{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westchester Hills School 29","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9904733,"projectId":10139950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make this hands-on learning experience possible! Because of your generosity, our first-grade students were able to plant their own seeds and learn about plants in a way that was exciting and meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nThe students loved getting their hands in the soil, planting their seeds, watering them, and checking each day to see what changes had taken place. They were especially excited when they began seeing their plants sprout and grow! This project helped bring our science lessons to life as students learned about roots, stems, leaves, flowers, sunlight, water, and everything plants need to survive.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, the project gave our students something they could take responsibility for and be proud of. They practiced patience, observation, and caring for a living thing while developing an even greater curiosity about science and nature. Thank you for giving our students an experience they will remember and for helping us send them into summer with smiles!","fullyFundedDate":1776383938078,"projectUrl":"project/little-gardeners-future-scientists/10139950/","projectTitle":"Little Gardeners, Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fanek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904733_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738702308937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904733"},{"teacherId":9904733,"projectId":10139872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping us celebrate all of their hard work and growth this year! Your generosity made it possible for each student to receive a special end-of-year gift filled with fun items they can enjoy throughout the summer.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to receive their beach buckets, beach balls, bubbles, water bottles, and other goodies. Seeing their smiles and excitement was such a wonderful way to end our school year together. These gifts were not only fun, but also a meaningful reminder of how proud we are of everything they accomplished this year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support helped make the end of our school year extra special and gave my students a celebration they will remember.","fullyFundedDate":1780362435277,"projectUrl":"project/send-my-first-graders-into-summer-with-s/10139872/","projectTitle":"Send My First Graders Into Summer With Smiles.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fanek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904733_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738702308937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904733"},{"teacherId":9773573,"projectId":10138433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide our classroom with ink and paper! We use printed materials every single day, so having these supplies has been such a big help for both me and my students.\r\n\r\nI'm able to print reading and math practice, worksheets, small-group materials, writing activities, extra practice, and fun learning activities for the class. It also helps me give students materials that match what we are working on without having to worry about running out of ink or paper.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like simple classroom supplies, but we truly use them all the time. Thank you again for supporting my classroom and helping make sure my students have the materials they need to learn, practice, and enjoy fun activities throughout the school day. We really appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1782476920502,"projectUrl":"project/printing-materials-for-our-classroom/10138433/","projectTitle":"Printing Materials for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abraham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9773573_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743893413042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773573"},{"teacherId":4966975,"projectId":10241037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! We were able to get some snacks, toys, fidgets, calming toys and fun engaging sensory items for us to enjoy in class. These items help us focus, calm down, motivate us and help us engage with our peers or teachers. \r\nThanks to your support, we have seen some of our students engage more in less, request a snack and even decrease some distracting behaviors with fidgets to help us stay on task. \r\nThe popcorn has been a huge motivator for some students. They will complete their work and then say \"popcorn please\", which in a class of students with autism is a huge accomplishment! Thank you for making that happen!\r\nWhen a student was picking at their nails during a lesson, we were able to offer them the pom pom ball to keep their hands busy and they have decreased their nervous habit thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1778596014973,"projectUrl":"project/sense-ational-learning/10241037/","projectTitle":"“Sense-ational Learning!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pellegrino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4966975_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510254893048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ellenpellegrino"},{"teacherId":593005,"projectId":10073714,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for your generous support in helping us create a calming center in our classroom. Your kindness made it possible to acquire a colorful rug, a cozy chair, a soothing jellyfish lamp, fidgets, spinners, and liquid motion tiles. Together, these items have transformed an ordinary area of our classroom into a peaceful, welcoming, and supportive space for our students.\r\n\r\nMany of our students experience sensory sensitivities, difficulty managing strong emotions, or moments when the classroom environment becomes overwhelming. During these times, they benefit from having a comfortable place where they can step away, feel safe, and use tools that help them regulate their bodies and emotions. Our new calming center provides exactly that.\r\n\r\nThe colorful rug clearly defines the calming area and makes it feel warm and inviting. The cozy chair gives students a comfortable place to sit, rest, and feel secure. The gentle light and movement of the jellyfish lamp create a peaceful atmosphere and provide soothing visual stimulation. The fidgets spinners give students a safe way to release nervous energy and keep their hands engaged, while the liquid motion tiles encourage students to slow down, focus, and watch the calming movement of the colors.\r\n\r\nThe calming center is much more than a collection of classroom materials. It is a safe space that communicates to our students that their feelings are important, their individual needs are understood, and they have the support necessary to succeed. When students feel calm and secure, they are better able to communicate, participate, build relationships, and focus on learning. These benefits reach far beyond the calming center and positively influence the entire classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1777578491524,"projectUrl":"project/creating-clam-a-sensory-regulation-spac/10073714/","projectTitle":"Creating Clam: a Sensory Regulation Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp593005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575595293755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/noreenkennedy"},{"teacherId":593005,"projectId":10244628,"letterContent":"We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your generous donations toward the purchase of new lights for our annual music production. This year's rock performance was called \"I like to move it\" and the new sensor lights went hand-in-hand in the performers \"moving it\" and dancing. \r\n\r\nYour support helped create an exciting and memorable performance experience for our students with autism in kindergarten through eighth grade. The new lights helped transform our stage and gave each performer the opportunity to shine—both literally and figuratively. For many of our students, participating in the production required tremendous confidence, preparation, and perseverance. Seeing the stage beautifully illuminated helped them feel celebrated, magical , and proud of everything they accomplished.