{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson School","outOfStateSupporters":64.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9107054,"projectId":10266261,"letterContent":"After just having the box opened with the recorders in them, several students asked if they could start playing them and if they could bring their own instruments to play. As someone who loves music and art I am overjoyed to see the excitement in my students! The expressed their concern of not remembering how to read music so all the supplies and especially the flash cards are going to be so helpful for refreshing and reenforcing the basics of reading music. Thank you for helping give some of my students a new experience and others the opportunity to practice some old skills.","fullyFundedDate":1784493725476,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-memories/10266261/","projectTitle":"Making Music Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hersom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9107054_orig.jpg?crop=2768,2768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074978142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helping-ms-lively"},{"teacherId":9187770,"projectId":10248776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with flexible seating and much-needed classroom essentials! My students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new materials and could not wait to begin using them. The flexible seating has allowed them to choose a workspace where they feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. It has been especially helpful during independent work, small-group instruction, collaborative activities, and reading time.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped me create a classroom that better meets the different needs of my students. They now have more opportunities to move, make responsible choices, and take ownership of their learning. The classroom essentials also help ensure that students have the materials they need to participate fully without worrying about what they may not have brought from home. Because of your generosity, our classroom feels more welcoming, organized, and supportive. We look forward to continuing to use these resources throughout the year as we learn, grow, and work together.","fullyFundedDate":1778099890413,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-classroom-essential/10248776/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Classroom Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. St. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9187770_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786062818121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9187770"},{"teacherId":10217178,"projectId":10250195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation has made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn and engage with mathematics. The new resources have given my students opportunities to take what they are learning and turn it into something creative, visual, and useful.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects has been creating an **infographic that explains the steps for solving a math word problem**. Students worked together to think about what a successful problem-solving process looks like, including identifying important information, determining what the question is asking, choosing a strategy, solving the problem, and checking whether their answer makes sense. Creating the infographic required students to explain their mathematical thinking in a way that another student could easily understand.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited to have resources that made math feel more hands-on and engaging. They especially enjoyed being able to organize their thinking visually and see how the different steps connect. I loved watching students realize that they could use their own ideas and creativity to communicate their mathematical reasoning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped create moments where students aren't simply finding an answer—they are learning **how to think, explain, and persevere when solving a problem**. Those are skills that will extend far beyond my math classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, students will build on these skills by tackling more challenging multi-step word problems. They will practice selecting appropriate strategies, explaining their reasoning, comparing different solution methods, and using their classmates' ideas to improve their own thinking. Our next steps will continue to focus on helping students become confident, independent problem solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them resources that make learning more engaging and meaningful. Your generosity is helping my students see themselves as mathematicians who can tackle challenging problems and explain their thinking with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1782340374925,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-right/10250195/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10217178"},{"teacherId":10055697,"projectId":9488753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and the learning and growing of our art knowledge. We had an art show at the end of the year showing what we have learned and the kids were so proud of what they learned. We have learned about drawing techniques and new styles of art. We have learned line art and how to blend with color pencils to bring out more of our art. We studied artists and created some of there famous works. We also looked at the art history timeline and gained understanding in how one style evolved into another. I hope to teach them more next year.","fullyFundedDate":1755707536576,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies/9488753/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753344651845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055697"},{"teacherId":8519763,"projectId":10028928,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the basic supplies to keep us going. \r\nWe were so glad to get the things we need to finish off this school year and start the next. We use the baby wipes, paper, whiteboard markers and charts tablets daily. The wipes make it easy to clean hands and tables without the worry of chemicals getting on the students hands.\r\nThe fruit snacks are almost gone and were enjoyed by all the students. \r\nThe new date stamp has been put to good use. I was very happy to receive a new one. It makes things easier for me when I need to file things.\r\nThe kinetic sand is being saved for a science project later this year and the rest for next year. \r\nWe couldn't keep going or have what we need without your support. Thank you so much for continuing to support our classroom. It's been a fun year thanks to the donors like you on Donors Choose! Bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1769478294842,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies/10028928/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657229808807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519763"},{"teacherId":8064564,"projectId":9667329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the \"Watch Our Thinking Grow\" project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to sticky note anchor charts that have completely transformed the way we learn. Instead of simply listening, students are actively engaged—adding their thinking, making connections, and building understanding together. One of my favorite moments was watching students confidently use the anchor charts during a reading lesson, referring back to them as they explained their thinking and supported their answers. It has truly made learning more interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate! Students couldn't wait to start using the sticky notes and were thrilled to see the new books added to our classroom library. Since we had to replace an unavailable whiteboard, these resources have filled that gap in such a powerful way. The books have quickly become student favorites, and I've seen an increase in reading engagement, stamina, and enthusiasm during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these anchor charts to support new learning, small group instruction, and student-led projects. My students are becoming more confident thinkers and learners, and your support has made that possible. