{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wickersham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8177311,"projectId":10044079,"letterContent":"Books arrived today and students were so excited! 2nd and 3rd graders were thrilled with Mo Willems books that we received from your incredible gift! 5th grades were excited about the Hobbit Graphic Novel and the Wicked book!\r\n\r\nStudents were really thrilled to have new books to start out the 2026-2027 school year. We are so grateful that you have empowered our reading time that students earn after phonics instruction (as we work on their IEP goals for ELA). \r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in my students and for giving the gift of reading this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1778187092233,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-students-with-special-needs-new/10044079/","projectTitle":"Inspire Students With Special Needs: New Books and 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":8177311,"projectId":10138749,"letterContent":"You successfully helped our project for new books and a library refresh to go over the line! My students were so grateful to start 2026 with this project's books and pens for reading and writing. These books and supplies will deeply inspire them to grow their appetite for reading and writing. The books in this project include illustrated books for lower-level students, graphic novels for all levels like Amulet, and a few chapter books will engage my students with reading this school year! Your gift will help me as a special education teacher to improve our reading and writing skill acquisition. Pencils, journals, and books will go so far in our daily learning and we are so grateful for your donation. Thank you donors!!!","fullyFundedDate":1777980004254,"projectUrl":"project/empower-reading-writing-in-an-urban-sp/10138749/","projectTitle":"Empower Reading & Writing in an Urban Special Education Classroom","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":10525717,"projectId":10324802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first grade classroom! Your generosity has helped provide our students with materials that make learning more hands-on, creative, and engaging. We have been using the construction paper for classroom projects and activities that allow students to practice their creativity and fine motor skills. The lamination supplies are helping us protect important learning tools and student work so they can be used and enjoyed throughout the school year. Our snacks have also been a wonderful addition, helping give our busy first graders the energy they need to focus and learn.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see the new materials and eager to start using them! It is always special to watch their faces light up when they have something new to create with or when they realize that people they may never meet care about helping them learn. Your support has helped make our classroom feel even more welcoming and prepared for a successful year.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our students will keep using these resources to create projects, practice important skills, and make memories together. Thank you for giving our first graders opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. Your kindness and generosity are making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781546534323,"projectUrl":"project/first-grader-needs/10324802/","projectTitle":"First Grader Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paredes Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10525717_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781953223768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10525717"},{"teacherId":9507375,"projectId":9073955,"letterContent":"Students and staff love school book clubs because they transform reading from an isolated, graded chore into a highly social, low-stress community experience. The students looked forward to every meeting, and it was wonderful to see them so excited to share their thoughts, debate plots, and discover a genuine love for reading. Our staff members were equally impacted, noting how much they enjoyed the rich discussions and the unique opportunity to connect with students outside of the traditional classroom setting.","fullyFundedDate":1740335016084,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-your-class-library-bookclub-an/9073955/","projectTitle":"Books For Your Class Library Bookclub and Staff Bookclub!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9507375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713450858617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9507375"},{"teacherId":9550748,"projectId":9965519,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our students, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our GEMS Club now has access to engaging books, hands-on LEGO materials, and exciting science kits that bring learning to life. These resources have transformed our space into one filled with curiosity, creativity, and joy, where students are eager to explore new ideas and challenge themselves.\r\n\r\nThrough your contributions, you are helping to build more than just academic skills—you are nurturing confidence and a sense of belonging in young girls who are discovering their potential in science and math. The GEMS Club is designed to promote self-esteem and encourage students to see themselves as thinkers, problem-solvers, and future leaders. With every project they complete and every book they read, they are growing more confident in their abilities and more excited about their futures.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has opened doors and created opportunities that our students will carry with them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their growth. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so thankful to have you as part of our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1776545340052,"projectUrl":"project/small-hands-big-ideas-stem-for-gem-gir/9965519/","projectTitle":"Small Hands, Big Ideas: STEM for GEM Girls","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":9913289,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support. Because of your donation, our 4th grade students now have access to engaging graphic novels that are already sparking a renewed excitement for reading. These books are helping students build confidence, strengthen comprehension skills, and discover a genuine love for stories. For many of our students, these high-interest texts are opening doors to imagination and learning in ways that feel both fun and empowering.