{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Lawn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9665505,"projectId":10235439,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project to restock our reading library! Many of our well loved books have been just that: well loved! These additions have allowed us to replace those well loved books with fresh, new copies! The newest addition of the Dog Man comics have been the biggest hit so far! Kids are loving them! \r\nThese books have helped spark more of an interest in reading with my growing readers in their day to day workings of our classroom. Kids are excited about books, talking about books, and reading books. \r\nThank you for your support in making this project come to life!!","fullyFundedDate":1786972616259,"projectUrl":"project/treasured-reading-restock/10235439/","projectTitle":"Treasured Reading Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9665505_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745344079067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665505"},{"teacherId":9138006,"projectId":10293176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our 1st graders now have a vibrant, freshly stocked classroom library filled with books that spark their curiosity every single day.\r\n\r\nAt six and seven years old, our students are at a pivotal moment in their lives—they are making the magical transition from learning to read to reading to learn. 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Because of your support, our indoor breaks have completely transformed into a vibrant, engaging space where every student finds a fun way to move, play, and connect—even when the weather keeps us indoors.\r\n\r\nThe moment it's time for inside recess, our students light up. The new games, building sets, puzzles, and sensory toys give everyone a reason to look forward to this crucial part of the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1778535440966,"projectUrl":"project/recess-toys-to-make-connections/10151196/","projectTitle":"Recess Toys to Make Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koerperich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9138006"},{"teacherId":9665505,"projectId":10329658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding stools for our intervention table! These stools will make our small-group learning space more comfortable, welcoming, and functional for our students. It will also make it more fun! Students are always very excited to be able to use something different!\r\n\r\nOur intervention table is where students receive extra support, practice important skills, and build confidence in their learning. Your generous donation helped create a space where students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support for our classroom and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1786972591655,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-flexible-minds/10329658/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Flexible Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9665505_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745344079067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665505"},{"teacherId":8440010,"projectId":10221347,"letterContent":"With all the materials you have helped supply my room with, we have been able to have a great start to the year! The class materials have helped students feel excited to start our core curriculum this coming week. With the care closet restock, students have been able to feel and look ready for each day. I also have had parents contact me expressing their gratitude for all the amazing items we have been able to access for students. I can not express enough how thankful I am each time we receive a funded project! We did a whole class unboxing to start the year and the students (and myself) were so thrilled with each opened box! From the bottom of my heart, and my 20 kiddos, we thank you for all the support!","fullyFundedDate":1778535441611,"projectUrl":"project/mission-2nd-grade/10221347/","projectTitle":"Mission: 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scheideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8440010_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683483628429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8440010"},{"teacherId":9665505,"projectId":10023459,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring the gift of knowledge to life! These books are perfect to wrap and send off with my students when they leave me tomorrow! Their love of learning and reading will surely continue throughout the summer and into their next year. \r\n\r\nWith your generosity, this will allow me to store the extra books to be used and sent off with my next group of students next year, and the year to follow. The tradition of me giving them a book as a parting gift is kept alive, thanks to you! \r\n\r\nMany thanks to you donors, as you help keep the extra things we do for our students alive!","fullyFundedDate":1778521516312,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-knowledge/10023459/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9665505_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745344079067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665505"},{"teacherId":9665505,"projectId":10056170,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring this project to life! Due to one item not being available, I was able to pick replacement items for a cheaper version of that original and pick out more ways for the kids to practice their math!\r\nThe flashcards, bingo, multiple warp ups, and the multiplication whiteboards will help my student and my future students master their fact fluency with ease! These various ways to practice will help give their brain the variety that they crave!\r\nThe replacement items of the color by numbers and lamination pouches will allow me to make more fun math related crafts to provide them with even more variety!\r\nDonors like you help make our dreams in the classroom come true! Thank you for your support and your thoughtfulness in bringing this project to life!","fullyFundedDate":1776094901724,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-madness/10056170/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Madness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9665505_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745344079067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665505"},{"teacherId":8630103,"projectId":10055684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. We have used our inside recess activities quite a bit and absolutely love the variety of activities that can be used. This has allowed my students not only to have fun games in the classroom during inside recess, but it has also taught them how to work together and show sportsmanship. Which is great life lessons for them to learn. They will carry that with them for the rest of their lives and not just in 3rd grade. We are so grateful for these donations and your willingness to donate to our class!","fullyFundedDate":1772665064345,"projectUrl":"project/freezing-temps-equal-inside-recess/10055684/","projectTitle":"Freezing Temps Equal Inside Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8630103_orig.jpg?crop=1424,1424,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662672129072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8630103"},{"teacherId":8807905,"projectId":10009788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snack project. Because of your generosity, my students now have consistent access to snacks throughout the day, which has made a huge difference in our classroom environment. We use these snacks during our morning and afternoon work times, especially when students begin to lose energy or focus. 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Having this resource allows me to focus more on teaching and less on students' basic needs, which helps everyone succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769177604204,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learners-snacks-for-focu/10009788/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learners: Snacks for Focus and Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8807905_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691526276465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8807905"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":9954636,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in replenishing our playground equipment. Our current recess supplies are worn out or missing, and these new items are necessary to ensure students have a productive and active break. 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This equipment will allow me to quickly produce and personalize resources that support our diverse learners and make complex concepts more accessible.\r\n\r\nWith the cutting mats, cardstock, and lamination sheets, I can now create durable, reusable activities for reading and math centers. These materials will be used for everything from interactive learning games to instructional visual aids and classroom organization. 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About this school
West Lawn Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Grand Island, Nebraska that is part of Grand Island Public Schools.
It serves 299 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
Its teachers have had 155 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 5
299 Students
22 Teachers
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67%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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West Lawn Elementary School
$73,554
raised using DonorsChoose
155
projects
funded
28
teachers
funded
132
donors
23
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
25
projects for
books
17
projects
for
art supplies
West Lawn Elementary School has received support from
73 individuals from Nebraska and
59 individuals out-of-state.