{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howard A Wasden Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5267141,"projectId":10636410,"letterContent":"I appreciate the donation to our project, \"Voting Tools\".\r\nThe students are excited to read the new stories. We will have a mock election in the class before the November election. Each student will vote for our class mascot. They will earn the \"I Voted sticker\" and be able to share their experiences with their friends and families.\r\nWhen the new box of supplies comes into classroom the students are eager to open them. It is like a birthday surprise for the classroom!\r\nYou have made a huge difference to our classroom family.\r\nThanks, thanks, thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1789530083874,"projectUrl":"project/voting-tools/10636410/","projectTitle":"Voting Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dansereau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5267141_orig.jpg?crop=1850,1850,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668999650045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5267141"},{"teacherId":7628904,"projectId":10040130,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on my students' reading growth and motivation. The new books give my lower-level readers access to engaging, appropriately leveled texts that allow them to build confidence while working toward their next reading level. Students are excited to read, take comprehension quizzes, earn badges, and work toward completing 35 books and celebrating at our Reading Level Graduation Party.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I have been able to create a more engaging classroom reading culture where students take ownership of their reading progress and celebrate their accomplishments. The high-quality hardcover books have also made our classroom library more inviting and exciting for students.","fullyFundedDate":1778068733383,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-new-stories-to-help-our-readers-l/10040130/","projectTitle":"Unlock New Stories to Help Our Readers Level Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7628904_orig.png?crop=295,295,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604015620198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7628904"},{"teacherId":5267141,"projectId":10541702,"letterContent":"I wish you could see the students faces when they open the boxes of gifts and supplies. It is like a big surprise and they are so excited to work with the supplies and use manipulatives. \r\nStudents will be using the modeling clay for the project based learning in the Science Unit coming up at the end of the unit. \r\nThey enjoyed the new tools and we used them to improve their hands on math skills and learn about 2-D and 3-D shapes. \r\nI appreciate all you do to provide the supplies for our class! It is very kind and helpful.","fullyFundedDate":1788550604749,"projectUrl":"project/firstie-stem-hands-on-fun/10541702/","projectTitle":"Firstie STEM Hands-on Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dansereau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5267141_orig.jpg?crop=1850,1850,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668999650045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5267141"},{"teacherId":8158150,"projectId":10242799,"letterContent":"My class has begun to create villages with new buildings, roads and ramps! They are figuring out how to make the longest and tallest ramps. They are learning how to make their structures more stable because we had a lot of collapses the first day. \r\n Thank you so much for the Lakeshore Learning Ramps and Balls set! It has been an absolute hit. The children love exploring how the balls roll down the different tracks and experimenting with different heights. It is such a wonderful, hands-on way for them to learn about physics and motion while having fun. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1779218165204,"projectUrl":"project/ramps-balls-exploration/10242799/","projectTitle":"Ramps & Balls Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Venezia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8158150_orig.png?crop=302,302,x100,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724350546365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158150"},{"teacherId":8138946,"projectId":10243142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation that you made to my project. The impact that these items will have on my classroom and for the students is great. We have just received the items at the start of the school year and they are already enjoying them. \r\n\r\nThe books will add to our lessons and the climate of the classroom. The hooks have already begun to help with the organization of the room. The wobble chairs have given my students a chance to move around while still focusing on their class work. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1778505059009,"projectUrl":"project/happiness-in-the-classroom/10243142/","projectTitle":"Happiness in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McElherne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138946"},{"teacherId":8517084,"projectId":10042655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Students have been able to do independent work on their computers thanks to their colorful and comfy headphones. \r\n\r\nStudents enjoyed the stickers and the desk eraser pets! They loved having a cool incentive to collect and share with their accomplishments with their family! The items you provided gave us the perfect middle of the year refresh for our class.\r\n\r\nStudents also enjoyed the new center activities. Being able to use them for hands-on math, reading, and rhyming really helped grow our skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768856239055,"projectUrl":"project/growing-in-kindergarten/10042655/","projectTitle":"Growing in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8517084_orig.jpg?crop=451,451,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760066532986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8517084"},{"teacherId":9349405,"projectId":10024690,"letterContent":"This project made a huge difference by giving students the exact tools they need to focus, learn, and feel proud of their work. The headphones blocked out classroom noise so kids can concentrate on their Chromebook tasks, while the organizer keeps the cords from tangling and teaches students to respect school property. Best of all, having a printer lets students see their hard work come to life on paper, which boosts their confidence and lets them share their final stories with their families at home.","fullyFundedDate":1768669370493,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-engaged-tech-tools-for-3r/10024690/","projectTitle":"Organized and Engaged: Tech Tools for 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carlos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349405_orig.jpg?crop=749,749,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698983041709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349405"},{"teacherId":7628904,"projectId":10031173,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have exciting new books to help them grow as readers and reach higher reading levels through quizzes and independent reading practice. They were especially excited to dive into the Fly Guy books, which quickly became classroom favorites! Seeing their enthusiasm for reading and learning has been wonderful.