{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3790694,"projectId":10478514,"letterContent":"A new classroom rug gives students a shared, comfortable space to gather for read-alouds, morning meetings, and whole-group lessons. Clearly defined spots on the rug help each child know where to sit, which cuts down on transition time and disagreements over space. Sitting close together builds a sense of community and makes it easier for students to see, hear, and take part in discussions. The soft surface also gives children who struggle with traditional desks a flexible seating option that supports focus and self-regulation. A bright, welcoming rug makes the room feel warmer and more inviting, so students feel safe and ready to learn. Overall, this small change can improve engagement, classroom management, and students' sense of belonging every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787148421140,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-learn-connect-and-grow/10478514/","projectTitle":"A Place to Learn, Connect, and Grow","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":10532844,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating to this project and making it become a reality! We are so excited to have clean carpets and to make our rooms look amazing and clean! Our carpet has become very dull and this carpet cleaner is going to bring it back to life!\r\n\r\nNot only will our carpets shine and become bright again, the carpet is going to be so much cleaner for students to sit on. We do the majority of our learning at the carpet and I love that our carpet is going to be a beautiful shade of blue once again!","fullyFundedDate":1792769717637,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-hygienic-carpets-in-kindergart/10532844/","projectTitle":"Clean and Hygienic Carpets in Kindergarten!","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":3790694,"projectId":10672543,"letterContent":"When every student gets a book of their own to keep, the effects go beyond simply having something to read. Ownership changes how students relate to the book and to reading itself.\r\n\r\nFor many students, especially those from low-income households, a classroom giveaway may be one of the few books in the home. Shared or borrowed books have to be returned, so they can't be reread, revisited over summer, or passed to siblings. A book of their own removes that barrier, and research on access to print supports its importance. Lindsay's 2010 meta-analysis for Reading Is Fundamental found that giving children access to print materials was linked to better reading performance, more positive attitudes toward reading, and stronger emergent literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1790778512415,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-of-reading-one-book-at/10672543/","projectTitle":"Building a Love of Reading, One Book at a Time","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":10470253,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating to this project and bringing it to life! My students and I are so excited to be able to have and to use all of these new resources and materials in kindergarten!\r\n\r\nThe book is coming at a great time and we are so excited to read the book together as a class! The calm down resources will be amazing for students who need a break and are able to self regulate using the new timer. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to make the menus into a magical math lesson where students are able to draw on the part part whole mats and the paper folders will be great for parent teacher conferences!","fullyFundedDate":1792002896403,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-kindergarten-supplies/10470253/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Kindergarten Supplies!","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":10339770,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating to this project and helping it come to life and become a reality! We have our first field trip this Friday and I am so happy to now have two class sets of field trip t shirts to help our chaperones keep track of the students!\r\n\r\nThese shirts will help adults keep track of students and to be able to see them easier. Almost all of the schools in our area were uniforms, so when we are out in public with them, it can be difficult to spot students from afar. These shirts are going to be amazing for not only seeing students, but for adults and chaperones who do not normally work with the students to be able to spot their groups.","fullyFundedDate":1791773076018,"projectUrl":"project/bright-kindergarten-field-trip-shirts/10339770/","projectTitle":"Bright Kindergarten Field Trip Shirts!","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":5551891,"projectId":10340456,"letterContent":"The children at Woodward have had an amazing back to school season making art, reading stories, and sharing their own. The dot markers were so fun to use on International Dot Day, while making self portraits, class murals, and more! We use the washable markers almost daily in one class or another. The youngest learners especially love them as they come up with the most inventive drawings. \r\n\r\nThe students have used the sharpies to draw stories and complete fall-inspired designs. They get particularly excited when we get to bring out these \"special markers.\" We continue to use all of the art materials provided to enhance the art education at Woodward. Thank you for your generous contribution to learning!","fullyFundedDate":1784147801697,"projectUrl":"project/stories-with-art/10340456/","projectTitle":"Stories with Art","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":10304371,"letterContent":"The added classroom rugs have created comfortable, inviting spaces for students to learn and engage in center activities. The rugs help define each center area, giving students a designated space to play, explore, collaborate, and develop important social and academic skills. They also make our classroom feel more welcoming and organized.