{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Whispering Pines Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9019194,"projectId":9653800,"letterContent":"When the snacks and hand sanitizer arrived, my kids were so excited. The snack bin has already made such a difference—students can grab something when they're hungry and get right back to learning without feeling embarrassed or distracted. The hand sanitizer has become part of our routine, which helps keep everyone feeling clean and comfortable.\r\n\r\nYour support really changed the vibe in our classroom. It's helped my students stay focused, stay healthy, and feel cared for. As we keep working on reading groups, writing projects, and all the hands-on activities we do each day, these simple supplies make everything run smoother. Thank you for making our classroom a little brighter and a lot easier for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758840318372,"projectUrl":"project/cant-learn-on-an-empty-stomach/9653800/","projectTitle":"Can't Learn on an Empty Stomach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeGraff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9019194_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682875621568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdegraff"},{"teacherId":10165441,"projectId":9567538,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of our beautiful new music rug, our classroom has been transformed into a warm, inviting space where every child feels seen and excited to learn. The rug has become the heart of our music room — a place where students gather to sing, move, and make music together.\r\n\r\nEach color and shape helps students find their own \"special spot,\" creating structure and joy during lessons. 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Your support means so much to me and will make a world of difference to my students with dysgraphia.\r\nThese tools are far more than just classroom supplies; they are specialized resources that will provide a fresh and engaging way for my students to practice their writing skills. For students with dysgraphia, the act of putting pencil to paper can be a frustrating and challenging experience, often overshadowed by struggles with letter formation, spelling, and motor control. Your thoughtful donation directly addresses these challenges. Thank you for your generous donation, it means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1752506041278,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-writers/9233646/","projectTitle":"Empowering Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delpratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346590"},{"teacherId":9346590,"projectId":9233582,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for fully funding my Unlocking Literacy project. Your generosity means so much, not only to me as an educator, but most importantly to my students who struggle with dyslexia. Because of your support, they will now have access to high-quality decodable books that match their learning needs and give them the tools to grow as confident readers. These books are more than just stories on a shelf—they are stepping stones toward independence, success, and the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation will be felt every day in our classroom. My students will finally be able to practice their phonics skills in meaningful, engaging ways and experience the pride that comes from being able to read a book on their own. You have given them the gift of possibility—the chance to see themselves as capable, successful readers. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping to unlock the door to literacy for every one of them.","fullyFundedDate":1747084918086,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy/9233582/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delpratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346590"},{"teacherId":2523482,"projectId":9047334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom, it has brighten up the environment as well as the smiles on their faces. My students are using the privacy boards independently when completing assignments and I am using them when giving assessments in whole and small groups. The wireless headphones helps students to focus on task at hand, rather than fighting to untangle cords. They love the seat pockets because it personalizes their belongings into its own space.\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited seeing the inviting colors each resource provides and the opportunity to build into their independence, and organization skills.\r\n\r\nI would like to build a classroom library with books and audio to encourage and motivate my students to want to read.","fullyFundedDate":1738971414016,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-independence-can-these-skills-h/9047334/","projectTitle":"We Want Independence! Can These Skills Help? Organized! Comfort! Enjoyment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2523482_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645506197750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2523482"},{"teacherId":3237264,"projectId":8831656,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Morning News Club is thriving! The new equipment you helped fund—microphones, tripods, lighting, and video accessories—has truly transformed the way our students approach their morning broadcast. Before this project, we were working with limited and outdated tools, which made it difficult for our students to fully realize their creative vision. Now, with professional-grade tools in hand, they're more confident, engaged, and excited to take ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nThe technology has allowed our students to step into real-world roles—news anchors, camera operators, sound technicians, and editors. They're not just learning how to use equipment; they're developing skills in communication, teamwork, and digital media production. One student who was once hesitant to speak in front of others has found her voice as our lead anchor. Another has taken on the role of director, organizing the team and planning each segment with incredible attention to detail. These opportunities are building leadership, creativity, and technical literacy that will serve them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students the most is how \"official\" everything feels now. They take pride in producing something that looks and sounds professional, and they love seeing their work shared with the entire school community. Thank you for giving our students the tools—and the confidence—to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1734981747835,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action-help-our-morning/8831656/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action! Help Our Morning News Club Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sundaram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3237264_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492957357086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3237264"},{"teacherId":9735813,"projectId":8900052,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies to our classroom. The headphones, snacks, and crayon boxes for organization have already made such a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences, and I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support. The headphones have been especially valuable in helping students focus during independent and small-group activities. Whether they are listening to audiobooks, engaging in online learning programs, or participating in language development exercises, these headphones have allowed them to work without distractions and stay immersed in their learning. For some students, this simple tool has made all the difference in their ability to stay engaged and absorb new concepts at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been a tremendous blessing. Many students come to school hungry or may need a little extra nourishment to stay focused throughout the day. Having snacks available ensures that no child has to struggle to learn on an empty stomach. It has been wonderful to see the relief and gratitude on their faces, knowing that they have something to keep them going when they need it most.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the crayon boxes have brought much-needed organization to our classroom. Having a dedicated space for supplies has helped students take responsibility for their materials and work more efficiently. Something as simple as an organized space can foster a sense of pride in their work and a greater appreciation for their learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential supplies but has also shown my students that there are people in the community who care about their education and success. It is inspiring for them to see that kindness and generosity exist beyond the walls of our classroom. Your support has created an environment where they feel valued, encouraged, and ready to learn each day. On behalf of myself and all of my students, I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation. Your thoughtfulness and generosity have truly brightened our classroom, and we are so fortunate to have your support. Thank you for making a difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1733337780782,"projectUrl":"project/the-third-grade-toolkit-snacks-supplie/8900052/","projectTitle":"The Third Grade Toolkit: Snacks, Supplies, and Sound Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cleveland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9735813"},{"teacherId":2523482,"projectId":8541754,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support my students are having fun while learning. The classroom rug is used for letter identification, letter sounds, writing words, number identification, shapes and colors and many more. As you will see in one of the picture my students were having fun hopping from one letter to another. They love putting CVC words together then writing it on the dry erase boards we got.\r\nThe students were so happy to see our bright new rug, they just started shouting look a square, some numbers, the letters, \"Ms Woods this is a cool rug\", I explained how we got the rug and that we have to make sure we take good care of it.\r\n\r\nMy next step is to do a project for cordless headphones, the students pull at the cords, breaking them or tangle them up, causing them not to work sometimes. We also have 6th generation ipads which we are unable to update.\r\n\r\nI look forward to my next project! 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