{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9464458,"projectId":10688888,"letterContent":"Our esports program has become an exciting opportunity for students to develop teamwork, confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills. With approximately 18 students participating across our competitive and developmental practice groups, our team continues to grow as more students discover the excitement of esports.\r\n\r\nThanks to Riot Games' incredible generosity, our students now have access to equipment that makes their esports experience even more meaningful. During our first practice with the new controllers, the students were extremely excited to discover that we finally had enough controllers for everyone! Previously, we had to rely on a limited number of wireless controllers, but now each student has their own assigned controller, labeled with their name. This has helped create a greater sense of ownership, responsibility, and belonging within our team.\r\n\r\nThe new charging stations help us keep our equipment organized and ready for practice, while the carrying case makes transporting equipment to tournaments easier. We also received an Elgato capture card, which will allow us to record gameplay and help students analyze their strategies, recognize mistakes, and identify opportunities for improvement.\r\n\r\nBeyond the equipment, esports continues to motivate our students to maintain passing grades, demonstrate positive behavior, and practice good sportsmanship. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch experienced players encourage newer teammates and see how excited our students are to represent their school.\r\n\r\nThis project is helping us create an environment where students feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue building a program that teaches lessons extending far beyond gaming.","fullyFundedDate":1792414910662,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-building-champions-through-esp/10688888/","projectTitle":"Level Up: Building Champions Through Esports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barboza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464458_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723747112522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464458"},{"teacherId":3196851,"projectId":10535595,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of jump ropes gives our students more opportunities to stay active during P.E. while practicing coordination, balance, and endurance. Students can challenge themselves, set personal goals, and build confidence as they learn new skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond exercise, the ropes create opportunities for students to encourage one another, take turns, and celebrate progress. Their handwritten thank-you notes reflect how much they appreciate your support. Thank you for helping make physical activity fun and accessible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787929145755,"projectUrl":"project/jump-ropes-today-stronger-athletes-tomo/10535595/","projectTitle":"Jump Ropes Today, Stronger Athletes Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3196851_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691681410684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjosevargas"},{"teacherId":2893742,"projectId":10060662,"letterContent":"The school year has begun and our fidget bags have been a hit. Teachers have access to these fidgets and being able to utilize them in the classrooms to give students another option to regain their focus. The beginning of the year can be tough for students, using the fidgets gives them something to use instead of shutting down or acting out at in class. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited for new fidgets. They were use to the ones I already have, but the new squeeze balls and sensory rocks were a big hit.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, my next lessons will be how to use breathing techniques with the fidgets, when having big emotions. Currently they are just used for students who are a little more active in class. We are excited to get multiple uses with our new gadgets.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your support and helping me bring this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1779514674361,"projectUrl":"project/calm-hands-focused-minds-classroom-fid/10060662/","projectTitle":"Calm Hands, Focused Minds: Classroom Fidget Bags for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Firo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2893742_orig.png?crop=327,327,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769201026088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-firo"},{"teacherId":2324376,"projectId":6882658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our students with new technology! These resources have made learning more interactive and engaging in our classroom. Students are able to use technology to practice important skills, receive immediate feedback, and access activities that meet them at their individual learning levels. It has also allowed us to bring lessons to life in ways that would not be possible with paper and pencil alone.\r\n\r\nThe students' excitement was immediate! They especially enjoy being able to interact with the technology themselves and show what they know in different ways. Students who may be quieter during whole-group instruction have especially enjoyed opportunities to participate through technology. It gives them another way to build confidence, practice independently, and experience success.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources are helping prepare our students for a world where technology is part of everyday learning and life. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our classroom. Your generosity is giving our students more opportunities to learn, explore, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1665195388966,"projectUrl":"project/power-charged-electricity/6882658/","projectTitle":"Power Charged Electricity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2324376_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572003316040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wildremandrade"},{"teacherId":9886138,"projectId":9809015,"letterContent":"My preschoolers are using the new resources every day. They were very eager, excited, and motivated to use the playdough, modeling clay, and bean bag chair. We use the playdough in centers in various ways, as well as during morning work. The students love using playdough mats to practice letter and number formation. I also received a new student midyear, and these resources have helped her catch up with letter and number recognition. I was very proud of her because she performed wonderfully on our end-of-the-year assessment. This morning work is also helping us meet district curriculum guidelines.\r\nOur class used the modeling clay for a dual purpose. During our \"Save the Earth\" unit, we discussed caring for plants, so we decided to use the clay to build flowers and paint them during small group time. The students were so excited to mold the petals, stems, and leaves. Then came the painting! Everyone did a great job choosing colors and painting their creations. Some students were surprised that the clay had dried because this was their first experience creating with clay. Once we finished, we decided to give our creations to our moms for Mother's Day.\r\nBoth playdough and clay provide our little learners with engagement while fostering motor strength, creativity, emotional regulation, cognitive skills, hand-eye coordination, and the development of the pincer grasp essential for proper scissor and pencil grip.\r\nThe awesome bean bag chair for my classroom library has created a cozy and safe spot for my students. It fosters a love of reading by inviting students to spend more time in the library area. The bean bag also promotes independence because the children get to choose their own reading spot. I also love that my library doubles as a calming corner, so the bean bag helps support emotional regulation for preschoolers when they may be feeling sad or simply need some quiet time to themselves.