{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4041108,"projectId":10151208,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to our literacy project is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. By providing books such as A Little Spot of Kindness, you are helping us build not only literacy skills, but also emotional awareness, empathy, and positive relationship skills in the classroom.\r\nThese resources give students opportunities to explore important social and emotional concepts like kindness, self-regulation, and understanding others through engaging stories they can connect with. Your support helps create a learning environment where children feel seen, supported, and equipped with tools they need for both academic and personal growth.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us nurture compassionate readers, thoughtful learners, and caring individuals!","fullyFundedDate":1773842026580,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-reading-time/10151208/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Reading Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Landrigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4041108_orig.jpg?crop=615,615,x0,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773415532967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4041108"},{"teacherId":8664149,"projectId":9731818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding a color printer for my classroom. This resource has already made a meaningful difference in how I'm able to support my students. Having access to color printing allows me to create more engaging, visually rich materials that help bring lessons to life and make learning more accessible for all students. From vibrant anchor charts to differentiated activities and visual aids, the impact is immediate and powerful.\r\n\r\nYour support not only enhances instruction, but also helps foster excitement and creativity in the classroom. Students are more motivated when materials are clear, colorful, and engaging, and this printer makes that possible every day. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in our learning environment and for believing in the importance of providing teachers with the tools they need to help students succeed. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767055726695,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-color/9731818/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life With Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristin Holdman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8664149_orig.jpg?crop=1068,1068,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664297671329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664149"},{"teacherId":10278521,"projectId":9853865,"letterContent":"Your donations have provided so many experiences for my students who otherwise never would've had these experiences—no matter how small they may seem. My students have been playing Uno, Battleship, Connect 4, building with legos and STEM tubes, and coloring so many beautiful projects with their new markers. All of this is possible because of you. Many of my students do not have board games at home and they have loved getting to learn how to play games and learn how to communicate over differences and losses. They are learning strong communication skills as well as good sportsmanship. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771010709543,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-bring-fun-and-creativity-to-our/9853865/","projectTitle":"Help Us Bring Fun and Creativity to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nettles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10278521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761593985237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10278521"},{"teacherId":6359813,"projectId":9888325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful table and chairs that my students love so much. Moving classrooms in the middle of the school year was such a hassle and you made this so much more enjoyable. My students LOVE the table and think it is the coolest part of our classroom. They are so comfortable and ready to learn when they go back to our small group table. I get compliments on it all the time and I am so appreciative I can give my students a comfortable place to learn. Math isn't always an easy subject for many students but your kindness has made them more willing to learn new skills!","fullyFundedDate":1764602421255,"projectUrl":"project/focus-up-mathematicians/9888325/","projectTitle":"Focus Up, Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6359813"},{"teacherId":5599623,"projectId":10006747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now filled with brand-new books that our students are already excited to explore.\r\nYour contribution has done more than just add to our shelves—it has opened doors to imagination, curiosity, and a love of reading. For many of our students, these books provide opportunities to discover new interests, see themselves reflected in stories, and build important literacy skills that will support them for years to come.\r\nThe joy on their faces as they picked up these new books for the first time was truly unforgettable. Your generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768703394022,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-in-every-hand-building-a-love-of/10006747/","projectTitle":"A Book in Every Hand: Building a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745877675233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5599623"},{"teacherId":10278521,"projectId":9887666,"letterContent":"My students have been able to learn so many new skills because of your donations! We use the dry erase board all day every day for whole brain instruction, examples, daily agendas, reminders, and my students even play games like \"Hang Man\" on it! My students are always looking for ways to help in our classroom and have a job, which is where the cleaner comes in to play. My students love getting to help and they help clean all of their whiteboards and my white board. Students are learning their skills needed to succeed as well as responsibility and that hard work pays off through these donations. These donations may seem small to many, however there is no way I could've provided all of these supplies for my students without your donations and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1763609930203,"projectUrl":"project/erase-the-old-embrace-the-bold/9887666/","projectTitle":"Erase the Old, Embrace the Bold!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nettles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10278521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761593985237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10278521"},{"teacherId":4171102,"projectId":9896623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have the craft supplies they need to create thoughtful gifts for others who may need a little extra encouragement and joy.\r\nThis project has been about more than just art—it's about empathy, creativity, and learning the importance of giving to others. My students have been so excited to design and make meaningful items, knowing their work can brighten someone else's day. Your contribution has helped foster a sense of community and compassion that will stay with them far beyond this experience.