{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Windsor Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9510951,"projectId":9632590,"letterContent":"My students have been loving using their looms. They really enjoy being able to pick the colors they want for the string and create fun patterns. They find the process challenging but watching the students help each other has been really fun. \r\n\r\nSome students have even done some projects like this before and were excited to find out they were getting to do it again. This project has been a really relaxed one for the students, even when they get frustrated. They like the repetitive motion that allows them to just sit for a minute and work. \r\n\r\nSo far I just have my 4th and 3rd graders working on the project but soon I will include 5th grade. Some of the younger grades have also seen it and have been asking about it so it may even become something the 2nd grade students explore. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students have such a fun and hands on art project to do. They really appreciate it and I hope you enjoy seeing the works.","fullyFundedDate":1759619049723,"projectUrl":"project/weaving-and-looping/9632590/","projectTitle":"Weaving and Looping","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510951_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715260792916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510951"},{"teacherId":8846225,"projectId":9474623,"letterContent":"When the new materials arrived, my students were so excited. They could not wait to open everything and start creating. We used the supplies right away during our \"All About Me\" art project, where each child made a self-portrait using paint, collage pieces, and different textures. It was such a joy to watch them express themselves in their own unique ways. Even my quieter students jumped right in and were so proud to show their finished work to everyone.\r\n\r\nThese new materials have brought so much color, energy, and creativity into our classroom. My students are using them every day during art, sensory play, and group projects. The variety of materials has made it easier for all of my students to participate, especially those who need more sensory support. I have seen their confidence and focus grow, and it has helped us build stronger connections as a class.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using the materials to create a \"Feelings Wall\" where students can show how they are feeling through colors, drawings, and art. It is helping them learn to express emotions and build empathy for others. Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a place filled with joy, creativity, and belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1759619050317,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-expression-for-my-exceptional-p/9474623/","projectTitle":"Colorful Expression for My Exceptional Pre-K Students.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733451647997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846225"},{"teacherId":9084565,"projectId":9355202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your support has had a tremendous impact on our students' learning environment. With the notebooks, pencils, and other materials you provided, students are able to fully participate in lessons without worry. These resources have not only helped meet their academic needs but have also built their confidence, knowing they have the tools necessary to succeed each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom feels more engaging and supportive. The donated supplies have allowed us to focus on creative projects, hands-on activities, and meaningful learning experiences without the stress of limited resources. Your generosity has truly made a difference in creating a positive space where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to our children's education.","fullyFundedDate":1751679835265,"projectUrl":"project/lets-prepare-for-2025-school-year/9355202/","projectTitle":"Lets Prepare for 2025 School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Josephs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9084565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723675589067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-josephs"},{"teacherId":9084565,"projectId":9234973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your support has had a tremendous impact on our students' learning environment. With the notebooks, pencils, and other materials you provided, students are able to fully participate in lessons without worry. These resources have not only helped meet their academic needs but have also built their confidence, knowing they have the tools necessary to succeed each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom feels more engaging and supportive. The donated supplies have allowed us to focus on creative projects, hands-on activities, and meaningful learning experiences without the stress of limited resources. Your generosity has truly made a difference in creating a positive space where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to our children's education.","fullyFundedDate":1746786436991,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-preparation/9234973/","projectTitle":"2025-2026 Preparation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Josephs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9084565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723675589067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-josephs"},{"teacherId":2754891,"projectId":9374823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project \"Tiny Rewards, Big Impact!\" I chose the title because these items really do end up having a big impact to the children and the entire culture of our school. We use Class Dojo as our behavior and character trait tracker. Students earn points through great behavior and showing those character traits. This helps reinforce and teach students these skills at a young age as often extrinsic motivation works best for the elementary age group. Students are able to spend their points on these items in our class dojo store. Your donation helps students actually be rewarded for their good behavior and makes it increase by a lot, thereby changing the culture of the school to be a positive one.\r\n\r\nThis year we have been told funding has been cut for so many things including one of our Social Emotional Programs. The school does not have funding to stock the class dojo store. This means that your donation was very crucial to ensure students are still being rewarded for their good behavior and those skills are being positively reinforced!","fullyFundedDate":1751679835284,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-rewards-big-impact/9374823/","projectTitle":"Tiny Rewards, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott-Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2754891_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747938906769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2754891"},{"teacherId":8579173,"projectId":9411311,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting this project. The books, trading cards and other items purchased will be very exciting for our students. These items will be available to students in our School Store. They buy items with points earned for good behavior, not money. These manga titles, Dog Man titles and Pokémon trading cards will soon be advertised to students before their first shopping day, so they'll be aware of their shopping choices, and motivated to earn shopping points. The additional benefit to most of these items is they are popular books and thus promote literacy. Thank you for helping me provide these items to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1750702293331,"projectUrl":"project/manga-motivation/9411311/","projectTitle":"Manga Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LeFoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8579173"},{"teacherId":9510951,"projectId":9376593,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping me get my students some wonderful prizes for their dojo store. The students love all things art and crafts, so they are really excited about the prizes. Students are very excited about the cute notebooks and fun pencils and erasers the most. Even the smallest prize is a big deal to them. They are even saving up their points to get the higher value items like the design your own lamps or snowman slime kits. The chalk is such a big want for the kids. They love getting them and sharing them with their class during recess, covering our black top in drawings and games of tic tac toe. Some kids even challenge each other to drawing contests!