{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wildwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":10432572,"projectId":10093224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reading pillows, reading corner decorations, and book bins for our first-grade classroom. These resources have transformed our reading corner into a warm, inviting space where students are excited to spend time with books. We use the area daily during independent reading, partner reading, and literacy centers. The book bins have helped us organize our classroom library so students can easily find books that match their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nOne special moment occurred during our recent reading workshop. Students eagerly grabbed pillows and settled into the reading corner with their favorite books. Several students commented that it felt like they were reading at home, and they were excited to spend extra time with their books. The cozy environment has encouraged even some of our more reluctant readers to choose books and stay engaged longer during reading time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately noticed the colorful decorations and couldn't wait to try out the reading pillows. Many students thanked me throughout the day and proudly showed their families our new reading space. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support of our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1776640339244,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-reading-corner/10093224/","projectTitle":"1st grade Reading Corner","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":7277198,"projectId":10276975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our \"Classroom Printer\" project. This printer will be such a wonderful asset in our classroom this fall. I was not able to get it set up before the end of our school year this year. But it will be in full use in August. This printer will allow me to print extra work of work that is needed in a hurry or documents that needs color to be printed while at school. My class did get to help me open the box this year and write thank you letters for our printer before our year ended. They love surprises and was thrilled to be the ones who got to open the box. Thank you again for helping support this classroom need. Your kindness does not go unnoticed!","fullyFundedDate":1778372188786,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer/10276975/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer","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":8509755,"projectId":10223994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to make this project happen for my students. From the moment we received the boxes- the excitement started to build.\r\n\r\n When the colorful boomwhackers were revealed, they were an instant hit. We had to take them out immediately and give them a try. Imagine a swarm of five and six year olds enthusiastic responses after being told they were going to make music and play a song by hitting a tube on their desks. They were all in!\r\n\r\nThis is such a fun addition to our classroom, especially for my students who need to keep moving throughout the day. Each child has a colored tube that corresponds to a musical note. They follow along to the guided video or sheet music and whack their tube on the desk or floor to create the note and collaborate to play a song. Every student was engaged and focused on watching for their note to be able to play their own instrument. This is a win win for everyone. What a fantastic way to incorporate the arts into our kindergarten classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779058809834,"projectUrl":"project/boom-there-it-is-learning/10223994/","projectTitle":"Boom There It Is- Learning!","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":7277198,"projectId":10181141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our laptop charging stations. Even though we are waiting for our other station(due to a part being missing), I wanted to go head and send some pictures and our thank you letters we wrote. The station has made a huge difference in our classroom. Instead of it looking like a hot mess of tangled cords, our laptop cords are way more manageable and looks organized. Hopefully we will have our replacement station by next week, if not it will be ready for next years students! Again, I just want to express my gratitude to you for making this project successful.","fullyFundedDate":1778060845441,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-charging-station/10181141/","projectTitle":"Laptop Charging Station","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"}],"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":68.6,"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"}