{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10032821,"projectId":9492269,"letterContent":"Our class is diving into The Wind in the Willows, and my students are absolutely loving it! We read a chapter each day, and it has been such a joy to see their excitement grow. Many students follow along so closely that if they lose their place, they immediately ask where we are so they can jump back in-they don't want to miss a single detail!\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and engaging. Before we begin, I introduce the day's skills, such as analyzing plot, exploring how the setting influences the story, understanding character relationships, or identifying theme. I use an anchor chart to introduce the skill and then guide students through a slide deck with images from the text. As I read aloud, I model my thinking with \"think-alouds,\" and students frequently turn and talk with a partner to share their ideas. \r\n\r\nStudents are also parting writing responses and completing plot diagrams, which helps them connect their discussions to written evidence. These activities wouldn't have been possible without your donations. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are engaged, motivated, and become stronger readers while enjoying a classic story together. Their love of reading is growing each day!","fullyFundedDate":1753568212967,"projectUrl":"project/one-book-one-class-a-journey-into-read/9492269/","projectTitle":"One Book, One Class, A Journey Into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753364728304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032821"},{"teacherId":10032821,"projectId":9346665,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of my project! The materials you provided have truly transformed the way my classroom runs each day and have had a direct impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, each of my students now has their own data tracking binder, giving them the ability to see their growth throughout the year. This has been such a powerful tool in motivating them to set goals, celebrate progress, and take ownership of their learning. The whiteboards and Expo markers are used daily for math practice, allowing students to quickly demonstrate their understanding and build confidence through hands-on participation.\r\n\r\nThe sheet protectors help keep important resources and tools organized in their folders so students can access them whenever they need. The rolling cart has been a lifesaver for keeping daily handouts ready and within reach, making transitions smoother and instruction more efficient.\r\n\r\nSo many of these materials are used every day, and together they've created a more organized, engaging, and student-centered classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping me create an environment where they can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1749410657210,"projectUrl":"project/engage-track-succeed-building-brighte/9346665/","projectTitle":"Engage, Track, Succeed: Building Brighter Futures with Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753364728304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032821"},{"teacherId":8240060,"projectId":8992894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Your donation has helped my students learn in a safe and healthy environment without the fear of becoming ill due to the spread of germs and disease other than the norms of allergies and colds. The students use the Kleenex as they learn the proper way to cover their mouth and nose when sneezing and/or coughing. Some students also use the Clorox wipes to assist the teachers with wiping the tables, chairs, and/or small toys to keep them clean and healthy for the next use.","fullyFundedDate":1735931313990,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-funtastic/8992894/","projectTitle":"Learning is FUNtastic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terrance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8240060_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x497,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733448865109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8240060"},{"teacherId":9423928,"projectId":9118495,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share how the dry erase boards and fine-point markers transformed our preschool classroom at the end of the school year. The students used the dry erase boards with primary spaced lines and the ones with pre-written letter tracing aids during our handwriting practice sessions every day. One special moment was when the children took part in a \"letter tracing challenge,\" eagerly tracing letters on their own boards. They traced, erased, and traced again, gaining confidence with each attempt.\r\nWhen the students first saw the bright boards and markers, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many immediately wanted to hold the markers and try tracing letters themselves. It was wonderful to watch their pride grow as they successfully formed letters for the first time. The ability to erase mistakes and try again helped them feel comfortable and motivated to keep practicing.\r\nThanks to your generous support, by the end of the year, the students had progressed to forming simple words using these materials. They combined letter sounds with writing practice through fun, hands-on activities that helped build their early literacy skills. Your contribution truly made a difference in helping these little learners develop foundational writing skills in an engaging and interactive way. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1740693244282,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-crafting-a-world-of-words/9118495/","projectTitle":"Write On: Crafting a World of Words!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423928_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725819704887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423928"},{"teacherId":9423928,"projectId":9001790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our project to bring new books with CDs and puppets to our preschool classroom. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in our students' literacy development and engagement with reading. With these new resources, we've been able to introduce essential skills such as phonemic awareness, vocabulary expansion, and listening skills. The interactive storytelling sessions with puppets have fostered imagination and creativity, making reading a joyful experience for our young learners.