{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Windsor Village Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2388989,"projectId":10494249,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me fund *Moo-ving Into Our Classroom: Adopting a Cow!* My students are enjoying their party favors, cow keychains, and cow plushies. They were so happy to receive their cow goodies during our adoption celebration. Our adopted cow's name is Bonnie, and my students are excited to learn more about her. I truly appreciate your generosity and support in making this project possible. Thank you again for your generous donation. Without your help, my students would not have had the materials to celebrate our classroom cow adoption in such a fun and memorable way!","fullyFundedDate":1787255730095,"projectUrl":"project/moo-ving-into-our-classroom-adopting-a/10494249/","projectTitle":"Moo-ving Into Our Classroom: Adopting a Cow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-medina"},{"teacherId":1897794,"projectId":10197043,"letterContent":"My prek students and I are thankful for your gift. My students have zones they go to everyday and they cannot wait to go to blue zone where the mansion is located. \r\n\r\nWr have incorporated props from read alouds during our literacy block. Some the the stories are Goldilocks and the Tree Bears and the story of the Tree Little Pigs. \r\n\r\nMy class' retelling skills have greatly improved since we have the house in the class. Thank you again for the donations. These materials have greatly impacted our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1784559184674,"projectUrl":"project/prek-dramatic-center/10197043/","projectTitle":"PreK Dramatic Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1897794_orig.jpg?crop=961,961,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575921978971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1897794"},{"teacherId":2388989,"projectId":10334844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our soccer project! Our soccer team and lower-grade students are incredibly thankful for the new soccer balls and equipment. Your support gives our students more opportunities to practice their skills, stay active, learn teamwork, and enjoy playing soccer together. Seeing their excitement as they use the new equipment has been wonderful. Thank you for helping us provide our students with the resources they need to learn, play, and grow! Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1781575462155,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-off-success-soccer-fun-for-our/10334844/","projectTitle":"Kicking Off Success: Soccer Fun for Our Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-medina"},{"teacherId":2388989,"projectId":10156623,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping fund our Watch the Magic: Raising Butterflies in our Classroom project! The butterfly kit helped bring science to life in a fun and meaningful way. My students loved participating in hands-on activities and especially enjoyed watching the butterfly life cycle unfold right in our classroom. They were excited to observe the changes each day and later presented what they had learned to their classmates. Raising butterflies was truly a hit in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation. Without your support, we would not have been able to bring butterflies into our classroom and provide our students with this memorable learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1773712387279,"projectUrl":"project/watch-the-magic-raising-butterflies-in/10156623/","projectTitle":"Watch the Magic: Raising Butterflies in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-medina"},{"teacherId":2388989,"projectId":10097658,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping me to fund From Seed to Plant, From Larva to Butterfly! The plant kits helped a lot to teach my students about science in a fun and meaningful way. My students loved using hands-on activities to learn about science. My students enjoy planting the seeds and taking care of their plants. My students presented the information that they learned in the classroom. The butterfly cycle was a hit in my class.\r\nThank you again for your generous donation. Without your help, we would not have plants or butterflies in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776129904054,"projectUrl":"project/from-seed-to-plant-from-larva-to-butter/10097658/","projectTitle":"From Seed to Plant, From Larva to Butterfly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-medina"},{"teacherId":10102346,"projectId":10339196,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping My Students Grow as Readers!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating headphones, books, and whiteboards to our classroom! These materials have already made a meaningful difference in the way my 4th graders learn, read, and participate each day.\r\n\r\nThe new books give my students opportunities to practice important reading skills such as finding text evidence, making inferences, identifying the central idea, understanding characters, summarizing, and learning new vocabulary. More importantly, they are helping my students see reading as something enjoyable and exciting, not just something they have to do for an assignment.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading happens every day. Students read independently, with partners, in small groups, and during teacher-led lessons. The new headphones also allow students to focus during digital reading activities and work at their own pace without distractions. Our whiteboards make learning interactive because every student can write, practice, explain their thinking, and quickly show what they understand.\r\n\r\nI have especially loved seeing students who were once hesitant to pick up a book become excited about choosing what they want to read. Some students are discovering favorite genres and authors, while others are proudly recommending books to their classmates. Seeing students talk about books with excitement and confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where my students have more opportunities to read, practice, participate, and grow. