{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elaine Wynn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10430107,"projectId":10087107,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share that our garden study was a huge success, and it's all thanks to your kindness! When the materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure excitement. They couldn't wait to explore every activity. Watching them dive into our garden centers with such enthusiasm reminded me why I became a teacher, their joy was absolutely contagious!\r\nThroughout our garden study, I witnessed incredible growth in my little learners. They counted seeds with careful concentration, explored plant life cycles with wonder-filled eyes, and built their vocabulary as they discovered new words like \"roots,\" \"soil,\" and \"harvest.\" The fine motor activities strengthened their little hands while the STEM challenges encouraged them to think like scientists. Every single resource you provided gave them meaningful ways to learn through play, and they asked to visit the garden centers every single day.\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity created magical learning moments that will stay with them long after pre-K ends. You've planted seeds of curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that will continue to grow for years to come. My students and I are forever grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770577270974,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-curiosity-one-seedling-at-a/10087107/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Curiosity, One Seedling at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430107"},{"teacherId":4474307,"projectId":10049989,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to bring The Lion King Kids to life in a vibrant and meaningful way. The costumes and set supplies transformed our stage and helped students fully step into their roles with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were thrilled! Eagerly trying on pieces, sharing ideas, and collaborating on set design. We've used these resources for our rehearsals and our performances. These supplies helped support storytelling, character development, and creative expression in our show.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such a memorable and enriching experience for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1770825185417,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-prideland-to-life-supplies-fo/10049989/","projectTitle":"Bring the PrideLand to Life: Supplies for Lion King KIDS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prince","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4474307_orig.jpg?crop=988,989,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583979571189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sydniprince"},{"teacherId":5196195,"projectId":10046775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our Library get more books for our students! I love seeing the joy in these students when they find a book interesting and fun, and grow their interests from there! With your help, we were able to get more updated books in their hands!\r\n\r\nThe students love sharing the books, reading with each other, and spending time taking care of and falling in love with all different kinds of stories. We appreciate all you have done in making the project possible! Thank you so much for taking the time to donate to our wonderful school.","fullyFundedDate":1769400696426,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books-galore/10046775/","projectTitle":"Books Books Books Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5196195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540014867320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kat-cain"},{"teacherId":8138209,"projectId":10145052,"letterContent":"As a result of your charitable donation to our after school LEGO Club we now have enough materials to greenlight the program for another year!!! Students participating in the upcoming school year will have LEGO sets of various sizes to match their building ability. \r\nStudents will continue to collaborate with one another in small groups, encouraging and supporting one another with the building process as we look ahead to our second year. Building sustainability with this after school club gets students and families excited to be part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1775751523580,"projectUrl":"project/lego-club-year-2/10145052/","projectTitle":"LEGO Club - Year 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirkbride","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138209_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x68,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692127102175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138209"},{"teacherId":9637883,"projectId":10043168,"letterContent":"The students have been loving the recess equipment that we were able to provide them with thanks to your help. The students get a kick out of grabbing the parachute to play with on our field. It has been one of the most popular toys with a different class reaching for it every day. In addition to the parachute, the students have been enjoying the scooters. I watch them bond with their friends, asking each other to push them on the scooters over the blacktop. The kids squeal as if they were actually flying to the moon. All of this joy would not have been possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1771052856354,"projectUrl":"project/big-smiles-big-play/10043168/","projectTitle":"Big Smiles, Big Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9637883"},{"teacherId":10351477,"projectId":9973857,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed by the addition of reading cushions and wobbly chairs. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate and contagious. Students felt incredibly special and couldn't wait to try everything out. They were thrilled to have choices in how and where they learn. \r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was seeing students settle into their cushions with books in hand, completely immersed and excited to read. \r\n\r\nStudents now use these resources every day, especially during independent reading time. The reading cushions have increased my students' enthusiasm for independent reading. The wobbly chairs have also been a huge success at desks, giving students the movement they need to stay attentive while working. \r\n\r\nBeyond comfort and flexibility, these new options have helped students practice important skills like sharing, taking turns, and respecting each other's choices.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to love and use these flexible seating options every day. We will continue to build strong routines around using these materials responsibly and on strengthening our classroom community through sharing. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to my classroom. These additions to our Little Library will help grow my students' love of reading and learning. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768533881538,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-seating-in-second-grade/9973857/","projectTitle":"Sensational Seating in Second Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Daley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10351477_orig.png?crop=522,522,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763311560656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10351477"},{"teacherId":7534985,"projectId":10006225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing generosity and support of my classroom at Elaine Wynn Elementary School! Because of you, my students have been able to use the sensory treasure box toys, recess equipment, and classroom supplies every day. The impact has truly been amazing to witness. Seeing their excitement when they earn a treasure box reward or getting to use new materials has brought so much joy and motivation into my classroom! \r\n\r\nThe sensory toys have helped my students develop better self regulation and focus, which allows them to stay engaged and make positive choices through the day. During recess, the equipment encourages teamwork, movement, and stronger social connections around my students! In the class, the organizer cart, pencils, and lined whiteboards have made a huge difference! The students are more prepared, confident, and eager to participate in writing, problem solving, and sharing their thinking. Many of the students rely on school for these resources, and thanks to your kind donations, they now have access to tools that support their success. \r\n\r\nDue to your kindness, there is a more supportive, organized, and engaged learning environment for my students. