{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wildwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10178208,"projectId":10123117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a wider variety of engaging books that help foster a love of reading. These new texts have allowed us to practice important reading skills such as making predictions, identifying story elements, building vocabulary, improving comprehension, and making connections to what we read.\r\n\r\nReading is an important part of our daily routine. My students spend time listening to read-alouds, reading independently, and discussing books with their classmates. The new books have brought excitement to our classroom, and students are eager to explore different genres and topics. Having books that match a variety of interests and reading levels helps every child feel successful and motivated as a reader.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already found new favorite books from our library and are excited to share what they are reading with their friends. It has been wonderful to see students choosing books independently and developing confidence in their reading abilities. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students can discover the joy of reading and continue growing as lifelong learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778847035489,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-library-for-young-r/10123117/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Library for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178208_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767399003155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178208"},{"teacherId":10432572,"projectId":10093224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reading pillows, reading corner decorations, and book bins for our first-grade classroom. These resources have transformed our reading corner into a warm, inviting space where students are excited to spend time with books. We use the area daily during independent reading, partner reading, and literacy centers. The book bins have helped us organize our classroom library so students can easily find books that match their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nOne special moment occurred during our recent reading workshop. Students eagerly grabbed pillows and settled into the reading corner with their favorite books. Several students commented that it felt like they were reading at home, and they were excited to spend extra time with their books. The cozy environment has encouraged even some of our more reluctant readers to choose books and stay engaged longer during reading time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately noticed the colorful decorations and couldn't wait to try out the reading pillows. Many students thanked me throughout the day and proudly showed their families our new reading space. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support of our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1776640339244,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-reading-corner/10093224/","projectTitle":"1st grade Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10432572_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778104993101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10432572"},{"teacherId":7277198,"projectId":10276975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our \"Classroom Printer\" project. This printer will be such a wonderful asset in our classroom this fall. I was not able to get it set up before the end of our school year this year. But it will be in full use in August. This printer will allow me to print extra work of work that is needed in a hurry or documents that needs color to be printed while at school. My class did get to help me open the box this year and write thank you letters for our printer before our year ended. They love surprises and was thrilled to be the ones who got to open the box. Thank you again for helping support this classroom need. Your kindness does not go unnoticed!","fullyFundedDate":1778372188786,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer/10276975/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7277198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778788574627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-hodge"},{"teacherId":8509755,"projectId":10223994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to make this project happen for my students. From the moment we received the boxes- the excitement started to build.\r\n\r\n When the colorful boomwhackers were revealed, they were an instant hit. We had to take them out immediately and give them a try. Imagine a swarm of five and six year olds enthusiastic responses after being told they were going to make music and play a song by hitting a tube on their desks. They were all in!\r\n\r\nThis is such a fun addition to our classroom, especially for my students who need to keep moving throughout the day. Each child has a colored tube that corresponds to a musical note. They follow along to the guided video or sheet music and whack their tube on the desk or floor to create the note and collaborate to play a song. Every student was engaged and focused on watching for their note to be able to play their own instrument. This is a win win for everyone. What a fantastic way to incorporate the arts into our kindergarten classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779058809834,"projectUrl":"project/boom-there-it-is-learning/10223994/","projectTitle":"Boom There It Is- Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stallings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8509755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656510993731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8509755"},{"teacherId":7277198,"projectId":10181141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our laptop charging stations. Even though we are waiting for our other station(due to a part being missing), I wanted to go head and send some pictures and our thank you letters we wrote. The station has made a huge difference in our classroom. Instead of it looking like a hot mess of tangled cords, our laptop cords are way more manageable and looks organized. Hopefully we will have our replacement station by next week, if not it will be ready for next years students! Again, I just want to express my gratitude to you for making this project successful.","fullyFundedDate":1778060845441,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-charging-station/10181141/","projectTitle":"Laptop Charging Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7277198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778788574627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-hodge"},{"teacherId":10178208,"projectId":10058529,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our reading classroom has been transformed in such a meaningful way. The new printer has allowed me to consistently provide high-quality reading materials without the stress of running out of ink. With the Epson EcoTank's long-lasting ink, I can print the resources my students need every day—fluency \r\npassages, comprehension activities, and small group texts—without interruption.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to have access to engaging, colorful reading materials that make learning more enjoyable. From targeted phonics practice to differentiated passages, they are more motivated and confident during reading time.\r\n\r\nI've seen students who need extra support truly benefit from having personalized reading resources tailored just for them. Being able to quickly print what they need has helped me meet them where they are and support their growth as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a more effective and stress-free reading environment for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773174947797,"projectUrl":"project/powering-learning-through-printed-materi/10058529/","projectTitle":"Powering Learning Through Printed Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178208_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767399003155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178208"},{"teacherId":7277198,"projectId":10091296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"Once Upon a Book Shelf\". My students were so excited each time we recieved a new book package. Each one, wanting to be the first to read the new books. Luckily we had enough books for everyone to read a new one the first day! They have already swaped books with friends to make their rounds through our new collection. Bring new books into the classroom, and the students wanting to read them is such a testiment to the power of reading. From my high readers, to those students still struggling to read by themself, each one can't wait to get their hands on the wonderful stories these books holds. I often see many