{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Windsor Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8846225,"projectId":10584996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Lighting Up Learning Through Sensory Play to our classroom at Windsor Park Elementary School. The moment the materials arrived, my students were overwhelmed with joy and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThese sensory resources have transformed our daily learning environment in ways I could not have imagined. For many of my young learners, sensory play is much more than fun. It provides a essential bridge for focus, emotional regulation, and self-expression. Since introducing these items into our routine, I have seen a noticeable increase in student engagement during core instructional time. Students who often struggled with sensory overload or difficulty settling into task work now have a constructive, calming outlet that helps them reset and feel comfortable.\r\n\r\nThe project has also significantly improved our social interactions and oral language development. As my students explore the light and sensory tools together, they naturally practice sharing, communicating their observations, and working collaboratively with peers. It has created an inclusive space where every student, regardless of their individual learning needs, can participate fully and feel confident.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my classroom a resource that brings comfort, focus, and excitement to our school day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us light up learning every single day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nShannon Vasquez\r\n\r\nWindsor Park Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1791357113302,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-through-sensory-pla/10584996/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Learning Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846225_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784656867568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846225"},{"teacherId":8846225,"projectId":10551845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing \"Little Builders, Big Imaginations!\" to life in our classroom! Because of your support, our students now have access to rich, hands-on building materials and STEM tools that have transformed our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe Impact on Our Students and Learning\r\nThe moment the boxes arrived, our classroom was filled with pure excitement and curiosity. These building materials have turned our STEM and free-choice time into a hub of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Students who were once quiet or hesitant to participate during group activities are now eagerly collaborating with their peers negotiating roles, designing complex structures, and talking through engineering challenges together.\r\n\r\nHow This Has Improved Our Classroom\r\nHaving these quality resources has elevated our hands-on learning in several key ways:\r\n\r\nEnhanced Spatial & Problem-Solving Skills: Students are actively applying trial-and-error thinking as they construct, balance, and redesign their creations.\r\n\r\nFostered Oral Language & Social-Emotional Development: As they build together, students naturally practice sharing, turn-taking, and expressive language while explaining their architectural ideas to one another.\r\n\r\nIncreased Engagement Across the Board: These tangible materials give every student regardless of background or learning style an accessible, joyful entry point into critical thinking.\r\n\r\nSeeing their confidence grow as they bring their imaginative ideas into physical form has been inspiring. Your kindness has not only provided materials; you have created a welcoming, empowering space where my young learners feel capable, valued, and excited to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,\r\n\r\nShannon Vasquez EC PreK Teacher\r\n\r\nWindsor Park Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1791381320847,"projectUrl":"project/little-builders-big-imaginations/10551845/","projectTitle":"Little Builders, Big Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846225_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784656867568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846225"},{"teacherId":10605407,"projectId":10520143,"letterContent":"Our students have truly enjoyed being exposed to different textures. It has been used for calming moments and encouraging verbal expression. While playing in the space sensory bin, students began labeling the colors in bin and items. She said , \"Astronaut!\" This was an amazing verbal expression for this student. This bin was so engaging she was able to attend to the activity without being redirected . When I introduced the water tower, 2 students yelled, \"Fish!\" One student also made a connection between our fish tower and a fish puzzle. I could really see his wheels turning.\r\n\r\n The art materials we received have been used to create independent task boxes that work on fine motor skills. Students were able to stay with a teacher , pinch out a pompom out of a small opening using fingers or tongs and then place them in an ice tray. This was a hit! Students even began to work together and repeat my words about how soft the pompom was or what color it was. \r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to continue exploring sensory and fine motor experiences that encourage language expression.","fullyFundedDate":1787585352039,"projectUrl":"project/wow-i-touched-spikes/10520143/","projectTitle":"Wow! I Touched Spikes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gatewood- Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10605407"},{"teacherId":9993759,"projectId":10028440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and our school through your generous donations. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our students' everyday experiences. The snacks you provided have allowed us to recognize students for their hard work and positive behavior while also making sure students who come to school hungry have something to eat. For some of our students, a simple snack can make a big difference in helping them feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\nYour support has also allowed us to provide our students with new PE equipment and resources that our school otherwise may not have been able to purchase. Because of your generosity, students have been able to play new games, try activities they have never experienced before, and develop new physical skills in a fun and engaging environment. Having access to new equipment has brought excitement and variety to PE and has given students more opportunities to participate, explore, and build confidence.\r\nMost importantly, your donations have shown our students that people believe in them and want to see them succeed. Whether it is through a snack that helps a hungry student get through the day or new equipment that creates a memorable PE experience, your generosity is making a lasting impact. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create experiences that they will remember and appreciate.","fullyFundedDate":1777806285722,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-experiences/10028440/","projectTitle":"The Gift Of Experiences!