{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walthill Public School","outOfStateSupporters":57.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10401343,"projectId":10340401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My students have loved having new games and puzzles to use while learning and working together. It has been wonderful to see their excitement as they solve problems, try new strategies, and encourage their classmates.\r\nThese materials are helping students build critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and perseverance in a fun and meaningful way. The new bookshelf has also made it easy for students to independently choose and care for our classroom materials.\r\nYour generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom. Thank you for giving my students more opportunities to learn, play, and grow together. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786972581362,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-one-game-at-a-time/10340401/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, One Game at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401343_orig.jpg?crop=2613,2613,x318,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779482470438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401343"},{"teacherId":9993115,"projectId":10229264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations help provide my students with the supplies and resources we need to make learning fun, hands-on, and organized.\r\n\r\nThe play dough and modeling clay will give students creative ways to learn and explore, while our magnetic number bonds will help strengthen important math skills. The tablet case will help protect our classroom technology, and the hand sweeper and storage bags will help students take responsibility for keeping our classroom clean and organized. My Teachers Pay Teachers resources will also provide engaging activities and materials that I can use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a welcoming, exciting place for them to learn and grow. We are very grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nMrs. Gomez & Her First Graders","fullyFundedDate":1778535440123,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-learn-all-things/10229264/","projectTitle":"I Can Learn All Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"},{"teacherId":10462196,"projectId":10148819,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of calculators to our classroom. This gift has made an immediate and profound impact on our learning environment, and I wanted to share with you the remarkable ways these tools are transforming our students' educational experience.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the calculators, we have witnessed a significant shift in how our students engage with mathematics. Previously, a substantial portion of our class time was devoted to tedious computational work that, while important, often overshadowed the deeper mathematical concepts we were trying to teach. Now, with calculators in hand, our students are able to spend their valuable time learning new concepts in depth rather than taking so much time to calculate basic operations. This has allowed them to understanding the \"why\" behind the mathematics, explore more complex problem-solving strategies, investigate real-world applications of mathematics, and develop critical thinking skills that will serve them far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the time-saving benefits, teaching calculator skills is more effective when all students have the same type of calculator. I can provide clear, step-by-step instructions knowing that every student is looking at the same buttons, menus, and functions. There is no confusion about which key to press or where to find a particular function. This consistency has accelerated our learning curve dramatically and has allowed students to help one another more effectively, fostering a collaborative learning environment.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, these calculators are creating an equitable learning environment for students with special needs. Students who struggle with fine motor skills, processing speed, or working memory challenges are no longer at a disadvantage when completing mathematical tasks. The calculators level the playing field, allowing all students to demonstrate their conceptual understanding without being hindered by computational difficulties. Every student now has access to the same powerful tools, ensuring that their success is determined by their understanding and effort, not by their access to resources.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide us with technology; you have invested in our students' futures, their confidence, and their belief that they can succeed in mathematics. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible support and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776094901997,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-calculate/10148819/","projectTitle":"Help Us Calculate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10462196_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773334264096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10462196"},{"teacherId":10244176,"projectId":10196951,"letterContent":"My students are using the tens frames to practice addition and subtraction in a hands-on, visual way. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, they can use the frames to see numbers, count objects, and understand how numbers are combined or taken apart. The storage tubs have also made a big difference by keeping our manipulatives organized, accessible, and easy for students to identify and use independently.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new materials and immediately wanted to explore them. They enjoyed having something they could touch and move while working on math. The organized tubs also made it easier for students to find the tools they needed, which helped them feel more independent and confident during math activities.\r\n\r\nStudents will gradually work toward solving problems with less support while continuing to use manipulatives when needed. 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One of my favorite moments has been watching students turn simple materials into completely different creations based on their own ideas.\r\n\r\nOur art center has become a place where students can practice creativity, problem-solving, fine-motor skills, and independence while having fun. Instead of everyone making the same thing, students are encouraged to create something that is uniquely their own. We are continuing to build on this by exploring different artists, techniques, and ways to use art materials. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where young artists feel excited and confident to create!","fullyFundedDate":1778520385873,"projectUrl":"project/art-center/10259486/","projectTitle":"Art Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414167"},{"teacherId":8112874,"projectId":10202801,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed seeing all of the new packages come in. They always want me to open each package right away! Their next questions are what are we going to use them for and when do we get to use them? \r\n\r\nIn our classroom we have been using the play-doh to practice both addition and subtraction. The students have really enjoyed being able to use the play-doh several days a week. Of course they also get a couple minutes each time to just play. We love to learn and have fun too!