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become a vibrant and interactive adventure. Students eagerly gather to explore stories together, using the puppets to act out characters and events, which enhances their understanding and enjoyment of the texts. Our 4-year-old students have been thriving with these new resources and it's been helping them \r\nto gain confidence and enthusiasm for their storytelling skills. Your support for our mission has truly transformed our classroom into a warm and welcoming space where our students can grow to love reading for years to come. We are so grateful for the meaningful impact you've made in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1734460129557,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-bright-futures-support-our-pr/9001790/","projectTitle":"Books for Bright Futures: Support Our Preschool Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423928_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725819704887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423928"},{"teacherId":9423928,"projectId":8791599,"letterContent":"Our preschool classroom has transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity since introducing the light table! One of the standout projects, our \"Color Exploration\" unit, has allowed students to dive into a world of color by experimenting with translucent objects. They've created stunning stained glass effects by layering shapes, sparking lively discussions about color mixing and enhancing their fine motor skills. The moment the light table was unveiled, the children's eyes lit up with wonder, and their enthusiastic reactions, like \"Wow, it's like magic!\" set the stage for an engaging and explorative learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this journey, we're excited to take our \"Color Exploration\" unit to the next level by incorporating storytelling. Students will collaborate in small groups to weave color-themed narratives using the materials on the light table, fostering both creativity and language development. By introducing more complex materials, such as transparent geometric shapes, we aim to deepen their understanding of light and shadow. This hands-on learning experience not only encourages critical thinking but also cultivates a sense of wonder that inspires our young learners to explore the world around them!","fullyFundedDate":1731526782944,"projectUrl":"project/illuminate-learning-a-light-table-for-p/8791599/","projectTitle":"Illuminate Learning: A Light Table for Preschool Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423928_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725819704887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423928"},{"teacherId":8963554,"projectId":8573776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the grant and for helping our 1st Grade classroom grow. My students were so excited for the pointers to help them read. We use them every single day whether we are in small group reading together or they are in the carpet reading for themselves. they are so excited to get a pointer to help them read it makes reading more fun, more exciting and something that they want to do\r\nThe headphones were also an amazing game changer. Many kids could not afford to bring headphones and being able to give them some that they can use every day was a blessing. They were all so excited. We use them when we go to ice station or when we go to, I ready all those Fun, educational apps and then being able to hear it without the noise of somebody else is also very helpful. We are extremely grateful for your donation and we cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1733277126319,"projectUrl":"project/wow-were-learning-and-having-fun/8573776/","projectTitle":"Wow!! We’re Learning and Having Fun!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guadian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8963554"},{"teacherId":9423928,"projectId":8750814,"letterContent":"The introduction of sensory tables in our classroom has transformed the learning experience for my preschool students. One project involved a \"Community Vehicles\" activity where students explored vehicles that are used in our community, textures, and items found in nature. This engaging hands-on project allowed them to experiment with materials and discuss their observations, fostering collaboration and creativity. The excitement during this activity was contagious, as students eagerly shared their ideas and discoveries with one another.\r\n\r\nWhen the sensory tables were first unveiled, my students' reactions were priceless. Their eyes widened with wonder, and they rushed over, eager to explore the vibrant materials. Exclamations of joy filled the room, with comments like, \"What does it do?\" and \"Can we touch it?\" The sensory tables quickly became a focal point of our classroom, inviting curiosity and imaginative play. This initial excitement laid the foundation for a richer, more dynamic learning environment where exploration is celebrated.\r\n\r\nNext month, my preschool students are eager to dive into our next exciting activity: \"Melting Ice.\" This hands-on exploration will allow students to investigate how temperature affects ice and water in a fun and engaging way. In this activity, students will be provided with various objects, such as toy animals, blocks, and shapes, which they will freeze in ice. Once the ice is formed, we will gather around the sensory tables to observe the melting process. Students will take turns using warm water or their hands to gently melt the ice and discover what happens to the water as it changes from solid to liquid.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the sensory tables on our classroom cannot be overstated. They have enhanced our preschool experience by fostering curiosity, collaboration, and creativity among my students. Each child brings unique interests and talents to our classroom, and the sensory tables nurture these individual strengths while promoting a love for learning. I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in helping us ignite young minds, turning our classroom into a vibrant space where exploration is encouraged, and lifelong learning begins. Thank you for believing in our students and contributing to their bright futures!","fullyFundedDate":1726259756712,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-young-minds-fund-sensory-tables/8750814/","projectTitle":"Ignite Young Minds: Fund Sensory Tables for Our Future Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423928_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725819704887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423928"},{"teacherId":8240060,"projectId":8536031,"letterContent":"Hello, Hello, Hello! My students, Instructional Assistants and I are truly appreciative of your kindness and generosity. Your donation toward our classroom essentials contributed to the health and safety of our little bodies and more importantly our learning environment. The students learn to keep germs at bay by having Kleenex readily available for their sneeze attacks (lol). They thoroughly enjoy being classroom helpers after breakfast and lunch to maintain clean workstations where they can gather with friends to explore, expand their knowledge, and celebrate with each other.","fullyFundedDate":1722482846659,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-07-3/8536031/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-07-31","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terrance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8240060_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x497,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733448865109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8240060"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_15482","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":366,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.2,"schoolId":15482,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/san-antonio-independent-school-district/wilson-elementary-school/15482"}