{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westwood School","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6704905,"projectId":9681843,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your help with the globes, compasses, maps, and puzzles. When the students walked into the room one early morning, they immediately noticed a decorated box full of materials. When the time for social studies finally came, they could not wait to come to the carpet and explore the materials. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe use the materials in many ways. During indoor recess, the map puzzles are a favorite activity. Many students had never done a puzzle before, and it's great to see them thinking in new ways. The globes help the class learn about continents and oceans, and we've compared how the world looks on globes and flat maps. The compasses are also popular during outdoor recess. I let the children explore the playground, and I give them a landmark to find. Then, they tell a partner which direction they went.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your contribution. \"Around the World in 45 Days!\" is a HUGE SUCCESS.","fullyFundedDate":1758809198055,"projectUrl":"project/around-the-world-in-45-days/9681843/","projectTitle":"Around the World in 45 Days!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734568311761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704905"},{"teacherId":6551886,"projectId":9437136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our \"This Year Will be Charming\" project! Our kindergarten and first grade students were so excited to create their bracelets to start the year off right! Students picked out their favorite color bracelets as well as charms to go on their bracelets. Students are still wearing their bracelets after being in school for ten weeks! We will be adding these charms and bracelets into our positive behavior incentive starting next week. Students will be able to \"purchase\" new charms and different colored bracelets with their ClassDojo points. They are super excited about this!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations and helping us provide a positive and happy experience for our new students!","fullyFundedDate":1754108658086,"projectUrl":"project/this-year-will-be-charming/9437136/","projectTitle":"This Year Will Be Charming!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Given","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6551886_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719325697755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6551886"},{"teacherId":6704905,"projectId":9517207,"letterContent":"This project has significantly transformed the classroom atmosphere, creating a much warmer and more inviting environment for my students!\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love the sweatshirts. They enjoy wearing them as part of their uniform. Knowing that these sweatshirts align with our school's dress code brings them a sense of pride and belonging. Additionally, my principal appreciates this initiative because it eliminates the hassle of reminding kids to adhere to the uniform policy. There's a noticeable reduction in conflicts regarding inappropriate attire, making the overall school day smoother for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nTo facilitate easy access, I decided to keep the sweatshirts hung on the backs of the students' chairs. This simple arrangement allows me to effectively monitor their condition while giving the students the freedom to put them on or take them off throughout the day as needed. Whether they're feeling chilly during a morning lesson or want to take it off during recess, they can do so with ease.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has been a resounding success, contributing not only to a more comfortable learning environment but also to a more cohesive and relaxed atmosphere in our first-grade classroom. The warmth of the sweatshirts extends beyond the fabric. It fosters a sense of community and security among the students, making our classroom a happier place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1756226094837,"projectUrl":"project/im-cold-can-i-wear-my-coat-no-uni/9517207/","projectTitle":"\"I’m Cold. Can I Wear my Coat?\" No, Uniforms Only!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734568311761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704905"},{"teacherId":6551886,"projectId":9435214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! My students and I are truly grateful for your contribution, which has provided us with valuable materials to support both learning and daily classroom needs.\r\n\r\nSome of the items have already become student favorites. For example, our cereal dispenser is used almost daily, offering snacks that keep students energized and focused toward the end of the day. The markers you helped provide are used consistently in our phonics and math lessons, making our learning both engaging and effective. We are also looking forward to using the indoor recess materials when the weather keeps us inside.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and we couldn't do it without the kindness of donors like you. Thank you for investing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1751916768815,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-and-restock-of-our-most-loved-it/9435214/","projectTitle":"Refresh and Restock of Our Most Loved Items!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Given","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6551886_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719325697755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6551886"},{"teacherId":2796045,"projectId":9094705,"letterContent":"The students at Westwood would like to express their gratitude for the whiteboards and headphones. The whiteboards were used as manipulatives to learn the lines and spaces of the treble clef. Not only were the students able to learn treble clef notes for the piano, but they were also able to learn for the recorders. Students learned more quickly as they assisted one another. They quizzed each other and later identified notes from the screen. Many students wished to repeat the activity daily. It served as a successful aid in helping the students learn those notes and their locations on the staff. \r\n\r\nOnce the students discovered where the notes were, they happily sat at the keyboard and started creating their own music using all the enjoyable features it offers. This gave them the confidence to compose their very first piece without feeling shy or embarrassed! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for assisting the students. It is greatly appreciated—you are truly a blessing.","fullyFundedDate":1739373776301,"projectUrl":"project/learning-lines-and-spaces-to-become-comp/9094705/","projectTitle":"Learning Lines and Spaces to Become Composers.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2796045_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543378344959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2796045"},{"teacherId":6551886,"projectId":8555621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving us the tools that we can use when our emotions are a little off kilter and we need to find a way to calm ourselves down. With your kindness I was able to create an area of our classroom where students can go when they need a moment to recharge and get our emotions in check. Students LOVE the calming fish aquarium and the different fidgets to take their minds off of the things that have upset them. They know they may go to this area during the times that they need to refocus and recharge. Thank you for giving my students a safe and comforting place to get their big emotions under control so that they can refocus on their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1732385418861,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-social-emotional-tools/8555621/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Social Emotional Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Given","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6551886_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719325697755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6551886"},{"teacherId":6704905,"projectId":9016142,"letterContent":"I briefly mentioned the day before I unpacked the chairpockets that I had a surprise for the students the next day. I stayed after school and unpacked the box and organized the pockets. It was to no surpise that everything fit perfectly.\r\n\r\nThe next day, the students began to assemble into the classroom. They were so excited to see all of their learning materials neatly organized in their chairpockets. Each child was thrilled to see their name written on the name tag attached to the chairpocket. I allowed the students to inspect the pockets and the material in it. I have to say, it was probably one of the best days they had all year. \r\n\r\nThe chairpockets have made such a difference in our classroom. Since in place, nothing has been lost or misplaced. There is no more \"fussing\" about another student taking someone elses materials. We have saved at least 20 minutes each day not having to pass out material. This is time better spent on instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1736979232128,"projectUrl":"project/operation-organization-keeping-first-gr/9016142/","projectTitle":"Operation Organization- Keeping First Grade Students Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734568311761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704905"},{"teacherId":2796045,"projectId":5221298,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has truly made a big difference during this COVID pandemic! While we were learning remotely, it helped us ensure that everyone could still participate in classes. With all the tech challenges we faced, I was able to get another device for students to see and use the software for creating their work online. It was so rewarding to demonstrate what they needed to complete their compositions. Most of the time, I had the pleasure of holding one-on-one sessions with students. They were really intrigued by the comparison between the Mac and their PCs, and it created an engaging atmosphere where students didn't want the session to end session.","fullyFundedDate":1605149304439,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-digital-composers/5221298/","projectTitle":"Becoming Digital Composers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2796045_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543378344959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2796045"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84327","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":388,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":73,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"24.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.3,"schoolId":84327,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westwood School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westwood School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/cincinnati-public-schools/westwood-elementary-school/84327"}