{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winchester Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10246571,"letterContent":"When our new shelving arrived, our students immediately understood that something important was happening in our school community. These shelves weren't just furniture—they were a foundation for dignity, access, and support. As we began organizing the Bronco Kare Korral pantry, students eagerly helped sort items, label sections, and design a layout that made the pantry easy for families to use. One moment that stood out was when a student stepped back, looked at the fully stocked shelves, and said, \"It looks like a real store now—we built this.\" That sense of pride was powerful.\r\n\r\nThe shelves have already transformed how we operate our pantry. Students can now safely store more food, keep items organized, and prepare bags for families with confidence. The improved structure has allowed us to teach responsibility, teamwork, and service learning in a hands-on way. Students are learning how community support works, why food security matters, and how their efforts directly help others.\r\n\r\nOur donors received a small glimpse into our pantry by supporting this project, and we want them to know that the impact continues to grow. Next steps include training student volunteers on inventory management, expanding our pantry offerings, and preparing for our next community distribution day. These shelves have strengthened our ability to serve families consistently and respectfully—and they've shown our students that they have the power to make a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build something that will support our school community for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777899993950,"projectUrl":"project/strong-shelves-stronger-community-buil/10246571/","projectTitle":"Strong Shelves, Stronger Community: Building Our School Food Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10299406,"letterContent":"When our DonorsChoose project was funded, my 5th graders lit up with excitement. Even though graduation hasn't happened yet, the anticipation alone has transformed our classroom. The medals and cords have become a powerful motivator—something tangible they can work toward, something that symbolizes pride, achievement, and the next step in their academic journey.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stands out happened the day the package arrived. I told the students that their medals and cords were officially on the way, and the room erupted. Students immediately began asking what they needed to do to earn theirs, and several even set new personal goals for behavior, attendance, and academic growth. It was clear that these items were more than accessories—they were symbols of accomplishment that made our students feel seen, valued, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nAlthough we haven't held the graduation ceremony yet, the impact is already visible. Students are pushing themselves harder, encouraging one another, and talking proudly about \"walking across the stage.\" These medals and cords have given them something to look forward to and something to strive for.\r\n\r\nAs we continue preparing for graduation, our next steps include helping students reflect on their growth this year, set goals for middle school, and practice the traditions that make moving-up ceremonies meaningful. Your generosity has helped us create an unforgettable milestone for our students—one that honors their hard work and inspires them to keep reaching higher.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our scholars and helping us celebrate their achievements in a way they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1781729324881,"projectUrl":"project/honoring-our-5th-graders-with-graduation/10299406/","projectTitle":"Honoring Our 5th Graders with Graduation Medals & Cords","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10338231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Sweet Success: Incentives That Motivate Our Young Scholars. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference, even before the first day of school. As we prepare to welcome our 5th graders tomorrow, the new incentives have helped set a tone of excitement, motivation, and pride for the year ahead.\r\n\r\nWhen students visited during registration and saw the rewards they'll be able to earn—treats, small prizes, and positive‑reinforcement items—their faces lit up. Several students immediately started talking about the goals they want to reach and how they plan to work hard to earn their first incentive. These materials have given them something tangible to look forward to, and that spark of motivation is exactly what our scholars need as they begin a new academic year.\r\n\r\nOnce school begins, these incentives will be used to celebrate mastery of math skills, strong classroom participation, positive behavior, and growth on weekly assessments. My students thrive when they feel seen and celebrated, and your support has made it possible for me to build a classroom culture where effort and achievement are recognized daily. The next steps for our scholars include diving into our first math unit, setting personal learning goals, and tracking their progress—knowing that their hard work will be rewarded along the way.","fullyFundedDate":1784681013238,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-incentives-that-motivate/10338231/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Incentives That Motivate Our Young Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10296506,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is starting the new school year fresh, safe, and ready for learning. The cleaning supplies you provided — Lysol wipes, sanitizer, and disinfectant spray — have already made a tremendous difference. My students and I used these materials to prepare our room during the first week, wiping down desks, organizing supplies, and creating a clean environment where everyone feels comfortable and cared for.