{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10499480,"projectId":10270041,"letterContent":"When the boxes of new supplies arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric. My students could hardly contain their excitement as we unpacked every item—their eyes lit up seeing the fresh clipboards, colorful markers, crisp dry-erase markers, and sturdy clips. For many of my students, having brand-new, high-quality materials to call their own creates a sense of pride and ownership in their learning environment. They instantly wanted to know when and how we could start using them, and that initial spark of enthusiasm set a vibrant tone for our entire school day. Your generosity did not just provide physical tools; it showed my students that a community of people truly cares about their education and success, which made them feel incredibly valued.\r\n\r\nSince that first day, these resources have completely transformed how we move and collaborate in our classroom. The clipboards have been an absolute game-changer for flexible seating. Instead of being anchored to traditional desks, students can now grab a clipboard, pick a comfortable spot on the rug, work on the floor, or gather in small groups around the room without missing a beat. Just this week, during a science and writing activity, my students used their clipboards to take off on a \"classroom scavenger hunt\" to observe, sketch, and record data on different natural items. Watching them independently scatter across the room, eagerly taking notes with their new markers and holding their papers securely on their clipboards, was a proud teacher moment. The daily supplies—from clips keeping our group projects organized to dry-erase markers bringing our quick-math practice to life on individual whiteboards—are seamlessly integrated into every subject we tackle.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are taking these tools even further as we kick off our upcoming thematic unit. With our dry-erase markers and clipboards readily available, students will be working in peer pairs to draft, edit, and refine their own creative stories and math problem-solving strategies before presenting them to the class. These supplies ensure that every single child can actively participate, collaborate, and share their ideas in real time without any barriers. Thank you so much for investing in our classroom, easing the burden on our school families, and directly fueling my students' daily joy and curiosity for learning. You have made a lasting, everyday difference in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778599141919,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10270041/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10499480"},{"teacherId":10038505,"projectId":9364453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my new 2nd grade classroom! Starting in a new grade meant your support made it possible for my students to have exciting, high-quality books right away. They were so eager to dive in—many couldn't wait to grab a book and start reading on the carpet that same day!\r\n\r\nReading time is becoming one of our favorite parts of the day. The new books have sparked great conversations and helped even my hesitant readers find stories they love. I'm so proud that their stamina for reading is increasing every day. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly helped our classroom come alive with excitement for reading. Thank you for making such a big difference for my students and for helping us start the year off strong!","fullyFundedDate":1747575023589,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-my-new-classroom/9364453/","projectTitle":"Books for My New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10038505"},{"teacherId":10041203,"projectId":9372005,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I'd like to extend a huge thank you for your incredibly generous donation. Your support has made a real difference in our learning environment. We were all so excited to receive the new classroom materials, especially the new reading seats. We've already started to use them, and they've made our reading time even more comfortable and fun. The new books are amazing and we can't wait to dive into them. \r\n\r\nWe're also very excited about the new resources you provided that will help us learn how to talk about our feelings and emotions. This is such an important skill, and it will help us create a more supportive and understanding classroom community. Additionally, we are just starting to get our hands on those phonological books.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in our education.","fullyFundedDate":1748026560345,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9372005/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041203_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757874380899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041203"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38020","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":448,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":78,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":79.1,"schoolId":38020,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/kimberly-area-school-district/westside-elementary-school/38020"}