{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mendota Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8925671,"projectId":9851775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding snacks for all three first grade classrooms in my school! The students were so excited to see the big boxes of new snacks to pick from. We started eating them this week, and the kids were so happy. The kids loved getting to pick from a variety of filling options for snack.\r\n\r\nI also want to personally thank you because it saves me money from my own budget to not buy the snacks at the grocery store. Ensuring all my students have a filling snack to bridge the 5 hour gap between breakfast and lunch is important to me. I am very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765384998835,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-1st-graders/9851775/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925671_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673541606036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925671"},{"teacherId":8925671,"projectId":9530019,"letterContent":"Our school musical is underway and going great! The cast have learned the whole show of Shrek Kids, and they are now working on memorizing their lines and choreography. This is a very fun show with some great heartfelt moments. As the cast is learning the show, our costume crew is working hard on knight helmets, tunics, crowns, and more. They have hand dyed fabric to use for the costumes. Our props and sets crew has made pretend swords for our guards and a large scroll for the captain of the guards. We still have lots more to do, but things are going great!\r\n\r\nThank you for the materials to make this progress possible. The crews have already started using the sewing machine and fabric scissors. The students (and staff) were so excited for us to have our own sewing machine dedicated to the school musical. The crews have also already used the craft glue. As we get closer to the show in March, we will get to use the dance shoes, leggings, and Gaffer tape. This program is such a wonderful opportunity for students, and it is only possible through kind donations like yours. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760437797274,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-elementary-aged-costume-de/9530019/","projectTitle":"Materials for Elementary Aged Costume Designers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925671_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673541606036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925671"},{"teacherId":10100919,"projectId":9516575,"letterContent":"On behalf of our scholars and staff at Mendota Elementary, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support in providing the Developing Decoders Nonfiction Kindergarten book set for our young learners. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to rich, engaging texts that spark curiosity, build foundational literacy skills, and open doors to the world around them.\r\nThese books have already become a bright spot in our classrooms. Our scholars light up when they explore topics like animals, weather, community helpers, and the natural world—each page giving them new language, new ideas, and new confidence as readers. Your gift is helping them see themselves as capable learners, thinkers, and storytellers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is more than a donation; it is an investment in our children's futures. You are helping us cultivate a love of reading at the very moment it matters most, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our scholars and for supporting the work we do every day. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755198632163,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books/9516575/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100919"},{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9712614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new supplies and learning tools. We love them all! Especially the playdough tools. We've been able to explore our world, practice social communication skills and sharing, learn about cause and effect while strengthening our muscles and building our brain-body connections. Students ask almost daily if we can get the playdough box out!\r\n\r\nOur students who like cars and items that roll have enjoyed chasing the toy cars. We've been practicing how to pick up and hold the cars, as well as observing what happens when we interact with the cars on various surfaces and locations.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758001580141,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun/9712614/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"},{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9712717,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing much needed active toys and tools to our classrooms. Many of our students need chances to move their bodies while learning what they can, or cannot, do safely and comfortably.\r\n\r\nWe've been enjoying the tunnels as we crawl and feel the resistance throughout the day. Many students ask to use the tunnel over and over and over again! We've also had fun learning with the stepping stones as we navigate through space and through the communication needed to share ideas while building and moving together.\r\n\r\nSoon we'll be using the beanbags to dance, toss, collect, sort, catch and carry. I know we'll have just as much fun with the beanbags as we have with the other toys and supplies. We'll also be using the sponges as 'snowflakes' to toss around as the weather gets colder and colder.","fullyFundedDate":1762267601302,"projectUrl":"project/movement-and-motion/9712717/","projectTitle":"Movement and Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"},{"teacherId":811112,"projectId":9588976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the generous donors who help provide resources for our second grade classroom! Your kindness and support mean the world to students and make learning even more exciting every day. \r\nYour generosity helps create a richer learning environment and supports every student in their learning abilities and reaching their full potential. You are investing in their future, and it is greatly appreciated. Because of you, we have the tools we need to learn, explore and grow. Thank you for being the","fullyFundedDate":1756071480868,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-a-classroom-community/9588976/","projectTitle":"Capturing a