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Thank you for making a positive difference in our classroom and in the lives of those who will receive these heartfelt gifts.","fullyFundedDate":1764632615010,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-in-the-making-supplies-for-chara/9896623/","projectTitle":"Smiles in the Making: Supplies for Character Club Kindness Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heberlie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4171102_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768673130736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4171102"},{"teacherId":4215427,"projectId":9587951,"letterContent":"Integrating smartwatches and iPads into the classroom has had a profound impact on my students' ability to monitor their own self-regulation and engage in self-initiated calming activities. With these tools, students can track their heart rate, set reminders, or access guided breathing and mindfulness apps, allowing them to recognize when they need to pause and self-soothe.\r\n\r\nThis technology has empowered students to take ownership of their emotional regulation, increasing their participation in learning and reducing reliance on adult prompts. By providing immediate feedback and accessible strategies, the devices support students in making positive, independent choices, fostering confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1764602421913,"projectUrl":"project/building-connections-ipads-smartwatch/9587951/","projectTitle":"Building Connections: iPads & Smartwatches for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4215427_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484945112373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4215427"},{"teacherId":4215427,"projectId":9951979,"letterContent":"Your support ensures that children in our community do not go hungry over the weekend. In this community service project, students themselves helped bag the food, learning the value of giving back while preparing nutritious meals for their peers. When the backpacks arrived, students' faces lit up with excitement and relief—they knew their friends would have food at home and could focus on learning and enjoying their weekends.\r\n\r\nSince launching, the program has reached a lot of students, providing weekend meals each week. Donor contributions directly reduce food insecurity, relieve family stress, and create a stable foundation for student success. Every gift empowers children to grow, learn, and reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nTogether, we're feeding minds, bodies, and futures.","fullyFundedDate":1765913817958,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-for-hungry-kids-students/9951979/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands for Hungry Kids: Students Supporting Weekend Food Backpacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4215427_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484945112373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4215427"},{"teacherId":4033967,"projectId":10087639,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in bringing \"Kindness Slushies\" to our classroom! When the boxes arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. Seeing their faces light up as we unpacked the slushie machines and supplies was a moment I'll never forget; one student even cheered, \"Now we can share kindness with everyone!\"\r\n\r\nThe highlight of this project so far was our recent Family Night. My students took the lead, serving \"Kindness Slushies\" to their parents and siblings while sharing stories of the kind acts they've witnessed in class. It was a beautiful way to bridge the gap between school and home. Your support didn't just buy materials; it sparked a movement of empathy that has now reached our entire school family. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772553916459,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-slushies/10087639/","projectTitle":"Kindness Slushies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4033967_orig.jpg?crop=2841,2841,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763061304437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4033967"},{"teacherId":9818453,"projectId":9952011,"letterContent":"The yoga project has had a powerful impact on our students by giving them a calm and supportive way to start their day. Through guided yoga and movement, students are learning healthy coping strategies, improving focus, and building self-confidence before entering the classroom. Many students who participate report feeling more relaxed, better able to manage stress, and more prepared to learn. They are excited to come in the mornings.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical wellness, the project also strengthens our school community. Students are learning mindfulness, teamwork, and how to care for their mental health while supporting one another and sharing this at home. This shared experience has created a positive morning routine that encourages kindness, connection, and emotional regulation throughout the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1765577089083,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-mornings-a-community-service-yo/9952011/","projectTitle":"Mindful Mornings: A Community Service Yoga Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818453_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761009451474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818453"},{"teacherId":5599623,"projectId":9975653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Lunar New Year classroom project. Your generosity helped bring this special celebration to life for our students. Because of your donations, our classroom was able to explore the traditions, symbols, and stories of Lunar New Year in a meaningful and hands-on way.\r\nYour support allowed us to create engaging activities, share cultural foods and decorations, and learn about the importance of family, renewal, and good fortune that this holiday represents. The students were excited to participate, ask questions, and experience a celebration that many had never learned about before.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Your contribution made a memorable learning experience possible, and our students will carry these lessons and memories with them long after the celebration ended.\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping us create such a joyful and enriching experience.","fullyFundedDate":1767225598422,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-learning-dragons-tradit/9975653/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Learning: Dragons, Traditions, and Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745877675233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5599623"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45176","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":364,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":97,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":72.0,"schoolId":45176,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West County Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/west-county-r4-school-district/west-county-elementary-school/45176"}