{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Lawn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":10405747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support and generosity! Seeing my students' faces light up when our new game collection arrived was an absolute highlight of our school year. Rainy days can often bring restless energy, but having these games has transformed indoor recess into a high-energy, joy-filled experience where screen-free learning and fun go hand-in-hand.\r\n\r\nMy energetic and resilient learners are already putting every single game to great use! From practicing grid coordinates and logic with Battleship to sharpening mental math with Yahtzee and Tenzi, these games give every student a way to connect, collaborate, and recharge. More than just board games, your gift provides vital opportunities for social-emotional growth—helping our kids practice sportsmanship, patience, and deductive reasoning face-to-face. Thank you for giving our class the gift of laughter, strategic thinking, and meaningful connection on even the rainiest days!","fullyFundedDate":1791724435422,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-days-bright-minds-board-games-fo/10405747/","projectTitle":"Rainy Days, Bright Minds: Board Games for Indoor Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp352771_orig.jpg?crop=340,340,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187574672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/352771"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":10335870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support and generosity! Seeing the excitement on our students' faces when our new reward supplies arrived was absolutely priceless. At our school, we encourage students to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible every day, and earning \"Mustang Moments\" for making positive choices is a huge source of pride. Thanks to your donation, our prize bins are now fully stocked with pencils, pens, sticky hands, toy cars, and squishy toys for our monthly drawings!\r\n\r\nWhile these rewards may seem simple, they have a profound, daily impact on student motivation, engagement, and school culture. The anticipation of the monthly drawing keeps our students focused on making great decisions both inside and outside the classroom. Your generosity directly helps us celebrate children who consistently show what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible. Thank you for investing in our school community and helping us build a positive learning environment, one Mustang Moment at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1786972602699,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-positive-choices-with-mustang/10335870/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Positive Choices with Mustang Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp352771_orig.jpg?crop=340,340,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187574672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/352771"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":10335898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support and generosity toward our project! Having these essential supplies directly in our meeting space has already made a world of difference for our team. The work we do during our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) is essential to student success, as we dive deep into student data to identify and address the unique needs of every individual learner. These organized materials—along with the tissue and disinfecting wipes—keep our collaborative space clean, healthy, and ready for productive work every single day.\r\n\r\nWhile items like cleaning supplies and organizational tools may seem simple, they play an irreplaceable role in allowing us to focus on what matters most: supporting our students. Having a clean, well-stocked space creates an environment where collaboration thrives, allowing us to efficiently track goals, analyze data, and craft personalized plans for every learner. By supporting this project, you have directly invested in our team's ability to work together effectively and make informed decisions that boost student achievement. Thank you for helping us start the school year strong and build continuous success for all of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1786972608549,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-supporting-collaborativ/10335898/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Supporting Collaborative Teams for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp352771_orig.jpg?crop=340,340,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187574672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/352771"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":10405727,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing our playground project to life! Our energetic, creative, and enthusiastic students show up every day ready to learn and grow, and seeing their faces light up when our new sports equipment arrived was an absolute highlight of our school year. Recess is one of the most cherished parts of our day, serving as a vital space where our diverse group of hard-working students learns critical life skills like teamwork, conflict resolution, sportsmanship, and leadership. Having this fresh set of durable basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, and footballs has completely transformed our outdoor time, ensuring that every child—regardless of their athletic ability—can jump right into a game they love.\r\n\r\nYour incredible kindness has given our students far more than just play equipment; you have invested in their health, happiness, and personal growth both inside and outside the classroom. From lively games of knockout on the basketball court to energetic soccer scrimmages and cooperative volleyball matches, these new materials are actively keeping our school community healthy, active, and engaged every single day. We are deeply grateful for your support and for believing in our students' potential. Thank you for making such a lasting, joyful impact on our school!","fullyFundedDate":1786972595570,"projectUrl":"project/pass-the-ball-build-the-future-recess/10405727/","projectTitle":"Pass the Ball, Build the Future: Recess Equipment Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp352771_orig.jpg?crop=340,340,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187574672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/352771"},{"teacherId":8807905,"projectId":10061539,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful my students and I are for your incredible generosity in funding \"Calm Bodies, Focused Minds, Ready to Learn!\" The moment our new resources arrived and we unpacked them in the classroom, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. They were absolutely thrilled to explore everything, but the spinning chair instantly became the star of the classroom!\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources every single day as an essential part of our classroom routine. When students feel overwhelmed, restless, or need a healthy mental reset from their work, they are able to take a purposeful break. Using the calming tools and taking a gentle spin helps them regulate their bodies and emotions. Once they have had a chance to calm down, they are able to return to their desks focused, refreshed, and ready to dive back into their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools they need to succeed both emotionally and academically. