{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arcadia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5445032,"projectId":9870175,"letterContent":"We recently received our calendar for our classroom! The students were so excited to put it up and see all the vivid pictures of different things that came with it. They could not wait to get started using it! \r\nThey are super excited to learn the days of the week, using this awesome visual, as well as talk about weather, seasons, holidays, and other picture prompts that came with the calendar. \r\nWe also received a set of colored pencils and dry erase markers. We use dry erase markers and whiteboards often, as we are learning our English letters and sounds, and then putting those letters and sounds together to make CVC words. We are learning... slowly, but we are learning while having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1762952538781,"projectUrl":"project/calendar-for-our-ell-students/9870175/","projectTitle":"Calendar for Our ELL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5445032"},{"teacherId":10048494,"projectId":9391163,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Arcadia Elementary School, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of educational materials, including:\r\n\r\nLetter Sound Sliders: Beginning, Middle, and Ending Sounds\r\n\r\nMagnetic Bingo Chips (600 pieces with metal rings)\r\n\r\nThe Fidget Game: Word Pop\r\n\r\nCVC Words resources\r\n\r\nTAPPLE® Word Game\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has already made a meaningful difference in our classrooms. These engaging tools are helping our students strengthen foundational literacy skills in fun and interactive ways—something that is especially important for our English Language Learners (ELLs), who benefit tremendously from hands-on, visual, and language-rich learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe Letter Sound Sliders have become a powerful tool in helping students—especially ELLs—identify and manipulate sounds in words, supporting phonemic awareness and early reading fluency. The magnetic bingo chips have enhanced small group and one-on-one instruction, offering an interactive way to reinforce phonics, tracking, and engagement.\r\n\r\nGames like Word Pop and TAPPLE® are not only helping students build vocabulary and word recognition, but also encouraging collaboration and verbal communication—critical skills for our English learners as they grow in confidence and language proficiency.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support of our school community. Your kindness reminds us of the power of partnership in education, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1749003190290,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-tools/9391163/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lettner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048494"},{"teacherId":8450163,"projectId":9216591,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a safe, welcoming sensory space called Swing, Bounce, Breathe: A Sensory Room for Success. This has already made a powerful difference for my students.\r\nWe now use the sensory room as a \"reset space,\" where students can swing, bounce, or simply breathe when they are feeling overwhelmed. It helps them learn to self-regulate, build independence, and return to learning more quickly. During literacy centers, for example, one student will use the room to reset himself and is then able to sit down and focus on his name work. These tools are not only helping them in the moment but also teaching lifelong skills for managing emotions.\r\nThe next steps for my students include using the sensory room as part of their daily routines. We're working on teaching them to identify when they need a break and then choose the tool that will help them feel ready to learn. Over time, I know this practice will help them become more confident, independent learners.\r\nYour kindness has transformed our classroom environment. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the gift of calm, focus, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1746363837353,"projectUrl":"project/swing-bounce-breathe-a-sensory-room-f/9216591/","projectTitle":"Swing, Bounce, Breathe: a Sensory Room for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8450163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651619168281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8450163"},{"teacherId":5445032,"projectId":9351280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project! With your generosity, we were able to get some additional tools to use in our classroom, to help our EL students learn.\r\nBeginning it's the start of the school year, we haven't had much time to dive into the learning games you so generously gave for us, but instead have been using the scissors and glue sticks.\r\nThe student's eyes lit up when they saw the phonics games, and they are very eager to learn enough English, so they can play them!\r\nWe will work hard this school to learn the English language!","fullyFundedDate":1747342070172,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-tools/9351280/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5445032"},{"teacherId":8258656,"projectId":8602477,"letterContent":"Classroom learning games and toys have significantly transformed my prekindergarten classroom, creating dynamic and engaging environments that support early childhood development. By incorporating age-appropriate games and toys into daily routines, I can foster cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory retention. Interactive tools like puzzles, building blocks, and matching games not only introduce foundational academic concepts like numbers, shapes, and letters but also encourage curiosity and hands-on exploration. This playful approach to learning allows young children to grasp complex ideas more naturally, as they associate education with fun and creativity.\r\n\r\nMoreover, learning games and toys play a crucial role in promoting social-emotional growth within the prekindergarten setting. Cooperative activities, such as board games and role-playing toys, teach essential skills like sharing, teamwork, and effective communication. As children navigate the rules of a game or work together to complete a task, they develop patience, empathy, and conflict-resolution abilities. This social interaction builds a sense of community in the classroom, helping children feel more connected and confident in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nOverall, the integration of learning games and toys in my classroom not only supports academic growth but also nurtures well-rounded, enthusiastic learner","fullyFundedDate":1733602204711,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-the-needs-of-amazing-kindergartn/8602477/","projectTitle":"Meeting the Needs of Amazing Kindergartners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giemza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8258656_orig.jpg?crop=1227,1227,x0,y949&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723400764821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8258656"},{"teacherId":9001041,"projectId":8891690,"letterContent":"The entire 4-Year-Old Kindergarten team and the office staff of Arcadia Elementary wish to thank you for your generosity. Your donation of underwear and pants for our youngest students has been a true gift of kindness.\r\n\r\nOur students come from homes with limited resources that are unable to provide additional clothing for school. Having extra pants and underwear provides the items needed when students have a bathroom accident. \r\n\r\nPrior to your donation, students had to sit in soiled clothing due to our lack of supplies. That is no longer necessary. Students are now able to change their clothes and get back to learning in the classroom without having to be embarrassed by having to sit in dirty clothes. \r\n\r\nThank you for your tremendous kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1729512698693,"projectUrl":"project/clean-clothes-for-bathroom-accidents/8891690/","projectTitle":"Clean Clothes for Bathroom Accidents","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pyka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9001041"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38371","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":528,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":38371,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arcadia Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arcadia Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/arcadia-school-district/arcadia-elementary-school/38371"}