{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wings Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6252663,"projectId":9817885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a Toniebox and Tonies characters for my students with significant disabilities. Your kindness has brought an incredible new source of joy, engagement, and comfort into our classroom. The combination of music, storytelling, and tactile interaction creates meaningful learning opportunities for students who benefit from multi sensory experiences, and it has already made a remarkable difference in their daily routines.\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to stories and songs that spark their curiosity, calm their anxieties, and encourage communication on new and exciting ways. Watching their faces light up as they place a character on the box and hear their favorite tune or storyline has been truly heartwarming. Your generosity has not only provided a wonderful learning tool, but has also shown my students that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their growth and happiness. Thank you for making such a positive, lasting impact on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1761931898050,"projectUrl":"project/regulating-our-bodies/9817885/","projectTitle":"Regulating Our Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6252663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760350734681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6252663"},{"teacherId":9255473,"projectId":9508439,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us purchase items that set our elementary PE students up for success! These resources give students fun and engaging ways to move, build strength, and develop new skills. I'm so proud of how hard they're working in PE-pushing themselves to improve and try new things every day. Your generosity has made this possible, giving them opportunities to explore activities they might not have experienced otherwise. My goal is to continue providing students with meaningful experiences that help them discover the ways they enjoy moving, so they can grow into healthy, active adults.","fullyFundedDate":1761288302553,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-greatness/9508439/","projectTitle":"Gear Up For Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuennen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255473_orig.png?crop=1533,1533,x359,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755723443107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuennen-pe"},{"teacherId":9255473,"projectId":9089137,"letterContent":"Having basketball racks in our elementary PE program has made a big difference in how efficiently and safely we can run our classes. Before, basketballs were stored in bins that were difficult for students to access. Now, with organized racks, students can quickly grab and return equipment, which saves time and keeps transitions smooth. This helps maximize activity time and minimizes the chaos that can come with managing large groups of energetic kids.\r\n\r\nBeyond organization, the racks also promote responsibility and pride in taking care of our equipment. Students learn to treat the materials they use with respect and to take ownership in keeping our space tidy and ready for the next class. The added accessibility encourages more participation and enthusiasm, allowing us to spend more time focusing on skill development, teamwork, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1746786966857,"projectUrl":"project/hoops-for-all-empowering-students-throu/9089137/","projectTitle":"Hoops for All: Empowering Students Through Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuennen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255473_orig.png?crop=1533,1533,x359,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755723443107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuennen-pe"},{"teacherId":4262615,"projectId":9048297,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has truly made a lasting impact on all of first grade this school year. Because I have the privilege of working with every student during whole group instruction, nearly 80 students get the opportunity to use our light-up table on a regular basis. It has quickly become a favorite spot in the classroom, and the excitement on their faces when they get to sit there is absolutely priceless.\r\n\r\nThe light-up table isn't just a fun addition—it's an incredible learning tool. We use it for a variety of activities, including building with Magna-Tiles, exploring letter trays, and engaging in hands-on learning experiences that make concepts come alive. It has helped foster collaboration, creativity, and focus in a way that traditional tables simply can't.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such a special and engaging space for our students. Your support has enriched their learning environment and brought so much joy to their daily routines. We are deeply grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1744051255299,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-classroom/9048297/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4262615_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488052700541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswoods"},{"teacherId":515761,"projectId":9144306,"letterContent":"How can I begin to thank you for starting the new school year off on the right foot by having so many new supplies to aid in my teaching? This year our team is diving deeper into strengthening the fluency skills for our first graders. The sight word games have added a fun approach to practicing our words. \r\nAs first graders, we have a tendency to be loud. Having whisper phones has been an immense help to keeping the noise level lower allowing the students to be able to focus more on their reading and not get distracted.\r\nWe have departmentalized and assigned specific ELA skills to be taught by certain teachers. The writing teacher is really focusing on having the students work on their penmanship and writing letters the correct size. The new markers and white board strips have been amazing to use! The students ask on a daily basis if they can write on these!\r\nAgain, a sincere thanks for choosing to make a difference in the lives of my students. YOU are helping to build the reading foundation for these six and seven year olds. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1746141532412,"projectUrl":"project/fluency-fun/9144306/","projectTitle":"Fluency Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp515761_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448426315457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terasperfslage"},{"teacherId":515761,"projectId":9143901,"letterContent":"At the beginning of the year, all first graders are assessed on the area of rhyming as part of our Heggerty assessment. One may wonder why rhyming is considered an important reading skill. It reinforces phonemic awareness, develops memory and sequencing, uses sound repetition and improves sound discrimination as the students listen carefully to the sounds that are the same and different in rhyming words.