\r\n\r\nHaving Lysol and other cleaning supplies allows us to maintain a clean and healthy learning environment. With young children sharing materials and classroom spaces throughout the day, being able to regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces helps keep our classroom fresh, safe, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nTogether, these donations have helped create a classroom environment that is comfortable, organized, engaging, and supportive of our preschool students' learning and development.","fullyFundedDate":1789582144717,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/10304371/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn!","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":9999320,"projectId":10534521,"letterContent":"My second-grade students were so excited when our DonorsChoose donations arrived! They were especially excited to see the snacks and could not wait to find out what was inside the boxes. The Kleenex and disinfecting wipes are helping us keep our classroom clean, healthy, and ready for learning. The snacks are also a big help because they give my students a little boost during the school day and help them stay focused.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to work hard on our reading and math skills. During reading, my students are practicing reading fluently, understanding what they read, and answering questions about the text. We also work in small groups so I can give students extra support based on their individual needs. In math, we are building our skills through hands-on activities and practice.\r\n\r\nMy students are very thankful for the generous donors who helped provide these resources for our classroom. They were so happy to receive the donations, and it was wonderful to see their excitement. These supplies are making a positive difference in our classroom and helping my second graders feel supported, cared for, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788560859499,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-today-success-tomorrow/10534521/","projectTitle":"Supplies Today: Success Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999320"},{"teacherId":8615049,"projectId":10612532,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for donating to this project and making our idea become a reality! Our students have already benefited so much from these books and their writing has become so much better with the use of these books that tie in with the curriculum!\r\n\r\nHaving these books to look back and reference while students are writing has been amazing. It is harder to do that with YouTube videos. Students are also able to take a closer look at details in the story and make even more connections. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for people like you and could not be happier!","fullyFundedDate":1789613405547,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-can-be-authors-too/10612532/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Can Be Authors Too!","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":3790694,"projectId":10368007,"letterContent":"Having pens, bulletin board paper, and play dough in our first-grade classroom will make a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experiences. Pens and bulletin board paper will help me create clear, engaging visual supports, anchor charts, displays, and learning activities that make important concepts easier for young learners to understand and remember. Play dough will provide students with opportunities for hands-on learning while strengthening fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving, and coordination.\r\n\r\nAlthough these supplies may seem small, they will be used throughout the school year to support instruction, student engagement, and classroom routines. Having these materials readily available means my students can participate in learning activities without having to go without the tools they need. These everyday resources will help create a welcoming, interactive classroom where first graders can learn, explore, create, and build confidence as successful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1786542204445,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact-meeting-ever/10368007/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact: Meeting Everyday Classroom Needs","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":10612513,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating to this project and making our idea become a reality for our kindergarten students! We are so excited to share these blankets with our students and so they can be warm in the cold winter months! \r\n\r\nOur students are going to be so grateful and will appreciate these blankets so very much! Students will be able to be home and stay warm which will help their learning at school. If we have to have a snow day or an AMI day, these blankets will keep them warm while we do virtual school! Every student and kid deserves to have something special and to be warm! \r\n\r\nThanks, again!","fullyFundedDate":1789409609688,"projectUrl":"project/warm-blankets-happy-kindergarteners/10612513/","projectTitle":"Warm Blankets, Happy Kindergarteners!","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":10169084,"projectId":10094190,"letterContent":"These donations for center time have been very helpful for my students. They have been able to identify letters and work on their letter sounds. They have also been able to work on identifying numbers using number lines. These have been a great addition to the classroom and the students enjoy using them to help build their knowledge and it's a fun center to them! \r\nIt is a great to see the students want to learn and enjoy learning through these centers that you have helped provided for them. We thank you very much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1776556337985,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-are-great-for-learning/10094190/","projectTitle":"Small Groups are Great for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blust","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169084"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78020","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":320,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":57,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":78020,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Woodward Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Woodward Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/st-louis-public-schools/woodward-elementary-school/78020"}