{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winchester Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10358095,"projectId":10172503,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity and continued support, our classroom has been able to add another iPad along with a charging station to safely organize and protect our technology. Your kindness directly impacts my students every single day, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in their learning and growth.\r\n\r\nTechnology has become an important part of how my students learn, communicate, collaborate, and build confidence. With the addition of another iPad, more students can actively participate in lessons, educational games, research opportunities, and skill-building activities that help meet their individual learning needs. The charging station is equally meaningful because it helps us keep our devices safe, organized, and ready for daily use. Having a dedicated place for our technology teaches students responsibility and helps ensure these resources remain in great condition for years to come.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I am most proud of is the incredible growth my students have shown—not only academically, but also in important life skills areas. Over the course of the year, they have become more independent, respectful, and responsible learners. They understand that technology is a privilege and a valuable learning tool. My students take ownership of caring for the iPads by handling them carefully, returning them properly, and making sure they are charged and stored correctly at the end of each day.\r\n\r\nThese routines may seem small, but they reflect important lessons in accountability, teamwork, and responsibility that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Your donation has helped create opportunities for students to practice these skills in meaningful, real-world ways. They are learning that when a community comes together to support them, they should honor that generosity through their actions and effort.\r\n\r\nAcademically, the impact has also been tremendous. Students are more engaged during lessons, excited to participate, and eager to explore new ways of learning. Technology allows me to provide differentiated instruction so each child can work at their own pace and receive support tailored to their needs. I have seen students gain confidence in reading, problem solving, communication, and critical thinking because they are able to access interactive learning experiences that motivate and inspire them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and care about their success. That encouragement means more than words can express. Every time they use these tools, they are reminded that others are cheering them on and helping them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide resources that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible. Your kindness is making a lasting difference in the lives of my students, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776178881857,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-level-up/10172503/","projectTitle":"Ready to Level Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10358095_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1079,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763679955861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358095"},{"teacherId":5129010,"projectId":10116477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the continued support of my classroom and the students in it. This project will help students from here on out. We were lucky enough to have another project funded that provided us with a lot of new books. These new books needed a great home, so these two new bookshelves are very helpful. It is nice to have an organized bookshelf for all of the new books we received. \r\n\r\nThese bookshelves are of great quality and provide the needed area for the large amount of books we have. The bookshelves we had previously were falling apart and breaking, so these were very much needed. \r\n\r\nThank you again for always supporting my students and I.","fullyFundedDate":1773420694552,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-books/10116477/","projectTitle":"Organizing Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sichting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129010"},{"teacherId":5129010,"projectId":10102747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students have truly enjoyed all of the books that have been donated. My boys are so excited to read the outdoor series and its been great to see them finally excited to read. It is no longer a challenge to get my students to read a book due to the new wide variety of books we have. \r\n\r\nStudents are starting to meet their AR goals faster than ever and I contribute that to the new sets of books we received through this donors choose. I am continuously grateful for the continued support that you show my students and I.","fullyFundedDate":1771692643954,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rockstars/10102747/","projectTitle":"Reading Rockstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sichting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129010"},{"teacherId":5129010,"projectId":8896409,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved having these new books added to our classroom library. It has been a joy watching them grow as readers due to these new books of interest. \r\n\r\nBooks that are interesting and exciting to students encourage them to pick up more books and increase the desire to read. You have given them this opportunity by donating to this project. \r\n\r\nI can't begin to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your generosity. I want to thank you for this donation and any further donations you might consider.","fullyFundedDate":1729703443320,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-readers/8896409/","projectTitle":"Amazing Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sichting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129010"},{"teacherId":5307092,"projectId":9812169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating mice, headphones, and storage bags to my classroom! These have been a major game-changer in the way the kids are able to interact with our online curriculums. It has streamlined the classroom routine and creates a more seamless transition for my students. Because it saves so much time in the classroom, it has allowed for increased instructional time. Also, because our Chromebooks often have issues with the mouse pads, we now can prolong the life of these expensive pieces of technology. Thank you so much for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1763501913866,"projectUrl":"project/tech-time/9812169/","projectTitle":"Tech Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5307092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770837861352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5307092"},{"teacherId":5307092,"projectId":9321102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! I was able to provide my reading lab kids (reading intervention) new books within their reading level, that had great interest to them! We've read both of the books in class, and the kids loved them! One student even found that she loves Peg Kheret books, and this began her roll in reading books by this one author! Without your contribution, this wouldn't have been possible!\r\n\r\nMy coding classes were so excited to receive the filament dryer. Their 3D designs are printing better than ever due to this dryer. Again, it wouldn't be possible without your donation. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758431539819,"projectUrl":"project/coming-back-with-a-bang/9321102/","projectTitle":"Coming Back With a Bang!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5307092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770837861352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5307092"},{"teacherId":10358095,"projectId":9911068,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, I was able to purchase two iPads along with protective cases to ensure they are well cared for and used daily. These devices have already made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences. Your kindness has provided tools that are not only exciting for students but also highly impactful for their academic growth.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the iPads, students have increased their reading time through access to Audible books, which has helped build fluency and comprehension in a way that feels engaging and accessible. They are also eagerly practicing math skills through interactive games they frequently ask to use. During small group instruction, the iPads allow for instant feedback, helping students quickly recognize mistakes, adjust their thinking, and build confidence. The technology has created opportunities for practice that feel motivating rather than routine.\r\n\r\nThe overall impact has been remarkable. We are seeing increased math engagement, higher AR scores, and stronger independent practice habits. Because students can work productively and independently on the iPads, I am able to spend more focused one-on-one time with those who need additional support. Thank you for investing in our students' success. Your generosity is directly impacting their growth, confidence, and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764701137325,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-to-inspire-creativity-and-life-ski/9911068/","projectTitle":"iPads to Inspire Creativity and Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10358095_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1079,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763679955861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358095"},{"teacherId":5307092,"projectId":9059843,"letterContent":"Thank you do much for contributing to my \"Nonfiction Refresh\" project! My students read and do a monthly book report on these Who HQ books. They were super excited to have so many new selections to choose from, including current events and people. \r\n\r\nKids don't typically choose to read nonfiction on their own, and these books and book reports make them learn more about topics they typically wouldn't be exposed to until later in their life. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring the outside world into my classroom! 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