{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Williams Township School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6844272,"projectId":10190053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have journals and pencils that will help them develop important writing skills and express their thoughts, ideas, and creativity throughout the school year.\r\n\r\n For many young learners, a journal is more than just a notebook—it is a place where they can practice writing, draw pictures, tell stories, and build confidence as emerging writers. Having their own journals gives students a special space to document their learning, share their experiences, and celebrate their growth. The pencils you provided ensure that every child has the tools they need to participate fully in these daily writing opportunities.\r\n These materials will be used every day as students practice letter formation, write sentences, respond to stories, and explore their imaginations. Through journaling, they will strengthen their fine motor skills, literacy development, and ability to communicate their ideas. It is exciting to watch kindergarten students discover that they have important stories and thoughts worth sharing.","fullyFundedDate":1779590938201,"projectUrl":"project/write-away/10190053/","projectTitle":"Write Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844272_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570757604318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathy-butler"},{"teacherId":6844272,"projectId":10175644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have the pencils, sharpeners, laminating pouches, and writing workbooks they need to strengthen their early literacy and writing skills. These materials will make a tremendous difference in our classroom each day. The writing workbooks provide engaging opportunities for students to practice letter formation, handwriting, and early writing concepts, while the pencils and sharpeners ensure that every child has the tools needed to do their best work. The laminating pouches will help us create durable learning materials, writing centers, and resources that can be used throughout the school year.\r\n Kindergarten is an important time for developing confidence as learners and writers. With these supplies, students will be able to practice essential skills, express their ideas, and build a strong foundation for future academic success. The excitement they showed when using these new materials was wonderful to see, and they are eager to continue learning and growing.","fullyFundedDate":1779415033092,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-skills/10175644/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844272_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570757604318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathy-butler"},{"teacherId":6844272,"projectId":10213009,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Kindergarten Registration Night project. Your kindness helped us create a warm, welcoming, and exciting experience for our newest students and their families as they took their first steps into their school journey.\r\n Because of your donations, we were able to provide goodie bags filled with educational materials and special treats that made each child feel celebrated and excited about starting kindergarten. The smiles on their faces as they received their bags were priceless! These thoughtful gifts helped ease first-day jitters and created positive memories for both students and parents. Kindergarten Registration Night is an important opportunity to build connections between families and our school community. Your support helped us create an inviting atmosphere where children could feel comfortable, explore their new environment, and begin looking forward to the adventures that await them in kindergarten. The supplies and goodies you provided not only made the event special but also gave students resources they can use as they prepare for a successful start to the school year. Your generosity showed our families that they are joining a caring community that values and supports every child.","fullyFundedDate":1778025422855,"projectUrl":"project/look-out-kindergarten-here-i-come/10213009/","projectTitle":"Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844272_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570757604318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathy-butler"},{"teacherId":6185282,"projectId":8204550,"letterContent":"Headphones have become an essential tool in my classroom by helping students stay focused, engaged, and successful during independent learning activities. Many of our daily lessons incorporate technology-based programs for reading, math, testing preparation, and intervention support. Headphones allow students to listen to instructional content without distractions while also preventing noise from disrupting their classmates.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, headphones support differentiated instruction by enabling students to work at their own pace and access accommodations such as text-to-speech features, audio directions, and educational videos. They are especially beneficial for students who need extra support with reading comprehension, language development, or concentration.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable set of headphones for every student helps create a productive learning environment, increases student engagement, and ensures equitable access to digital learning resources. Replacing worn or damaged headphones will allow all students to fully participate in technology-enhanced instruction and maximize their learning opportunities throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1712769192061,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-to-learn/8204550/","projectTitle":"Hearing to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6185282_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780404642648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6185282"},{"teacherId":6844272,"projectId":10159723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have access to new books that will inspire a love of reading, learning, and imagination.Books open doors to new adventures, introduce children to different people and places, and help build important early literacy skills. For many of my students, these books will provide opportunities to explore stories, develop vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and discover the joy of becoming lifelong readers.\r\n The excitement on my students' faces as they browse through the new books has been priceless. They are eager to listen to stories during read-aloud time, explore books independently, and share their favorite characters and adventures with their classmates. These books are already helping create a classroom environment where reading is celebrated every day.Your generosity is making a lasting impact on young learners during these important early years of education. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful learning experiences that will benefit them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1774649527608,"projectUrl":"project/raising-readers/10159723/","projectTitle":"Raising Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844272_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570757604318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathy-butler"},{"teacherId":8125399,"projectId":9986035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a laminator and camera that will make a meaningful difference in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nThe laminator will help us preserve learning materials, student projects, visual aids, and classroom resources so they can be reused throughout the year. Students are excited to see their hard work displayed and protected, and these materials will continue supporting learning for many classes to come.