{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Victory School","outOfStateSupporters":38.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":571750,"projectId":9934077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support for our first grade classroom. The students have been so excited to play all of the new and fun games with their 8th grade buddies. The social interaction that these games provide is priceless! The students are learning to be cooperative and to have good sportsmanship. They are using their language skills and learning new lifelong skills along the way. \r\nThis classroom library of games has met the needs of so many of the students. They are able to pick a favorite game to use with their buddy. They are learning rules of playing board games. They are learning to take turns.","fullyFundedDate":1766111155738,"projectUrl":"project/game-time/9934077/","projectTitle":"Game Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trauberman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp571750_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501632288135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/571750"},{"teacherId":571750,"projectId":9564334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first grade classroom and giving the students a \"fresh start\"! The students have been well organized this year thanks to you! The sturdy chair pockets have helped to keep all of their folders and writing journals organized. The school supply boxes have helped keep their much needed supplies organized and easily accessible. The students are able to complete their independent work and small group work with ease. The headphones help them to stay focused when they are on the chromebooks for intervention time. The much needed expo markers help the students to participate during whole group activities so that they can show what they know.","fullyFundedDate":1761951248984,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/9564334/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trauberman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp571750_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501632288135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/571750"},{"teacherId":4848552,"projectId":9890113,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our middle school students are experiencing meaningful changes in their daily learning and school life. Your support has provided tablets, earbuds, and new recess equipment — and the impact has been immediate and powerful.\r\n\r\nThe tablets have opened doors to interactive learning, allowing students to access digital texts, complete research, collaborate on projects, and receive instant feedback. For many of our students, this technology would not otherwise be available to them. The earbuds help create focused, distraction-free learning environments, especially during independent reading, online lessons, and assessments. They give students privacy, confidence, and the ability to work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom, the new recess equipment has transformed our students' social and emotional well-being. Middle schoolers still need time to move, play, and connect. The equipment encourages teamwork, healthy competition, and positive peer interactions. We've already seen students building friendships, practicing leadership skills, and returning to class more energized and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your kindness is creating opportunities that will benefit them far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768426082288,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-8th-grade-help-treat-our-8th-grade/9890113/","projectTitle":"PBIS 8th Grade: Help Treat Our 8th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Seefeldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4848552_orig.png?crop=274,274,x105,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728679477507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4848552"},{"teacherId":4848552,"projectId":10097686,"letterContent":"I am reaching out to share why Scholastic Scope magazine is such a powerful resource for my middle school students.\r\n\r\nMiddle school is a pivotal time in a child's literacy development. Students are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, and they need high-interest, age-appropriate materials that build both skill and confidence. Scope provides engaging nonfiction articles, paired texts, debates, and short stories that capture students' attention while strengthening critical reading skills.\r\n\r\nWhat makes Scope especially valuable is how it supports key standards in a way that feels exciting rather than overwhelming. Each issue includes opportunities to practice analyzing theme, identifying an author's claim, examining text structure, and evaluating evidence. The articles are relevant, culturally responsive, and written at accessible levels, which is essential for supporting diverse learners in a middle school classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have access to magazines, books, or literacy materials at home. Providing them with consistent, high-quality reading material ensures they have meaningful opportunities to practice comprehension skills and build vocabulary. The built-in writing prompts and activities also encourage students to think critically and express their ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support would directly impact students by placing engaging, standards-aligned reading material in their hands. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where literacy feels exciting, accessible, and empowering for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1772037581752,"projectUrl":"project/scope-it-forward-fueling-future-scholar/10097686/","projectTitle":"Scope It Forward: Fueling Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Seefeldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4848552_orig.png?crop=274,274,x105,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728679477507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4848552"},{"teacherId":3853172,"projectId":9864509,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when we unpacked the multiplication tools. They did not know what they were so they were eager to start using them.\r\n\r\nThey enjoy using the multiplication wrap-ups every day, are getting so good at using them, and love showing me that they got the answers correct. These materials are strengthening their multiplication skills, which is then helping them with your classroom math work. \r\n\r\nMy students love playing bingo and are improving their multiplication facts while they play. They ask to play all the time. Some students are using their multiplication charts less because they have learned the multiplication facts by heart.\r\n\r\nThe multiplication spinners are so fun for my students. Any kind of game gets them excited. This tool is another way for them to practice their facts and rely less on their multiplication tables.\r\n\r\nAll of these materials have improved my students' skills and also gotten them excited to learn them.","fullyFundedDate":1769177788735,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-madness/9864509/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Madness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3853172_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473125079379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3853172"},{"teacherId":582027,"projectId":9900656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations for my classroom project. A lot of times people don't realize the materials behind the scenes that are needed to run a classroom. With this project, the students now have finger paint paper, white/teal construction paper, and textured finger paint paper to use. My 3 year olds LOVE painting with their hands and other materials, such as cars, so they have definitely loved this opportunity with having these materials. I have also been able to laminate and bind learning books together where the students are able to interact with them to make them more engaging. They are able to take the color red and match it to the red page. Without these materials, they wouldn't have that opportunity. