{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Lawn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8630103,"projectId":9249470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your willingness to donate to my class. We have been using it to improve our motivation, and it has been working. They work hard to get the prizes that were donated to us, and we can't be more thankful.\r\nWithout your donation, this would not have been possible. We can be even more motivated and work hard because of you! We work hard and continue to work hard. Since they have something to work towards, we get excited to be motivated. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1753748758441,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-deserves-a-reward/9249470/","projectTitle":"Motivation Deserves a Reward!","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":6584337,"projectId":9282067,"letterContent":"Our items we received have been so exciting to have in our class store. My classroom management system utilizes students earning points. After a couple weeks or so I allow my students to \"spend\" their points in my classroom store. These items have buffed up the options and get the kids excited.\r\nWhen I unboxed them and then presented the items to the class, they were super excited and it motivated them to want to make good choices so they can earn the most points possible to earn their favorite items. These items will continue to motivate my students to follow expectations, do their work, and make their day successful so that they can \"buy\" items in my store.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1750253167996,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-prize-and-you-get-a-prize/9282067/","projectTitle":"You Get a Prize, and You Get a Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6584337_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723079696462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584337"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":9432567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! The binders, dividers, sticky notes, and pens you provided will play a key role in strengthening our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and, ultimately, in supporting student success.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help teachers organize PLC notes, track student progress data, develop targeted intervention plans, and share resources by subject and grade level. The sticky notes and pens will also foster collaboration and communication during planning sessions, allowing teachers to brainstorm, plan, and refine strategies together.\r\n\r\nPLCs are the foundation of our instructional work. They center around four essential questions:\r\n\r\nWhat do we want students to know and be able to do?\r\n\r\nWhat's the best way to teach them?\r\n\r\nHow will we know if they've learned it?\r\n\r\nHow will we respond if they haven't learned it?\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that we can keep this critical work organized, intentional, and effective. By supporting our PLCs, you are directly investing in improved student outcomes and empowering teachers to work together to make the greatest impact possible.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to education and to the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1752416315751,"projectUrl":"project/plcs-in-action/9432567/","projectTitle":"PLCs in Action","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":9404172,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of mirrors, weighted vests, compasses, weighted animals, fidgets, sensory tubes, and sensory strips. These materials will make a tremendous difference in our work to support students as they learn replacement behaviors and develop positive coping strategies.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, we can create more engaging, calming, and supportive environments where students feel safe and empowered to manage their emotions. Weighted items and sensory supports provide comfort and regulation, while mirrors and compasses give students opportunities to reflect, focus, and redirect their energy in constructive ways. Together, these resources will help our learners build essential skills that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts our students' growth and success. Thank you for believing in their potential and for partnering with us in this important work.","fullyFundedDate":1750253165599,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-social-learning/9404172/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Social Learning","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":8761610,"projectId":8969215,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom supplies and student prizes. Your thoughtful contribution made an immediate and positive impact on my students, and I cannot overstate how grateful I am for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided—snacks, stickers, Tootsie Rolls, games, and other fun rewards—were not just simple treats. They became powerful tools of motivation and encouragement in our classroom. As an educator, I strive every day to create an environment where students feel excited to learn, proud of their good behavior, and recognized for their efforts. Your donation helped bring that vision to life in a very tangible way.\r\n\r\nOne of the systems we use in class is a sticker chart to promote positive behavior, personal responsibility, and kindness. Students earn stickers by demonstrating qualities like respect, perseverance, cooperation, and academic effort. Once their charts are filled, they get to choose a reward from our prize box—thanks to you, this box was stocked with fun and exciting items that truly brought joy to the children.\r\n\r\nThe look on my students' faces when they saw the variety of prizes was absolutely priceless. They were genuinely thrilled to choose from snacks they enjoy, colorful and creative stickers, little games to play during free time, and of course, the ever-popular Tootsie Rolls. These rewards may seem small, but they go a long way in building a culture of positivity, motivation, and mutual respect in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement, your donation also allowed me to save valuable personal and classroom funds. Like many educators, I often purchase supplies and incentives out of pocket, and your support eased that burden significantly. It allowed me to focus more energy and resources on planning engaging lessons, supporting individual student needs, and fostering a classroom community where every child feels seen and appreciated.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, your generosity sent a message to my students that there are people in the community who care about them and their success. Knowing that someone outside of their immediate world believes in them and supports their learning journey instills a deep sense of pride and belonging in these young learners. That sense of encouragement matters more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity. The impact of your donation ripples far beyond the moment a student picks a prize—it fosters a learning environment rooted in kindness, hard work, and joy. My students and I are lucky to have your support, and I hope you know just how much we appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1739376112538,"projectUrl":"project/surprise-a-student-with-a-prize/8969215/","projectTitle":"Surprise a Student with a Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tjaden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8761610_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x136,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684347886818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8761610"},{"teacherId":8807905,"projectId":9082058,"letterContent":"These snacks have helped my class end the school year strong. Many of my students like to snack before or after their test. They enjoyed having the options that they got. These snacks will last us until he end of the year, which will help me out.