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993759_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y713&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744138504736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993759"},{"teacherId":9510951,"projectId":10452340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to my classroom. The snacks were such a success that I had to get even more! The students also loved their treasure box items and are always asking me if they are going to get treasure box during class. The cleaning supplies have definitely helped with keeping myself and the students healthy and in school as well as cleaning up all the creative messes that happen in the art room. \r\n\r\nThe students are forever grateful to donors like tou that help make our classroom so special. I am grateful to have a community that cares about my students as much as I do.","fullyFundedDate":1787585494484,"projectUrl":"project/lets-rock-the-year/10452340/","projectTitle":"Let’s Rock the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510951_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775049214981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510951"},{"teacherId":9510951,"projectId":10200222,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping me get drawing books for my students. They are already loving them and have produced some amazing drawings because of them. we have also even done a lesson with 2nd grade on guided drawing and all followed along with one of the drawing books. \r\nThe students love the variety of the books. The five nights and Freddy's and the dinosaur book have been big hits with the boys and the girls love all the cute animal ones. We are going to be doing even more lessons that incorporate drawings from some of the books and the students are excited about it. \r\nI can't wait to see the amazing drawings that the students produce and to watch their confidence grow in their artistic skills!","fullyFundedDate":1777806285870,"projectUrl":"project/hey-i-can-draw-that/10200222/","projectTitle":"Hey, I can draw that","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510951_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775049214981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510951"},{"teacherId":9510951,"projectId":10096252,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping me get calm down corner materials for my students to use. I have already had a lot of students use the resources provided and it has helped a lot with behavior and regulating emotions. \r\nI have several students that get overwhelmed with the noisiness that can happen in art class while students are creating. They find the calm down corner to be a safe haven away form the other students. They really love the blankets and the weighted stuffed animals. The axolotls and dragon fidgets have also been a big hit with most of the students. \r\nI am so happy I was able to provide a calming and safe space for my students with your help!","fullyFundedDate":1776137939634,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-calm/10096252/","projectTitle":"Art and Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510951_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775049214981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510951"},{"teacherId":9510951,"projectId":10096074,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project possible for my students. 5th grade ended up doing the project as their first project of the year. Now they have mini sketchbooks they can practice their drawings in or keep things in if they used the envelopes. \r\nThe students really enjoyed getting to decorate the sketchbooks and making them their own. They also loved the many designs they could pick from on the cards. The students had a lot of fun creating their sketchbooks\r\nI can't wait to do this project again with next years fifth grade and continue to give my students their own mini sketchbooks to express themselves with.","fullyFundedDate":1777806285373,"projectUrl":"project/sketchbook-making/10096074/","projectTitle":"Sketchbook Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510951_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775049214981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510951"},{"teacherId":8846225,"projectId":10243194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing so much fun and learning into our Exceptional Pre-K classroom! My students were so excited when they saw their new toys and immediately wanted to explore them. They have especially enjoyed the colorful shape activities, matching and sorting toys, and the Pop Up Farm. Watching their faces light up when they figure out how to make an animal pop up or get a shape in the right place has been such a joy!\r\n\r\nWhile my students are playing, they are also learning so much. These materials are helping them practice fine motor skills, colors, shapes, matching, cause and effect, problem-solving, communication, and taking turns with their friends. Most importantly, they give my students opportunities to learn in ways that are fun, hands-on, and meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials during our learning centers and to support each student's individual IEP goals throughout the year. Thank you for helping me create a classroom filled with opportunities for my little learners to play, explore, learn, and grow! We are so grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1777806285589,"projectUrl":"project/play-based-learning-for-my-exceptional-p/10243194/","projectTitle":"Play-Based Learning for My Exceptional Pre-K Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846225_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784656867568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846225"},{"teacherId":8846225,"projectId":10254280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring more hands-on learning and play into our EC Pre-K classroom! My students have been so excited to explore their new materials. The blocks have quickly become a favorite. It makes me so happy to watch them sit down, explore the different shapes and colors, build their own creations, and simply enjoy learning through play.\r\n\r\nFor my exceptional little learners, play is such an important part of learning. While they may think they are just having fun, they are working on fine motor skills, problem-solving, creativity, communication, sharing, and so much more. These materials also give us new ways to work toward their individual learning goals while allowing them to learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me give them meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and play. Seeing their smiles and watching them proudly create something on their own reminds me just how much your support means to our classroom. We truly appreciate you! 💜","fullyFundedDate":1787585377539,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-play-for-my-exce/10254280/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Play for My Exceptional Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846225_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784656867568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846225"},{"teacherId":8846225,"projectId":10422128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make \"A Table Where Every Learner Belongs\" possible for my exceptional little learners! The new table has already made such a difference in our classroom. My students now have a space where they can comfortably come together to learn, explore, communicate, and work on important skills throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWe use our table for so many things, including small-group instruction, hands-on activities, fine motor practice, art, puzzles, and working toward individual IEP goals. Having a space that better meets my students' needs allows my assistants and me to provide more individualized support while still giving our students opportunities to learn alongside their friends.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have something new in their classroom that was just for them. As we continue through the school year, this table will be a part of countless learning moments, celebrations, and accomplishments. Thank you for believing in my students and helping me create a classroom where every child truly has a place to belong.","fullyFundedDate":1787585441698,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-where-every-learner-belongs/10422128/","projectTitle":"A Table Where Every Learner Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846225_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784656867568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846225"},{"teacherId":8846225,"projectId":10255404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide these much-needed items for my Exceptional Children Pre-K classroom! Having these everyday essentials has already made such a difference in keeping our classroom organized, clean, and ready for our little learners. Our new refrigerator has been especially helpful for safely storing student lunches, drinks, and other items we need throughout our school day.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like something as simple as a refrigerator or trash can wouldn't make a huge difference, but in a Pre-K classroom, these are the things that help our day run smoothly. Because of your generosity, my team and I can spend less time worrying about what our classroom is missing and more time focusing on our students, their individual needs, and helping them learn and grow.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful that you chose to support our classroom and our exceptional little learners. Your kindness truly helped us start the school year with some of the essentials we needed to make our classroom feel complete. 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