{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walt Whitman School","outOfStateSupporters":46.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4107718,"projectId":9278020,"letterContent":"We are using the new products you purchased for us on a daily basis! Allowing students to us the markers, whiteboards, and other materials that are hands-on, engagement-promoting impacts their motivation! We use them for reading and math small groups at this time, but they are high quality and will last for years. Students show what they know in real time, not just at the end of the week on an assessment, so I can support their understanding each time we meet. Our favorite use for the boards and markers is currently vocabulary quizzing- a student-led activity where they give small clues and their peers have to write the vocabulary word they are describing. I mentioned to my Principal the other day, that this activity has definitely brought some joy into our routine! Thank you for your kindness and generosity to us!","fullyFundedDate":1756454961417,"projectUrl":"project/ooh-me-me/9278020/","projectTitle":"Ooh! Me! Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4107718_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482350058371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4107718"},{"teacherId":7884056,"projectId":9515491,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new classroom mailbox system has made a huge difference in organization and communication! My students now have their own personal mail slots where they receive graded work, important school letters, and positive notes from me. What used to be a messy pile of papers is now an organized, student-centered routine that helps everyone stay on track. Students love checking their mailboxes each day, it's become part of our morning routine and gives them a sense of independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the mailboxes, they were so excited to have \"their own spot.\" Many of them compared it to having their own little locker or mailbox at home. It's also helped foster ownership and pride in their work, students look forward to seeing their returned assignments and notes of encouragement waiting for them.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than help us stay organized, it's strengthened our classroom community. The mailbox system helps ensure that parents receive important notices, students get timely feedback, and everyone feels more connected. As we continue to grow as independent learners, this system will keep supporting our daily routines and communication throughout the school year. Thank you so much for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755767836680,"projectUrl":"project/signed-sealed-delivered-organized-and/9515491/","projectTitle":"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Organized and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7884056_orig.jpg?crop=2961,2960,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710853393755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7884056"},{"teacherId":7884056,"projectId":9193727,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have access to their own set of high-quality headphones, and it has already made such a difference in our classroom! These headphones are used daily during reading intervention, online math programs, and independent research projects. Before this project, students struggled to focus because of background noise, and it was hard for them to fully engage with digital lessons. Now, they're able to work quietly and independently, allowing me to provide more targeted small-group instruction.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited to use the headphones with Amira, our reading fluency program that gives them immediate feedback as they read aloud. Hearing their progress helps them feel confident and motivated to keep improving. Several of my students who were hesitant readers before are now eager to log in each day to \"beat their last score.\"\r\n\r\nHaving this technology has truly elevated our learning environment. My class feels more focused, engaged, and proud of their work. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to succeed. Your kindness and support have created lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1743015912225,"projectUrl":"project/new-headphones-to-support-digital-learni/9193727/","projectTitle":"New Headphones to Support Digital Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7884056_orig.jpg?crop=2961,2960,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710853393755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7884056"},{"teacherId":4107718,"projectId":8776016,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for the high quality tables that I had asked for for the students at Whitman. They are absolutely perfect. Throughout the course of the day almost 400 students get the opportunity to sit and enjoy the company of their old and new friends!\r\n Last year, we had only one bench for students to sit on when they were out on the playground. When we surveyed our students, they requested space and outdoor furniture where they could comfortably gather to spend time with friends. The tables are of such quality that they are solid, large enough, and sturdy. They will be enjoyed for many years to come! It may seem like a small thing, but it makes a difference in the day of a student when they can relax and engage in conversation or table games with peers!","fullyFundedDate":1736714257727,"projectUrl":"project/turning-the-tables/8776016/","projectTitle":"Turning the Tables!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4107718_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482350058371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4107718"},{"teacherId":10048508,"projectId":9391515,"letterContent":"First off I want to say thank you for the amazing support in helping fund my project. Your donations helped light up my classroom with so many fun, useful, and educational items. The Calm corner has been a hit with my students, that is by far their favorite spot in the classroom. I was able to make stations for groups when we do math, writing , science, and even for their free time there is a coloring and art station. My students love our classroom, and it brings me so much joy, that thanks to your donations they look forward to coming to school everyday.","fullyFundedDate":1748929326476,"projectUrl":"project/a-special-classroom-for-special-needs/9391515/","projectTitle":"A Special Classroom for Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048508_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748889707234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/agonzalez4"},{"teacherId":7884056,"projectId":9055078,"letterContent":"While we haven't had the chance to use the new picnic tables yet, we are looking forward to incorporating them into our brand new outdoor playground this coming fall. One specific project we are planning involves using the tables for a collaborative writing workshop. Students will work in groups to brainstorm ideas and draft stories outside, allowing them to enjoy the fresh air while enhancing their creativity and teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new picnic tables, their excitement was contagious! They immediately began discussing all the activities they envisioned doing outside, from reading to art projects. The prospect of using the tables for various learning experiences has generated a buzz in the classroom, and they can't wait to make the most of this new addition to our playground.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students involve preparing for our upcoming outdoor writing workshop. They will brainstorm story ideas and create outlines during our regular class sessions, so they are ready to collaborate at the picnic tables in the fall. We are eager to see how this new environment will inspire their creativity and foster a sense of community in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1739455198272,"projectUrl":"project/give-my-students-a-seat-at-the-table/9055078/","projectTitle":"Give My Students a Seat at the Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7884056_orig.jpg?crop=2961,2960,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710853393755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7884056"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37857","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":331,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.5,"schoolId":37857,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walt Whitman School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Walt Whitman School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/walt-whitman-school/37857"}