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in their lives and helping them grow academically and socially! We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768187764545,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-recess-equipment-and-classroom/10006225/","projectTitle":"Sensory, Recess Equipment, and Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7534985_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x256,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600060349749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7534985"},{"teacherId":8117763,"projectId":10009234,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see that we had a new batch of K-Nex. When they were in 1st grade, we used the primary version so now they were able to explore a multitude of new designs. At first they followed the guide, but as they got more comfortable with the supplies, they were able to begin to build their own creations.\r\n\r\nThe watercolors were a great fit for my neurobiology unit. One of the activities is creating neurographic art. Each student focuses on an problem and they write it on the back of their watercolor paper. We use sharpies to create the lines. These represent the path to solving their problems. Not all solutions are linear. This activity is quiet and introspective. It calms the mind and allows the students to reflect. I have shared this with other gifted specialists in my district and recieved great feedback.\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1768241072817,"projectUrl":"project/stem-art-istry-integration/10009234/","projectTitle":"STEM-Art-istry Integration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lesko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8117763_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644261893298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117763"},{"teacherId":1401625,"projectId":10020208,"letterContent":"Our class has loved using the new resources during learning time! We recently used them to engage is hands-on learning where students worked together to create and share their character trait ideas. It was a great moment to see their creativity and teamwork in action.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to explore right away. Moving forward, we will continue using them to support simple writing and drawing activities as we learn about creating narrative stories.","fullyFundedDate":1768767932880,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-the-essentials/10020208/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: The Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1401625_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768683336441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1401625"},{"teacherId":10405002,"projectId":10024653,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous support of our classroom initiative. Your contribution has enabled the integration of high-quality resources that are already transforming the way my students engage with the curriculum. In a recent project, students utilized these materials to collaboratively analyze and apply key concepts, fostering deeper conceptual understanding through inquiry-based learning. One particularly meaningful moment was observing students who typically demonstrate hesitation become active participants, contributing thoughtful insights and demonstrating increased academic confidence. When the materials were first introduced, students responded with genuine enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity, eager to explore and interact with the new tools at their disposal.\r\n\r\nYour investment has not only enriched our current instruction but has also laid the groundwork for continued academic growth. Moving forward, students will build upon this foundation by engaging in more rigorous, application-based projects that emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world connections. These next steps are designed to further develop their analytical skills while promoting collaborative discourse and independent inquiry. I am deeply grateful for your role in supporting this work, as it has had a measurable and lasting impact on both student engagement and learning outcomes.","fullyFundedDate":1768693943214,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-everything-i/10024653/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything, and Everything in Its Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Samara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405002"},{"teacherId":5793405,"projectId":9988383,"letterContent":"My students absolutely light up when they see dry erase boards and flashcards come out. There's something about the novelty of opening a fresh package—the crinkle of the plastic, the clean, blank boards, and the neatly stacked cards—that instantly builds excitement in the room. You can hear the buzz of anticipation as they wonder what we'll practice and how they'll get to use the materials. Even students who are usually hesitant become eager to participate, ready to read, write, erase, and try again without the pressure of making a permanent mistake.\r\n\r\nOnce the materials are in their hands, engagement skyrockets. Students love the quick pace and interactive nature of using dry erase boards to show their thinking, and flashcards turn practice into something that feels more like a game than work. Their current favorite \"game\" is Beat Your Score, where they get a minute to get as many answers correct and then another minute to beat that score. They enjoy working with each other, building both confidence and fluency in a low-stakes way. The ability to immediately correct and revise their answers helps reinforce learning while keeping frustration low.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students are to build independence and deepen their use of these tools. They will begin creating their own flashcards based on skills we're learning, which encourages ownership and reinforces understanding. With dry erase reading passages, they'll move up in levels as they become proficient at answering questions. Ultimately, these tools will continue to support active participation while helping students take greater responsibility for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768399845401,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-learning/9988383/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5793405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548642423140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynndavis"},{"teacherId":6309609,"projectId":10012641,"letterContent":"Books about animals had a powerful impact on my students by sparking curiosity which carried over into their animal writing. As we explored animals, students became deeply engaged in learning about habitats, behaviors, and how to care for living things. They eagerly shared connections, asked thoughtful questions, and even began to see themselves as responsible caretakers of animals. These experiences laid a strong foundation for building both literacy skills and compassion.\r\n\r\nSupplies for our classroom pet brought learning to life in a tangible and memorable way. When students saw the new bedding and food, they were thrilled and immediately interested in helping. They took ownership of responsibilities, worked together to ensure the pet was cared for properly, and showed pride in maintaining its environment. This hands-on experience reinforced lessons from our reading while also building teamwork and responsibility. Students frequently checked on the pet to see what has been eaten or used, asked questions about its needs, and demonstrated genuine care, showing how impactful experiential learning can be.\r\n\r\nClassroom materials like folders, batteries, and a camera also played an important role in enhancing our learning environment. The classroom was excited to organize work with new folders, since the old ones were ripped. Batteries ensured that our classroom flashlights stayed functional during Flashlight Friday, an exciting time to read. The addition of a camera was especially exciting—students loved documenting their work, capturing moments with the classroom pet, and creating visual records of their learning. 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