students at our classroom library on free choice day and that warms my heart completely. Thank you so much for helping me grow the power of reading in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773867894968,"projectUrl":"project/once-upon-a-book-shelf/10091296/","projectTitle":"Once Upon a Book Shelf","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7277198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778788574627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-hodge"},{"teacherId":7277198,"projectId":9835294,"letterContent":"We are finally back in session for spring art club! The students were so excited to see all the supplies when they came through the door. They are extremely thankful for all the donatons and were so surprised when I told them they were all donated by wonderful people like you. So far we have used the water color pallets and water color paper. The drawling pencils. Next week we are moving to chalk art and the temper paint. I think they ate most excited for the modeing clay after spring break! Thanks again for all the donations given towards this project to make our spring club so successful! We have 22 happy artist!","fullyFundedDate":1766520611988,"projectUrl":"project/art-tastic-fun/9835294/","projectTitle":"Art-tastic Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7277198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778788574627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-hodge"},{"teacherId":10178208,"projectId":9978194,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has the supplies we need to create engaging and hands-on learning experiences every day. With the laminator, laminating sheets, and printer ink, I am able to create durable learning materials such as literacy centers, math games, and task cards that students can use repeatedly throughout the year. The printer ink also allows me to print materials for our classroom focus wall, including vocabulary cards, phonics patterns, and anchor charts that students can refer to throughout the week to support their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to see these new materials being used during our daily lessons and centers. The laminator has been one of the most exciting additions because it allows us to turn simple printed activities into reusable learning tools. Students enjoy using dry erase markers on laminated activities because they can practice skills, erase their work, and try again without worrying about making mistakes.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have also been especially helpful for students who need extra practice and support. The reusable materials allow them to build confidence as they practice important reading, writing, and math skills multiple times. Having pencils and erasers readily available also ensures every student has the tools they need to fully participate in their learning. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students can actively engage with their learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177869734,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tools-that-keep-students-learn/9978194/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tools that Keep Students Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178208_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767399003155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178208"},{"teacherId":1904275,"projectId":9784832,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my third-grade students are using the rolling cart and snap-closed folders every day during math and science. Each student now has a place to store math journals, supplies, and ongoing work, which has made transitions between subjects smoother and more efficient. During a recent science lesson, students were able to quickly grab their materials and begin the tasks right away, giving us more time for hands-on learning and discussion.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were excited and eager to use them. They proudly labeled their folders and talked about how the cart would help them stay organized like \"real scientists and mathematicians.\" Several students shared how happy they were that their work would stay safe and not get lost. Seeing their excitement and responsibility grow was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our math and science units, students are using these resources to keep track of multi-step problem-solving work, data charts, experiments, and reflections. The organization system has helped students feel more confident, independent, and prepared to learn. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and my students truly appreciate your belief in their success. Thank you for helping make our learning environment stronger.","fullyFundedDate":1763588408276,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-everything-i/9784832/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything, and Everything in Its Place!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1904275_orig.png?crop=542,542,x207,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759355115240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1904275"},{"teacherId":8509755,"projectId":9417471,"letterContent":"Thank you for making the online part of our day run so much more smoothly. Because of your generosity, we have brand new charging stations for our laptops, new headphones for everyone, carts to organize our login information and headphones, and a great rolling chair to help me move from table to table. \r\n\r\nBecause we use our computers and headphones several times daily, they get worn out pretty quickly. Now each child has his/her own headphones that cut down on classroom noise. They can hear more clearly and focus on the learning programs, math fact practice, typing basics and reading quizzes. \r\n\r\nMy student's favorite part was helping to assemble the charging station and getting to choose which color they wanted for their headphones. As I roll from table to table to assist students, they are engaged and actively learning because their computers are all charged up and ready to go each day. Thank you again for donating to this project. We appreciate it more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1758822410710,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-kindergarten-plugged-in/9417471/","projectTitle":"Keeping Kindergarten Plugged In","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stallings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8509755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656510993731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8509755"},{"teacherId":10060394,"projectId":9424950,"letterContent":"I just want to say thank you so much for your generous donation that helped fund my fine motor creativity project. With your help, my students successfully communicate their ideas. From the large crayons that fit perfectly in their small hands, to the markers that have helped them write, and the play dough tools that helps build a vivid imagination while strengthening their fine motor muscles at the same time, my students have been able to flourish within the classroom setting. \r\nMany of my students came in this year with fine motor needs. When a student is unable to grip a pencil or crayon properly, the marks that happen on the paper are usually quite difficult to see and unrecognizable. Additionally, regular size crayons break very easily under the pressure of a Kindergarteners' grip. The large crayons have held under pressure and the markers help make marks seen. This gives students a sense accomplishment. \r\nI have 36 students all together. We have used the materials daily since we received them. With continued strengthening of the fine motor muscles, each student successfully created a birthday card for our principal all by themselves. Copying my model, they each wrote Happy Birthday on the front of the card. On the inside, they drew her pictures. They were also curious about how to spell other things they wanted to say to her, so I modeled how to write their compliments, so they could let her know. She was so surprised to receive all the love on her special day. It make the students feel so special that they could write a birthday card. It is all because of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1754913677173,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-creativity/9424950/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pedraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060394"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47167","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":666,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.5,"schoolId":47167,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wildwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wildwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sumter-county-school-district/north-sumter-intermediate-school/47167"}