\r\nNext, we'll continue building our beginning‑of‑year routines, including daily sanitizing habits and shared responsibility for keeping our classroom healthy. Your support didn't just provide supplies — it helped us start the year with confidence, cleanliness, and a sense of community. Thank you for helping us sparkle as we begin this new grade together.","fullyFundedDate":1780585981382,"projectUrl":"project/new-grade-glowup-help-me-sparkle-this/10296506/","projectTitle":"New Grade Glow‑Up: Help Me Sparkle This Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10299959,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Gear Up Day was a warm, welcoming success for families registering for the new school year. The hotdogs you provided helped us create a fun, community‑centered atmosphere where families could relax, enjoy a meal, and take their time completing registration. Something as simple as a hotdog truly made the day feel like a celebration instead of a chore.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was watching students walk up with big smiles, proudly carrying their plates while talking excitedly about coming back to school. Several parents shared that having food available made the process easier, especially for families juggling multiple children or arriving straight from work. Your support helped us remove stress and replace it with joy.\r\n\r\nNext, our students will continue preparing for the school year through orientation activities and early community‑building events. Gear Up Day set the tone for a positive start, and your contribution helped us welcome families with care, comfort, and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1779652952568,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-families/10299959/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3157774,"projectId":10267776,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Diamond & Pearls student leaders experienced a celebration that honored their hard work, character, and growth in a truly meaningful way. The banquet became more than an event—it became a moment of affirmation for students who have spent the year learning how to lead with compassion, responsibility, and pride. The materials you provided allowed us to transform an ordinary school space into a beautiful banquet hall. Students helped set up centerpieces, organize the seating, and prepare the recognition table. This became a leadership lesson in itself: they practiced teamwork, attention to detail, and event planning skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778094571866,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-a-banquet-to-celebrate-our-diam/10267776/","projectTitle":"Leaders: A Banquet to Celebrate Our Diamond & Pearls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3157774"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10364081,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to dive into Wayground, an online program that turns practice into real, measurable progress. This resource has quickly become a favorite part of our day. Students log in during small‑group rotations, independent work time, and even during morning warm‑ups to strengthen skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWhen students first accessed the program, the room filled with curiosity and excitement. They explored the activities, celebrated earning badges, and immediately asked if Wayground would be part of our daily routine. The program's structure gives them ownership of their learning, and that confidence is already showing up in their classroom performance.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using Wayground to support targeted skill‑building and to help students track their growth across the quarter. The program allows me to differentiate more effectively, assign personalized practice, and give students meaningful feedback. Your support didn't just provide access — it opened the door for deeper engagement, stronger independence, and steady academic progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping create a learning environment where practice truly leads to progress.","fullyFundedDate":1783335445898,"projectUrl":"project/wayground-where-practice-turns-to-progr/10364081/","projectTitle":"Wayground: Where Practice Turns to Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3157774,"projectId":10281839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting A Beautiful Banquet for Our Diamond & Pearls Leaders. Your generosity created a celebration that truly honored our girls and reminded them of their worth, their leadership, and their potential.\r\n\r\nMy students used the new resources to set up a banquet space that felt elegant, welcoming, and full of pride. They helped arrange decorations, prepare the tables, and create a beautiful atmosphere for their ceremony. One of my favorite moments was watching their faces light up when they first saw everything set up — several of them gasped, and one student whispered, \"This looks like it's for real leaders.\" That moment alone made this project worth it.\r\n\r\nThe banquet gave our Diamond & Pearls girls a chance to shine. They practiced public speaking, shared reflections, and celebrated their growth as leaders. Many of them stepped into roles they had never tried before, and the confidence they gained was visible. This experience helped them see themselves as capable, valued, and deserving of recognition.