{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Windsor Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5911875,"projectId":9301705,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous giving to help my students have flexible seating in our classroom. It took a little adjustment when they first started using the wobble seats. One student wanted to use the wobble seat as a drum. We gave them a few minutes to wobble as much as they want. Once they got it out of their system, they were able to utilize the seats correctly. \r\n The students use the wobble seats while in a small group setting in the classroom. They are also able to use the seats at their desks or another table if needed. The wobble seats go well with the yoga balls they can use also.\r\n When the students are reading independently, they enjoy sitting in the rocking chair that your donations provided for our classroom. \r\n Thank you again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1753309378545,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-we-work/9301705/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While We Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holtzinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5911875_orig.png?crop=200,200,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746123571378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5911875"},{"teacherId":225640,"projectId":9282069,"letterContent":"These decodable books are absolutely amazing! The Science of Reading is clear on the importance of using phonics to decode words when learning to read. These books were written using that research ensuring students are able to decode to read rather than guessing the words. These books provide both fiction and nonfiction stories providing a high interest level.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners love realizing they can read. These books have the stories both with and without pictures. While the pictures add interest level and support, being able to read a story without pictures ensures students are actually reading and not guessing at the words. My students and I love that both options are available. These books are the perfect addition for my reading instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1748535796358,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-readers/9282069/","projectTitle":"Decodable Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/225640"},{"teacherId":225640,"projectId":9614454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation for my project. Our district is one to one device, so each student has their own Chromebook. We use these devices to complete assignments, create projects, and use learning programs for our grade level. We have had up to 30 students in our classroom this year, so the headphones are essential!\r\n\r\nHeadphones allow each student to work on their device without disturbing classmates. My assistant and I are able both able to continue working with small groups while students are using their devices. These headphones have really helped our students focus as well as keep the classroom noise level down.","fullyFundedDate":1755734460463,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-headphones/9614454/","projectTitle":"Classroom Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/225640"},{"teacherId":5767302,"projectId":9134070,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, the sound of tap shoes now fills our dance studio—and the excitement is contagious! The brand-new class set of tap shoes has already transformed our lessons. Students are learning the fundamentals of tap dance while exploring rhythm, coordination, and self-expression in ways that connect directly to several different content areas. During a recent lesson, we learned tap patterns and fundamental movements to create a short dance, and the students lit up as they heard their movements come to life in sound.\r\n\r\nThe day the tap shoes arrived was pure magic. Boxes were opened to squeals of delight, wide eyes, and spontaneous clapping. Several students slipped their shoes on immediately and began experimenting with shuffles and stomps, amazed at the music they could create with their own feet. One child said, \"Are we going to use these in our next show!\"—and that sense of excitement hasn't worn off.\r\n\r\nNext, we're preparing a collaborative tap performance that will blend a small bucket drum band from our instrumental core with our tap dancers. Your gift allows us to bring these cross-curricular projects to life, helping students see how dance connects to so many other subjects. These tap shoes will serve hundreds of children for years to come, giving each one the chance to learn, create, and find magic in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of the arts and for making such a lasting impact on our school community. Your support is music to our ears—literally!","fullyFundedDate":1748876269720,"projectUrl":"project/tap-shoes-for-elementary-dance-class/9134070/","projectTitle":"Tap Shoes for Elementary Dance Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767302"},{"teacherId":223676,"projectId":6649245,"letterContent":"The Storyworks magazines have been a great addition to my curriculum. They have allowed for exposure to a variety of texts on a daily basis. There is nothing like a hardy copy text that students can not only hold in their hands but manipulate by underlining and hi-lighting to better their comprehension.\r\n\r\nThe stories and articles have been engaging for my students and have prompted discussion, written responses and have ignited research opportunities. The cross-curricular ties in science and social studies as well as current events have been rich and the literacy in my classroom has taken off.","fullyFundedDate":1660076496528,"projectUrl":"project/using-magazines-to-read-across-genres-of/6649245/","projectTitle":"Using Magazines to Read Across Genres of Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp223676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749527810792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cwilkinson"},{"teacherId":225640,"projectId":9199442,"letterContent":"Your donation to my class project has made such an impact for my students! Being able to learn and practice skills using hands-on materials is especially important at the kindergarten level. The reading kits are helping my students learn to decode words one sound at a time. By using the pop its, magnetic chips, and stretch tubes, my students are engaged and grasping the concept of sound by sound at a better level.\r\n \r\nAs much as my students love learning to read, they are excited about understanding numbers, their values, and comparing sets. The number blobs and balance are both perfect for these skills. All of the manipulatives have added so much to my classroom, and I am very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1743026903042,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-math-tools/9199442/","projectTitle":"Reading and Math Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/225640"},{"teacherId":4573562,"projectId":9105324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations that funded our wagons. Our students now have a safe space to ride! They love to sit in the wagons where we buckle them in with their 3-point harness and ride around together. We love that they have this space to sit together, up to 4 students at a time to not only be safe, but to interact with one another safely. \r\n\r\nThe kids loved seeing their new wagons the day they arrived and wanted to jump in immediately. Their favorite thing to do is to sit in the wagons as we ride through the school with their snack cups where we are able to develop language asking students about items in the hall and interacting with others in the hallway.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful that we have our new wagons so we are able to concentrate on building language and social skills instead of worrying about safety. