{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walt Whitman School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10489789,"projectId":10269432,"letterContent":"Our Wildcats absolutely love the new resources! We have been using the games and toys during indoor recess and free time to encourage teamwork, kindness, sharing, and cooperation. It has been wonderful to watch students learn how to take turns, communicate with their classmates, solve problems, and become kind teammates. When the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! They love having something fun to look forward to, and these resources have created meaningful opportunities to build friendships while learning through play.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools and fidgets are also helping us support students as they learn to recognize their needs, regulate their emotions, and stay focused and ready to learn. Having organizational resources helps us maintain a structured, welcoming classroom where students can feel safe and successful. These materials allow us to meet a variety of student needs while creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating these resources into our daily routines to strengthen social-emotional skills, encourage independence, and support academic growth. We are also excited to continue growing our classroom library and fostering a love of reading in our first graders. We are incredibly grateful to Herb Kohl Philanthropies and our generous donors for investing in our Wildcats! Your support helps make our classroom a place where students feel connected, supported, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787682862654,"projectUrl":"project/from-outdated-to-outstanding-a-fresh-st/10269432/","projectTitle":"From Outdated to Outstanding: a Fresh Start for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denzel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10489789_orig.jpg?crop=1259,1259,x0,y1365&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777651366840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489789"},{"teacherId":10489789,"projectId":10247761,"letterContent":"Our students absolutely love the new toys and resources! We have been using them as a fun way to end our school days while also working on important social skills. The students are learning how to share, take turns, work together, communicate with their classmates, and practice being kind teammates. It has been wonderful to watch them build friendships and learn through play!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! They love earning time to play with the toys, and having something fun to look forward to at the end of the day has been a great motivator. Their excitement makes these moments even more special!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to encourage positive interactions, teamwork, problem-solving, and cooperation. In first grade, learning how to navigate friendships and work with others is just as important as academic learning. These toys give our students a fun, hands-on opportunity to practice those skills in a positive environment. We are so grateful to our donors for helping make our classroom a place where learning, growing, and having fun go hand in hand. Thank you for supporting our Wildcats!","fullyFundedDate":1778062003671,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-together-building-community-th/10247761/","projectTitle":"Stronger Together: Building Community Through Play and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denzel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10489789_orig.jpg?crop=1259,1259,x0,y1365&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777651366840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489789"},{"teacherId":9632899,"projectId":10247842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and generous donations to provide my students with the necessary materials for science observation journals. \r\n\r\nThese materials have given my students the chance to bring their learning to life in a way that would have been otherwise impossible. My students have loved the chance to take instant photos and put them into their notebooks. So far this year, we have used our cameras to take pictures of the changing leaves and of our growing seeds. Being able to capture photographs has been an exciting way to record and communicate data. You helped us bring the design process to life!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making learning fun for my students-- their excitement during science is something I have loved to see!","fullyFundedDate":1778061947150,"projectUrl":"project/observation-journals/10247842/","projectTitle":"Observation Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heuer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9632899_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723122596826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632899"},{"teacherId":4107718,"projectId":9992402,"letterContent":"We have made the time to learn the rules and play about half of the games that you purchased for us so far last spring and this fall. We will work our way to the rest of them over the course of this year. My students and I have at this point enjoyed Life, Connect 4, Guess Who?, Candy Land, Ticket to Ride, and Trouble. Three of these games have multiple versions with various themes which allow students the ability to apply the rules they know with slightly different modifications. The consistency and repetition lightens the cognitive load and allows my students to enjoy friendly and fair competition while applying the rules and steps needed on each turn. The hands-on game time has been so refreshing for all of us and I was excited to hear that several of my students asked their parents to purchase a game (especially Trouble!) for them to play at home. \r\nWe have spent time talking through the rules, fair play, and good sportsmanship. These lessons are so valuable for their current and future relationships! The games you generously gifted us offer so much more than just a fun past-time!","fullyFundedDate":1778061970096,"projectUrl":"project/board-game-benefits/9992402/","projectTitle":"Board Game Benefits!","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":2546204,"projectId":10129432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Clear Sound, Strong Minds: Supporting Social Studies and Reading Growth.\" The headphones have already been a great addition to our classroom! My students were very excited to have a class set, and we have been able to use them during reading, social studies, and other activities where listening is an important part of learning. Having a pair for each student makes it much easier for everyone to hear videos, read-alouds, and other learning activities without distractions.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things has been seeing how excited the students are to use them. They really enjoy being able to put on their headphones and focus on their own learning. For some students, having the headphones helps them tune out some of the noise around them and stay focused on their work. It has been great to see them become more independent and comfortable using technology to help them learn. I am so grateful that you chose to support our classroom and give my students something they are already enjoying and putting to good use. Thank you for helping make learning a little more engaging and enjoyable for them!","fullyFundedDate":1773526355465,"projectUrl":"project/clear-sound-strong-minds-supporting-so/10129432/","projectTitle":"Clear Sound, Strong Minds: Supporting Social Studies and Reading Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milosz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2546204_orig.jpg?crop=331,331,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575408959130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2546204"},{"teacherId":6270628,"projectId":10220601,"letterContent":"A rotating bookshelf and comfortable reading nooks will transform our classroom into a welcoming literacy-rich environment where students can discover books that spark their curiosity and imagination. By providing easy access to engaging chapter books and dedicated spaces for independent reading, students will be encouraged to explore new genres, build reading stamina, and develop confidence in their abilities as readers. These resources will foster student choice and ownership of learning while creating a culture where reading is valued and enjoyed. Ultimately, this project will help students grow not only as readers, but also as critical thinkers, creative storytellers, and lifelong learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778015769036,"projectUrl":"project/opening-books-opening-worlds/10220601/","projectTitle":"Opening Books, Opening Worlds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6270628_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603287618348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6270628"},{"teacherId":7884056,"projectId":10264434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide my students with the supplies they need to be successful next school year. Because of your generosity, my students will have access to important classroom essentials like whiteboards, markers, pencils, crayons, highlighters, batteries, and organizational materials that we use every single day. These supplies will support hands-on learning, classroom discussions, independent practice, and interactive lessons across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new supplies arrive, they were incredibly excited and eager to start using them. Something as simple as fresh markers, crayons, or their own whiteboard helps students feel prepared, motivated, and ready to learn. Many of my students rely on classroom-provided materials, so having these supplies available removes barriers and allows them to fully participate in lessons and activities alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nAs we prepare for another exciting school year, these resources will help us continue creating an organized, engaging, and welcoming classroom environment. Students will use the whiteboards during math and reading instruction, the writing supplies for daily learning activities, and the organizational tools to help keep our classroom running smoothly and efficiently. Your kindness and support truly make a difference in the lives of my students, and we are so grateful for your generosity. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students feel supported, confident, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778062006912,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-for-student-succe/10264434/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom for Student Success","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":9433640,"projectId":9423069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these resources for Speech Therapy. All of my students have enjoyed being able to choose a cushion to sit on, which has helped them stay focused during their speech sessions.\r\n\r\nThey have also loved using the new playdough, suction toy, and emotion fruit toy during play-based activities, whether those activities are language-based or focused on speech sounds.\r\n\r\nThe timer has been especially amazing to have. It helps students know what to expect and allows them to visually see the time counting down. This has increased engagement and, for some students, provided a greater sense of control during their speech sessions.\r\n\r\nI truly can't thank you enough for supporting the needs of my students and allowing me to make speech therapy more engaging as they work toward reaching their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1760657419475,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-communication-through-play-bas/9423069/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Communication Through Play-Based Speech Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Julia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9433640_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705186057274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnez"},{"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! 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