{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winchester Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":10098681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Nourishing With Compassion: Helping Students Care for Hungry Neighbors. Your generosity made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThe new resources allowed us to expand our school pantry and give students hands‑on opportunities to serve their community. My students helped sort items, restock shelves, and prepare bags for families who needed a little extra support. One moment that stood out was when a student said, \"Ms. Wilson, I didn't know we could help this many people.\" Their pride was written all over their faces.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were excited — truly excited — to see the shelves fill up. They treated the pantry like something precious, because to them, it is. They understand that these items go directly to classmates and neighbors who may not always have enough at home.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just fill shelves; it helped us teach compassion in action. Our next steps include having students help track inventory, plan distributions, and learn how community service can be a lifelong habit. They're learning responsibility, empathy, and leadership — all because you believed in this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to care for others with dignity and heart.","fullyFundedDate":1773168909359,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-with-compassion-helping-stud/10098681/","projectTitle":"Nourishing With Compassion: Helping Students Care for Hungry Neighbors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":10062099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Compassion in Action: Stocking Our School Pantry. Your generosity made an immediate difference for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nThe new resources went straight to work. Students helped unpack and organize the shelves, and you should've seen their faces — they were excited, proud, and genuinely amazed that people they've never met cared enough to support them. One student said, \"Ms. Wilson, this looks like a real store now!\" That moment alone reminded me why this pantry matters.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are already helping families who need a little extra support, especially as food prices continue to rise. Students are learning responsibility, service, and compassion as they help prepare weekend bags and restock items. Our next step is teaching them how to track inventory and plan distributions — real‑world skills wrapped in kindness.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just fill shelves. It filled hearts, restored dignity, and reminded our community that they are seen and supported. Thank you for believing in our pantry and the work we do every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778189093212,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-stocking-our-schoo/10062099/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Stocking Our School Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10209204,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the tools to build teamwork, communication, and confidence through movement and play. My students have been using the new games and equipment during our daily movement breaks and small‑group activities. One of their favorite moments so far was creating their own \"team challenge stations,\" where they worked together to solve movement puzzles and cheer each other on. It was incredible to watch students who are usually quiet step into leadership roles and encourage their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to open every box, explore each item, and start playing right away. Their faces lit up as they realized these resources were just for them — tools to help them learn, move, and grow together. The energy in the room was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese materials are already helping us strengthen our classroom community. Our next steps include using the games to support social‑emotional learning lessons, cooperative problem‑solving, and structured movement breaks that help students refocus and stay engaged throughout the day. Your support has made it possible for us to blend learning and movement in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1778977549056,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-purpose-building-community-th/10209204/","projectTitle":"Play With Purpose: Building Community Through Games & Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10179987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Math Folders project. These folders have already transformed the way my students stay organized and engaged during math time. We use them daily for warm‑ups, small‑group practice, and independent problem‑solving. One of my favorite moments was watching students open them for the first time — they were so excited to have materials that felt \"official\" and truly their own.\r\n\r\nThe folders have helped my students build confidence and independence. They now keep track of their strategies, notes, and practice pages in one place, which has made our transitions smoother and our lessons more focused. We are currently working on multi‑step word problems, and the folders have become a reliable tool for helping students break down their thinking and show their work clearly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students resources that support their learning every single day. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1778977546958,"projectUrl":"project/math-folders/10179987/","projectTitle":"Math Folders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10269783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Strong Shelves, Stronger Service. Because of your generosity, our students now have a clean, organized, and efficient pantry space that truly serves our families with dignity. The new shelves and storage materials have transformed the way we prepare and distribute food each week.\r\n\r\nMy students have taken real ownership of the pantry. They sort items, restock shelves, and prepare boxes with care and pride. One of my favorite moments was watching them walk in after everything was set up—they gasped, smiled, and immediately started talking about how much easier it would be to help our families. They felt like they were stepping into a \"real\" community service center, and that sense of purpose has been powerful.\r\n\r\nThese resources also support our ongoing lessons about leadership, responsibility, and service. Students are learning how to manage inventory, work as a team, and think about the needs of others. Our next steps include having students help design a more efficient packing system and create labels and guides so the pantry stays organized long-term.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just give us shelves—you strengthened our ability to serve our community with love, dignity, and consistency. Thank you for believing in our students and the work we do.","fullyFundedDate":1778256689374,"projectUrl":"project/strong-shelves-stronger-service-organi/10269783/","projectTitle":"Strong Shelves, Stronger Service: Organizing Our School Pantry for Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10180402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our class picnic possible. Your generosity created a joyful, memorable experience for my students—one they are still talking about. The resources you provided allowed us to celebrate the end of the year together with good food, games, and time to simply enjoy being a classroom family.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw everything set up, their faces lit up. They were excited, surprised, and so grateful. Many of them said it was the best part of their school year. The picnic gave them a chance to relax, laugh, and connect with one another in a way that strengthened our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThis project also supported our ongoing lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and kindness. Students helped set up, clean up, and make sure everyone felt included. The experience gave them a real-world opportunity to practice the social and emotional skills we've been building all year.","fullyFundedDate":1776454602079,"projectUrl":"project/a-picnic-to-remember-celebrating-my-cla/10180402/","projectTitle":"A Picnic to Remember: Celebrating My Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10262500,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students experienced a celebration that reminded them exactly why \"You Have to Be Here.