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1739719853384,"projectUrl":"project/lets-ride/9105324/","projectTitle":"Let's Ride!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jewell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4573562_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501007544575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4573562"},{"teacherId":9362171,"projectId":8595120,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for the generous donations which started to help fund a comprehensive, inviting, and child-friendly office for school based services where ALL students are welcome. In a district with no dedicated budget for social workers, your contribution has made an incredible impact.\r\nYou were able to fund board games to help engage students, foster teamwork, problem-solving skills and communication, to name a few. Sensory items such as fidgets, stress balls, and calming strips to help students with self-regulation, self-monitoring, and discreet ways to manage stress and enhance focus in school during academic times. Art supplies, specifically kinetic sand is enjoyed by all grade levels as it is a tool for self-expression and a therapeutic outlet. \r\n\r\nTo protect the privacy of students, please see the inviting office space with some of the items that you helped fund!\r\n\r\nYour donation ensures that we, social workers, can continue providing essential services to our students, fostering a safe and supportive environment for their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1733260313054,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-support-with-a-compreh/8595120/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Support With a Comprehensive School Social Work Office","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dub (Social Worker)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9362171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723126128902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362171"},{"teacherId":9558795,"projectId":8535307,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, staff, and families of Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our educational community. Your support in funding two 3D printers has opened a world of possibilities for our students, who now have access to cutting-edge technology that will inspire their creativity, enhance their learning, and prepare them for the innovative challenges of the 21st century.\r\n\r\nWindsor Hill serves a vibrant and diverse community of learners, the majority of whom are part of a Title I school environment. For many of our students, opportunities to engage with advanced tools like 3D printers were previously out of reach. Your generosity has changed that. Through your support, our students can now explore design thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on innovation in ways that make learning come alive.\r\n\r\nAlready, our teachers are developing exciting projects that integrate 3D printing into the curriculum. From creating scientific models to designing prosthetics for animals in STEM lessons, students are tackling real-world problems with creativity and ingenuity. These experiences not only boost academic achievement but also foster critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance — skills essential for success in the future.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your kindness extends beyond the classroom. It builds confidence in our students, showing them that they are capable of incredible accomplishments. For some, it may even ignite a lifelong passion for engineering, design, or the arts. Your support sends a powerful message: that their potential is boundless and worth investing in.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our school and our mission to provide every child with an education that empowers them to dream big and achieve greatness. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in this journey and look forward to sharing the remarkable creations and stories that emerge from this transformative opportunity.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nAmanda Evans\r\nArt & STEAM Teacher\r\nWindsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1723656902219,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-our-dreamtitle-i-needs-ste/8535307/","projectTitle":"Help Build Our Dream...Title I Needs Steam!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558795_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717278571664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558795"},{"teacherId":8986142,"projectId":8594051,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to our classroom. My students were so very excited to see all the brand new materials. These resources are helping greatly to excite and engage our English language learning students. They are colorful, interactive and overall just really enjoyable to use. We now have a huge variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. There is a topic of interest for everyone! Each folder of our comprehension kit is well organized, self-explanatory and ready to go for learning fun. We can use these materials for whole group, small group, in pairs or individually so the kits are very versatile. The students also enjoy the dry erase component. We have enough lessons to last us the school year and then some! As a teacher, these tools make planning much easier too. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the students are super excited about the interactive power pens which gives them immediate audio and visual feedback to their answers for reading comprehension. They were so excited to get started with the power pens and they put a big smile on all the students' faces! The kids are also glad we were gifted enough of the interactive pens so they can each use their own for the activities. We are just beginning to see the benefits of these awesome reading comprehension kits and interactive pens. We know that they'll be utilized for many years to come by a great number of our multilingual learners. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!!!","fullyFundedDate":1733261314526,"projectUrl":"project/esl-learning-with-fun-engaging-reading/8594051/","projectTitle":"ESL Learning with Fun & Engaging Reading Comprehension Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yosinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8986142_orig.jpg?crop=1163,1163,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723124701671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8986142"},{"teacherId":5767302,"projectId":8594851,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping my dance class with your generous donations. We have spent the last few weeks exploring and experimenting with a lot of our new materials. \r\nI would first like to explain the impact of the socks to my classroom. Over the years I have always had students with no socks or holes in their socks that refuse to participate because they are embarrassed. Now my kids know that they can always have spare socks if they need to. This helps to provide the most basic needs to my students so they can fully participate in learning. I am most grateful to be able to give them this!\r\nOur exercise bands have been a hit! We have used them both during guided exercise and also allowing students to find their own ways to use them to help with building strength and increasing their flexibility. We have used the cushions so much to be more comfortable while sitting on the floor. Again, this is a little thing that means a lot to my kids. We are very excited to use the black light for our glow dancing in the spring! Every single item is greatly appreciated and has already made a huge impact for my dancers. 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