{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westchester Hills School 29","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9773573,"projectId":10030739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Ever since the planting supplies came in, the kids have been SO excited. They knew right away we were going to be planting and kept asking me every day when we would start. We finally planted today for Earth Day and it truly made their day.\r\nEveryone was fully engaged, carefully filling their pots, planting their seeds, and helping each other. They asked great questions about how to care for their plants and when they will start to grow. It was such a hands-on, meaningful moment for them.\r\nThis experience meant so much more than just planting. It connected to what we learned and made it feel real. They are already excited to watch their plants grow and some even said they want to plant at home.\r\nThank you again for making this possible. It truly brought so much joy to our classroom and is something they will remember. 🌱","fullyFundedDate":1772750486700,"projectUrl":"project/growing-scientists-learning-through-pla/10030739/","projectTitle":"Growing Scientists: Learning Through Planting","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":10150351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our Dr. Seuss-themed book project! Your generosity has provided our classroom with exciting books, fun stickers, pencils, and learning pals that will inspire a love of reading in my first graders.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students will be able to explore imaginative stories, build their literacy skills, and enjoy learning in a joyful and engaging way. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping young learners grow. Thank you again for making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773875355317,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-well-read-a-dr-seuss-c/10150351/","projectTitle":"Oh, The Places We’ll Read: A Dr. Seuss Classroom Library","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":2065573,"projectId":10138482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Our Books Are Loved to Pieces—Help Us Read New Stories!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to new, engaging books that will keep their love of reading alive and growing. What was once a small, worn classroom library is becoming a place filled with fresh stories, new characters, and exciting adventures waiting to be discovered.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, these books are their only consistent access to reading materials. Your support is not just providing books—it's opening doors to imagination, creativity, and opportunity. Now, during our DEAR time, students can continue to get lost in stories, recommend books to one another, and build a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for believing in our students. Thank you for helping us keep their excitement for reading strong and thriving!","fullyFundedDate":1773954147304,"projectUrl":"project/our-books-are-loved-to-pieceshelp-us-re/10138482/","projectTitle":"Our Books Are Loved to Pieces—Help Us Read New Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yvonne Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723594188530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2065573"},{"teacherId":1524394,"projectId":10047193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom!\r\n\r\nThe class has really been enjoying using the dry erase table. It has made it much easier for students to share their work and explain their thinking to the class. It's also made lessons more interactive, since students can quickly write, erase, and try again right at their seats. I've noticed that more students are willing to participate and present because it feels simple and low-pressure.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been a great addition to our classroom. Students were very excited when they first saw them, and it was a nice treat for everyone. They've been especially helpful for students who may not have a snack from home, making sure everyone is comfortable and ready to learn. Moving forward, we'll continue using the table for interactive lessons and group sharing, while keeping snacks available to support all students throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1769136602917,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-choice-supporting-st/10047193/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Choice: Supporting Students’ Bodies and Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dinkler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1524394_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448383747057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dinkler"},{"teacherId":2065573,"projectId":9931924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Help Create a Hands-On STEM Science Center for Fifth-Grade Students.\" Your contribution is helping turn an exciting vision into reality—a dedicated space where students can actively explore and experiment with meaningful Earth science concepts.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have the opportunity to construct and investigate their own volcanic eruption models, study how volcanoes form, and better understand the geological processes that shape our planet. The STEM Science Center will also allow them to dive into creative experiments—like lava lamp investigations and eruption simulations—that make learning both tangible and thrilling.\r\n\r\nYour support provides not only the materials and tools we need but also the inspiration and encouragement that fuel our students' curiosity. With your help, they'll develop a deeper understanding of science, build confidence in their problem-solving skills, and experience the joy of discovery in a truly hands-on environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the scientific growth of these young learners. You've made a lasting difference in their education and in their excitement for learning about the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1772807492294,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-erupt-into-learning-support-our/9931924/","projectTitle":"Help Us Erupt into Learning! Support Our STEM Volcano Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yvonne Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723594188530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2065573"},{"teacherId":2843754,"projectId":10018008,"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.","fullyFundedDate":1772750486799,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stations/10018008/","projectTitle":"S.T.E.M. Stations","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":10043158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our \"S.T.E.M. 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Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a more organized, positive learning environment for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1772550403390,"projectUrl":"project/chair-pockets-for-young-learners/10077021/","projectTitle":"Chair Pockets for Young Learners!","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":2065573,"projectId":10066129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, Warm Hearts and Tummies During Cold Winter Mornings. Because of you, our classroom has become an even warmer, more welcoming place for my fifth-grade students during the coldest months of the year.