\r\nWhen we get packages, we get to go to the office and get them. The students loved going to the office to carry them down to our room. They get so excited to open the boxes to see what snack they got. They enjoy going to get their snacks they always wonder if we are going to get more. \r\nThank you so much for helping out my kiddos, it means a lot to me and them.","fullyFundedDate":1738081850854,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-help-students-focus/9082058/","projectTitle":"Snacks Help Students Focus","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":8630103,"projectId":8670043,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of classroom items. Your support is invaluable and has a direct impact on the learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated will be used as incentives and rewards to motivate and encourage my students' hard work and participation. These small tokens of appreciation go a long way in making my students feel valued and seen. Your kindness helps to create a positive and engaging atmosphere where my students can thrive.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my students, thank you again for your thoughtful contribution. We are so grateful for donors like you who invest in the education and future of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1732718992934,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-is-key/8670043/","projectTitle":"Motivation Is Key","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":8630103,"projectId":8669304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating snacks to our class. We have been able to get a snack each day which has helped us with our hunger and in return helps us with learning. Being able to have a snack I have heard my student complain less about being hungry and do so much better with remaining focus.\r\nWith our lunch at the end of the day, having these snacks helps settle hungry stomachs and helps learning to continue. They look forward to them each day and know that the snacks have come from you! They are so appreciative of your generosity. As am I! \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1732718988742,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/8669304/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","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":1778228,"projectId":9063630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! My fourth graders are really enjoying the materials and games. \r\n\r\nThe storage containers have helped with the transition between classes. Each class has a drawer for their books and there is a community drawer with anchor charts and graphics to help us when we get stuck.\r\n\r\nThe games are a big hit! My class loves the math zenga-style game. The games are helping us review for standardized testing. I also use the games during intervention times and at after school clubs.","fullyFundedDate":1739376116199,"projectUrl":"project/math-mania/9063630/","projectTitle":"Math Mania","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waldmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1778228_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744329209678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1778228"},{"teacherId":9138006,"projectId":8837053,"letterContent":"With this project I was able to give students resources for school and additional resources to use at home. This has improved our math scores within our classroom. My students have shared that they have loved getting to use the dice and flashcards to help them practice their math facts. They have even told me about using them with siblings or other family members at their houses. This has made a tremendous impact on my students and I am so excited to continue watching them grow and learn. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1731535202984,"projectUrl":"project/success-in-math/8837053/","projectTitle":"Success in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koerperich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9138006"},{"teacherId":6584337,"projectId":8993691,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see our new inside recess activities. They usually just get on their computers, but now they get super excited to pull out our new games or building activities. These activities allow them to be more creative and work together with others.\r\nThese became so useful recently when our temperatures dropped in the negatives and we had no choice of going outside. I also have more students engaging with new people than just some of the friends they are used to playing with.","fullyFundedDate":1739376112213,"projectUrl":"project/baby-its-too-cold-outside-for-recess/8993691/","projectTitle":"Baby, It's Too Cold Outside For Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6584337_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723079696462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584337"},{"teacherId":352771,"projectId":8957600,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our deepest thanks for your incredibly thoughtful donation of a laminator, laminating pouches, pens, and felt markers. Your generous contribution is already having a significant impact, and we are so excited to put these supplies to good use in both our classrooms and PLCs (Professional Learning Communities).\r\n\r\nThe laminator and laminating pouches are essential tools that will help us create long-lasting, durable materials for our students. These materials will play an integral role in the development of math and literacy games, which will make learning more engaging and interactive for our students. These games provide an innovative way to reinforce concepts and encourage active participation. By using these laminated resources, we are able to create materials that can be used repeatedly, ensuring that our students have consistent access to valuable learning tools throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe pens and felt markers you provided are another fantastic addition to our classrooms. These items will be used in a variety of ways to enhance learning experiences, from creating visually engaging learning materials to facilitating collaborative activities. The bright colors of the markers will make it easier for students to differentiate between different concepts, while the pens will be used for everything from note-taking to illustrating ideas. These supplies will not only support academic activities but will also encourage creativity and hands-on learning, making classroom activities more exciting for our students.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and for making such a positive contribution to our school. 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