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1769177787986,"projectUrl":"project/creating-with-materials/9900656/","projectTitle":"Creating With Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lutzen-Jabs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720469374424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lutzen"},{"teacherId":582027,"projectId":9893514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping the youngest learners grow and learn. They have been able to use the magnetic board to find letters in their names, create a roller coaster path and manipulate different shapes. These materials help them learn their letters, colors, shapes, patterning and so much more! The fact that it is at their eye level makes the children want to play/learn with them so much more. As spring approaches, we will begin growing our plants and observing their roots as they grow. The more real life experiences, the more these children learn. The 3 year olds have been excited to use their creativity and knowledge to make their learning come to life. \r\nThank you again so much for your generosity and help!","fullyFundedDate":1766422525101,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials-for-young-learners/9893514/","projectTitle":"STEM Materials for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lutzen-Jabs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720469374424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lutzen"},{"teacherId":582027,"projectId":9966393,"letterContent":"My 3 year old students were SO excited when I brought out the sensory bin with the sifting toys. They are able to dump and pour, working on measurement while having fun. I was able to use the bin to put hearts in that they had to take out with a fork and sort by color. These materials have endless possibilities and the children are more engaged when materials are hands on. The kids also learn how to control impulses and make smaller movements to keep the sand/other materials in the bin instead of all over the floor. Thank you again for filling this project for my students! We are forever thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1766245096108,"projectUrl":"project/using-our-hands-hearts-brains/9966393/","projectTitle":"Using our Hands, Hearts & Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lutzen-Jabs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720469374424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lutzen"},{"teacherId":4451380,"projectId":9620965,"letterContent":"It is with immense gratitude that I share the impact your generosity has had on my classroom. \r\nBefore these materials arrived, opportunities for hands-on, collaborative creativity were limited. Now, the classroom is buzzing with energy. It is so nice to see my students looking forward to \"building and creating\" rather than wanting to be on their computers. This is increasing their attention span, too. I love seeing so much joy in the classroom. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than just provide materials; it has transformed our classroom into a hub of innovation and teamwork. These resources will be used by current and future students for years to come, instilling a love for creativity and collaboration in the lives of many deserving children.","fullyFundedDate":1755740413358,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds/9620965/","projectTitle":"Building Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flesner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4451380_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x391,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726809771555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4451380"},{"teacherId":582027,"projectId":9812782,"letterContent":"My students have been matching colors and shapes with the hands on learning toys that you have so generously donated! The materials are big enough for their little hands and not to small where they may put them in their mouths. They have been able to manipulate the large stars to put them together, while working on their colors and fine motor skills. I have been busy putting together learning, hands on books for them to velcro different emotion pictures, shapes and much more to. The paint cups also are very helpful to let them paint using a whole arm movement and not spilling paint all over, or wasting it because it dries up. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760846553794,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-is-the-way-we-learn-best/9812782/","projectTitle":"Hands On is the Way We Learn Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lutzen-Jabs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720469374424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lutzen"},{"teacherId":4848552,"projectId":9643235,"letterContent":"My goal with these games and activities to provide engaging and enriching things with them to do during the Study Hall/Lunch break a couple of times a week.\r\n\r\nBoard games can help children in many ways, including:\r\n\r\nSocial skills: Board games can help children develop cooperation, turn-taking, and other prosocial behaviors. They can also help children learn to understand things from other perspectives.\r\n\r\nCognitive function: Board games can help children develop number knowledge, arithmetic skills, and abstract numerical concepts.\r\n\r\nLanguage development: Board games that require spontaneous speech, reading, or writing can help continue language development.\r\n\r\nSelf-esteem: Board games can help children develop stronger senses of individuality and creativity, which can lead to greater self-esteem.\r\n\r\nFine motor skills: Board games can help children develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity.\r\n\r\nAttention: Abstract strategy games like Chess or Checkers may help improve attention in children with ADHD.\r\n\r\nCreativity: Board games can help children display their creative side in non-intrusive ways.\r\n\r\nTeamwork: Board games can teach children the value of teamwork.\r\n\r\nLearning from mistakes: Board games can teach children how to be a good loser. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to our classroom! Your generosity has not gone unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1756250023641,"projectUrl":"project/ditch-the-tech-enjoy-the-classics-agai/9643235/","projectTitle":"Ditch the Tech, Enjoy the Classics, Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Seefeldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4848552_orig.png?crop=274,274,x105,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728679477507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4848552"},{"teacherId":571750,"projectId":9279418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these interactive STEM kits. The students are able to enhance their Science learning experience with these high quality interactive kits.\r\nThe students love choosing the various kits - magnets, life cycles, sink or float! \r\nThe kits are great for small group learning and team building. The students are using their language skills to communicate with each other and to help each other to learn important Science concepts. We are so grateful for your generous donations! Our classroom is having so much success because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1746895765107,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-explore/9279418/","projectTitle":"Time to Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trauberman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp571750_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501632288135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/571750"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37818","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":421,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":46,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.0,"schoolId":37818,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Victory School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Victory School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/victory-school/37818"}