{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Weber Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6338726,"projectId":10469024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom subscription to Scholastic Scope magazine! Because of your support, reading in our 6th-grade classroom has transformed into one of the most dynamic and anticipated parts of our school day.\r\n\r\nIf you walked into our classroom during our reading block, you wouldn't see a quiet room of students simply sitting at desks and silently turning pages in isolation. Instead, you would see a vibrant, interactive workshop. Students sit in small collaborative groups with highlighters and sticky notes in hand, annotating margins and discussing key plot points with their peers. On play days, our classroom turns into a theater stage where students perform reader's theater scripts aloud, taking on character roles and bringing historical events or classic literature to life. On debate days, you'll find students passionately discussing both sides of a real-world issue featured in the magazine before drafting their own persuasive arguments.\r\n\r\nWhile loving a good book is the heart of reading, teaching reading at the 6th-grade level involves equipping students with specific critical-thinking skills. Scope magazines allow us to teach complex literacy standards in an engaging, highly structured format. \r\n\r\nThe short-form, high-interest articles give us digestible material to master these rigorous skills without overwhelming students who are still building their reading stamina.\r\n\r\nYour gift has made an especially profound impact on my reluctant readers and striving learners. One student in particular, who historically felt intimidated by dense chapter books and rarely volunteered to speak in class, completely lit up during our first issue. The visually appealing layouts, bolded vocabulary supports, and compelling subject matter gave him the entry point he needed. During our last reader's theater play, he volunteered to take on a lead speaking role in front of the entire class—a moment of confidence and growth that brought a huge smile to my face and a genuine cheer from his classmates.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you haven't just provided classroom magazines; you have given my 6th graders the tools to think critically, express themselves confidently, and see themselves as capable readers. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in their bright futures.\r\n \r\nSending all my heartfelt thankfulness!","fullyFundedDate":1787151257058,"projectUrl":"project/scope-out-great-reading-in-6th-grade/10469024/","projectTitle":"Scope Out Great Reading in 6th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coats","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6338726_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2751,x141,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659389606702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6338726"},{"teacherId":4936017,"projectId":10368613,"letterContent":"Our new rug has been a hit in the classroom! I could not be more appreciative of your support in this purchase. Students have enough space to sit at the front of the room, and each student has a designated spot. \r\n\r\nThis has been a great addition to our room, especially for me as their teacher. The defined spaces for kids to sit eliminates any issues of kids being squished or not on the rug at all; it's easy to have students find their place and quickly begin our carpet time learning. \r\n\r\nThis rug is such a fun piece for our class; the kids can use this space during small group and buddy reading. It created another defined space in our classroom for students to work. It is comfy and colorful and fits in with first grade perfectly! \r\n\r\nI am thrilled with how everything has worked out so far; and I am incredibly excited for our future.","fullyFundedDate":1787146698026,"projectUrl":"project/morning-meeting-rug/10368613/","projectTitle":"Morning Meeting Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4936017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509123991991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4936017"},{"teacherId":2348733,"projectId":10343048,"letterContent":"Our Let's Find Out magazines have turned sight-word practice into something my Kindergarten students actually enjoy. My students love hunting through the magazines to find the sight words they are learning in class. They get excited when they spot a word they recognize and proudly show me where they found it. The magazines give them a chance to practice reading words in a real-world context instead of just seeing them on a list or flashcard. I love watching their confidence grow as they begin to recognize familiar words on their own. These magazines are helping my students see that the words they are learning are everywhere, and that they really are becoming readers!","fullyFundedDate":1787149318699,"projectUrl":"project/lets-find-out-2026/10343048/","projectTitle":"Let's Find Out 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelewis"},{"teacherId":2348733,"projectId":10389475,"letterContent":"These resources have become a special part of our Kindergarten classroom. I get to see my students use them every day as they learn how to be students, make friends, and become more independent. The books give us opportunities to laugh, learn, and make connections together. Floor dots and magnet tape help my students know where to go and what to do, which makes our busy Kindergarten days feel a little more organized. The golf pencils and Post-it notes give my students the tools they need to participate and show what they know. Even our bandaids are important because sometimes a tiny bandaid is exactly what a five-year-old needs to feel better. These resources may seem like small things, but to my students, they help make our classroom feel like a safe, welcoming place where they belong and are ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1787171768694,"projectUrl":"project/start-of-school-resources/10389475/","projectTitle":"Start of School Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelewis"},{"teacherId":2348733,"projectId":10166067,"letterContent":"These resources have become a special part of our Kindergarten classroom. I get to see my students use them every day as they learn how to be students, make friends, and become more independent. The books give us opportunities to laugh, learn, and make connections together. Floor dots and magnet tape help my students know where to go and what to do, which makes our busy Kindergarten days feel a little more organized. The golf pencils and Post-it notes give my students the tools they need to participate and show what they know. Even our bandaids are important because sometimes a tiny bandaid is exactly what a five-year-old needs to feel better. These resources may seem like small things, but to my students, they help make our classroom feel like a safe, welcoming place where they belong and are ready to learn. Thanks again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1784566330255,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-write-it-learn-it/10166067/","projectTitle":"Hear It, Write It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelewis"},{"teacherId":10485590,"projectId":10224493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! I'm so excited to use these books and other resources this school year. I'm most excited for the book clubs I will be able to hold in my class. With these books, students will be able to meet in small groups and read daily with their peers. It just so happens that this specific group of students I have this year LOVE reading. They always want to read so I know they will be thrilled to hear that we are doing book clubs.