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing our leadership lessons, journaling about their banquet experience, and planning small service projects to give back to our school community. The pride they felt at the banquet is now fueling their motivation to lead with kindness and purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1778806412722,"projectUrl":"project/a-beautiful-banquet-for-our-diamond-pe/10281839/","projectTitle":"A Beautiful Banquet for Our Diamond & Pearls Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3157774"},{"teacherId":3157774,"projectId":10189775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Science and Self‑Confidence Through Caring for Our Classroom Guinea Pig. Your generosity has brought so much joy, curiosity, and responsibility into our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students use the new resources every single day. They measure food, track water levels, observe behavior changes, and record data in their science journals. One of our favorite moments was the first time they saw all the supplies laid out — the room filled with excitement, and several students immediately started making predictions about what our guinea pig would like best. It was a beautiful mix of science and pure childhood joy.\r\n\r\nCaring for our guinea pig has helped students build confidence in ways I didn't expect. Students who are usually quiet have become leaders during feeding and habitat‑cleaning routines. Others have started asking deeper scientific questions and making connections to our lessons on living organisms, needs, and habitats. This project has truly transformed our classroom into a hands‑on science lab.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing our observation logs, creating simple graphs from the data students collect, and writing short informational pieces about guinea pig care. These activities will help strengthen both their science and literacy skills while deepening their sense of responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1777984006190,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-selfconfidence-through-cari/10189775/","projectTitle":"Science and Self‑Confidence Through Caring for Our Classroom Guinea Pig","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3157774"},{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":10098681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Nourishing With Compassion: Helping Students Care for Hungry Neighbors. Your generosity made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThe new resources allowed us to expand our school pantry and give students hands‑on opportunities to serve their community. My students helped sort items, restock shelves, and prepare bags for families who needed a little extra support. One moment that stood out was when a student said, \"Ms. Wilson, I didn't know we could help this many people.\" Their pride was written all over their faces.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were excited — truly excited — to see the shelves fill up. They treated the pantry like something precious, because to them, it is. They understand that these items go directly to classmates and neighbors who may not always have enough at home.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just fill shelves; it helped us teach compassion in action. Our next steps include having students help track inventory, plan distributions, and learn how community service can be a lifelong habit. They're learning responsibility, empathy, and leadership — all because you believed in this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to care for others with dignity and heart.","fullyFundedDate":1773168909359,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-with-compassion-helping-stud/10098681/","projectTitle":"Nourishing With Compassion: Helping Students Care for Hungry Neighbors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":10062099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Compassion in Action: Stocking Our School Pantry. Your generosity made an immediate difference for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nThe new resources went straight to work. Students helped unpack and organize the shelves, and you should've seen their faces — they were excited, proud, and genuinely amazed that people they've never met cared enough to support them. One student said, \"Ms. Wilson, this looks like a real store now!\" That moment alone reminded me why this pantry matters.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are already helping families who need a little extra support, especially as food prices continue to rise. Students are learning responsibility, service, and compassion as they help prepare weekend bags and restock items. Our next step is teaching them how to track inventory and plan distributions — real‑world skills wrapped in kindness.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just fill shelves. It filled hearts, restored dignity, and reminded our community that they are seen and supported. Thank you for believing in our pantry and the work we do every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778189093212,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-stocking-our-schoo/10062099/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Stocking Our School Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10209204,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the tools to build teamwork, communication, and confidence through movement and play. My students have been using the new games and equipment during our daily movement breaks and small‑group activities. One of their favorite moments so far was creating their own \"team challenge stations,\" where they worked together to solve movement puzzles and cheer each other on. It was incredible to watch students who are usually quiet step into leadership roles and encourage their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to open every box, explore each item, and start playing right away. Their faces lit up as they realized these resources were just for them — tools to help them learn, move, and grow together. The energy in the room was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese materials are already helping us strengthen our classroom community. Our next steps include using the games to support social‑emotional learning lessons, cooperative problem‑solving, and structured movement breaks that help students refocus and stay engaged throughout the day. 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