{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy","outOfStateSupporters":50.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10097036,"projectId":9518708,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of the \"Literacy for Littles\" project!\r\nOur new books have truly transformed literacy time in our classroom! The National Geographic readers have not only captured my students' imaginations but also supported key first-grade reading skills like phonics, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary development. The animal-focused texts aligned with our ELA module on animals, helping students connect what they're decoding to meaningful, real-world topics.\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks joyful and purposeful. Students are building fluency and confidence through small-group phonics practice, then eagerly diving into independent reading with new books from our class library. It's been amazing to see struggling readers light up when they recognize sight words or sound out new animal names on their own.\r\nThese books have helped all my readers, especially those who once found reading hard, discover that reading can be both a skill and an adventure. Thank you for generously helping to bring words to life and create lifelong readers by funding \"Literacy for Littles\".","fullyFundedDate":1754956069476,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-littles/9518708/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ekhoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097036_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753719395179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097036"},{"teacherId":3730436,"projectId":9483562,"letterContent":"The generous donations our classroom received had a profound impact on my students' enthusiasm and growth as writers. With the new materials and resources provided, students gained access to tools that helped them express their ideas more clearly and creatively. These contributions transformed our writing lessons into exciting, hands-on experiences. The atmosphere in the classroom became more vibrant and focused, as students were eager to share their stories and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nBeyond improving their writing skills, the donations also fostered a stronger sense of confidence and motivation among my students. They began to see themselves as real authors, capable of crafting meaningful pieces and expressing their unique voices. The encouragement that came from having the right resources allowed them to take more risks, revise with purpose, and celebrate their progress. Ultimately, these donations did more than supply materials—they built a community of motivated learners who now see writing not as a task, but as a joyful form of self-expression and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1754362005405,"projectUrl":"project/write-from-the-heart/9483562/","projectTitle":"Write From the Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erin Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3730436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723676133806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3730436"},{"teacherId":9726676,"projectId":9115397,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my classroom and students. The 2nd half of the school year can be filled with many changes, testing and it can get be so hectic. Materials are dwindling and the support can be low . But your donation ensured my students did not feel the shift, were able to stay virtually healthy with the cleaning supplies and truly enjoyed the exposure to the reading materials. Please know each donation creates and contributes to the learning by meeting all needs. Belonging, consistency, and educational.","fullyFundedDate":1746699712642,"projectUrl":"project/change-in-semester-equals-change-in-clas/9115397/","projectTitle":"Change in Semester Equals Change in Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735964022546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726676"},{"teacherId":9613617,"projectId":9085672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Sparkle and Shine\" project! Because of you, our classroom is now cleaner, more organized, and a much happier place to learn. My students were thrilled when we unboxed the new supplies—they immediately began helping set things up, asking excitedly, \"Can I use the new broom?\" and \"Do we get to use this every day?\"\r\n\r\nHaving a clean and clutter-free environment has made a huge difference in our daily routines. The students have taken more pride in our classroom, eagerly taking turns using the new tools to keep things tidy. One of my students, who usually has a hard time focusing during transitions, now looks forward to helping with organization tasks—which has been a big win for both of us.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom feels brighter, calmer, and more welcoming. We're excited to keep building on this momentum and bring these new habits into other parts of our learning. Your support has truly helped us shine—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1738542668715,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-and-shine-a-clean-classroom-is/9085672/","projectTitle":"Sparkle and Shine: a Clean Classroom Is a Happy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9613617_orig.jpg?crop=562,562,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722305660491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bbbrownwtfaa"},{"teacherId":9650396,"projectId":9115508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! The items you provided have truly made a difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe fidgety bands have helped a few of my students stay more focused during lessons. There's been less tapping on desks and fewer fidgety hands. Most of their energy now goes to their feet on the bands. It's quiet and effective.\r\n\r\nThe cooking utensils added so much fun and learning to our classroom. One highlight was when students worked in groups to make donuts. This ended up being their favorite activity of the year! Beyond the fun, they learned how to follow directions, take turns, and work as a team.\r\n\r\nThe postage stamps were a new experience for many of my students. They learned how to properly place a stamp on an envelope and why it's needed to mail a letter. Something so small turned into a big moment of learning and real-world connection.\r\n\r\nThe privacy boards were especially helpful during state testing. They gave students their own space and helped ease some of their nerves. A few even said they felt less distracted and more confident.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting us. We truly appreciate all you do for our community.","fullyFundedDate":1741968930680,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-strong/9115508/","projectTitle":"Finishing Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650396"},{"teacherId":9805285,"projectId":8883005,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic when they saw the new items they received!\r\nEveryone got to choose a color why wanted for the bands, and they couldn't wait to be called to my small group table to try out the wobble seats. \r\nThey all get a chance to use the wobble seats in small groups daily, as well as when they were testing. \r\nIt even boosted my test scores!\r\nI couldn't be more grateful and the students enjoyed having flexible seating options. \r\nThe school year is now over, and I cannot wait to try even more new things for my next class!\r\nThank you to every kind soul that donated!","fullyFundedDate":1737522420877,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-flex/8883005/","projectTitle":"Fidget Flex","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9805285_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755347407481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805285"},{"teacherId":9726676,"projectId":8891969,"letterContent":"Your donation in this time where so many children have unique needs, has been a game changer for my class. The bands have significantly improved my kiddos who become distracted and just love to move. The ball seats has been a staple in our reading area and brings a sense of calm to the center.