{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winchester Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3157774,"projectId":10227858,"letterContent":"Your kindness helps ensure our students have access to nutritious food and the support they need to feel cared for, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we're not just filling pantry shelves—we're nourishing our students with care, consistency, and compassion., Thank you for helping us to help each and every student and their families to defeat food insecurities on a daily basis\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and reminding them that their community believes in them. Your support makes a meaningful difference every day","fullyFundedDate":1778452081274,"projectUrl":"project/pantry-power-nourishing-our-students-wi/10227858/","projectTitle":"Pantry Power: Nourishing Our Students With Care and Consistency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3157774"},{"teacherId":3157774,"projectId":10189793,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Diamonds and Pearls Girls Group, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations and continuous support. Because of your kindness, our recent Leadership Luau was a tremendous success and provided our girls with an unforgettable opportunity to grow as leaders.\r\n\r\nThe Luau provided more than just a fun celebration. It created a safe and supportive environment where children could discover their strengths, embrace their uniqueness, and envision themselves as future leaders in their schools and communities. Many participants shared that the event helped them feel empowered, encouraged, and motivated to set higher goals for themselves.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to provide decorations, educational materials, refreshments, recognition awards, and meaningful activities that made the experience memorable and impactful. Most importantly, your support showed our girls that their community believes in their potential and is invested in their success.\r\nThank you for helping us nurture the next generation of confident, compassionate, and capable leaders. Your donations are making a lasting difference, and we are grateful for your partnership in empowering the young ladies of Diamonds and Pearls.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778011843668,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-in-lei-a-luau-celebration-for-d/10189793/","projectTitle":"Leaders in Lei: a Luau Celebration for Diamond & Pearls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3157774"},{"teacherId":9321003,"projectId":10313464,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me give my second graders a warm and inviting place. The items that were donated helped add to the decor to the room as well as allowed me to offer little surprises. From the candy bracelets to the plastic sea bracelet they helped give my students a new adventure to learning. The cozy corner has given my students a place where they can go and collect themselves if they just needed a moment. The signs provided words of encouragement as they got themselves together. The birthday bags and the decor made them feel happy, safe, and ready to become sea scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1780502358565,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-adventure-to-learning/10313464/","projectTitle":"A New Adventure to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9321003_orig.jpg?crop=1136,1136,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696735020044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9321003"},{"teacherId":10236639,"projectId":10201216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards to my classroom! I was able to use them to purchase fun and helpful resources for my first graders, including activities for phonics, blending, sight words, and reading. I also found some adorable Peanuts-themed resources that helped make our classroom feel more welcoming and special.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support of my students and me. Having these gift cards gave me the opportunity to choose materials that fit exactly what my students are learning and what they need extra practice with. Thank you for helping me make learning a little more fun for my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1778195228777,"projectUrl":"project/essential-resources-for-early-learners/10201216/","projectTitle":"Essential Resources for Early Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10236639_orig.jpg?crop=3815,3815,x181,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756772494101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236639"},{"teacherId":10236639,"projectId":10201224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Stronger Shelves, Stronger Service\" project. Because of your generosity, our school pantry now has sturdy floor racks that allow us to organize food safely and efficiently. When the racks arrived, my students were excited to help assemble them and immediately began sorting items by category. They loved seeing how the new shelves transformed the pantry space, making it easier for us to store more food and serve more families. Watching them take pride in creating a clean, organized environment was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese racks have already made a tremendous impact on our daily work. Students use them during our pantry service days to stock items, rotate inventory, and prepare bags for families. The improved organization has helped them practice responsibility, teamwork, and real‑world problem‑solving. One student said, \"It looks like a real store now!\"—a moment that showed how meaningful this project is to them. They understand that their efforts directly support families in our community, and that sense of purpose motivates them to work even harder.\r\n\r\nNext, our class will continue tracking inventory, monitoring which items families need most, and planning future service projects to keep the pantry strong. Your support has given my students the tools to serve with confidence and compassion. Thank you for believing in our work and helping us strengthen our pantry for the families who depend on it.","fullyFundedDate":1776706205876,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-shelves-stronger-service-floo/10201224/","projectTitle":"Stronger Shelves, Stronger Service: Floor Racks for Our School Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10236639_orig.jpg?crop=3815,3815,x181,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756772494101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236639"},{"teacherId":9527978,"projectId":9100863,"letterContent":"Last year, my cheerleaders were extremely excited and grateful to receive new resources for our team. We used the materials during practices, performances, games, and school events. When the students first saw the resources, their faces lit up because they felt proud knowing that people believed in them and wanted to support their team. The resources helped my cheerleaders feel more confident, prepared, and connected as a team. Moving forward, my students will continue using these resources during practices and performances as they work on teamwork, discipline, confidence, and representing Winchester Elementary with pride. Our goal is to continue building a strong cheer program where every student feels valued, supported, and proud to be a Winchester Bronco.","fullyFundedDate":1746699695819,"projectUrl":"project/the-broncos-cheerleaders/9100863/","projectTitle":"The Broncos Cheerleaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527978_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714871366513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9527978"},{"teacherId":10236639,"projectId":10070466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Socks of Love for Seniors\" project. Your generosity allowed my students to take part in a meaningful act of kindness for the senior community. When the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited — touching the soft socks, sorting the colors, and talking about how much joy these small gifts could bring. They worked together to prepare each pair with care, adding handwritten notes and warm messages to brighten someone's day. Watching them take ownership of this project was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThis experience has helped my students understand compassion in action. They learned that giving doesn't have to be big to be impactful — even a simple pair of socks can make someone feel remembered and valued. As they packed each gift, they talked about the seniors in their own families and how important it is to show love to older generations. Their reactions were full of pride, excitement, and genuine empathy.