\r\nAs First Graders, it is often time challenging to find engaging materials that help my students to conquer a skill area that has been difficult to find success. My students have absolutely LOVED the hands -on games that were purchased with the funds for this project. At least twice a week they are asking if they can play the rhyming games! Seeing them smile as they make rhyming pairs/families let's me see that their confidence is building as their rhyming skills continue to increase, leading to more success as readers.\r\nThank you once again for choosing to help fund my rhyming project. These games will be used for many years by many students. Your generosity is helping to form the next generation of readers.","fullyFundedDate":1750754879220,"projectUrl":"project/rhyme-time/9143901/","projectTitle":"Rhyme Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp515761_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448426315457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terasperfslage"},{"teacherId":515761,"projectId":9230465,"letterContent":"Horace Mann once said, \"A house without books is like a room without windows.\" Many of the students that I work with in my First Grade Title 1 Reading classroom do not have books in their homes, especially books at a beginning level of reading. I created this project to be able to provide decodable readers for my students to be able to take home and create their own personal decodable library. THANK YOU for making this dream come true!\r\nA great component of these decodable books/stories is that they are short in length. My students are just beginning to put their reading skills into play by connecting letter sounds. They are able to quickly find success with these short books.\r\nDecodable books allow my students to be able to work on building their phonemic awareness skills. Key skill areas include: blending, segmenting, isolating and substituting sounds. Shorter books also allow my challenged readers to stay focused.\r\nthank you again for choosing to make a difference in the lives of my students. Your gift will have a lifelong impact on these students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744195748370,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-decodable-books/9230465/","projectTitle":"Digging Into Decodable Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp515761_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448426315457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terasperfslage"},{"teacherId":9907167,"projectId":9079482,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, we have been able to acquire some wonderful inside recess equipment, including board games and Legos. The students are absolutely thrilled with these new additions, and I can already see the positive impact it has had on them.\r\n\r\nNot only are the games and Legos providing hours of fun and entertainment, but they are also fostering valuable skills. Whether they are working together to solve a puzzle, collaborating on building creative structures with Legos, or strategizing in a friendly board game competition, the students are learning to communicate, collaborate, and think critically in ways that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to see how these activities have enhanced their teamwork and problem-solving abilities. It's clear that these experiences are helping them grow as individuals and as a community of learners. The smiles on their faces as they engage in these activities are priceless, and it's all possible because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and support. You are truly making a difference in their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1738167716914,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-activities/9079482/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9907167"},{"teacherId":4262615,"projectId":8819264,"letterContent":"These chairs have made our current first graders so excited to come to sit at the back table with me during work time. They were easy to assemble and seem sturdy enough to last for years to come! I do have a kind soul in the community making some covers so the chairs stay clean! \r\n\r\nThe tall chairs were also a huge hit! These are used at our tall table to be used during whole group instruction and small work time. They are a favorite of students to sit in and students have shown lots of responsibility sitting in these chairs! \r\n\r\nThank you so much again,","fullyFundedDate":1732865405158,"projectUrl":"project/show-us-you-chair/8819264/","projectTitle":"Show Us You \"Chair\"!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4262615_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488052700541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswoods"},{"teacherId":9255473,"projectId":8900876,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. The football field goals, blow-up targets, and kicking tees significantly impact elementary physical education students, influencing their physical development, motor skills, and overall engagement with sports. Students are allowed the opportunity to improve motor skills when using field goals, targets, and kicking tees by improving leg strength, balance, and coordination. The act of kicking requires precise movements, which enhances body control. This also improves eye-foot coordination as students align their vision and leg movements to strike the ball accurately.\r\n\r\nUsing football field goals, blow-up targets, and kicking tees in elementary PE classes promotes physical fitness, skill acquisition, motivation, and engagement while fostering an inclusive and fun environment for learning sports-related skills.","fullyFundedDate":1733187458492,"projectUrl":"project/kickoff-for-change/8900876/","projectTitle":"Kickoff for Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuennen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255473_orig.png?crop=1533,1533,x359,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755723443107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuennen-pe"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_51389","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":294,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":60.5,"schoolId":51389,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wings Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wings Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/iowa/oelwein-community-school-district/wings-park-elementary-school/51389"}