\r\nOur next steps are to use the extra playdough and clay as end-of-the-year gifts for the children to take home and enjoy over the summer. Practicing those motor skills and building hand strength so they come to kindergarten ready to write is one of my goals for them next year. The bean bag will definitely continue to be used next year to help students regulate emotions, which is especially important during the first three months of preschool.\r\nAll of this was made possible because of people like you. Thank you so much for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1769177270327,"projectUrl":"project/prek-playinglearningreading/9809015/","projectTitle":"PreK Playing/Learning/Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Najar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9886138"},{"teacherId":2893742,"projectId":9850968,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my project. This desk on wheels has truly been a game changer for me. It has made it easier for me to move around my campus quickly and have the materials I need at hand, rather than going back and forth to my office.\r\n\r\nI love that I am able to be seen more, but also have my own personal space when I go into classrooms. It helps to be ready to go in less time and utilize every minute with the students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for you support and to helping me build my counseling program.","fullyFundedDate":1769177272866,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-on-wheels-helping-kids-one-s/9850968/","projectTitle":"Counseling on Wheels: Helping Kids One Stop at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Firo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2893742_orig.png?crop=327,327,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769201026088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-firo"},{"teacherId":2893742,"projectId":9771218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to my project. Your contribution was able to help me purchase fun, engaging, and meaningful resources. My students have enjoyed the activities we have done during groups, and are always ready to come to our sessions. \r\n\r\nI have been able to increase the amount of groups I see, because I now have the resources to host effective groups. The teachers notice the positive impact with student behavior in the classroom since I have used this new resources. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation because it is already making a lasting impact on my campus.","fullyFundedDate":1767368612847,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-create-meaningful-small-gro/9771218/","projectTitle":"Resources to Create Meaningful Small Groups!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Firo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2893742_orig.png?crop=327,327,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769201026088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-firo"},{"teacherId":3196851,"projectId":9996115,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have had the opportunity to grow not only in athletic skills, but in confidence, teamwork, and perseverance through our \"Teamwork and Confidence Through Soccer and Basketball\" project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we have even been able to create a competitive soccer team made up of students in grades 3–5. This has been an incredible milestone for our school. Students who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to participate in organized sports are now practicing together, learning discipline, and representing their school with pride. They are building friendships across grade levels and developing a strong sense of belonging and purpose.\r\n\r\nStudents are working in small teams to complete passing challenges, scrimmages, and mini-games that require them to strategize together. These activities have created meaningful opportunities for students to practice patience, celebrate each other's successes, and build trust.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on these skills by introducing more advanced drills and expanding our team play. Our next step is organizing more competitive matches against other schools and continuing to strengthen both individual skills and teamwork. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a real and lasting difference in our gym and school community. You didn't just provide equipment—you helped create opportunities, confidence, and a team that our students are proud to be part of.","fullyFundedDate":1769647039721,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-and-confidence-through-soccer-a/9996115/","projectTitle":"Teamwork and Confidence Through Soccer and Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3196851_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691681410684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjosevargas"},{"teacherId":3196851,"projectId":9836992,"letterContent":"This project has greatly enhanced our students' learning by allowing us to intentionally use music as a teaching tool during physical education. Students listen to music during warm-ups, which helps them prepare their bodies while also building focus and excitement for the lesson. The speaker has made rhythm and movement lessons more effective, as students can clearly hear the beat while learning 4-count and 8-count rhythms, improving their timing, coordination, and overall movement skills.\r\n\r\nWith the materials provided, I have been able to create lessons that promote a calm, positive, and energized gym culture. Music helps regulate energy levels, supports smooth transitions, and encourages students to move with confidence and purpose. This speaker has transformed our gym into a space where students feel engaged, supported, and ready to learn. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to enriching student learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1767211383226,"projectUrl":"project/moving-to-the-beat-a-speaker-for-our-gy/9836992/","projectTitle":"Moving to the Beat: A Speaker for Our Gym","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3196851_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691681410684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjosevargas"},{"teacherId":3739555,"projectId":9465473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students have taken so much pride into their interactive notebooks that they've developed a sense of ownership in their learning. They are excited to see what we're learning next and have become so engaged in their learning of 6th grade math. \r\n\r\nI have noticed a difference that the interactive notebooks bring to my classroom. With the resources from TPT, my students are able to be exposed to different ways of learning that not only enable them but challenge them in rigor. \r\n\r\nOverall, we are truly grateful of the impact you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755884085204,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-to-enhance-student/9465473/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks to Enhance Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3739555_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594310877151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3739555"},{"teacherId":2324376,"projectId":6882603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"We Learn Best When We Have the Choice.\" Your generosity has given our students access to resources that allow them to learn in ways that are comfortable, engaging, and meaningful to them. The new materials have helped us create a classroom environment where students have more choices in how and where they learn, while still staying focused on their academic goals.\r\n\r\nOur students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new resources. They immediately wanted to explore them and were eager to use them during lessons and independent work. These resources have been especially helpful in keeping students engaged and giving them opportunities to take greater ownership of their learning. It has been wonderful to see students discover which choices help them focus and do their best work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these materials to support collaboration, independent learning, and differentiated instruction. Your support has helped us create a classroom where students feel excited to learn and empowered to make choices that help them succeed. 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