{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8357432,"projectId":10212321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library project! Your kindness helped provide my students with fresh, engaging books and brought new energy and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the school year, my students were thrilled to walk into the classroom and see a library stocked with so many new titles. They immediately began browsing the shelves, talking about the books they wanted to read, and choosing stories that matched their individual interests. It was wonderful to see how excited they were to have so many more choices!\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a classroom environment where students are eager to read, explore new books, and grow as readers. These books will continue to be enjoyed by my students for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and for helping make our classroom library a place filled with excitement, curiosity, and a love of reading. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778131959475,"projectUrl":"project/plot-twist-we-need-more-books/10212321/","projectTitle":"Plot Twist: We Need More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357432_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667075732204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357432"},{"teacherId":8357432,"projectId":10201156,"letterContent":"Our new classroom supplies allowed for a smooth and seamless start to a new school year ! These resources have already helped us start the year organized, prepared, and ready to learn. From pencils and highlighters to scissors, file folders, labels, binder clips, and dry erase markers, each item has an important role in our daily classroom routines.\r\n\r\nThese supplies made a huge difference during our first full week of school as students began organizing their learning materials and participating in small-group activities. Students used file folders and labels to keep important work organized, while highlighters and dry erase markers helped them actively participate during reading and writing lessons. Having enough pencils, scissors, and other everyday supplies available has also allowed students to focus on learning instead of worrying about whether they have the materials they need.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem like small things, but they make a big difference in creating a classroom where students are prepared, organized, and ready to succeed. We are so grateful to have received these resources for the beginning of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1776971705997,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success/10201156/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357432_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667075732204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357432"},{"teacherId":5615233,"projectId":9981170,"letterContent":"Receiving this DonorsChoose grant has made a wonderful difference in our classroom. The colorful and decorative pencils and erasers have provided my students with essential school supplies while also bringing excitement, creativity, and personality to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as choosing a fun pencil or colorful eraser can brighten a student's day and encourage them to approach their work with enthusiasm. My students enjoy having supplies that feel special, and these materials have helped make everyday assignments and activities more engaging. \r\n\r\nNot only are they excited to buy these materials with their \"Bowser Bucks\" but they are especially excited when the pencils and erasers are used as rewards. They are rewarded for hard work, positive behavior, academic growth, and reaching classroom goals. Thank you again!!!","fullyFundedDate":1775745768559,"projectUrl":"project/eraser-magic/9981170/","projectTitle":"Eraser Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5615233_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539136483585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5615233"},{"teacherId":5615233,"projectId":10208218,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom makeover! Thanks to your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a bright, cheerful, and welcoming learning environment filled with colorful polka-dot décor.\r\n\r\nThe new decorations have brought so much life and personality to our classroom. From the colorful polka dots to the coordinating classroom materials, every detail helps create a space where my fourth graders can feel excited, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this classroom transformation possible. You didn't simply provide decorations—you helped create a learning space that my students can be proud to call their classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787585261598,"projectUrl":"project/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/10208218/","projectTitle":"Out With the Old, In With the New!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5615233_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539136483585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5615233"},{"teacherId":9303754,"projectId":10321293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Birthday Cart! Your generosity has given us a special way to celebrate our students and remind them that they are valued, appreciated, and an important part of our school family.\r\n\r\nFor many elementary students, birthdays are a time of excitement and celebration. However, not every child has the opportunity to celebrate their birthday at home or receive a special treat. Our Birthday Cart helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to feel celebrated, regardless of their circumstances.\r\n\r\nAs a school counselor, I use the Birthday Cart to provide students with goodies such as small treats, fun school supplies, stickers, and other special surprises. When students see the cart and receive their birthday goodies, their smiles say it all! These small gestures can make a meaningful difference in a child's day and help create a positive connection between students and their school.","fullyFundedDate":1787584910430,"projectUrl":"project/making-every-birthday-count/10321293/","projectTitle":"Making Every Birthday Count","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9303754_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695821652712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-aldana"},{"teacherId":9303754,"projectId":10373525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the large numbers that will be displayed alongside our school letters to celebrate school pride and graduation! Your generosity will help us create a special and memorable display that celebrates our students, their accomplishments, and the pride we have in our school community.\r\n\r\nAs a school counselor, I love finding meaningful ways to recognize and celebrate our students. These large numbers will help bring our displays to life and create a fun backdrop for celebrating important milestones, especially as we honor our graduating 5th graders and all they have accomplished.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds our students that their hard work matters and that their school community is cheering them on every step of the way. Thank you for helping us celebrate our Eagles in a BIG way! 