\r\n\r\nMany of my students arrive at school on freezing mornings after long walks or bus rides, sometimes without the winter gear that makes those mornings easier. Your donations helped bring warmth into our classroom in the most meaningful ways. Students were able to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate, which may seem simple, but for them it created a sense of comfort and care that truly set a positive tone for the day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special parts of this project has been our Warm Hearts Read-Aloud time. During these moments, we gather together to read the beautiful picture books you helped provide—stories that focus on kindness, empathy, and compassion. Even as fifth graders, my students absolutely love picture books, especially ones with powerful messages. They eagerly listen, laugh, reflect, and often connect the stories to their own lives.\r\n\r\nThe books have quickly become favorites in our classroom library. Students return to them often during independent reading time, and many enjoy revisiting the stories or sharing them with classmates. I have seen students recommend these books to one another and continue conversations about the lessons long after our read-aloud time has ended.\r\n\r\nAfter reading together, students reflect through discussion and writing about how they can show kindness at school, at home, and in their community. These conversations have helped strengthen our classroom community and encourage students to think more deeply about the impact of their actions.\r\n\r\nSharing a cup of hot chocolate during these moments adds a cozy sense of connection. Students relax, open up in discussions, and truly engage with the stories and their messages. What might seem like a small gesture has helped create an environment where students feel safe, cared for, and ready to grow—not just academically, but as compassionate individuals.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than books and hot chocolate. You have helped create meaningful moments of warmth, reflection, and community that my students will remember long after winter ends.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where warm hearts and warm tummies help inspire kindness every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550426245,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-and-tummies-during-cold-wint/10066129/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts and Tummies During Cold Winter Mornings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yvonne Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723594188530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2065573"},{"teacherId":9372796,"projectId":10062694,"letterContent":"The impact of being taken care of is a human right. Because you chose to fund this project you understand every child deserves to go home with proper clothing during cold winter months. I am Thankful for you, and the fact that our underprivilege students will go home with warm hands, heads, and feet. The impact will make every child feel warm, loved, and taken care of. Many students come in with nothing during winter months, my concern is how they go home. Because of you, they will now go home with a feeling of pride, and that they are loved, and have what they need. A million thanks. It is a choice to be kind, and you choose my project, I am filled with gratitude and excitement for my students. You Are Amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1772550388657,"projectUrl":"project/warm-heads-hands-feet/10062694/","projectTitle":"Warm Heads, Hands, Feet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372796"},{"teacherId":4966975,"projectId":10032005,"letterContent":"This project has helped get some goodies into our kids bellies! Thank you for the popcorn! 🍿 We eat it daily and now use words to request \"more popcorn\" which is a huge accomplishment for some of our kiddos! Thanks to The Tepper Foundation we also ask for \"more melon\" (sour watermelons) during snack times during the day when we accomplish a task along with a high five!🖐️ \r\nThe slime and rolling tools have helped us use our hands more when playing which increases our strength or tactile responses. Thanks to you we have new tools to use instead of the boring old ones we had!","fullyFundedDate":1768703239328,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-fun/10032005/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Fun!","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":2065573,"projectId":9978477,"letterContent":"Because of you, my fifth graders are not just learning about the world — they are learning how to care about it.\r\n\r\nYour support for our cultural empathy project has allowed students to explore diverse traditions, beliefs, and celebrations through meaningful literature and hands-on art experiences. In today's interconnected world, opportunities like this are essential in helping students grow into compassionate, informed global citizens.\r\n\r\nThrough the books you helped provide, students have immersed themselves in powerful stories connected to multicultural traditions. These stories helped students see the values and histories that shape these celebrations. The art-making process became a powerful bridge between learning and understanding. As students created, they reflected. As they reflected, they discussed. Our classroom conversations grew deeper and more thoughtful as we talked about the difference between appreciation and appropriation, and what it truly means to respect cultural boundaries.\r\n\r\nFor many students, this project provided both windows and mirrors — windows into cultures different from their own and mirrors that affirmed their personal identities and traditions. They began asking insightful questions, making meaningful connections, and celebrating differences with genuine curiosity and respect.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are building more than academic knowledge. They are developing empathy, cultural awareness, and the confidence to engage thoughtfully with a diverse world. These are lessons that will extend far beyond fifth grade.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where diversity is celebrated, understanding is nurtured, and every culture is approached with respect.","fullyFundedDate":1769132453916,"projectUrl":"project/developing-cultural-empathy-through-art/9978477/","projectTitle":"Developing Cultural Empathy Through Art and Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yvonne Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723594188530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2065573"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23353","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":536,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"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"}