\r\n\r\nThe pencils and erasers have also made a big difference by ensuring students always have the tools they need to continue writing, practicing, and learning each day. In addition, the magnetic pencil marker holders have helped keep our classroom more organized and made supplies easier for students to find independently.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel motivated, prepared, and excited to learn. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping my students build confidence in both reading and writing!","fullyFundedDate":1768700070766,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-books-supplies-smiles/10031173/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Books, Supplies & Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7628904_orig.png?crop=295,295,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604015620198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7628904"},{"teacherId":10398787,"projectId":9990755,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, \"A Little Spot of Art Therapy\" has created meaningful opportunities for my students to explore emotional regulation, self-expression, and creativity in a safe and supportive environment. Through these books, art materials, and hands-on activities, students are learning important social-emotional skills such as identifying feelings, managing anxiety, practicing mindfulness, and developing healthy coping strategies. The stories and lessons from these resources have helped students better understand their emotions while giving them practical tools to support their mental wellness.\r\n\r\nOne especially meaningful project was using the books alongside the clay materials to create handmade worry stones for our entire school community. After learning about emotions, self-regulation, and calming strategies, students carefully crafted worry stones designed to provide comfort and grounding for others. This project not only strengthened their own understanding of emotional wellness, but also gave them the opportunity to spread kindness and support throughout the school. It was incredibly powerful for students to see how their creativity could positively impact others.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, art therapy has become an essential part of learning, reflection, and emotional growth. Students are engaging deeply with these resources, especially those who benefit from creative outlets for processing big feelings. Your support has provided more than supplies—it has helped foster compassion, resilience, and connection. Thank you for helping us create a nurturing environment where students can grow emotionally, creatively, and academically while also sharing those benefits with their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1768152366560,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-spot-of-art-therapy/9990755/","projectTitle":"A Little Spot of Art Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398787"},{"teacherId":8542342,"projectId":10032111,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! All these materials have brought so much excitement and learning to our classroom. It has provided me an opportunity to be a better first grade teacher. \r\n\r\nFrom tackling behavior and attention difficulties with fun fidgets to making concrete connections with manipulative objects, we have become a very hands on class. \r\n\r\nStudents are now offered flexible seating and a bigger book selection to choose from. This has built so much joy in these young readers. It has also helped them become stronger readers, making their future so bright.","fullyFundedDate":1769138851628,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-grade-level/10032111/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Grade Level","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8542342_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768928626087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8542342"},{"teacherId":1848138,"projectId":9992871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom and my students! The books and the headphones I received have been a great help with the units I am teaching. The mythology books in particular have been useful both for whole group lessons and independent student research. My third graders are currently doing a joint study of mythology and \"The Lightning Thief,\" and having books on mythology that were written for children their age gives me the assurance that the information will be presented appropriately. They've really been enjoying the books, and I know this unit will be good for both their overall literacy skills and all the references to mythology that come up in texts they will read over the years.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also been a huge help in having my classroom run smoothly. Some of my units include self-paced aspects where students are exploring a topic through assigned videos, readings, and hands-on experiments. Having a set of headphones that are reliable means that I can spend my time meeting with students to check for understanding and students can spend their time focused on learning instead of wasting time trying to find that magic pair of headphones that will actually work in the bin. Now they all work, every time, and that has made everyday activities easier. So thank you again for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768176506744,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-better-learning/9992871/","projectTitle":"Books for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bloom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1848138_orig.png?crop=584,584,x67,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601055200168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bloom42"},{"teacherId":8113770,"projectId":10030463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to sensory and art supplies that make a meaningful difference in their daily learning. The markers, pipe cleaners, and paint sticks have already become favorite tools, helping students express their creativity. My students have found ways to utilize the art supplies to make individual fidget supports to help them focus. The vibration pillow and hand held vibration also help students to self regulate. \r\n\r\nThese materials are more than just supplies—they provide opportunities for students to explore, create, and feel comfortable and engaged in their environment. For many of our learners, having access to sensory supports helps them stay focused, regulated, and ready to learn. 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