\r\n\r\nYour donations really mean a lot to the kids. They are so excited to go shopping this year and are already asking when the next shopping days are going to be. I really appreciate your help in bringing such smiles and excitement to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1751679835451,"projectUrl":"project/dojo-den-haul/9376593/","projectTitle":"Dojo Den Haul","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510951_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715260792916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510951"},{"teacherId":9993759,"projectId":9246307,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our students now have access to quality physical education equipment that has completely transformed their experience in the gym and for field day. The new equipment has brought energy and excitement to PE and field day that we haven't seen before. Students are more engaged, motivated, and eager to participate in every activity. With the right tools in hand, they're not only developing essential motor skills but also building confidence, teamwork, and perseverance through structured play and movement.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, your support has created a ripple effect throughout our school community. Recess and PE time have become safe, inclusive spaces where every child feels seen and capable. Teachers have noticed improved focus and behavior in the classroom, and students are even sharing what they've learned with their families at home. Your donation did more than provide equipment—it gave our kids a chance to move, grow, and shine. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a real and lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746786361091,"projectUrl":"project/24-25-field-day-/9246307/","projectTitle":"24-25 Field Day !!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993759_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y713&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744138504736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993759"},{"teacherId":9510951,"projectId":9053106,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to be able to do cyanotypes again this year. They really enjoyed them last year, when all we did was pout random objects on the paper to see how it works. This year, the added bonus of having their own artwork turned into a cyanotype has really made them excited. The students are loving drawing on the transparences. They think its really cool they can easily draw something on a piece of paper and trace over it to get the end result. \r\n\r\nThe students love watching the process of cyanotypes being exposed to the sun and then bringing them inside and washing the chemicals off, watching the cyanotype becoming permanent. Unfortunately this year I couldn't get hydrogen peroxide to show them how that instantly darkens the blue. Next year I hope to do this project again and show them that cool trick. I know my students who are into science will really find it cool. \r\n\r\nI also have a few new students this year that weren't able to enjoy the process last year. Getting to see the excitement of the first time making cyanotypes has been amazing and fulfilling. We all can't thank you enjoy for helping us be able to do this fun and exciting project that many will never have the chance to do again!","fullyFundedDate":1743501160830,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-the-sun-cyanotypes/9053106/","projectTitle":"Art in the Sun (Cyanotypes)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510951_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715260792916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510951"},{"teacherId":9084565,"projectId":9118072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Our new flexible seating options and teacher supplies have transformed our classroom into a more comfortable and engaging learning environment. My fourth graders were thrilled when they first walked in and saw the new seating—wide-eyed smiles and excited chatter filled the room! One student immediately claimed a floor desk and said, \"This is the best day ever!\" The flexible seating has empowered students to choose spots that help them focus and feel at ease.\r\n\r\nRecently, we completed a collaborative history project where students worked in groups to create Revolutionary War broadsides. With their choice of seating, they moved around the room freely, sharing ideas and sketching designs with the help of new chart paper and markers. The seating made a big difference in how comfortable and focused they were during their creative process. As we continue our unit on American history, students are using these supplies to draft persuasive letters and design visual displays about different perspectives from the time period. Your donation gave them the tools and space to express themselves more confidently—thank you for being part of their learning journey!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n[Your Name]\r\n4th Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1743501160851,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-space-flexible-learning/9118072/","projectTitle":"Flexible Space, Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Josephs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9084565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723675589067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-josephs"},{"teacherId":9084565,"projectId":8658352,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies to our classroom. Your kindness has provided my students with the essential tools they need to learn, create, and grow. Having access to notebooks, pencils, crayons, and other materials ensures that every child can fully engage in their education without worry. These supplies not only support academic success but also build students' confidence by showing them that they are valued and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, creating an environment where students feel prepared and excited to learn each day. The joy on their faces when they receive new supplies is truly heartwarming, and it is a reminder of how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Thank you for investing in our students' futures and for being a part of their educational journey. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1729730610216,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-enhancement/8658352/","projectTitle":"Classroom Enhancement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Josephs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9084565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723675589067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-josephs"},{"teacherId":2647709,"projectId":8191094,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed exploring the models of a wheel and a pulley. They have been experimenting with what they can move and lift. It has helped them grasp the science concepts completely! I see the students connecting with the books, telling each other about the wheels they have at home and have experiences with. Their oral language has blossomed due to these discussions and even the parents have noticed the growth. I attribute that to your generosity for supporting our need for real life materials and all the resources we've received.","fullyFundedDate":1714386508893,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learning-rolling/8191094/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learning Rolling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2647709_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491177614445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2647709"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1701","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":428,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":1701,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Windsor Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Windsor Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/windsor-park-elementary-school/1701"}