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our daily classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1778520386716,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-focused-minds-ready-to-lea/10061539/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Focused Minds, Ready to Learn!","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":9665505,"projectId":10551311,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for donating to our small group literacy project! These books will be read, studied, and loved as we explore chapter books in the 3rd grade!\r\n\r\nThe Magic Tree House, Twisters on Tuesday- is a perfect one for us to start with, as we do have twisters here in Nebraska. While we read, we will study the vocabulary that we come across. We will also explore the science behind twisters, the setting of the story, the figurative language we come across, and so much more!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has allowed us to begin our focused study into chapter books!","fullyFundedDate":1788286390690,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-chapter-books-small-group-lit/10551311/","projectTitle":"Dive Into Chapter Books: Small Group Literacy","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":10536414,"projectId":10348034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Pocketful of Peace: Organizing Our Kindergarten Learners!\" The arrival of our new organizational materials brought an instant wave of excitement to our classroom. When my kindergarteners first the pocket organizers, their eyes lit up. Having designated, personal spots for their supplies has made a world of difference in helping them feel independent, confident, and ready to learn each morning.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these new resources every day during our literacy and math centers. Instead of spending valuable instructional time searching for misplaced materials, my students can now independently grab their organized pouches and dive straight into their activities. This newfound sense of order has created a much calmer, focus-friendly environment where every student feels taking ownership of their learning tools.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these materials will continue to anchor our daily routine as we tackle our upcoming unit on early reading and hands-on math groups. Having an organized foundation allows us to spend more time engaging, exploring, and building core kindergarten skills together. Thank you for opening your hearts to our classroom and giving my students the peaceful, structured space they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1782603384029,"projectUrl":"project/pocketful-of-peace-organizing-our-kinde/10348034/","projectTitle":"Pocketful of Peace: Organizing Our Kindergarten Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10536414"},{"teacherId":7585878,"projectId":10348045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, \"Pocketful of Organization: Cleaning Up Our Kindergarten Classroom!\" When the boxes arrived in our room, my kindergarteners were absolutely ecstatic. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked our new organizational tools and chair pockets, and they couldn't wait to start moving their supplies into their very own designated spots.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources has completely transformed our daily classroom flow. Before, transitions between subjects often felt chaotic as students searched for missing pencils, crayons, or independent reading books. Now, every child has quick, direct access to their materials right at their seats. During our daily writing workshop, for example, students seamlessly grab their folders and work without losing a single minute of learning time. It has fostered a wonderful sense of independence, responsibility, and pride in keeping our space tidy.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps involve diving into our upcoming literacy units, where students will use their organized book pouches during independent reading time. Having a clean, structured environment allows our class to focus fully on learning and growing together. Your support has made a lasting, daily difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1783389311012,"projectUrl":"project/pocketful-of-organization-cleaning-up-o/10348045/","projectTitle":"Pocketful of Organization: Cleaning Up Our Kindergarten Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kolar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7585878"},{"teacherId":10488947,"projectId":10242111,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating toward our classroom!\r\n\r\nWe have used many of these materials for various projects in the classroom. Specifically, we have used the markers and clipboards almost every day. They are using the markers to learn new spelling words and create projects. They are using the clipboards when they take their worksheets around the room to collaborate with each other. \r\n\r\nAnother helpful material we have used are the rulers. We are learning about measurement and timelines in math currently, so we pull these out to use as number lines or measure things around the room using centimeters.\r\n\r\nAll of these things makes learning more accessible and fun for all students having access to these materials. Our class thanks you for your generosity in donating to our space.","fullyFundedDate":1778520384516,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-students-with-various-activity/10242111/","projectTitle":"Equipping Students with Various Activity Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488947"},{"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":10488947,"projectId":10243089,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation toward our classroom!\r\n\r\nThese materials helped me create a space that was inviting for students to learn in. Students were so excited to walk into the classroom on back to school night. I received so many compliments from students, staff, and parents about the organization and details of the room. Thanks to your donation, many of these materials were accessible. \r\n\r\nThey are using the books in the bookshelf almost every day. I am using this to display books that relate to content, holidays, or the month of the year. This makes the books visible to students instead of sitting in a bin with many other books. \r\n\r\nThe bulletin paper has transformed the room and the lamination sheets has helped to display content related materials to enhance student learning. Our class thanks you for your donation to help create this space.","fullyFundedDate":1778520384328,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-and-inspiring-clas/10243089/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized and Inspiring Classroom Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488947"},{"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. Having brand-new, engaging books at their fingertips has completely transformed our daily reading time. The moment the box arrived, the room was filled with pure excitement. Seeing their eyes light up as they pulled out new stories, flipped through colorful illustrations, and eagerly shared their favorite pages with classmates was unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1786972594917,"projectUrl":"project/readers-into-leaders/10293176/","projectTitle":"Readers Into Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koerperich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9138006"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79193","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":299,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":54.9,"schoolId":79193,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Lawn Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Lawn Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nebraska/grand-island-public-schools/west-lawn-elementary-school/79193"}