\" When the nacho cheese supplies arrived, the excitement was instant. Students kept peeking into the boxes, asking, \"Is this for our attendance party?\" Their faces lit up when they realized that yes — this special treat was really for them.\r\n\r\nWe used the nacho cheese setup during our attendance celebration, and it created a moment of pure joy. Students lined up with big smiles, proudly showing off their perfect‑attendance badges and cheering each other on. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who has struggled with attendance beam with pride as classmates congratulated him for making it to the celebration. Your support helped turn attendance into something positive, motivating, and community‑building.\r\n\r\nThis project did more than provide a snack — it helped us build a culture where students feel seen, valued, and excited to show up. As we move into our next attendance challenge, students are already asking, \"What's the next reward?\" Their enthusiasm tells me everything: your generosity is helping us create momentum, motivation, and memories.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us celebrate the importance of being present. Your kindness made a real difference in our Bronco family.","fullyFundedDate":1778088006428,"projectUrl":"project/you-have-to-be-here/10262500/","projectTitle":"You Have to Be Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10096813,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our 4th graders enjoyed a celebration they will never forget. The moment the grilling supplies arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. They kept asking, \"Are we really having a picnic just for us?\" Watching their faces light up as we unpacked everything reminded me how powerful it is when children feel seen and celebrated.\r\n\r\nOn picnic day, the new materials helped us create a joyful, safe, and well‑organized event. Students worked together to set up, serve, and clean — taking pride in being part of something special. One of my favorite moments was seeing a student who rarely steps into leadership volunteer to help manage the food line. He told me, \"I feel like I'm in charge of something important today.\" Your support made that confidence possible.\r\n\r\nThis project didn't just give us a picnic — it gave our students a memory tied to teamwork, responsibility, and community. As we move into our end‑of‑year reflection activities, students are writing about their favorite 4th grade moments, and the picnic is already showing up again and again. Your kindness helped us create a milestone they will carry with them into 5th grade and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1778036018786,"projectUrl":"project/grilling-up-memories-for-our-4th-grade-p/10096813/","projectTitle":"Grilling Up Memories for Our 4th Grade Picnic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10178655,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students experienced pure joy the moment our new water slide bouncer arrived. The excitement in the room was electric — students were literally jumping up and down, asking, \"Is that really for us?\" Their smiles said everything. For many of our kids, this was their first time seeing something like this up close, and the anticipation alone created a memory they will never forget.\r\n\r\nWe used the water slide bouncer during our celebration day, and it instantly became the heart of the event. Students who are usually shy or hesitant were running, laughing, and cheering each other on. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who often struggles socially be welcomed into a group and encouraged to take their turn. The water slide didn't just bring fun — it brought connection, confidence, and community.\r\n\r\nThis resource is more than a treat; it's a tool for building positive school experiences. We will continue using it for reward days, attendance celebrations, and special events that motivate students to show up, work hard, and support one another. Your gift has created a safe, joyful space where our Bronco students can celebrate their achievements and simply be kids.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create moments that matter. Your kindness lifted our students' spirits and truly helped them \"jump to new heights.","fullyFundedDate":1776817311619,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-to-new-heights/10178655/","projectTitle":"Jumping to New Heights","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10189750,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are now able to prepare and distribute weekly food boxes with greater ease, dignity, and pride. The new boxes you funded are already hard at work in our Bronco Kare Korral pantry, helping our young leaders support families who rely on consistent food access.\r\n\r\nOne of the first moments that stood out happened the day the boxes arrived. My students immediately began organizing an assembly line—measuring, sorting, and packing items with a level of ownership that made the room feel electric. One fourth‑grader said, \"These look real... like we're running a store!\" That sense of professionalism and purpose mattered. It transformed the task from \"helping out\" into leading a meaningful service project for our school community.\r\n\r\nEach week, students use the boxes to prepare food support for families who visit our pantry. They check labels, count items, and make sure every box is packed with care. These boxes also allow us to stack, store, and transport food more efficiently, which means we can serve more families with less waste and more dignity.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include expanding student roles in inventory tracking and adding simple math and writing reflections to connect this work to classroom learning. Students will also be creating short updates to share on our Bronco Kare Korral Facebook page so families and supporters can see the impact in real time.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just provide supplies — it strengthened compassion, leadership, and community pride in our students. 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Whether it's interactive math practice, phonics games, or visual supports, these tools help students stay engaged and understand concepts in ways that feel fun and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe technology‑based resources have been especially powerful. Many of our donors use technology at home, but in the classroom these tools allow students to receive immediate feedback, practice skills at their own pace, and revisit lessons as needed. My students love the bright visuals, the drag‑and‑drop activities, and the sense of independence they feel when they can complete tasks successfully on their own. One of my quieter students has especially blossomed—she now volunteers to demonstrate activities on the board because the digital practice has boosted her confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped my students thrive. Thank you for believing in them and giving them the tools they need to grow academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1778068355399,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-help-my-students-thrive/10201204/","projectTitle":"Resources to Help My Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10208972,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have transformed our pantry space into a place of dignity, organization, and true community care. The new shelves have already become the heart of our work — giving our student leaders room to sort, stock, and prepare food bags with pride and purpose. One of my fourth‑grade helpers said, \"It feels like we're running a real store now,\" and that excitement has carried into every pantry day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students could hardly wait to unpack the boxes. They immediately began planning how to arrange items so families could easily find what they need. Watching them collaborate, problem‑solve, and take ownership of the space reminded me exactly why this project matters: it gives our students the chance to lead with compassion.\r\n\r\nNext, our students will be using the pantry to support a lesson on community service and real‑world math. They'll track inventory, calculate restock needs, and continue preparing weekly bags for families — all while learning that their actions make a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just provide shelves. It strengthened our school community and empowered our students to serve with confidence and heart. 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