🦅🎓❤️💙","fullyFundedDate":1787584932438,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-their-moment-to-shi/10373525/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves Their Moment to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9303754_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695821652712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-aldana"},{"teacherId":6903843,"projectId":10338778,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project, \"Extra Extra Read All About It!\" Thanks to your support, my students now have access to Scholastic News subscriptions for the entire year.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference in our classroom. These subscriptions provide my students with engaging, age-appropriate current events and nonfiction reading materials that help build their literacy skills and understanding of the world around them. Every week, I see their excitement as they explore new topics and develop their reading confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' education and believing in the power of reading. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1787584955005,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/10338778/","projectTitle":"Extra, Extra, Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903843_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663601897345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6903843"},{"teacherId":6903843,"projectId":10339169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to read and donate to \"Full Backpack, Full Potential.\" I was thrilled when I saw the email informing me that the project had been funded. The first few weeks of school set the tone for the entire year. It was wonderful to see my students faces when they arrived to school with a classroom full of new school supplies just for them. \r\n\r\nStudents will enjoy using their materials during one of our most beloved time of the day, Math Club. Students will use their markers and boards at the carpet when solving math problems and equations. Thank you again for taking the time to donate to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1787325429299,"projectUrl":"project/full-backpack-full-potential/10339169/","projectTitle":"Full Backpack, Full Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903843_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663601897345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6903843"},{"teacherId":9303754,"projectId":10482009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with a TPT gift card and inspiring bracelets for our bullying prevention efforts! As an elementary school counselor, these resources will help me create engaging, meaningful lessons that teach students about kindness, respect, empathy, inclusion, and standing up for others.\r\n\r\nThe TPT gift card will allow me to access engaging counseling activities and resources that make bullying prevention lessons fun and relatable for students in grades K-5. The bracelets will serve as special reminders for students to choose kindness, use their words wisely, include others, and be a positive role model.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help me take important lessons beyond the counseling office and into our classrooms and school community. Every bracelet and activity will remind students that they have the power to make our school a safer, kinder, and more welcoming place for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping me make bullying prevention meaningful, memorable, and fun! 💙❤️🦅","fullyFundedDate":1787584933266,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-against-bullying/10482009/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages Against Bullying!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9303754_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695821652712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-aldana"},{"teacherId":9303754,"projectId":10482179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students by providing The Juice Box Bully! As an elementary school counselor, I am excited to use this book as a meaningful tool during our bullying prevention lessons.\r\n\r\nThis book will give students an engaging and age-appropriate way to learn about kindness, standing up for others, making positive choices, and creating a school community where everyone feels safe and included. Through classroom discussions and counseling lessons, students will have opportunities to connect the story to their own experiences and think about how their words and actions can make a difference.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps me provide students with resources that make important social-emotional lessons memorable and meaningful. Because of you, our students will have another tool to help build a kind, caring, and bully-free school community!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us spread kindness, courage, and compassion throughout our school! 💙❤️🦅","fullyFundedDate":1787325426034,"projectUrl":"project/squashing-bullying-one-juice-box-at-a-t/10482179/","projectTitle":"Squashing Bullying, One Juice Box at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9303754_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695821652712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-aldana"},{"teacherId":9303754,"projectId":10321354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 5th grade students by providing inspiring bracelets! As a school counselor, I am always looking for meaningful ways to encourage students, build their confidence, and remind them of their worth as they prepare for the exciting transition to middle school.\r\n\r\nThese bracelets are more than just a small gift—they are daily reminders for my students to believe in themselves, stay positive, and keep pushing forward. I hope that whenever they look down at their wrist, they are reminded that they are capable of accomplishing great things and that someone believes in them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows me to create special moments that students will remember. Thank you for helping me spread encouragement, positivity, and inspiration to our 5th graders as they take this next big step in their educational journey!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping them believe in themselves! 💙❤️🦅","fullyFundedDate":1787584952668,"projectUrl":"project/a-bracelet-reminder-starting-5th-grade/10321354/","projectTitle":"A Bracelet Reminder: Starting 5th Grade with Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9303754_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695821652712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-aldana"},{"teacherId":6903843,"projectId":10338653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to read and donate to \"Smart Choices, Smart Spending.\" We began our financial literacy unit this week and having all of the resources we needed at the start was incredibly beneficial. Students were first given their wallet where they will keep their classroom money. They are able to earn this money through making good choices. Students then have the opportunity to shop in my classroom store which is completely stocked thanks to you. \r\n\r\nStudents will continue to learn about the value of saving and working towards a goal. Giving students the tools that they need to be successful is the biggest gift. 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