\r\n\r\nThe flair pens have been a nice addition to our classroom. Students practice their best handwriting when using colorful flair pens. They have really liked being able to pick their favorite color. \r\n\r\nAt the end of the school day students have been using the Clorox wipes to make sure our classroom is nice and clean! We have a competition to see who has the dirtiest Clorox wipe before we throw them away. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for donating to our classroom! We have surely loved getting all of our new supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1778535440373,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-flair-while-keeping-the-roo/10202801/","projectTitle":"Writing With Flair While Keeping the Room Tidy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buderus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8112874_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633289445339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8112874"},{"teacherId":10401343,"projectId":10298375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating LEGO building materials to our classroom! My students were very excited when they saw the new materials and could not wait to start building.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the LEGOs for fun and doing building and design challenges that encourage creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. They enjoy planning their ideas, building their designs, and making changes when something does not work.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the LEGOs for new challenges and classroom projects. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn, create, and have fun. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1781183540458,"projectUrl":"project/build-and-design/10298375/","projectTitle":"Build and Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401343_orig.jpg?crop=2613,2613,x318,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779482470438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401343"},{"teacherId":10401343,"projectId":10298249,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new creative supplies! They immediately began talking about all the different ways we could use the materials in our classroom. Having these resources gives students more opportunities to be creative, work together, and show what they have learned in ways that go beyond a traditional worksheet. \r\nWe are using the supplies for hands-on projects connected to our classroom lessons. Students are creating visual projects, working collaboratively, and using their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. It has been wonderful to see students become more engaged and excited about learning when they have the materials they need to bring their ideas to life.\r\nOur next step is to continue using these supplies throughout the school year for projects that allow students to demonstrate their learning in creative ways. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a place where students can explore, create, and learn together. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1781183540616,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-creative/10298249/","projectTitle":"Lets Get Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401343_orig.jpg?crop=2613,2613,x318,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779482470438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401343"},{"teacherId":10315321,"projectId":10126214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chairs and other items for our reading corner. Your kindness has helped us create a warm, comfortable, and welcoming space where students can relax and enjoy their favorite books. We truly appreciate the time and thought you put into helping us make this space special.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our reading corner will be a place where students can discover new stories, learn, and grow their love of reading. Thank you again for supporting our students and helping make a positive difference in their day!","fullyFundedDate":1778520387085,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-readers-become-confident-lea/10126214/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Readers Become Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10315321_orig.jpg?crop=1044,1044,x150,y657&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761925937988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315321"},{"teacherId":10069540,"projectId":10282244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom! The rolling cart will be used to create a special education coffee cart where students can practice important job skills such as communication, teamwork, responsibility, organization, and following directions. The storage bins will be used to create hands-on life skills practice kits that allow students to practice sorting, assembling, organizing, and completing tasks independently. The job skills workbook will also help us explore workplace expectations through worksheets, activities, and class discussions. These resources will give my students meaningful opportunities to build confidence, independence, and skills they can use in future jobs and everyday life.","fullyFundedDate":1780093123553,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills/10282244/","projectTitle":"Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751499098623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaya-stark"},{"teacherId":9993115,"projectId":10100331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of National Geographic books, Eric Carle books, and blank books for our classroom. Your generosity is helping inspire a love of reading, creativity, and curiosity in our students.\r\n\r\nThe National Geographic books will encourage exploration and discovery, the Eric Carle books will spark imagination and a love of storytelling, and the blank books will give our students the opportunity to become authors and illustrators of their own stories.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support of our","fullyFundedDate":1778004601802,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-fill-our-bookshelves-its-in-a/10100331/","projectTitle":"Help Us Fill Our Bookshelves! It’s In a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"},{"teacherId":10069540,"projectId":10128510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping create a welcoming classroom! The magnetic fidget balls, rings, and squishies will give students sensory tools they can use to help stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. The two lamps will provide softer lighting options to create a more comfortable classroom environment. The bean bag will offer a cozy space for students to relax, regulate, or take a needed break. The classroom furniture will help us create functional and comfortable spaces for learning, working, and collaborating. 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