{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wildwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10432572,"projectId":10272060,"letterContent":"The color printer has made a big difference in our classroom because it allows me to create colorful, engaging learning materials that support our lessons. In first grade, students benefit so much from visuals, and being able to print things like science diagrams, reading resources, vocabulary cards, learning games, and student activities in color helps make lessons more meaningful and easier to understand. It also allows me to quickly create materials that are specific to my students' needs.\r\n\r\nMy students love seeing their learning come to life in color! They get especially excited when I print colorful activities, visuals, and projects for them to use. Instead of seeing a plain worksheet, they are greeted with bright pictures and visuals that immediately grab their attention. It makes them more excited to participate and gives our learning materials a more fun and inviting feel.","fullyFundedDate":1778549329116,"projectUrl":"project/from-black-white-to-bright-bold/10272060/","projectTitle":"From Black & White to Bright & Bold!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10432572_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778104993101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10432572"},{"teacherId":10432572,"projectId":10225275,"letterContent":"We are using the new science resources to make learning more hands-on and exciting for our first graders! The science experiment kits and safety goggles allow students to conduct investigations like real scientists, while the butterfly growing kit and life cycle viewers help us explore how living things grow and change. One of my favorite moments was seeing my students put on their safety goggles and get excited to begin an investigation. They were so eager to make observations, ask questions, and share what they discovered with their classmates.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! The safety goggles immediately made them feel like \"real scientists,\" and they could not wait to use them. They were especially fascinated by the butterfly growing kit and life cycle viewers. There were lots of questions, predictions, and excited conversations about what they thought we would see. It was wonderful to see their natural curiosity come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1778060845276,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-science/10225275/","projectTitle":"We Love Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10432572_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778104993101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10432572"},{"teacherId":8509755,"projectId":10203706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the clear storage bins, storage bags, and labels for our kindergarten classroom! These bins help my students to see what belongs where and help keep our indoor recess toys, math supplies, and Brain Bin activities organized. And because they are clear, it is easy to see what is inside at a glance and that saves a lot of time. \r\n\r\nNow, when our clean up song plays, the kids help each other clean up much more quickly. They can easily figure out where things go instead of always needing to ask me where to put something. They are getting to be pros at organizing, cleaning up, and taking care of our materials. \r\n\r\nThank you for donating to our classroom project. It is really helping my students become more independent and responsible. And it's keeping our classroom organized!","fullyFundedDate":1780232781230,"projectUrl":"project/clearly-organized-classroom/10203706/","projectTitle":"Clearly Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stallings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8509755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656510993731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8509755"},{"teacherId":7355837,"projectId":7522207,"letterContent":"As you maybe able to see, my students were very excited by the impact that YOU made. You are the reason we have been able to start a successful year. All of the supplies were needed and are much appreciated. I enjoy rewarding students to work hard and having the ability to show others how they are rewarded for their successes. Thank you very much for your dedication to helping others. This is a valuable lesson for my students to learn and they are learning by example. We appreciate you very much!\r\n\r\nM. VanRyn and Class","fullyFundedDate":1691007388008,"projectUrl":"project/cool-kids-read/7522207/","projectTitle":"Cool Kids Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanryn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7355837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689022901736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7355837"},{"teacherId":7355837,"projectId":10277542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your assistance n getting supplies to help my class and students function at their best. They get so excited when we receive packages. They can't believe people we do not know are willing to assist us in getting things we need. \r\n\r\nMy students are so grateful for our supplies. For this teacher, the most important thing is they are learning that there are still very kind people in the world wanting to help. These are the kinds of traits I hope they carry with them in life.\r\n\r\nThank you again,\r\nMs. VanRyn and class","fullyFundedDate":1786320671296,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-learn-and-learning-to-liste/10277542/","projectTitle":"Listening to Learn and Learning to Listen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanryn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7355837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689022901736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7355837"},{"teacherId":10178208,"projectId":10467341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students! I am so excited to incorporate these new rewards into our classroom. My students are going to be thrilled when they see the variety of prizes they can earn for working hard, meeting their reading goals, showing kindness, and making positive choices.\r\n\r\nThese rewards will help create an encouraging classroom environment where students feel motivated to do their best and celebrate their accomplishments. I am especially excited to connect the rewards to reading and help my students stay motivated as they work toward becoming stronger and more confident readers. I know their excitement will make reaching their goals even more meaningful!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me make learning fun, engaging, and rewarding. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom and give my students more opportunities to celebrate their hard work and success!","fullyFundedDate":1787266207440,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-the-treasure-rewards-for-our-cla/10467341/","projectTitle":"Unlock the Treasure: Rewards for Our Classroom Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178208_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767399003155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178208"},{"teacherId":7277198,"projectId":10284466,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations that made our project a reality. We are wrapping up the 2nd week of school and my kinders are already diving in to learning and exploring different center rotations. \r\n\r\nMy students were really excited to do an unboxing of our new items when they arrived. Being in kindergarten, this was their first experience receiving items through donorchoose. They ooh and awed over everything I pulled out and couldn't wait to play with them.