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students grow every single day!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Smith","fullyFundedDate":1764723644355,"projectUrl":"project/watch-our-thinking-grow/9667329/","projectTitle":"Watch Our Thinking Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8064564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786596535216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgansmith"},{"teacherId":8519763,"projectId":9902465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and donations for my classroom. My students were so excited to receive hands-on science materials, but so disappointed that I am making them wait until we get to those units. Ha ha. \r\nWe now have materials for our fossils unit. My students will get to make dinosaur skeleton and sea shells fossils with some clay we received on another project. They will also get to explore fossils with the collections we received and print-making with the leaves we also received. There is also a book to go along with this unit that will enhance the learning further.\r\nThis project also gave us \"The Life Cycle of a Plant\" model (kidney bean) and \"The Life Cycle of a Butterfly.\" These will be great hands-on models for the students to refer to when we get to these units. \r\nI can't wait to start these units. They will be so much fun thanks to your kindness. Thank you again and bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1764723968417,"projectUrl":"project/fossils-and-life-cycles/9902465/","projectTitle":"Fossils and Life Cycles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657229808807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519763"},{"teacherId":8519763,"projectId":9902374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation for science materials. We have already used the 2 soil kits for our soil unit. This was something I was not going to be able to have hands-on materials for due to the cost, but I was able to do hands on because of your kind donations. We even showed how the soil separated out when mixed together with water. It was a fun tangible lesson.\r\nWe have also used the \"Landslides\" book and \"How Do Wind and Water Change Earth?\"\r\nbook for our quick changes to land unit we just finished.\r\nWe are just starting our natural resources unit so, we will get to use that book for this unit. \r\nI can't wait to get to Food Chains/Webs. The game we got will be so much fun for learning. \r\nI appreciate your willingness to continue to donate to my classroom. We get to have so much fun with our learning. Thank you again and bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1764717848789,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-hand/9902374/","projectTitle":"Science in Hand","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657229808807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519763"},{"teacherId":8519763,"projectId":9902592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my small classroom. With donors like you, my students always have access to markers, erasers, crayons, glue sticks, and colored pencils. They never have to worry about if they can afford the required supplies. I just make them a set like everyone else. \r\nWe use the mechanical pencils as rewards for various things. I try not to have food as a reward, so the mechanical pencils are a good reward. The students love them.\r\nI use the Lifesavers mints for upset stomachs and testing days. It's amazing what a simple peppermint does. I also always have a stack of band-aids out. Students can get them as they need them, without interrupting the class.\r\nThe cardstock and laminating pouches get used for projects or to make center materials. These make learning fun.\r\nThank you again for your support. You make my classroom a success. Bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1766176435778,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9902592/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657229808807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519763"},{"teacherId":8519763,"projectId":9902203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making Art for Christmas a success. Each of my students went home with a new book, a how to draw book, and a sketch pad. They also received a pencil bag (from a previous project) filled with new pencils, mechanical pencils, colored pencils, an eraser, a pencil sharpener, and fine line markers. My students were so excited. I wish I could show you the expressions on their faces. They still carry the mystery book and sketch pad in their backpack. About once a week I hear, \"Look, I still have the book.\" It makes my heart happy. This would not be possible without your kind donations. Thank you again and bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1764724977722,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-christmas/9902203/","projectTitle":"Art for Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657229808807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519763"},{"teacherId":9107054,"projectId":9648164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you kindness! We were just able to make a prize box for the kids to pick a prize out for their perfect attendance or their outstanding grades! High school, middle school, and elementary were all so excited to pick their special prize. We had several students that often find weighted stuffed animals to feel comfort and with our recent additions many students have gained a smile when seeing and holding the new weighted animals. So thank you for helping my kiddos find happiness and comfort!","fullyFundedDate":1766159182202,"projectUrl":"project/school-community-supplies/9648164/","projectTitle":"School Community Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hersom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9107054_orig.jpg?crop=2768,2768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074978142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helping-ms-lively"},{"teacherId":9200455,"projectId":9331310,"letterContent":"In our tiny district of 120 students, you can get so close to the kids that I feel like their mother away from home! I (try to) cure their ills, listen to them, provide for their needs and hope to ease any discomfort. For some of our kids it's the only time that someone cares or will listen to them. So I take the little tums, cup of water, or crackers I give them seriously. They feel cared for and maybe even loved just for that little time.\r\nThese supplies provided by the gracious donors supply much more than a basic need. They supply support, kindness and even love to kids that really need it.\r\nYour support of our district, me and the kids is so appreciated and I want you to know that you ARE making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755707620981,"projectUrl":"project/nursesecretary-stock-help/9331310/","projectTitle":"Nurse/Secretary Stock Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zaragoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9200455_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746637336206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200455"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8432","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":143,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":35.5,"schoolId":8432,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilson School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilson School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/wilson-independent-school-district/wilson-school/8432"}