Another exciting activity we have started is the \"people trace and write\" the student traced outline of themselves are classmates and then practice writing their names and key words associated with those image.\r\n\r\nThe painting material have also had a transformation impact on our classroom the students are now able to express themselves artistically, creating beautiful work that celebrate their imagination and their creativity. This activity also connect to their learning about community helpers, as we have Incorporated very professional into our artwork. From doctors and teachers to firefighters and police officer students are exploring the important road people play in our community. These lessons about community helping not only teach them about different careers but also help them develop emphasis in a deeper appreciation with those contributing to the well-being of other.\r\n\r\nFinally the county cones have been a fantastic addition to our math curriculum. These cones help students practice counties sorting and practice recognition in a way that is both tactile and enjoyable. By using the cones to build structures or sort them by colors and numbers, students are able to reinforce early math concept by develop their motor skills. It is an exciting way to make math both fun and accessible, allowing student to feel confidence and excited about learning numbers.\r\n\r\nYour donations have truly made a lasting impact on our classroom and the lives of my students. Your kindness and support have helped us create a learning environment where curiosity thrives creativity first and students feel empowered to explore the world around them. On behalf of all of us thank you for being a part of this educational journey. 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