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our performers and recognizing the importance of inclusive arts programs. Your kindness made a lasting impact and helped create wonderful memories that our students and their families will treasure for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778807339681,"projectUrl":"project/shine-a-light-on-our-rock-the-spectrum/10244628/","projectTitle":"Shine a Light on our \"Rock the Spectrum\" Rockstars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp593005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575595293755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/noreenkennedy"},{"teacherId":9773573,"projectId":10030655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Exploring Science\" project! My students were SO excited when the items came in. They asked me right away when they could use everything, and we incorporated the materials into our centers and early finisher time right away.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoyed the microscope and magnetic tiles. They were very engaged while checking out the different slides under the microscope and have shown so much creativity while creating different designs with the magnetic tiles.\r\n\r\nThe solar system kit will be perfect for when we learn about the sun and planets, and the globe has been great for learning about different places in the world. They loved spinning it to find the United States and the countries their families are from.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation. These materials have made learning more exciting and hands-on for my students, and we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778182159106,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-science/10030655/","projectTitle":"Exploring Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abraham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9773573_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743893413042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773573"},{"teacherId":2843754,"projectId":10150246,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our first-grade classroom by funding our science and nature books. Because of your generosity, our students will have access to engaging books that spark curiosity about the natural world. These new resources will help our young learners explore plants, animals, weather, and other exciting science topics while building important reading skills.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are grateful for your support and excited to begin learning with these wonderful new books.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1778153810929,"projectUrl":"project/flutter-crawl-and-grow-nature-books-f/10150246/","projectTitle":"Flutter, Crawl, and Grow: Nature Books for a Curious Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray-McGoey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2843754_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705435228191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murray-mcgoey"},{"teacherId":2843754,"projectId":10161632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our STEM Stations grant on DonorsChoose! Your generosity has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe storage resources you provided are especially valuable—they help us keep our materials organized, accessible, and ready for hands-on learning. Because of you, our students can engage more effectively in STEM activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping to create a more dynamic and inspiring learning environment, and we truly appreciate your investment in our students' future.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1780360535571,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-phonics-station-organized-t/10161632/","projectTitle":"First Grade Phonics Station: Organized Tools for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray-McGoey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2843754_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705435228191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murray-mcgoey"},{"teacherId":2843754,"projectId":10206724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of ink for our classroom printer! Because of your support, we can print assignments, learning materials, and student work without interruption. This helps keep our classroom running smoothly and ensures every student has the resources they need to succeed. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education—our students and I are very grateful!\r\n\r\nThe children are able to print a worksheet for their research projects. During recess the children need a coloring sheet. When a child feels they made a mistake, I am able to provide another sheet for them if needed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making an impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779377933012,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-print-bright-ideas-ink-for-lear/10206724/","projectTitle":"Help Us Print Bright Ideas: Ink for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray-McGoey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2843754_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705435228191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murray-mcgoey"},{"teacherId":2843754,"projectId":10174127,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our Calendar Kids books for first grade! Your generosity is helping bring engaging stories, learning, and excitement into our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my first graders will build important reading, math, and calendar skills while enjoying interactive and meaningful learning experiences together. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' education. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!\r\nThey love reading them during guided reading time with their friends.","fullyFundedDate":1778110052327,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-monthly-library-with-the-cal/10174127/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Monthly Library With the Calendar Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray-McGoey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2843754_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705435228191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murray-mcgoey"},{"teacherId":2843754,"projectId":10070888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our plant project for our first graders! Your generosity is helping our students explore the exciting world of plants through hands-on learning and discovery. Because of your support, our classroom will be filled with opportunities to grow, observe, and learn about nature in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOur students are so excited to plant seeds, care for their plants, and watch them grow each day. These experiences help build curiosity, responsibility, and a love for science that will stay with them long after first grade.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project possible and for supporting our young learners! 🌱💚","fullyFundedDate":1779067015004,"projectUrl":"project/planting-and-caring-for-our-earth/10070888/","projectTitle":"Planting and Caring For Our Earth!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray-McGoey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2843754_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705435228191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-murray-mcgoey"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23353","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":603,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.5,"schoolId":23353,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westchester Hills School 29 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westchester Hills School 29","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/yonkers-public-schools/school-29/23353"}