\r\n\r\nThe camera will allow us to capture special classroom moments, document student learning, create engaging projects, and strengthen communication with families. It will also give students opportunities to be creative and involved in hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides more than just supplies — it creates opportunities, excitement, and lasting memories for our students. We truly appreciate your investment in our classroom and in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776816635838,"projectUrl":"project/making-centers-and-memories-last/9986035/","projectTitle":"Making Centers and Memories Last","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125399_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664557726605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125399"},{"teacherId":6212030,"projectId":9718320,"letterContent":"It has been such a joy watching the world open up for my students! A massive highlight was our Zoom session with Dr. Katharine Thompson, a socio-ecological scientist and environmental anthropologist. Our Kindergarteners were practically jumping out of their seats when she used The Lion King to teach them about animal behavior and scientific observation. Seeing the photos of the children in the orphanages and towns where she lives and serves made the world feel so much smaller and more connected. \r\nBeyond the giggles, these moments have left a beautiful, lasting mark on our students' hearts. These kids aren't just learning facts; they are becoming true global citizens who understand that every community deserves safety and stability. Thank you for providing the resources that allow us to bring such world-class experts into our school. You're helping us raise a generation that is as kind and empathetic as they are curious, and we couldn't be more grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765131495248,"projectUrl":"project/africas-thriving-puzzle-unlocking-the/9718320/","projectTitle":"Africa's Thriving Puzzle: Unlocking the Secrets of Land, Life, Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6212030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644896136832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6212030"},{"teacherId":6212030,"projectId":9782135,"letterContent":"A major highlight was our recent Zoom meeting with researcher Domenic Romanello, which brought the realities of global conservation and health directly into our classroom.\r\nThe absolute highlight was watching students step up to the microphone with their own burning questions. We spent most of the time with Domenic asking scientific inquiry, biological connections and global empathy questions, like my students Axel and Nash. The boys were eager to settle the debate on speed, learning that the Patas monkey takes the title of fastest primate! Domenic helped clarify that while lemurs and monkeys are part of the primate family, the slow-moving lorises definitely aren't winning any races! Perhaps the most poignant moment was when Axel and Nash asked about the hardships in Madagascar. Domenic shared the sobering reality of the region where he worked, explaining how a lack of clean water, medical care, and food leads to widespread malnutrition. Hearing firsthand about the lack of basic necessities in Madagascar transformed a \"science lesson\" into a lesson on human rights and global responsibility. \r\nIn a school environment, we strive for lessons that stick, and these interactions delivered exactly that. The visit and our virtual sessions have left a permanent mark: Our students learned that no question is too big or too small—whether it's about the speed of a lemur or the welfare of a community thousands of miles away.\r\nThank you for providing the resources that allow us to bring experts like Domenic into our students' lives. You are helping us raise a generation of empathetic, informed global citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1765131495844,"projectUrl":"project/voices-from-a-dry-forest/9782135/","projectTitle":"Voices From a Dry Forest!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6212030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644896136832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6212030"},{"teacherId":6844272,"projectId":10067576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our kindergarten students now have their very own headphones and storage bags to use during learning time.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With individual headphones, students can fully engage in digital learning activities without distractions, allowing them to focus, build independence, and grow their confidence. The storage bags help keep everything organized and easily accessible, teaching students responsibility while protecting these important resources.For many of our students, having their own set of headphones makes them feel special and excited to learn. It may seem like a small item, but it creates a big impact—helping each child feel prepared, included, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our young learners. Your support is helping us create a positive and engaging classroom environment where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1774718731708,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up/10067576/","projectTitle":"Listen Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844272_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570757604318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathy-butler"},{"teacherId":6844272,"projectId":10071011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. The donation that you provided will impact many students. We are able to keep our room and hands clean and germ free. The rewards have been given for Easter, for positive behavior, and for academic success. Our students love rewards. We are able to motivate them to be the best version of themselves with small incentives like pop-its, bracelets, cubes, and squishees. They work hard to get the rewards. It takes a village to reach them, thank you for being part of ours.","fullyFundedDate":1774459217910,"projectUrl":"project/clean-rewards/10071011/","projectTitle":"Clean Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844272_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570757604318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathy-butler"},{"teacherId":5081697,"projectId":10100351,"letterContent":"The Write, Build, Learn: Tools for Stronger Math Skills project has had a meaningful impact on my resource exceptional children (EC) classroom, where I work daily with small groups of students in grades K–5. These materials have allowed me to provide hands‑on, engaging math instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of my students.\r\nBecause many of my students benefit from concrete and visual learning experiences, the tools from this project have made math concepts more accessible. Students are now able to physically build, write, and manipulate materials as they practice skills such as number sense, operations, and problem solving. This has helped reduce frustration and increased student confidence, especially for those who struggle with traditional paper‑and‑pencil tasks.\r\nOverall, this project has strengthened my classroom by creating a more supportive, interactive, and inclusive math environment. Thank you for providing resources that help my students build skills, confidence, and a more positive attitude toward math. Your support truly makes a difference in their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1772210609165,"projectUrl":"project/write-build-learn-tools-for-stronger/10100351/","projectTitle":"Write, Build, Learn: Tools for Stronger Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5081697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611590075517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5081697"},{"teacherId":6844272,"projectId":10060745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have the pencils, cardstock, and wipes they need to learn, create, and stay healthy each day.\r\n\r\nThe pencils ensure every student is prepared and confident in their work, the cardstock allows us to complete special projects and hands-on activities, and the wipes help us maintain a clean and safe learning environment. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a big difference in our daily routines and overall success.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students. 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