\r\n\r\nWe frequently have guest that absolutely love to hang out in our reading corner and it is a beautiful sight, watching students excited to explore new literature in a comfortable space.\r\n\r\nThank you for finding this platform and being so caring to help support this first year teacher and my class.","fullyFundedDate":1736819512417,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-needs-inclusive-classroom/8891969/","projectTitle":"Diverse Needs, Inclusive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735964022546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726676"},{"teacherId":9726676,"projectId":8860377,"letterContent":"This project is so special to me and I am so grateful to the generous and Kind Donor of our Thornton Reading Listening Center! My students love listening to the stories and I have added summarizing sheets , to help them practice making meaning of the stories they read.\r\n\r\nThe giggles of excitement and joy in just being able to enjoy books they normally couldn't read, is heart warming to see. It's amazing how an encounter with rich text that can be understood does for a child's confidence. This resource will continue to enhance learning and progress literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1739579224359,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-reading-in-diverse-ways/8860377/","projectTitle":"Rocking Reading in Diverse Ways","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735964022546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726676"},{"teacherId":9726676,"projectId":9101189,"letterContent":"I want to begin by saying how grateful I am for the donation of diverse books to our class! As an educator of multilingual learners, and English speaking students I wanted a way for books to make a connection but also bring everyone together! \r\n\r\nI could not have guessed that the addition of these books to our library, would connect my class with upper grade level students as well. My Spanish is not the strongest but an older student has began to volunteer reading to my second graders! The laughs and excitement are by far a bright spot when we are able to have our guest. My students have become more engaged and I just truly love and enjoy sharing this resource.","fullyFundedDate":1739591035012,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9101189/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735964022546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726676"},{"teacherId":9613617,"projectId":8528262,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your support in bringing a makerspace to our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has provided my students with hands-on materials that spark creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. From the moment they saw the new supplies—rulers, glue guns, duct tape, and more—their excitement was contagious. They couldn't wait to dive in and start building!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students now have a space where they can turn their ideas into reality, developing resilience and teamwork along the way. Watching them experiment, problem-solve, and bring their visions to life has been truly inspiring. As we continue exploring STEAM activities, I look forward to seeing their creativity grow even further.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting impact, and I can't thank you enough for supporting our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1727487579744,"projectUrl":"project/mini-makerspace/8528262/","projectTitle":"Mini Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9613617_orig.jpg?crop=562,562,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722305660491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bbbrownwtfaa"},{"teacherId":9726676,"projectId":8734459,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to explain how much of an impact your donation of items has meant to the learning in our classroom. As a first year educator, I am full of so many hopes and dreams for my school babies, but just like a new parent funding to see those dreams come to life is sometimes hard to come by. So we do our best, but thanks to your generosity some of those important meaningful dreams have been put in place and implemented! So again THANK YOU.\r\n\r\nI have several students who previously struggled significantly with getting out of their seats and needing improvement in focusing during instruction, the desk rubber bands were a huge hit! Not with just the students that needed it, but the entire class enjoys them. We have added the green exercise balls to our reading corner, which has made this essential area become a popular hub during independent reading and free time. We practiced a mock election and voting using the dividers, but the greater benefit is the confidence and jump in scores since implementation of our binders and use of the dividers during testing. Thank you so much for your kindness and care towards our classroom. It takes a village and we are so blessed you have help contribute to our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1727487579878,"projectUrl":"project/flexing-our-education-with-organization/8734459/","projectTitle":"Flexing Our Education, With Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735964022546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726676"},{"teacherId":9650396,"projectId":8631849,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a HUGE thank you for your support of our classroom project. The resources we received allowed us to integrate them into our daily activities over the last few months, significantly enhancing the learning experience for my students. The computer lap desks, for example, have transformed our seating arrangements, providing greater comfort and facilitating small group work. These desks offer a flexible space for collaboration, where students can engage in discussions and work together. The Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets and Reading Whisper Phones have been invaluable in supporting individualized reading practice and improving literacy skills across all subject areas. These items enable students to engage more actively, practice fluency and spelling, and build greater confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar has benefited me the most personally, but it has also helped my students with classroom organization and staying on top of important dates and deadlines. The Chart Tablet has become a key tool for writing exercises and group work, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Additionally, the durable dry erase markers and bingo chips are crucial for our reading intervention activities, reinforcing important concepts and making learning more interactive.\r\n\r\nWhile data is currently beyond my control as a tool to measure student retention, I must proudly share that I have seen consistent improvement in reading, writing, and stamina over the past months. I overheard one of my students \"reprimanding\" a friend in their small group, saying, \"You need to treat these materials with respect because someone worked hard to give this to us.\" This student was referring to one of the resources we received from our project. They are learning to appreciate and take care of the items you've provided, because this is a statement repeated in our classroom often! Your support has not only provided practical resources but has also equipped me with the tools to be a more effective teacher. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact you have had on our classroom and students. Your contribution goes beyond academics; it's helping to build positive character traits in each of my students. 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