\r\n\r\nPlaying and learning go hand in hand, and I am pretty sure we will have a lot of favorites this year during our center rotation and free choice days. Thanks again for all your support during this project, and brightening my students day! Our year has started off great!","fullyFundedDate":1785331563402,"projectUrl":"project/create-play-learn/10284466/","projectTitle":"Create* Play* Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7277198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778788574627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-hodge"},{"teacherId":10489881,"projectId":10248343,"letterContent":"The Epson EcoTank 15000 printer has had a positive impact on my classroom by allowing me to create colorful, engaging, and meaningful learning materials for my kindergarten students. Because the printer can print larger-sized materials, I am able to create anchor charts, classroom posters, center activities, visual supports, and other resources that are easy for my young learners to see and use.\r\n\r\nIt has also helped me better differentiate instruction. I can quickly create materials for small groups and individual students based on the skills they are working on, especially with letters, sounds, numbers, and early reading and math skills. Having access to high-quality color printing makes these resources more inviting and helps keep my students engaged.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the Epson 15000 has allowed me to provide my students with resources that I otherwise would not have been able to easily create or purchase. It has become a valuable tool in helping me build a colorful, print-rich classroom where my kindergarteners can learn, practice, and grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778060505465,"projectUrl":"project/ink-it-print-it-learn-it/10248343/","projectTitle":"Ink It. Print It. Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Owens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10489881_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782486277513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489881"},{"teacherId":10178208,"projectId":10402468,"letterContent":"The new rug and book baskets have been such a wonderful addition to our classroom! They have helped make our classroom feel more cozy, welcoming, and homey—a place where my students can feel comfortable while they learn and grow.\r\n\r\nOur rug has quickly become a favorite spot for Book Buddies. Students love gathering together, choosing books from the baskets, and enjoying reading time with their classmates. Seeing them get comfortable on the rug with a good book has been such a special moment.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping us create a classroom environment that feels like a little home away from home. Thank you for helping make our classroom a warm and inviting place where my students can feel excited to learn, read, and build a love for books!","fullyFundedDate":1786364668893,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-rug-book-buddy-basket-for-reade/10402468/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Rug & Book Buddy Basket for Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178208_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767399003155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178208"},{"teacherId":7355837,"projectId":10209184,"letterContent":"Today I visited my classroom to begin setting up for the new year. School starts in less than a month. I was overjoyed to know I am beginning a new year with some essentials as well as treasures/rewards for my students, thanks to you.\r\n\r\nDuring our Meet Your Teacher day, students are overjoyed to see treasures for acts of kindness and rewards for meeting expectations. They become excited rather than nervous about the new school year. I truly believe this sets the tone for my classroom family.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support and interest in my classroom family. Here's to a new year.","fullyFundedDate":1778004936248,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-new-beginning-in-reading/10209184/","projectTitle":"A Great New Beginning in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanryn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7355837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689022901736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7355837"},{"teacherId":10497011,"projectId":10267462,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to learn in a more engaging, hands-on way. The materials you provided have brought excitement to our classroom and helped make lessons more meaningful for my second graders. It is always amazing to see their faces light up when they get to use new resources that make learning feel fun and interactive. \r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts has been watching students who are usually hesitant become more involved and confident. The new materials have encouraged teamwork, curiosity, and active participation. Students are asking more questions, sharing ideas, and taking ownership of their learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and my students. Your support has made a real difference, and I am so grateful for the opportunities you have helped provide. The impact of your kindness will continue long after these lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1778296665494,"projectUrl":"project/students-in-need-of-seat-sacks/10267462/","projectTitle":"Students in Need of Seat Sacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10497011_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778103664593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10497011"},{"teacherId":10178208,"projectId":10123117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a wider variety of engaging books that help foster a love of reading. These new texts have allowed us to practice important reading skills such as making predictions, identifying story elements, building vocabulary, improving comprehension, and making connections to what we read.\r\n\r\nReading is an important part of our daily routine. My students spend time listening to read-alouds, reading independently, and discussing books with their classmates. The new books have brought excitement to our classroom, and students are eager to explore different genres and topics. Having books that match a variety of interests and reading levels helps every child feel successful and motivated as a reader.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already found new favorite books from our library and are excited to share what they are reading with their friends. It has been wonderful to see students choosing books independently and developing confidence in their reading abilities. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students can discover the joy of reading and continue growing as lifelong learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778847035489,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-library-for-young-r/10123117/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Library for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178208_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767399003155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178208"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47167","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":666,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.7,"schoolId":47167,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wildwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wildwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sumter-county-school-district/north-sumter-intermediate-school/47167"}