{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2105153,"projectId":10466062,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation of hand drums for my music classroom! It was so fun to unpack these little beauties and try them out myself before handing them over to my students. They are the perfect size for all of my students, from kindergarten through 6th grade. With your donation, I now have enough drums for a whole class to play at the same time. \r\n\r\nOur first big test run with them is this week, tapping away at a play along video entitled \"Bouncing Ball Beat.\" I can't wait to see the smiles as I carry out the totes full of brand new hand drums. It will be EPIC.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1786541705136,"projectUrl":"project/marching-to-the-beat-of-their-own-drum/10466062/","projectTitle":"Marching to the Beat of Their Own Drum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rowley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2105153_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540588620837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105153"},{"teacherId":4867812,"projectId":10435248,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of yoga mats in my classroom has made a big impact on students. They have been able to take time out of the busy schedule and start to focus on their breathing and focus. The students look forward to our yoga days and love getting the mats out and placing them around our classroom to participate. I am so grateful that you were willing to help us out with this activity in our rooms\r\n\r\nThe scribble note pads are also so fun for the students to use when they are doing math problems and don't want to use paper. They have enjoyed solving their problems taking photos of their work for the computer and then clearing their screens. This has helped them to keep their desks cleaner since they are not using expo markers on them as frequently.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom this year with needed materials to help us manage our emotional needs as well as our educational ones.","fullyFundedDate":1787270080157,"projectUrl":"project/finding-balance-in-our-school-day/10435248/","projectTitle":"Finding Balance in Our School Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4867812_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507242671585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4867812"},{"teacherId":7775122,"projectId":10644502,"letterContent":"These resources have immediately elevated how I teach each grade level during their dedicated enrichment blocks. The portable monitor has been a total game-changer for small-group instruction; I can easily move it to whichever table a specific grade is working at so they can analyze visual data, interact with learning tools, or review digital work side-by-side without having to crowd around my main desk. During a recent sixth-grade lesson, students used the magnetic whiteboard shelves and erasable markers to map out complex ideas, freely editing and refining their thoughts without worrying about making mistakes. Meanwhile, the clear storage drawers have made it seamless for every age group—from my littlest kindergartners to my oldest sixth graders—to independently access the supplies they need for their specific block.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are taking full advantage of this refreshed space for our upcoming enrichment project. As each grade level comes in for their unit, students will be using the portable monitor setup to interact with prompts, test creative problem-solving ideas, and design multimedia presentations. Having an organized, tech-friendly setup allows me to meet each grade's unique needs while keeping our young thinkers focused on higher-order skills and creative design.","fullyFundedDate":1789408423150,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education-building-an/10644502/","projectTitle":"USBE AI for K–12 Education: Building an Organized, Tech-Enabled Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7775122_orig.png?crop=570,570,x44,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753803308138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashley-ray"},{"teacherId":1514705,"projectId":10224744,"letterContent":"Thanks again for supporting education, and more specifically, for supporting my classroom. I showed my students the copies of Charlotte's Web. They are very excited to read it together. I'm thrilled that our class will be able to share such a classic story. It will be challenging for second graders, but I know they'll be up for it. \r\n\r\nThank you also for the bins. They are so colorful and bright and match my room perfectly. I am using them for both organization and even a compact calming bin. \r\n\r\nBeing able to have extra supplies is great, but feeling support from the community is just as important.","fullyFundedDate":1783525917984,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-bins/10224744/","projectTitle":"Books and Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nickerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1514705_orig.png?crop=442,442,x40,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628656842522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1514705"},{"teacherId":10490223,"projectId":10250661,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the students with equipment that allows them to intentionally move their bodies and develop their muscles during recess times. This has changed the classroom environment; the students are happier, getting along better, and learning new skills that are helping them build confidence.\r\nUpon learning of the new equipment, the students were at first surprised, then excited to try out all the different options. They couldn't get enough of it! I've been asked regularly if any of it can be used during free time or inside recess. To preserve the equipment for years to come, new classroom jobs were created to make sure the cart gets out and back inside the building, as well as stays organized. The students take these jobs seriously and embrace the opportunity for responsibility.\r\nWith the new equipment, I often go outside to recess with the students to teach them how to use some of it or promote the more unfamiliar pieces and games. It has been a delight to see the students playing \"old-fashioned\" games and learning how to work with others based on an established set of rules. I am looking forward to expanding on the equipment in the future and finding more of these creative, skill-based activities that will help students develop their brains, muscles, and relationship skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778106868504,"projectUrl":"project/movin-groovin-and-learnin/10250661/","projectTitle":"Movin', Groovin', and Learnin'","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10490223"},{"teacherId":7534964,"projectId":9508154,"letterContent":"We are ever so grateful for the generosity that was given to allow our class to thrive this year! We have so many great tools to use to promote success. Thanks for granting us the ability to have headphones, and other necessary materials for our class. We really love that you have supported us so well! We feel so spoiled and know that will be many things, especially our pencil sharpened that kids will enjoy for years to come. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't have learned as much as we could have.","fullyFundedDate":1755691768048,"projectUrl":"project/basics-for-1st-graders/9508154/","projectTitle":"Basics for 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7534964_orig.png?crop=301,301,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600054000481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7534964"},{"teacherId":10259039,"projectId":9711290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom! When the Amazon packages arrived, the room was buzzing—the students were so excited to see what was inside. We opened everything together, turning it into a great 'unboxing' moment where we discussed how each new tool would help us learn and grow.\r\n\r\nThe emotion plush spots have already become a classroom favorite. They've given us a wonderful way to visualize our feelings, allowing me to model my own emotions and opening the door for organic, meaningful conversations with the kids.\r\n\r\nAs for the whiteboards, they haven't had a moment's rest! We are writing more than ever before. Having the built-in guidelines has been a game-changer; I can see their handwriting and confidence improving every single day. Thank you again for your continued support and for investing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768007847939,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-regulation-for-emotionally-str/9711290/","projectTitle":"Emotional Regulation for Emotionally Strong Children","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10259039"},{"teacherId":6224282,"projectId":9758572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My student are better able to focus because they have their sensory needs met. I let them use the stand up desks when they need to get some wiggles out. They are allowed to go back at any time a desk is open. So, they can not only get their needs met, but also become more aware of their own needs and how to meet them. Plus, they can sit on the wiggly seats when it's been a tough day. They just grab the from the side table. Then I spray them off after school. It's been really lovely. Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760732545638,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs-met-check/9758572/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs Met-check!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dewyea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6224282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670019991466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6224282"},{"teacherId":8618014,"projectId":9509208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and providing sand trays for my counseling office! The sand trays and figures have helped my elementary students express themselves in new and powerful ways. These trays are more than just a playful activity; they serve as a medium for self-expression and emotional exploration. Not only do the students love them, but playing with the sand has also built stronger bonds between us as they become more comfortable sharing their inner worlds.\r\n\r\nThe sand trays are a particular favorite activity of one of my students who recently lost her mother. This young girl has found solace in the sand, using it as a calming outlet to process her grief. Through her play, she has begun to open up, sharing her feelings and experiences, which has allowed me to support her in a more meaningful way.\r\n\r\nI am very grateful to Donors Choose for making this resource available to my students. This generous grant has not only enriched the lives of my students but also enhanced my ability to connect with and support them during their most challenging times. Thank you so much for the positive and lasting impact you have made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755700221457,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-in-the-sand-encouragin/9509208/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges in the Sand: Encouraging Expression through Play Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618014_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781197922910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618014"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33204","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":586,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":74,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.7,"schoolId":33204,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/westland-elementary-school/33204"}