{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"W.H. Taylor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":10387037,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide some of the basic supplies that will last throughout the year! The supplies that you helped provide: new pencils and eraser caps for our daily journal writings, a classroom set of colored pencils with a new sharpener to help add a pop of color to our projects, glue sticks, outlining markers and construction paper of all sizes and colors have already been used and were a great start to our new school year!\r\nWe all appreciate your generosity and appreciate the wonderful additions to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785332716739,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-supplies/10387037/","projectTitle":"New School Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":10387022,"letterContent":"Alternative seating has become such a necessity in today's classrooms! Many kids need a spot by themselves or a quiet space with a buddy! Thank you so much for helping to provide some new alternative seating, our new wobble seats! \r\n\r\nAlternative seating is such a great option for the kids that need a little space, the kids that earn a special incentive, or even just a quiet space to read a good book!\r\nThese new seating options are great place to offer my students an alternative learning space! Thank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1785332715156,"projectUrl":"project/spots-to-sit-on-your-sitter/10387022/","projectTitle":"Spots to Sit on Your Sitter!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10502735,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us kick off the year with fresh soccer balls! My students were excited to see the new equipment and eager to get outside and play. We're using the balls during PE to practice dribbling, passing, and taking turns. It has been wonderful to see students encouraging one another as they work to keep the ball moving and build their soccer skills.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll keep practicing ball control and accurate passing before putting those skills together in small team games. The new soccer balls give every student more chances to participate, practice, and enjoy being active. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make these lessons possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787317719982,"projectUrl":"project/kick-off-the-year-with-fresh-soccer-ball/10502735/","projectTitle":"Kick Off the Year With Fresh Soccer Balls!","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10486200,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"World Cup PE: Kicking Off a Global Soccer Adventure!\" Your generosity has brought new energy and excitement to our physical education lessons. When my students first saw the soccer materials, they couldn't wait to get started. Their smiles and enthusiasm grew as they began practicing dribbling, passing, and shooting—and learning how soccer connects children and communities around the world.\r\n\r\nWe're using the resources to pair soccer skills with lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship, and different countries. One favorite moment was watching students work together to pass the ball down the field, cheering each other on and celebrating every successful play. Students who were new to soccer joined in, took chances, and encouraged their classmates. These materials have helped make our lessons active, welcoming, and memorable.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll keep building our soccer skills while exploring how the World Cup brings people together across cultures. Students will practice working as a team, learn about countries around the globe, and put their skills to use in friendly classroom games. Thank you for giving our students the chance to learn, move, and connect through this global soccer adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1788870617654,"projectUrl":"project/world-cup-pe-kicking-off-a-global-socce/10486200/","projectTitle":"World Cup PE: Kicking Off a Global Soccer Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":10463245,"projectId":10153845,"letterContent":"Thank you for the chapter book class sets for my first grade students. Literacy is one of, if not the, main focus of the first grade year. We focus heavily on phonics and learning to read. However, the joy found in reading is sometimes lost in rigorous instruction. Allowing students to explore new worlds and read for the love of it improves their engagement in reading exponentially. \r\n\r\nI found so much joy as a child through the stories of Charlotte's Web, Socks, and Ella Enchanted. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share these stories with my students. Passing on the love of stories is one of the best parts of the work I do.","fullyFundedDate":1783658622246,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-chapter-book-class-sets/10153845/","projectTitle":"First Grade Chapter Book Class Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10463245_orig.jpg?crop=724,724,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773451304647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10463245"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10486705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Carry, Store and Score: Soccer Gear Bags for PE\"! These new soccer gear bags have already made a big difference in our PE classes by helping us keep our soccer equipment organized, accessible, and ready to go. My students were excited to see the new bags and quickly noticed how much easier it is to gather and carry the equipment we need for our soccer lessons. Instead of spending valuable class time searching for and organizing equipment, we can get moving and learning right away!\r\n\r\nThe bags have helped us create smoother, more active soccer lessons where students can focus on practicing dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, and communication. Students have enjoyed taking greater ownership of helping organize and care for our equipment, too. Having a designated place for our soccer gear makes it easier for students to help with setup and cleanup while reinforcing responsibility and teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1787147257645,"projectUrl":"project/carry-store-and-score-soccer-gear-bags/10486705/","projectTitle":"Carry, Store and Score: Soccer Gear Bags for PE","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10486600,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to our generous donors for making \"Indoor Soccer, Big Skills: Building Better Ball Control\" possible for my students! The new indoor soccer resources have already brought so much excitement and energy to our PE lessons. Students were thrilled to see the new equipment and eager to get started. Having the right equipment allows more students to participate at the same time, spend less time waiting, and get more meaningful practice with the ball.