\r\n\r\nI am also very grateful for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards I recieved. I have already been able to purchase many resources for my classroom. I have been able to purchase recources for grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and more.\r\n\r\nJust this year alone, your donation will help 32 fifth grade students and many more in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1778217326395,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-discussion-back-book-clubs-in/10224493/","projectTitle":"Bringing Discussion Back: Book Clubs in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trudeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10485590_orig.jpg?crop=1145,1145,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778102167012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10485590"},{"teacherId":2348733,"projectId":10156187,"letterContent":"These headphones make a big impact in our kindergarten classroom! Students use them with their Chromebooks during independent learning, allowing each child to focus on their own learning activities without distractions. Having a classroom set means everyone can participate and practice important technology skills while working at their own pace. It is so nice to note worry about if a student forgot their headphones or if they are broken. Thank you for helping make independent learning more successful and engaging for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1783279703856,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/10156187/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelewis"},{"teacherId":2348733,"projectId":10156206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Because of your kindness, I was able to provide every student in my class with a book to take home for the summer.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces as they selected their own books was incredible to see. Many of my students were eager to start reading right away, and they left school feeling proud and excited to have a book of their own to enjoy during the break.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping foster a love of reading and ensuring that my students have access to engaging books beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in their learning, growth, and success. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773845658425,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-students/10156206/","projectTitle":"Books for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelewis"},{"teacherId":6737148,"projectId":9207244,"letterContent":"This project has turned our daily classroom management into a hands-on lesson in financial literacy and personal responsibility. By using the \"fake money\" system, my students are learning the real-world value of hard work and the weight of their choices. They aren't just following rules; they are managing their \"earnings,\" practicing basic math through transactions, and learning the discipline of saving for long-term goals. The excitement of the prize bin has fostered a high level of engagement, but the true learning happened when I saw students use their hard-earned money to buy prizes for their peers and started transforming a simple economy into a lesson on kindness and community.","fullyFundedDate":1750774760540,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy-and-community-adventur/9207244/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy and Community Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737148_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566417349962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-callister"},{"teacherId":6737148,"projectId":9449770,"letterContent":"The addition of these bookshelves and new titles has fundamentally changed the energy in our classroom. Our library is no longer just a source of clutter; it is a centerpiece of our daily routine. I have truly loved the opportunity to introduce new read-alouds from our collection. There is a unique magic in sharing a story together and seeing the students' immediate reactions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are visiting the library more often than ever before. Moreover, having ample shelf space to organize and expand our collection means that our library can grow as my students' interests do. You haven't just given us books and a reason to gather around a great story.\"","fullyFundedDate":1755734721442,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-and-first-chapter-frid/9449770/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library and First Chapter Friday","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737148_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566417349962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-callister"},{"teacherId":2348733,"projectId":9613866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing all the supplies for our 100th Day of School activities! Because of you, our classroom was filled with excitement, learning, and joy.\r\n\r\nThe students had an amazing time counting to 100 in multiple ways and celebrating our special guest, Zero the Hero. The activities were engaging, meaningful, and truly brought learning to life. It was a day full of smiles, curiosity, and unforgettable moments.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity made this celebration possible, and it is a day our students will remember for a long time. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping make learning so special.","fullyFundedDate":1757541424893,"projectUrl":"project/what-100-is/9613866/","projectTitle":"What 100 Is!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelewis"},{"teacherId":4936017,"projectId":9497832,"letterContent":"What a whirlwind! Thank you so much for your generous donation. This book bag revamp has been a game changer for my students. I feel confident that they are able to take home a substantial amount of good books in a way that they can manage. \r\nIt was tricky getting this project going; several times I was told my order could not be fulfilled due to lack of inventory or inventory that no longer was available. Like all good teachers I had to be flexible. I ended up getting several sturdy canvas bags that could be filled with up to 15 picture books, an ample amount for a 1st grade reader! \r\nThese have been the highlight of their week as they take them home every Thursday. \r\nThe kids and I are very grateful for this awesome ability to send books home and build strong readers!","fullyFundedDate":1755700192581,"projectUrl":"project/book-bags-for-the-best-readers/9497832/","projectTitle":"Book Bags for the Best Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4936017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509123991991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4936017"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33436","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":655,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":26,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":86,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.8,"schoolId":33436,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Weber Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Weber Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/weber-school-district/west-weber-elementary-school/33436"}