{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wayside Real Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9966755,"projectId":9500585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks, candy, a broom and dustpan, Expo markers, and hand sanitizer. These items have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students rely on the snacks during long work periods, and the candy has become a fun and motivating incentive during small-group reading practice. The new Expo markers have brightened our anchor charts and made our phonics and writing lessons much more engaging, while the hand sanitizer and cleaning tools help us keep our learning space tidy and comfortable.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the donated items, their faces lit up with excitement. One of the highlights was during a reading stations rotation: students eagerly grabbed the fresh markers to write responses, proudly showing off their work as if the new materials somehow unlocked new confidence. The snacks have also become part of our routine—students know they can refuel and stay focused, which has been especially helpful during longer literacy blocks.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support ongoing projects, including our current work with partner reading and independent writing practice. Having a clean classroom and fresh supplies helps students stay organized and motivated, and the incentives have boosted their engagement in a noticeable way. Your kindness gave my students not only materials they needed, but also a sense of being supported by people who believe in them. Thank you for investing in their learning and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1758218769958,"projectUrl":"project/goodies-good-habits-for-great-learners/9500585/","projectTitle":"Goodies & Good Habits for Great Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thesen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9966755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746792095973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966755"},{"teacherId":9397307,"projectId":9135391,"letterContent":"When the donations arrived, my students could hardly believe the supplies were for them. Their faces lit up as they opened the boxes and saw the lap desks, pencils, erasers, and pencil boxes. Many of my students do not always have their own materials, so having something personal and new meant so much. A few students even hugged their new pencil boxes like treasures. It was a really special moment for all of us.\r\n\r\nWe have already put the lap desks to use during our independent reading and writing time. Students love choosing a cozy spot around the room where they can focus and feel comfortable. This has especially helped some of my more active students who need more flexibility during work time. Instead of struggling at their desks, they are focused, calm, and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nOne specific project we used the new resources for was our current writing assignment, where students are working on personal narrative stories. With their own supplies and a space they feel good in, their confidence and creativity really grew. I noticed students writing longer, asking deeper questions, and showing more excitement to share their stories with the class.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be using the lap desks and supplies during small-group lessons and centers. My goal is to help students develop independence and responsibility for their learning environment. The new materials are helping us do exactly that.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made our classroom feel warmer, more supportive, and more student-centered. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us create a place where they feel valued, comfortable, and excited to learn. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746654333637,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-express-their-writin/9135391/","projectTitle":"Helping my students express their writing without limitations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397307"},{"teacherId":1649070,"projectId":9492443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, \"Snack Attack: Fueling Kinder Minds with Kindness!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your support, my students now have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day. Your kindness has not only provided much-needed resources but has also shown my students that there are caring people who believe in them and their education.\r\nMy students absolutely love the snacks and can't wait to enjoy them each day! Their excitement and gratitude are truly heartwarming to see. These snacks have not only satisfied their hunger but have also helped create a happier and more productive learning environment. Thank you again for your kindness and support—you have made a lasting impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1758218783643,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fueling-kinder-minds-with/9492443/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Fueling Kinder Minds with Kindness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1649070_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693719994816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amedinamaestra"},{"teacherId":9923257,"projectId":9128217,"letterContent":"The new resources have been a game changer in my classroom, providing my students with hands-on opportunities to engage deeply with the material. One of the most exciting projects we're working on is a collaborative research assignment where students are using interactive digital tools to create multimedia presentations about different ecosystems. With access to new tablets and specialized software, they've been able to collect data, visualize it in creative ways, and work in groups to synthesize information. One memorable moment was when a group of students, initially struggling with organizing their thoughts, used a mind-mapping tool to break down complex ideas and ultimately produced a stunning presentation on the impact of climate change on coral reefs. The digital tools allowed them to bring their ideas to life in ways that a traditional research paper just couldn't.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the room. They couldn't believe the quality of the equipment, and many were eager to dive into the project right away. It was clear that the new resources elevated their sense of ownership over their learning. As we move forward, the next steps involve refining their presentations and then sharing their findings with the rest of the class. This collaborative aspect helps foster communication skills, and I'm hoping it sparks ongoing discussions that continue outside of the classroom. Thanks to the generous support from our donors, I feel we've created an environment where students are empowered to explore, create, and express themselves in innovative ways.","fullyFundedDate":1749136830007,"projectUrl":"project/words-of-hope-empowering-literacy-with/9128217/","projectTitle":"Words of Hope: Empowering Literacy with Donations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923257"},{"teacherId":9928871,"projectId":9125137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your support, \r\nMy scholars are enjoying learning with the new materials we have gotten from you all. \r\nWe appreciate you so much!\r\n\r\nThe donations have been impacted by increasing access to educational resources, improving engagement, and supporting equity in our scholars. \r\n\r\nWith love Ms Mejia's classI \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support, \r\nMy scholars are enjoying learning with the new materials we have gotten from you all. \r\nWe appreciate you so much!\r\n\r\nThe donations have been impacted by increasing access to educational resources, improving engagement, and supporting equity in our scholars. \r\n\r\nWith love Ms Mejia's classI","fullyFundedDate":1750284033442,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-3-and-4-i-am-creative/9125137/","projectTitle":"Pre-K 3 and 4 \"I Am Creative\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejía","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928871_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754163675335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928871"},{"teacherId":9904849,"projectId":9075382,"letterContent":"We truly appreciate the help you provided for our classroom, for all of my 52 scholars! During our long work days of learning grammar, reading and writing, scholars have looked forward to enjoying the snacks during their independent work time! You'll be able to see in their notes that the weeks without snacks, they could not fully focus. In their own words, they were \"starving.