{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodrow Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10245756,"projectId":10378417,"letterContent":"The snack donations have already made such a positive difference in our classroom! \r\n\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks throughout the school day, especially during times when students need a little extra energy to stay focused and ready to learn. Having snacks readily available means that students can focus on their lessons instead of being distracted by hunger.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw all of the snacks that had been donated to our classroom. They loved seeing the different choices, and it was a great opportunity to remind them that there are people outside of our classroom community who care about their success and want to support them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working through our beginning-of-the-year lessons and building our classroom routines, these snacks will help us make the most of our learning time. We are currently strengthening important skills in reading, writing, and math while also learning how to work together as a classroom community. Your generosity helps ensure that my students have one less thing to worry about during the school day and can come to our lessons feeling comfortable, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in my students and helping us start the school year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1784726140025,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks/10378417/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245756"},{"teacherId":9423346,"projectId":10315878,"letterContent":"We broke out the new white boards for our first day of shared writing today! The students loved the white boards and were excited to write their first letter of the school year! \r\n\r\nIn pre-k shared writing is an essential skill and gives children opportunities to enhance their fine motor skills and share their work with their peers. For pre-k students this is usually the first time they are expected to write with the intent on learning. These writing materials are a wonderful resource to have for this class and the many classes to follow after them. \r\n\r\nThese materials will be used everyday for 180 school days which makes them a critical tool for our\r\nClassrooms success! Thank you to everyone who donated to make this possible! I can't wait to get the kids writing everyday this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1780407153520,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning/10315878/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423346_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704298970846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423346"},{"teacherId":9462714,"projectId":9899288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! The look 👌 n my students faces as we unboxed each item was priceless. Especially when they realize that the items were for them specifically. \r\n It has been an especially cold winter and we had some extra challenges here in Waterbury with our town water supply. We went days without water and missed a lot of school as a result. The hats and chapstick went a long way! Those little things make hard times a little better.\r\n There was even bigger cheers over the snacks. We are making those last by using them on Mondays when we aren't supplied with a fruit or veggie. They also help when someone comes in without breakfast. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769446879253,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-and-warm-hearts/9899288/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies and Warm Hearts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNulty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462714"},{"teacherId":9459177,"projectId":9585015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing food and snacks for our classroom. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were genuinely surprised and grateful to know that people they may never meet care enough to support them in such a practical and thoughtful way. For many of our students, having access to extra snacks during the school day helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne moment that truly stood out was seeing students who typically who typically struggle to concentrate in the afternoon remain engaged and participate more actively after having a snack. It may seem like a small thing, but it has had a powerful impact on their ability to stay on task and feel comfortable in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these snacks will continue to support our current lessons and projects by ensuring students can focus on collaborating, problem-solving, and completing their work without distraction. When basic needs are met, students are more confident, positive, and willing to take academic risks.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about our students' well-being and learning. Your kindness is felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764624466837,"projectUrl":"project/feuling-young-minds/9585015/","projectTitle":"FEULING YOUNG MINDS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valentin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9459177_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753111699683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9459177"},{"teacherId":2588485,"projectId":9550960,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. The flexible wobble chairs and sensory tools have helped students stay engaged and focused for longer periods of time. Many of my students need movement and sensory input in order to regulate their bodies, and having access to wobble seating, fidgets, Play-Doh, and kinetic sand has helped reduce frustration and increase participation during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on literacy and math materials have also increased student confidence and independence. Students are excited to use whisper phones for reading practice and enjoy working with alphabet dough mats and magnetic boards to build letters and words. Math manipulatives such as linking cubes and magnetic ten-frames have helped students better understand number concepts by allowing them to see and touch what they are learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have created a more supportive and engaging learning environment where all students can access instruction in a way that meets their individual needs. Students are more motivated to participate, more willing to try challenging tasks, and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have tools that help them succeed both academically and socially. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764626193969,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-for-special-ed/9550960/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2588485"},{"teacherId":9579449,"projectId":9568216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with helping to keep our classroom healthier and more full of learning! \r\n\r\nThe boxes of tissues have been an ENORMOUS help everyday with constant runny noses! There can never be enough tissues in Kindergarten!! \r\n\r\nWe've been using the letter and number stamps in our small group and center activities to help with spelling and counting skills! We love spelling CVC words with our letter stamps! \r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough for your support! It has made such a huge difference in our classroom and allows us the opportunity to keep our learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1758623726638,"projectUrl":"project/say-bye-bye-to-germs-and-hello-to-abcs/9568216/","projectTitle":"Say Bye-bye to Germs and Hello to ABC's and 123's!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torcasio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579449_orig.jpg?crop=522,522,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750179509861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstorcasio"},{"teacherId":8105634,"projectId":9718342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our counseling program through the \"Nourishing Minds, Growing Hearts\" initiative! The healthy snacks and resources have become an essential tool in the counseling office, helping me address student needs ranging from basic hunger to providing a calm, safe incentive. I use these resources daily in several critical ways. For example, some students come to my office experiencing high anxiety or distress, and simply offering a quick, healthy snack helps ground them and regulate their emotions, allowing them to participate in the conversation. Additionally, I use the snacks as positive incentives for students working on their behavior and academic goals, such as consistent attendance or completing coping skill worksheets. Just last week, a student struggling with school refusal agreed to stay for the full day after we set a goal that included a nutritious snack break in my office; it served as a simple, effective anchor.\r\n\r\nThe students' initial reaction to seeing a dedicated supply of healthy options—granola bars, fruit cups, and bottled water—was one of immediate relief and trust. For many, the ability to discretely access food when they are hungry removes a source of embarrassment or anxiety. One student, who often skips lunch due to social anxiety, expressed genuine gratitude, saying, \"I can actually focus in my afternoon class now.\" Knowing that these materials are available creates an instant connection and a sense of care. It signals to students that their basic needs are important and that the counseling office is a place of comfort and support, which is the foundation of our work together.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to be integrated into our counseling and emotional wellness programs. Our next steps involve using the snacks as part of a current Mindful Eating group where students learn to recognize hunger cues, practice gratitude, and use eating as a calming, focused activity rather than a rushed necessity. We will also use them to reinforce lessons on self-care and healthy choices during individual check-ins. Your contribution is directly supporting the emotional regulation and physical health of our students, helping them stabilize their bodies so they can focus on achieving their academic and personal goals. We are truly thankful for your generosity and for helping us nourish both the minds and hearts of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1761327908056,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-growing-hearts/9718342/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds, Growing Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rahman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8105634_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758029248671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8105634"},{"teacherId":2331694,"projectId":9464906,"letterContent":"First off thank you so much for all the generous donations. My students have been absolutely thrilled to use the new materials during our math and literacy centers! My students love to apply what they have learned with the centers. I believe that students are able to cement their learning with hands-on activities. These learning games allow my students to collaborate with one another and work on their social skills. These activities have transformed our lessons into fun, interactive experiences where every student is engaged and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nOne particularly special moment was during our sentence-building center. Students used the word tiles to create silly, creative sentences that not only made them laugh but also reinforced grammar and reading comprehension skills. It was so fun and rewarding to see them take ownership of their learning while building confidence. Addition and subtraction Jenga is also a hit in the classroom. The students like to challenge each other with the facts printed on the blocks.","fullyFundedDate":1757423436676,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-fun/9464906/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigueiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2331694"},{"teacherId":10099480,"projectId":9513163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and donations to give my Kindergarten class a much needed new classroom carpet. Our new cozy carpet is the most used space in our classroom. Because of your kindness, we received our new carpet right before the first day of school started! I am forever grateful for this awesome donation.\r\n\r\nI was very excited the first day of school to invite my new students to our brand new carpet. The place where we start our day every morning singing, sharing and learning throughout the day. In our new cozy carpet, we listen to our favorite stories, learn our letters, sounds, numbers and so much more. My students also use this space to play and learn how to share materials, solve problems, interact with each other and even take a rest when needed. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity. Your donations made it possible for my class and future classes to have this much needed carpet, \"A Cozy Community Carpet For Kindergarteners to Grow and Strive\". Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1754494104462,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-community-carpet-for-kindergarten/9513163/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Community Carpet for Kindergarteners to Grow and Strive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quinones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753820712409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099480"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66309","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":419,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":66309,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Woodrow Wilson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Woodrow Wilson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/waterbury-public-schools/woodrow-wilson-elementary-school/66309"}