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources to build important soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, and ball control. Students have enjoyed working through skill challenges and partner activities where they can practice at their own pace while encouraging one another. I have loved watching students become more confident as they learn to control the ball, try new skills, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building these skills through small-group games and team challenges that focus on communication, teamwork, and applying skills in game situations. Your generosity is helping create an active, engaging PE environment where every student has opportunities to move, learn, and grow. Thank you for helping my students build big skills one kick at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1788870618604,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-soccer-big-skills-building-bett/10486600/","projectTitle":"Indoor Soccer, Big Skills: Building Better Ball Control","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10485016,"letterContent":"The new yoga mats, storage cart, and cleaning supplies have already made a wonderful impact in our PE classroom! My students were excited to see the new materials and have a dedicated space for yoga and mindfulness. Having enough mats for students to participate comfortably has allowed us to spend more time practicing instead of waiting for equipment. Students have enjoyed learning different yoga poses, stretching, balance activities, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques while developing body awareness, focus, and confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students slow down, concentrate on their breathing, and encourage one another during our yoga activities. Some students who can be very active and energetic during PE have discovered that they also enjoy having a few minutes to stretch, relax, and reset. The cleaning supplies also help us keep our mats fresh and ready for each class, while the storage cart keeps everything organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our yoga and mindfulness lessons, students will build on the skills they have learned by combining movement, balance, stretching, and breathing into short routines. My goal is to help students understand that physical education is not only about sports and competition—it is also about taking care of our bodies and minds. I am incredibly grateful to every donor who helped make this special yoga space possible. Your generosity is giving my students new ways to move, learn, relax, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788870618157,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moves-building-a-yoga-space-in/10485016/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moves: Building a Yoga Space in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10484427,"letterContent":"The new portable soccer goals have already made a big impact in our PE classes! My students were excited to see the goals and could not wait to get started. Having portable goals allows us to create more authentic soccer games and skill-building activities where students can practice dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nStudents are more engaged because they can see their skills come to life during small-sided games and shooting challenges. The goals also make it easier to keep students active by creating multiple playing areas and reducing waiting time.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our soccer unit, students will work on improving their passing, ball control, shooting accuracy, and teamwork before putting those skills together in game situations. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make PE more active, engaging, and fun. Your generosity is helping our students score big both on the field and in their personal growth!","fullyFundedDate":1788870619419,"projectUrl":"project/score-big-portable-soccer-goals-for-act/10484427/","projectTitle":"Score Big: Portable Soccer Goals for Active PE","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10209397,"letterContent":"Our new soccer balls have already made a big impact in our PE classes! Students were excited to see the fresh equipment and could not wait to get on the field and start playing. With enough soccer balls for students to practice at the same time, we are able to spend less time waiting and more time learning and moving.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the soccer balls to practice dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, and teamwork. It has been exciting to watch students encourage one another, celebrate successful passes, and build confidence with each practice. These new soccer balls are helping make our lessons more active, engaging, and inclusive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us build skills one goal at a time. Our next step is to continue developing soccer skills through small-sided games and team challenges while encouraging sportsmanship, communication, and teamwork. Your generosity is helping our students stay active, learn new skills, and have fun in PE!","fullyFundedDate":1786070778258,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-one-goal-at-a-time/10209397/","projectTitle":"Building Skills One Goal at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10179033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my LEGO Build & Store project! Your generosity has brought creativity, teamwork, and hands-on learning into my classroom. My students were incredibly excited to see the new LEGO materials and immediately wanted to start building. They have been using the LEGO pieces to create their own designs, work with partners, solve problems, and use their imaginations. It has been wonderful to watch students proudly share their creations and explain how they built them.\r\n\r\nThe new storage resources have also made a big difference in our classroom. Students are learning how to organize, care for, and responsibly put away their materials after each activity. Our next step is to continue challenging students with creative building projects that encourage teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and perseverance. Thank you for helping make these meaningful learning experiences possible. Your support gives my students the opportunity to build, create, and learn in ways that are fun and engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1784927007455,"projectUrl":"project/lego-build-store/10179033/","projectTitle":"LEGO Build & Store","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Melshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3422970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475892630182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3422970"},{"teacherId":3422970,"projectId":10122217,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity, our students are learning the value of teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness—both on and off the field. Your support for \"Supporting Physical Education Through Team Sports\" is helping us provide resources, equipment, and opportunities that make active learning possible for every student.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we're not just building stronger athletes—we're nurturing confident, cooperative learners who carry these lessons into every part of their lives.\r\n\r\nWe're deeply grateful for your partnership and belief in the power of physical education. 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