\" Although that is not completely truthful, knowing that scholars who typically skip school lunch at least have a snack during class, has given me and them a piece of mind. This genuinely has made them work harder in class and stay focused on the material.","fullyFundedDate":1746496974451,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-growing-5th-graders-snacks/9075382/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Growing 5th Graders Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904849"},{"teacherId":9966755,"projectId":9276622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your donations, we now have essential supplies such as hand sanitizer, pencils, Expo markers, sentence strip boxes, and markers. These resources will make a huge difference in helping my scholars stay healthy, engaged, and prepared for learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe pencils and markers will support writing and creative activities, the Expo markers will be used during lessons and student practice on the board, and the sentence strip box will help us organize literacy practice in a hands-on, accessible way. Having hand sanitizer on hand also keeps our classroom a safe and healthy environment where students can focus on their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provides materials but also shows my students that there are people who believe in their success. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1750301015315,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom-essentials-markers/9276622/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom Essentials: Markers, Pencils, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thesen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9966755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746792095973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966755"},{"teacherId":9986650,"projectId":9216432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project--Learning to Love Reading for My English Learners.\r\n\r\nMy campus demographics contain about 80% of students who are bilingual. This ranges from children who speak zero English to those who are fluent in both languages. \r\n\r\nMy constant goal is to foster a love of reading for learning and pleasure in every child who walks through the door of our school. I have worked really hard to improve and modernize our book offerings and ensure that each student finds a book that speaks to them. Sadly, this is much harder to do with books that are written in or translated to Spanish. There are simply not enough books in Spanish on the market. It's a frustrating experience for all of us. However, I take every opportunity to purchase those books. This is a win on two different fronts. Students who prefer books written in Spanish see that those shelves are constantly having new offerings added, hopefully maintaining or encouraging their interest. The other win is that book manufacturers want to sell books. By leveraging the power of the dollar and buying those books, I'm telling them that books in Spanish sell, and hopefully encouraging them to produce more.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me show the children at my school that they deserve to have books they can understand and enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1744214498485,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-love-reading-for-my-english/9216432/","projectTitle":"Learning to Love Reading for My English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCurdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986650"},{"teacherId":9938001,"projectId":9149055,"letterContent":"I appreciate all the help Donorschoose make for our class and give us the opportunity to have more materials to support all the students.\r\nWe've been loving the new resources in our classroom! One of our favorite projects so far has been our \"Community Helpers Week.\r\nWhen my kindergarteners first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement! There was an audible wave of \"Wow!\" and \"Can we play with that?\" across the room. They were especially drawn to the bright visuals, hands-on manipulatives, and any materials that looked like toys—","fullyFundedDate":1746471830379,"projectUrl":"project/classrooms-needs/9149055/","projectTitle":"Classroom's Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9938001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754237131506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9938001"},{"teacherId":9923257,"projectId":9112955,"letterContent":"Donated classroom materials have had a transformative impact on the PreK students, sparking an increased enthusiasm for learning and fostering a sense of excitement in the classroom. The new materials, from colorful building blocks to educational games and art supplies, have not only enhanced their fine motor skills but have also allowed for more hands-on, interactive learning. The students' reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, as they eagerly engage with the materials, often expressing joy and wonder as they explore new ways to create, solve problems, and collaborate with their peers. The availability of these materials has also provided a more dynamic and visually stimulating environment, encouraging creativity and independent thinking.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for the students revolve around integrating these materials into ongoing projects that promote both cognitive and social development. Currently, the class is working on a collaborative name writing project with the donated materials. This project will not only help students practice teamwork and communication skills but also reinforce concepts such as sharing, colors, and letters. In addition to the art project, the students will continue working with the building blocks and puzzles, using them to explore spatial relationships and basic problem-solving, all while enjoying the opportunity to express themselves in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1740051962780,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-my-first-classroom/9112955/","projectTitle":"Enhance my First Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923257"},{"teacherId":9154905,"projectId":9089106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of classroom essentials! Your support means the world to me and makes a real difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the tools they need to explore, create, and grow each day. Whether it's crayons for creativity, paper for practice, or tissues for tiny noses, every item helps us build a brighter, more joyful classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1738786291901,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9089106/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fakoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154905_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691071525479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154905"},{"teacherId":9157166,"projectId":8589544,"letterContent":"Your contribution to our classroom is invaluable. You're making a difference in an under supported, under loved community. You're sitting in big gaps and filling spaces that would be left unfilled without your compassion. \r\nI've held the hands of kids that are simply just hungry. Kids that don't have anything in their fridge but one item that they can name. Their hunger and insecurity is real. Yes, there are programs like food stamps, but this community has seen housing prices rise drastically and food stamps not increase at all. Parents simply can not keep up. \r\n\r\nThank you for caring.","fullyFundedDate":1733260662966,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-cant-be-the-thing-that-keeps-us/8589544/","projectTitle":"Hunger Can’t Be the Thing That Keeps Us From Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Push","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157166_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742347549420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157166"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103627","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":609,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.2,"schoolId":103627,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wayside Real Learning Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wayside Real Learning Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/texas-department-of-education/real-learning-academy/103627"}