\r\n\r\nIn addition, your contribution has helped bring LEGO materials to our GEMS Club, a special space dedicated to fostering self-esteem and encouraging mathematical thinking in young girls. Through hands-on building challenges and collaborative problem-solving, our students are developing perseverance, creativity, and confidence in their abilities. The excitement and pride they feel when they complete a design or solve a challenge is incredible to witness, and it's all thanks to your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond the materials you provided—it is an investment in our students' growth, confidence, and future success. You have shown our students that there are people who believe in them and care about their learning journey. Thank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom and community.","fullyFundedDate":1776126292422,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-building-leaders-grap/9913289/","projectTitle":"Building Readers, Building Leaders: Graphic Novels & Girls Who GEM","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":5551126,"projectId":9501916,"letterContent":"It was amazing to share these books with students. Books were sent home with students to add to their personal library. The I Survived book was a big hit. The Ranger in Time book has been great for discussion. We are reading this one together in class. They students have been inspired to do further research on topics mentioned in the books and they have found other books from each series in our school and classroom library, just as I had hoped they would. \r\n\r\n Thank you again for you generosity! My students and I are thankful to have new and exciting books that are part of a series to inspire curiosity and continued reading. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1763475375064,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-everyone/9501916/","projectTitle":"Books for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tadlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5551126_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532105597144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5551126"},{"teacherId":9481206,"projectId":10011752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my classroom. The sand timers in particular have been so helpful!! They've given my students a clear visual while they work on taking turns. As a fun bonus, they really love just watching the sand and will often lay on the carpet and enjoy the relaxing sand at the end of the day. \r\nIt's been really wonderful watching them start to figure out how to take turns and wait. These have been so incredibly useful. Thank you for supporting me and my awesome students!","fullyFundedDate":1769138312356,"projectUrl":"project/playing-and-storing/10011752/","projectTitle":"Playing and Storing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9481206_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709085608777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481206"},{"teacherId":9481206,"projectId":9962526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the visual timers for my classroom. They have been incredibly helpful! We work on a lot of early learner skills, and waiting and turn taking are both a huge part of that. \r\nWe use the sand timers to provide a visual for students while they wait. This helps them have something to focus on during wait times, and it helps them understand how to take turns. Additionally, it keeps the adults in room accountable when we ask students to wait. They have made an enormous difference for us!","fullyFundedDate":1766440142117,"projectUrl":"project/wait-wait/9962526/","projectTitle":"Wait Wait","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9481206_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709085608777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481206"},{"teacherId":9481206,"projectId":9923755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new sensory materials!! These have been so helpful in helping my students have materials to play with while participating in instruction. \r\nWe have been able to set up really cool rotations where students are able to practice moving around the classroom independently and using a wide variety of materials. This also helps them practice moving between different activities. Thank you for choosing to support me and my classroom! I deeply appreciate your commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1765980906337,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-toys/9923755/","projectTitle":"Sensory Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9481206_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709085608777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481206"},{"teacherId":9481206,"projectId":9923775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my classroom. The materials for our classroom have made an enormous impact. We've been LOVING playing with all the different LEGO sets, and I have seen students ask for specific toys for the first time. \r\nWe've also used the LEGO sets to work on following picture directions. This is a huge area of need for my students, and it's been so fun working on it in the context of such fun and exciting toys. Thank you so much for choosing to support me and my students. It means the world.","fullyFundedDate":1765980911762,"projectUrl":"project/building-together/9923775/","projectTitle":"Building Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9481206_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709085608777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481206"},{"teacherId":8177311,"projectId":10029694,"letterContent":"Books make a world of difference in my learning support classroom. And new books like the Piggie and Elephant book are high valued items in my classroom. Students were the most excited about this book when I showed them that the project was funded. \r\n\r\nPens, paper, and supplies also will help in my class' writing instruction this spring. We are working on writing sentences, editing our work, and on our phonics. These simple school supplies make a big difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for generously donating new books to our classroom this year!","fullyFundedDate":1772134452807,"projectUrl":"project/empower-reading-writing-in-an-urban-sp/10029694/","projectTitle":"Empower Reading & Writing in an Urban Special Education Classroom","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90080","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"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"}