{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wickersham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8177311,"projectId":9710705,"letterContent":"Math, science and LEGOs are all loved in my special education classroom. We run a Trout in the Classroom project to increase connections to science and STEM learning. We also use legos to improve STEM thinking and connections to engineering; your gift of LEGOS will really help my students engage in STEM thinking as they build during earned incentive days. Your gift will be a great asset in my classroom to improve STEM thinking. But perhaps most important was your gift of electronic flash cards. Every week my math groups use these to memorize and engage with fact fluency. Students with learning disabilities in math need this support and the flash card systems encourage deep learning and fluency memorization skills.\r\n\r\nThanks for investing in the STEM learning of my class!","fullyFundedDate":1763475370835,"projectUrl":"project/empower-special-needs-students-to-become/9710705/","projectTitle":"Empower Special Needs Students to Become STEM Leaders This Fall!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pfaff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8177311_orig.png?crop=270,270,x287,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669135250823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pfaff"},{"teacherId":9550748,"projectId":9652810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a wonderful collection of new read-aloud picture books. Even though my students are in 4th grade, they still absolutely love being read to, and these books instantly bring excitement and curiosity into our room. Your generosity allows us to explore engaging stories, vivid illustrations, and meaningful themes that capture their attention and make learning feel joyful. Every day this week, we have already begun reading one of them a day and connecting it to the learning we are doing in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThese picture books will also help my students grow as readers. Listening to rich language, expressive fluency, and new vocabulary strengthens their comprehension and boosts their confidence. Because picture books are accessible to all learners, every student—whether they struggle with reading or excel—can fully participate and feel successful. Your support gives them the chance to experience stories in a way that meets them exactly where they are.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your gift helps build our classroom community. Shared stories bring out laughter, empathy, important conversations, and connections that my students truly need. Many of them have limited access to books outside of school, so having these high-quality read-alouds shows them that stories belong to them, too. Thank you for giving my students the joy, comfort, and inspiration that come from experiencing great books together. Your kindness makes a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763475372063,"projectUrl":"project/big-stories-in-small-books-inspiring-re/9652810/","projectTitle":"Big Stories in Small Books: Inspiring Readers Through Picture Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aronson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550748_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716294804590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550748"},{"teacherId":9550748,"projectId":9553941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the Disney Villain books and the large Lego set. My 4th graders were instantly captivated by the idea of hearing classic stories told from the villain's point of view. These books are already encouraging them to think critically about perspective, character motivation, and how stories change depending on who is telling them. Even students who typically hesitate to read were eager to dive in, curious to explore familiar tales in a completely new way. Your support is helping them build stronger reading comprehension skills and, most importantly, a deeper excitement for storytelling.\r\n\r\nThe Lego set has been equally transformative. It will become a powerful tool for teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity during our STEM and community-building activities. Students collaborate, plan, negotiate, and persevere—skills that are especially valuable for learners in an urban, low-income environment where hands-on enrichment opportunities can be limited. Seeing their ideas come to life through building boosts their confidence and strengthens our classroom culture. Thank you for giving my students resources that spark imagination and open doors to meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763475371638,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-imagination-and-stem-through-d/9553941/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Imagination and STEM Through Disney Books and LEGO Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aronson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550748_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716294804590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550748"},{"teacherId":9550748,"projectId":9867953,"letterContent":"As I opened the boxes with the books...my students were beyond excited to see the items I was pulling out! Receiving the Roald Dahl books has created a noticeable spark in my 4th graders—one that has transformed both our reading block and their confidence as young readers. Many of my students don't ever get to have their own nice copy of a book. This project allows us to not only do a group read aloud, but also for them to get their very own copies to keep and cherish forever. The imaginative worlds, quirky characters, and fast-paced storytelling hook even my most reluctant readers. These books opened doors to deeper comprehension, richer vocabulary, and a new sense of joy around reading.