Classroom Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietruszka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpietruszka"},{"teacherId":8502283,"projectId":9432617,"letterContent":"These decodable books have been an amazing addition to our small reading groups! The kids are so engaged with them due to the large print and colored photos. They are becoming more confident readers everyday and they love to see what story we are reading next. Having 6 copies for each unit makes it possible to have each student use their own copy of the book. Thank you again for your donations to my classroom. Myself and my students really appreciate your continued generosity and support of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1754597152630,"projectUrl":"project/decodables-adding-variety-to-our-small/9432617/","projectTitle":"Decodables - Adding Variety to our Small Group Reading Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8502283_orig.jpg?crop=2506,2506,x0,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700509926196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8502283"},{"teacherId":8971693,"projectId":9218729,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping to provide snacks for my 4K class. We have a very long day in 4K and it is important for your youngest learners to have full bellies so they can fully focus on their learning and playing. We recently lost funding for our fresh fruit and vegetable program, so having additional snack options has made a huge difference. \r\n\r\nEach day we have an Afternoon Snack after we take our Rest. The kiddos wake up so hungry and it is wonderful to have snack to provide for them. A lot of our scholars come from lower income homes and many face food insecurity. Knowing that they will always have food at school is very comforting for our scholars and their families.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contribution to our Donors Choose project. Please keep an eye out for future projects at our amazing Mendota Community School!","fullyFundedDate":1746088771400,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-for-4k-friends/9218729/","projectTitle":"Snack Time for 4K Friends!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8971693_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696896675756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8971693"},{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9563888,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping replenish our favorite learning tools. We love our new beanbag, and the replacement covers are ready when our play gets too wild. The Pop-It books have proven once again to be a favorite with both our returning students and our new students. The colorful pages hold our attention, and the satisfying 'pop' keeps us engaged when our hands and fingers are feeling wiggly.\r\n\r\nOur new Zingo game is such a hit! So much fun practicing social skills and turn taking while moving the game pieces and matching the shape. And of course, our chewy bracelets and necklaces are flying off the shelves as students seek that sensory input in safe and healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757129573609,"projectUrl":"project/renewing-our-favorites/9563888/","projectTitle":"Renewing Our Favorites","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"},{"teacherId":8502283,"projectId":9417801,"letterContent":"My students are using their new break spot items everyday. The weighted lap pads are a favorite of many students and really help them calm down. The breathing buddy is used during our morning meetings to model how to breath calmly. These items are also used by students in other classes when they come and take breaks in my room. Thank you for your generosity and for choosing to support my first grade classroom. Giving my students tools to help them calm down is integral to them being able to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1750802878663,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-tools/9417801/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8502283_orig.jpg?crop=2506,2506,x0,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700509926196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8502283"},{"teacherId":8925671,"projectId":9222177,"letterContent":"My students loved their new books this spring! The Dog Man books were of course a huge hit, and almost every single book was constantly in a student's hands during silent reading every day. I am excited for students in years to come to continue to enjoy that series. The picture books were also a huge hit and were regularly requested for read alouds. The students chose to play with the crayon phonics set during free choice time, which shows how engaging it is. We also used the playdoh and bingo dabbers regularly for activities.\r\nThank you so much for your support of literacy in my first grade classroom. Providing students with books that are in great condition shows them that reading is something to take pride in. I am so grateful to donors like you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744255400807,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-hands-on-tools-for-reading/9222177/","projectTitle":"Books and Hands On Tools for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925671_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673541606036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925671"},{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9288765,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. We've been enjoying the arrival of our new materials, one student was so excited that every day he asked, \"Can I look for the packages with you?\" Then he helped carry the boxes to my classroom and excitedly helped unpack the treasures inside. \r\n\r\nThe weighed plush animals are a huge hit! The stroller means we've been able to take them for walks around the classroom and the building. We've also been busy building with Lego and moving magnets around and around in just the right patterns and arrangements. Thank you so much for helping us gather just right learning materials.","fullyFundedDate":1747756354126,"projectUrl":"project/friends-and-fun/9288765/","projectTitle":"Friends and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37146","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":280,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.8,"schoolId":37146,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mendota Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mendota Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/madison-metropolitan-school-district/mendota-elementary-school/37146"}