{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wittmann Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2255709,"projectId":9492601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Color Their World: Art Supplies for Young Creators\" project. Your generosity has brought vibrant, meaningful experiences into our classroom. Art truly is a powerful tool for young learners—it builds fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and gives children a voice to share their ideas and feelings—and now our students are able to explore all of that every day. With these new supplies, students are painting, drawing, cutting, and creating with confidence, turning their ideas into colorful expressions of who they are and what they are learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and joyful. Students were so excited to see the variety of materials available and couldn't wait to begin creating. During our art time, the classroom is filled with focus, imagination, and pride as students experiment with different tools and techniques. These materials have allowed me to provide more open-ended, hands-on learning opportunities that support both academic growth and social-emotional development. Thank you for helping our students color their world with creativity, confidence, and joy—we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755735102368,"projectUrl":"project/color-their-world-art-supplies-for-youn/9492601/","projectTitle":"Color Their World: Art Supplies for Young Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Okimoto (Ms. O)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2255709_orig.jpg?crop=1380,1381,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726674552118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-okimoto"},{"teacherId":2255709,"projectId":9291909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Capturing Growth: Documenting Learning With iPads\" project. Because of your generosity, I am able to use the iPad to document student learning through photos and videos during hands-on activities and play. A special moment in our classroom is when students get to see themselves and their work reflected on the screen—they are incredibly engaged and proud to share what they've created and learned. The children love technology, and seeing themselves in pictures and videos makes their learning feel exciting, meaningful, and worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nThis project has transformed how I assess student learning in our TK classroom. Since our learning is play-based and we do not rely on traditional written tests or worksheets, the iPad has become an essential tool for capturing authentic evidence of growth. I am able to document skills in real time—such as problem-solving, language development, and social interactions—and use that information to guide my teaching and share progress with families. Moving forward, I will continue to build digital portfolios that reflect each child's development over time. Your support has helped make learning visible in a way that truly honors how young children grow, and I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787066236,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-growth-documenting-learning-w/9291909/","projectTitle":"Capturing Growth: Documenting Learning With iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Okimoto (Ms. O)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2255709_orig.jpg?crop=1380,1381,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726674552118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-okimoto"},{"teacherId":2255709,"projectId":9324741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Reflections of Me: Building SEL Through Play\" project. Because of your generosity, our students are using the new materials to explore their identities, emotions, and relationships through hands-on, play-based learning. A special moment in our classroom was watching students use mirrors and open-ended materials to create self-portraits and talk about what makes them unique—sharing things like their feelings, their families, and what makes them happy. The students were especially excited to see themselves in the mirrors, particularly when they were dressed up in the dramatic play clothes, which sparked joyful conversations and imaginative play as they explored different roles and perspectives.\r\n\r\nThis project has allowed us to build a strong foundation in social-emotional learning by giving students the tools to express themselves, practice empathy, and develop positive relationships. Through play, they are learning to recognize emotions, solve problems, and appreciate differences in others. Moving forward, we will continue to use our mirror to deepen our SEL work through collaborative play, storytelling, and reflection activities that help students build confidence and connection. Your support has made it possible to create a classroom environment where every child feels seen, valued, and understood—and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746835865748,"projectUrl":"project/reflections-of-me-building-sel-through/9324741/","projectTitle":"Reflections of Me: Building SEL Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Okimoto (Ms. O)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2255709_orig.jpg?crop=1380,1381,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726674552118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-okimoto"},{"teacherId":1391780,"projectId":9905434,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful for the donation you made to support our Tech Lab! Technology is constantly advancing and is becoming more of a norm in our society; hence the addition of micro:bits (pocket-sized computers) into our classroom is making a huge difference in these students lives. Our students are more engaged and motivated to attend class and learn with hands-on micro:bits lessons. Students are excited to design, code and interact with the micro:bits projects while enhancing their critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills with their peers. \r\n\r\nWith your donation and support, we were able to obtain 20 sets of Micro:bits and an iPad for the Tech Lab to further enhance student learning and creativity with STEM lessons through practical and collaborative micro:bit projects. Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for funding this project – and our students truly appreciate your generosity, support, and investment to ensure student future success in STEM fields!","fullyFundedDate":1764699991434,"projectUrl":"project/microbits-for-kids/9905434/","projectTitle":"Micro:Bits for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391780"},{"teacherId":1391780,"projectId":9209391,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful for the donation you made to support our Tech Lab! Technology is constantly advancing and is becoming more of a norm in our society, hence the introduction of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) into our classroom is making a huge difference in these students lives. Our students are more engaged and motivated to learn with lessons using the immersive technologies of AR/VR. Students are excited to participate and immerse themselves in these transformative experiences while enhancing their critical thinking, problem solving, and spatial reasoning skills with AR/VR. \r\n\r\nWith your donation and support, we were able to obtain the Meta Quest and iPad for the Tech Lab to further enhance student learning and creativity with STEM lessons through the interactive AR/VR technologies. Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for funding this project – and our students truly appreciate your generosity, support, and investment in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1743515819060,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-learning-immersive-arvr-class/9209391/","projectTitle":"Level Up Learning: Immersive AR/VR Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391780"},{"teacherId":1391780,"projectId":9319427,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful for the donation you made to support our Tech Lab! To prepare our students to become innovative thinkers and experience a more hands-on approach, the integration of LEGO Spike Prime Robots into our classroom is making a huge difference in our students lives. I've noticed much more enthusiasm and creativity as students learn and use the LEGO robots during our lessons. Students are more engaged as they design, build and code their LEGO robots! In addition, Robotics Club members appreciated the extra LEGO robot sets to practice with. The portable table topper and wooden frame also allowed robotics members to efficiently store, transport, and use a reliable flat surface (portable table) at their robotics tournaments. \r\n\r\nTherefore, with your donation and support, we were able to obtain the LEGO Spike Prime Robots for the Tech Lab as well as tools (portable table topper & frame) to further enhance student learning and creativity with coding and robotics. Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for funding this project – and our young engineers truly appreciate your generosity, support, and investment in their future!!","fullyFundedDate":1746508489072,"projectUrl":"project/lego-robots-for-young-engineers-roboti/9319427/","projectTitle":"LEGO Robots for Young Engineers & Robotics Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391780"},{"teacherId":2255709,"projectId":9080278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Crafting Connections: Paper Bags for Gift Giving\" project. Because of you, our students have been able to use the new materials to design and create their very own gift bags, turning simple paper bags into meaningful works of art. During the holiday season, we worked on special gift bags for Christmas, and it was such a powerful moment to watch the children carefully decorate each one while talking about who they wanted to give it to and why. When the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled—they were so excited by the wide variety of choices and couldn't wait to start creating. Their excitement quickly turned into focused creativity as they explored colors, textures, and designs, all while learning that giving something made with love can be even more special than receiving.\r\n\r\nThis project has become so much more than an art activity—it has helped us build a classroom culture centered on kindness, thoughtfulness, and connection. The children are learning that their creations can bring joy to others, and they are beginning to understand the true meaning of giving. As we move forward, we plan to continue using these materials for future celebrations and classroom projects, including making bags and small gifts for family members and special community helpers. We will also build on these experiences by encouraging students to share their ideas, describe their creations, and reflect on how their actions make others feel. Your generosity has given our students the opportunity to express themselves creatively while growing socially and emotionally, and we are so grateful for the impact you have made in our classroom. Thank you for helping us craft connections that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1742916390138,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-connections-paper-bags-for-gif/9080278/","projectTitle":"Crafting Connections: Paper Bags for Gift Giving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Okimoto (Ms. O)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2255709_orig.jpg?crop=1380,1381,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726674552118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-okimoto"},{"teacherId":1391780,"projectId":9309250,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful for the donation you made to support our Tech Lab! Technology is constantly advancing and is becoming more of a norm in our society, hence the integration of iPads into our classroom is making a huge difference in these students lives. Currently over 500 students at our school are using the iPads, hence these protective cases are essential for keeping the iPads safe and convenient for usage. Our students are more engaged and motivated to learn using educational apps and games. For example, I am utilizing the iPads and various tools to teach coding & robotics while my colleague is teaching Digital Arts. \r\n\r\nTherefore with your donation and support, we were able to obtain protective iPad cases for the Tech Lab as well as tools to further enhance student learning and creativity on the digital platform. Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for funding this project – and our students truly appreciate your generosity, support, and investment in their future!!","fullyFundedDate":1746508488944,"projectUrl":"project/protective-cases-for-our-ipads/9309250/","projectTitle":"Protective Cases for Our iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391780"},{"teacherId":10015858,"projectId":9321444,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom. It is because of supporters like you that our Digital Media Arts Class has truly come to life this year.\r\n\r\nYour donations have provided the essential tools that bridge the gap between imagination and creation. Here is a glimpse into how your impact is being felt every day:\r\n\r\nThe stylus pens and mice have revolutionized how students interact with their screens. They've moved beyond basic clicking to mastering fine motor control, allowing for detailed digital painting and intricate graphic design.\r\n\r\nThe new iPad cases have given us the peace of mind to move around the classroom and collaborate freely, ensuring our technology stays safe and functional for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printing filament is the \"magic ingredient\" we've been waiting for. My students have been working hard designing animal figures using complex 3D shapes, and they are beyond excited to finally hold their physical prototypes in their hands. Beyond our regular school hours, this filament will also fuel our After School Club, providing extra time for dedicated young creators to dive deeper into engineering and design.\r\n\r\nYou aren't just providing supplies; you are providing the confidence for these children to see themselves as the creators, engineers, and artists of the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the students at Helen Wittmann Elementary. Your kindness has made a tangible difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746508595103,"projectUrl":"project/digital-media-arts/9321444/","projectTitle":"Digital Media Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10015858"},{"teacherId":2255709,"projectId":8312779,"letterContent":"Your generous donation created hands-on learning experiences that my students will remember for years to come. We had some difficulties growing in the school garden this year. Though, we planted in little pots, and took our plants home to be planted in our home gardens.We read books about how plants grow and the joy of watching and tending to our plants. The children connected with nature while reinforcing science, literacy, and sensory exploration. Your support made learning real, exciting, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, the children developed responsibility, curiosity, and a sense of pride in nurturing their own plants from seed to maturity.","fullyFundedDate":1713738984495,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-and-bloom-in-our-prektk-ou/8312779/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow and Bloom in Our PreK/TK Outdoor Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Okimoto (Ms. O)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2255709_orig.jpg?crop=1380,1381,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726674552118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-okimoto"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30661","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":564,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":56,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"24.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.7,"schoolId":30661,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wittmann Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wittmann Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/abc-unified-school-district/wittmann-elementary-school/30661"}