\r\n\r\nThe impact stretched far beyond academics. For students in an urban, low-income community, access to high-quality literature is not guaranteed. Your generosity allowed them to experience stories that encouraged resilience, curiosity, and creativity—messages they deeply connected with. Students bonded over shared characters, used Dahl's humor to build classroom community, and found new confidence as they saw themselves grow as readers. Thank you for investing in their growth, their imagination, and their belief that great stories belong to them, too. Your support made a lasting difference in their school year and in their relationship with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1763475372212,"projectUrl":"project/golden-tickets-to-reading-roald-dahl-fo/9867953/","projectTitle":"Golden Tickets to Reading: Roald Dahl for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aronson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550748_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716294804590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550748"},{"teacherId":8177311,"projectId":9893980,"letterContent":"New books transform students in elementary school into better readers - the books, comics, and graphic novels you donated makes a huge influence on our students. My students regularly get to read books from our library after phonics instruction. Reaidng for special needs students is often difficult or stressful. Books like those your provided make a huge difference and empower kids to enjoy reading. The graphic novels provide understanding images to make words and sentences more comprehendible. Your gift will inspire my students to read.\r\n\r\nAs books have been arriving, students have been verbally cheering and some have broken into little dances with joy! Thanks for giving the gift of reading this winter!","fullyFundedDate":1763475368746,"projectUrl":"project/transform-reading-with-exciting-graphic/9893980/","projectTitle":"Transform Reading with Exciting Graphic Novels for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pfaff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8177311_orig.png?crop=270,270,x287,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669135250823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pfaff"},{"teacherId":8177311,"projectId":9521175,"letterContent":"When you give to a project like this, you are transforming students' lives and social connections in our school by providing fresh books for our classrom library. My students with disabilities and peers from other classrooms love to use the books that you have donated to read, to grow in their reading ability, and to connect socially. They love to talk about the new books - sometimes they even co-read as various characters in books. This is charming and it truly develops their verbal expression, reading skills, and social connection. I am so excited to use these gifts for students in special education and general education students this year.\r\n\r\n\r\nCommunity is so important at my school and I am thrilled that you've given to this reading project so that we can improve the community relationships in my classroom. Thank you so much donors! Have a lovely winter!","fullyFundedDate":1763475365117,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-students-with-disabilities-to-be/9521175/","projectTitle":"Inspire Students With Disabilities to Become Obsessed With Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pfaff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8177311_orig.png?crop=270,270,x287,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669135250823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pfaff"},{"teacherId":8177311,"projectId":9735834,"letterContent":"I cannot tell you how perfect the timing was for this project to be funded! This project helps my special education classroom and a general education classroom at our school with our implementation of trout in the classroom.\r\n\r\nToday, one day after you generously funded this, we actually started setting up the trout tanks with students to participate in collaborative learning. Students will get to use the supplies you donated to keep the tank water safe for our baby trout that arrive in January. Your gift will empower our classrooms to raise these trout and place them in the Susquehanna tributaries this spring. Thanks for empowering science education in our public school!","fullyFundedDate":1763475369742,"projectUrl":"project/empower-special-needs-students-raising-1/9735834/","projectTitle":"Empower Special Needs Students Raising 150+ Native Rainbow Trout","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pfaff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8177311_orig.png?crop=270,270,x287,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669135250823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pfaff"},{"teacherId":8177311,"projectId":9674078,"letterContent":"Writing and reading are huge needs for growth and differentiation for my students with learning disabilities. Often a roadblock to reading is text-heavy books and/or books that do not have decodable words. These books you provided will improve my reading options for students who learn how to read at their level; it will excite them about reading.\r\n\r\nSome of these books were ordered and delivered by amazon in the 6 hours after this was funded and after students were notified - they jumped from up their chairs and yelled with joy when I told them! They got to see their new books today and are so excited to have them.