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us build a stronger love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1781722040911,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-learn-and-grow/10339196/","projectTitle":"Listening to Learn and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102346_orig.jpg?crop=3672,3672,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772680990292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102346"},{"teacherId":5730755,"projectId":10213576,"letterContent":"I would like to thank our generous donors for thinking of my first-grade students and supporting our classroom by donating pens and special treats. Your kindness may seem like a simple gesture, but to our young learners, it means so much .The pens will be put to good use as my first graders practice writing their names, forming letters and words, completing assignments, and proudly showing what they have learned. For young children, having their own special writing tool can make even an ordinary school activity feel exciting and important. These pens will become part of their daily learning experiences and will help them build confidence as they continue developing their reading, writing, and academic skills. The treats are also a wonderful way to celebrate our students and recognize their hard work.I hope that one day they will remember how their community supported them and will feel inspired to show the same kindness to someone else. Thank you for believing in our classroom, for thinking of our children, and for recognizing the importance of making learning enjoyable. Your generosity has a direct and positive impact on my students, and I truly appreciate every donation, every thoughtful gesture, and every effort made on their behalf. Your kindness means more than words can express, and I am so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community. On behalf of all of my first graders, thank you for making a difference in our classroom and in the lives of our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1784648709645,"projectUrl":"project/special-treats/10213576/","projectTitle":"Special Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heredia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5730755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574809118618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5730755"},{"teacherId":2388989,"projectId":10061662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Books for Readers\" community service project! Your generosity helped create meaningful literacy experiences for our students while giving them the opportunity to serve others through the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students were able to select and share high-quality books with classmates, families, and children in the community who may not have had access to books at home. Your donation not only placed books into the hands of young readers, but also inspired excitement about reading, learning, and helping others.\r\n\r\nThis special project encouraged students to become leaders as they organized, distributed, and celebrated books with our school community. Through activities like storytelling, read-alouds, and book talks, students strengthened their literacy skills while learning the value of generosity, collaboration, and kindness.\r\n\r\nYour support made a lasting impact on students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and helped foster a lifelong love of reading both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us spread the joy of literacy throughout our school and community. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770998523830,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-readers-building-community-th/10061662/","projectTitle":"Books for Readers: Building Community Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-medina"},{"teacherId":5730755,"projectId":10074605,"letterContent":"Thank you generous donors for the special treats provided to celebrate my first grade students' end-of-year achievements! Your kindness brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom. The students felt proud, appreciated, and celebrated for all their hard work and growth this year. Your support helped create meaningful memories they will always remember. My students were so excited to receive the special treats. They were very motivated to end the year with the best behavior and academic achievement. We are truly grateful for your generosity and encouragement!","fullyFundedDate":1778010142350,"projectUrl":"project/special-treats/10074605/","projectTitle":"Special Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heredia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5730755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574809118618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5730755"},{"teacherId":1897794,"projectId":9950652,"letterContent":"Students use the easel during centers to retell stories and solve math problems using manipulatives.\r\n\r\nDuring center time, students use the easel to practice retelling stories and solving math problems with math manipulatives.\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents engage with the easel during centers to strengthen comprehension through story retelling and develop problem-solving skills using math manipulatives.\r\n\r\nMy students were very exited and ready to put the easel to use. My students will continue to use it during centers on a daily basis. They will be able to independently practice skills during class during their independent work in centers.","fullyFundedDate":1769177483626,"projectUrl":"project/an-easel-to-boost-up-our-learning/9950652/","projectTitle":"An Easel to Boost Up Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1897794_orig.jpg?crop=961,961,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575921978971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1897794"},{"teacherId":2337602,"projectId":9577426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Double the Sides, Double the Learning: Whiteboards for All!\" Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, every student now has access to their own whiteboard, allowing them to actively participate, practice skills, and share their thinking in real time. These tools have transformed our lessons into engaging, interactive experiences where all students feel confident contributing and learning from one another.\r\n\r\nWith the ability to write, revise, and try again without fear of mistakes, students are building both their academic skills and their confidence. The whiteboards have encouraged collaboration, quick feedback, and a more inclusive learning environment where every voice matters.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom where learning is dynamic, hands-on, and fun. Thank you for investing in our students and for helping us provide opportunities that truly make a difference each day.","fullyFundedDate":1765365689700,"projectUrl":"project/double-the-sides-double-the-learning-w/9577426/","projectTitle":"Double the Sides, Double the Learning: Whiteboards for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2337602_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714317415974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/magdalena-a-valle"},{"teacherId":9613846,"projectId":9977659,"letterContent":"The fidget toys have helped my students release excess energy, stay focused, and self-soothe during moments of anxiety or distraction, allowing them to remain engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nThe SEL books have supported the development of empathy, self-regulation, and emotional awareness, encouraging meaningful discussions and helping students better understand and manage their emotions.\r\n\r\nThe sensory items like our bean bag and weighted bear \"Wembu\" provide comfort and grounding during stressful moments, helping students return to class calm and ready to learn. 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