\r\n\r\nNext, our class will continue exploring ways to support seniors in our community through small acts of kindness and service projects. Your support made it possible for my students to connect learning with love, and they will carry this experience with them. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us spread warmth and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1770502765001,"projectUrl":"project/socks-of-love-for-seniors/10070466/","projectTitle":"Socks of Love for Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10236639_orig.jpg?crop=3815,3815,x181,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756772494101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236639"},{"teacherId":10236639,"projectId":10112415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Fueling Hope\" project. Because of your generosity, my students were able to take part in a hands‑on service experience that allowed them to pack food bags for families in our school community. The moment the materials arrived, my students were eager to jump in. They explored the items, asked thoughtful questions, and immediately began discussing how many families we could help. Watching them work together—counting, sorting, organizing, and packing—was a powerful reminder of how meaningful real‑world learning can be.\r\n\r\nThis project has already made a tremendous impact on their learning. Students practiced math skills while sorting and organizing items, strengthened teamwork and communication, and gained a deeper understanding of community needs. They were proud to know that their work would directly support families they see every day. One of the most memorable moments was when a student said, \"We're helping people for real!\" That sense of purpose is something they will carry with them.\r\n\r\nNext, our class will continue exploring ways to support our school pantry and track the number of families served each month. Your kindness helped create an experience that blended academics, service, and compassion—and my students will remember it. Thank you for believing in them and helping us fuel hope in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1773503140195,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-hope-students-packing-food-for/10112415/","projectTitle":"Fueling Hope: Students Packing Food for Families","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10236639_orig.jpg?crop=3815,3815,x181,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756772494101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236639"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10498639,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 4th and 5th graders were able to enjoy a well‑deserved Movie Day complete with popcorn, treats, and all the excitement that comes with transforming our classroom into a mini‑theater. These resources have become a powerful motivator for our students—something they look forward to earning through positive behavior, academic effort, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students walk in and immediately notice the popcorn supplies and movie setup. Their faces lit up with pure joy, and several students said, \"This feels like a real movie theater!\" That excitement carried into the rest of the day, and even into the next week, as they talked about their favorite scenes and asked what they could do to earn the next Movie Day.\r\n\r\nWe are also using these materials as part of our classroom incentive system. Students set goals, track progress, and celebrate milestones together. This has strengthened classroom community and encouraged students to support one another. As we move into our next unit, Movie Day will continue to serve as a reward for meeting academic and behavior goals—keeping students motivated and focused as we tackle new challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1787186669939,"projectUrl":"project/movie-day-motivation-for-our-hardworkin/10498639/","projectTitle":"Movie Day Motivation for Our Hard‑Working 4th & 5th Graders","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":6128649,"projectId":10412014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Ice Cream Bar incentive! Your generosity helped me recognize students who worked hard, made positive choices, showed kindness, and gave their best effort. Watching their excitement as they celebrated their accomplishments was truly special. You helped create a classroom where students feel appreciated, encouraged, and motivated to keep doing their best. Thank you for reminding my students that hard work matters, kindness makes a difference, and every accomplishment is worth celebrating!","fullyFundedDate":1787138935326,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-reward-for-a-great-start/10412014/","projectTitle":"Sweet Reward for a Great Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexandra Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6128649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784167209168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6128649"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10469333,"letterContent":"When our students walked into the classroom and saw the Banana Split Smiles materials, their faces lit up instantly. They were excited, curious, and full of energy—exactly the kind of joy this project was meant to create. Your generosity made that moment possible.\r\n\r\nWe used the resources to host a special classroom celebration that tied directly into our current lessons on teamwork, responsibility, and positive community culture. Students worked together to assemble their banana split stations, practiced taking turns, and encouraged one another as they created their own treats. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students help a classmate who was nervous about making his first banana split—they coached him step‑by‑step, cheered him on, and celebrated when he finished. That sense of belonging is priceless.\r\n\r\nThe materials also helped us reinforce social‑emotional learning. Students talked about what makes them smile, how they can bring joy to others, and how small acts of kindness can change the atmosphere of a classroom. The Banana Split Smiles project gave them a hands‑on way to practice those skills while enjoying a treat they don't often get.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing smiles, sweetness, and encouragement to our classroom. Your kindness made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1787186672596,"projectUrl":"project/banana-split-smiles/10469333/","projectTitle":"Banana Split Smiles","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":3728832,"projectId":10281769,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Bronco Kare Korral pantry is operating with more strength, dignity, and consistency than ever before. The resources you provided are helping us fill bellies, ease worries, and fuel confidence for students who depend on weekend support. Because of you, our pantry shelves are organized, stocked, and ready to serve families with care.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments came when our students first saw the new materials. Their eyes lit up, and they immediately began sorting items, packing weekend bags, and preparing boxes for distribution. They took ownership of the process with pride, knowing that their hands were helping classmates and families in need. 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