\r\n\r\nThanks for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1763475367817,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-reading-for-special-needs-studen/9674078/","projectTitle":"Inspire Reading For Special Needs Students With New Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pfaff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8177311_orig.png?crop=270,270,x287,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669135250823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pfaff"},{"teacherId":4502352,"projectId":9464235,"letterContent":"On this blistery November morning I am reminded of the joy of a good book under a blanket, on a cozy couch. This is the joy you have afforded my students, this fall. \r\n\r\nWe are in the middle of reading books such as Sunny Side Up, Pie, and The Tale of Despereaux. My students are partnering in discussion about silly otter antics, reflecting on the connections between The Tale of Despereaux, and shedding tears over lost friends in The One and Only Ivan. \r\n\r\nI am incredibly proud of the hard work these kids are already putting forth. They are answering questions, completing Quizizz, and working on completing the word of reading 25 stories by the beginning of February. All of this was possible because of the generosity of you, the people you chose to bring the love of reading to my students. You are amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1756847018609,"projectUrl":"project/reading-olympics-book-set-2-quirky-an/9464235/","projectTitle":"Reading Olympics Book (Set 2): Quirky Animals and Fun Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4502352_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497963068879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4502352"},{"teacherId":9550748,"projectId":9677696,"letterContent":"As I opened the box and pulled out this set, the reaction from my class was amazing! They immediately began discussing things they recognized and beginning to plan out how long the build will take! Our class is so grateful for the generous donation of the Lord of the Rings LEGO set! This amazing set has already brought excitement and imagination into our 4th grade classroom. Students will be working together to build scenes from Middle-earth, developing teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills along the way. The fantasy theme has captured their curiosity and sparked creative storytelling, inspiring them to write and share their own adventures as we've discussed this story. It's incredible to see how this hands-on project connects directly to reading, writing, and critical thinking in such an engaging way.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make this possible. Your generosity has turned our classroom into a space filled with creativity, collaboration, and joy. For many of our students, opportunities like this are rare, and your support reminds them that others believe in their dreams and potential. You've made learning magical—and we are deeply appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1761691093047,"projectUrl":"project/the-fellowship-of-the-brick-inspiring-u/9677696/","projectTitle":"The Fellowship of the Brick: Inspiring Urban Builders Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aronson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550748_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716294804590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550748"},{"teacherId":9550748,"projectId":9747154,"letterContent":"Receiving a donation of LEGO sets, including the Simple Machines kits, has had a tremendous impact on our 4th grade classroom. These materials have transformed the way students engage with STEM learning by turning abstract scientific and engineering concepts into hands-on, creative experiences. Students are now able to design, build, and experiment with their own working models—exploring gears, pulleys, levers, and more in ways that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. The LEGO sets have encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking while giving every child a chance to see themselves as an engineer or inventor, regardless of background or prior experience.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful to the donors who made this possible. Your generosity has not only provided new learning tools but has also ignited excitement and confidence in our students. Each day, we see their faces light up as they collaborate, test ideas, and proudly share their creations. Thank you for believing in the potential of our students and for investing in their future. Your support has truly made a lasting difference in our classroom and in the hearts of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760723908570,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-stem-stories-wi/9747154/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: STEM & Stories With Lego","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aronson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550748_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716294804590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550748"},{"teacherId":9566555,"projectId":8952299,"letterContent":"The resources that were given to us have made a world of difference. When they first saw the new materials, they were so excited to dig in! Having students become interested in new materials has been amazing to watch. They have grown in their vocal development as well as their personal play skills. \r\nAs my students continue to build their verbal skills along with their play skills I hope to see tremendous growth to help them utilize their new skills out at recess with their general education peers. \r\nThank you so much for contributing!","fullyFundedDate":1733407422314,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-play/8952299/","projectTitle":"Creativity Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566555_orig.jpg?crop=1108,1108,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718041790727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566555"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90080","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":66.5,"schoolId":90080,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wickersham Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wickersham Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/school-district-of-lancaster/wickersham-elementary-school/90080"}