{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mendota Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9712614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new supplies and learning tools. We love them all! Especially the playdough tools. We've been able to explore our world, practice social communication skills and sharing, learn about cause and effect while strengthening our muscles and building our brain-body connections. Students ask almost daily if we can get the playdough box out!\r\n\r\nOur students who like cars and items that roll have enjoyed chasing the toy cars. We've been practicing how to pick up and hold the cars, as well as observing what happens when we interact with the cars on various surfaces and locations.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758001580141,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun/9712614/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"},{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9712717,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing much needed active toys and tools to our classrooms. Many of our students need chances to move their bodies while learning what they can, or cannot, do safely and comfortably.\r\n\r\nWe've been enjoying the tunnels as we crawl and feel the resistance throughout the day. Many students ask to use the tunnel over and over and over again! We've also had fun learning with the stepping stones as we navigate through space and through the communication needed to share ideas while building and moving together.\r\n\r\nSoon we'll be using the beanbags to dance, toss, collect, sort, catch and carry. I know we'll have just as much fun with the beanbags as we have with the other toys and supplies. We'll also be using the sponges as 'snowflakes' to toss around as the weather gets colder and colder.","fullyFundedDate":1762267601302,"projectUrl":"project/movement-and-motion/9712717/","projectTitle":"Movement and Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"},{"teacherId":811112,"projectId":9588976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the generous donors who help provide resources for our second grade classroom! Your kindness and support mean the world to students and make learning even more exciting every day. \r\nYour generosity helps create a richer learning environment and supports every student in their learning abilities and reaching their full potential. You are investing in their future, and it is greatly appreciated. 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Myself and my students really appreciate your continued generosity and support of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1754597152630,"projectUrl":"project/decodables-adding-variety-to-our-small/9432617/","projectTitle":"Decodables - Adding Variety to our Small Group Reading Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8502283_orig.jpg?crop=2506,2506,x0,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700509926196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8502283"},{"teacherId":8971693,"projectId":9218729,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping to provide snacks for my 4K class. We have a very long day in 4K and it is important for your youngest learners to have full bellies so they can fully focus on their learning and playing. We recently lost funding for our fresh fruit and vegetable program, so having additional snack options has made a huge difference. \r\n\r\nEach day we have an Afternoon Snack after we take our Rest. The kiddos wake up so hungry and it is wonderful to have snack to provide for them. A lot of our scholars come from lower income homes and many face food insecurity. Knowing that they will always have food at school is very comforting for our scholars and their families.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contribution to our Donors Choose project. Please keep an eye out for future projects at our amazing Mendota Community School!","fullyFundedDate":1746088771400,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-for-4k-friends/9218729/","projectTitle":"Snack Time for 4K Friends!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8971693_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696896675756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8971693"},{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9563888,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping replenish our favorite learning tools. We love our new beanbag, and the replacement covers are ready when our play gets too wild. The Pop-It books have proven once again to be a favorite with both our returning students and our new students. The colorful pages hold our attention, and the satisfying 'pop' keeps us engaged when our hands and fingers are feeling wiggly.\r\n\r\nOur new Zingo game is such a hit! So much fun practicing social skills and turn taking while moving the game pieces and matching the shape. And of course, our chewy bracelets and necklaces are flying off the shelves as students seek that sensory input in safe and healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757129573609,"projectUrl":"project/renewing-our-favorites/9563888/","projectTitle":"Renewing Our Favorites","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"},{"teacherId":8502283,"projectId":9417801,"letterContent":"My students are using their new break spot items everyday. The weighted lap pads are a favorite of many students and really help them calm down. The breathing buddy is used during our morning meetings to model how to breath calmly. These items are also used by students in other classes when they come and take breaks in my room. Thank you for your generosity and for choosing to support my first grade classroom. Giving my students tools to help them calm down is integral to them being able to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1750802878663,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-tools/9417801/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8502283_orig.jpg?crop=2506,2506,x0,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700509926196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8502283"},{"teacherId":8925671,"projectId":9222177,"letterContent":"My students loved their new books this spring! The Dog Man books were of course a huge hit, and almost every single book was constantly in a student's hands during silent reading every day. I am excited for students in years to come to continue to enjoy that series. The picture books were also a huge hit and were regularly requested for read alouds. The students chose to play with the crayon phonics set during free choice time, which shows how engaging it is. We also used the playdoh and bingo dabbers regularly for activities.\r\nThank you so much for your support of literacy in my first grade classroom. Providing students with books that are in great condition shows them that reading is something to take pride in. I am so grateful to donors like you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744255400807,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-hands-on-tools-for-reading/9222177/","projectTitle":"Books and Hands On Tools for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925671_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673541606036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925671"},{"teacherId":9353347,"projectId":9288765,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. We've been enjoying the arrival of our new materials, one student was so excited that every day he asked, \"Can I look for the packages with you?\" Then he helped carry the boxes to my classroom and excitedly helped unpack the treasures inside. \r\n\r\nThe weighed plush animals are a huge hit! The stroller means we've been able to take them for walks around the classroom and the building. We've also been busy building with Lego and moving magnets around and around in just the right patterns and arrangements. Thank you so much for helping us gather just right learning materials.","fullyFundedDate":1747756354126,"projectUrl":"project/friends-and-fun/9288765/","projectTitle":"Friends and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill-Wild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353347_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699202964044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353347"},{"teacherId":9577478,"projectId":9043065,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for your financial support in replacing broken items in our music room! Students were able to use some of the items immediately such as the noise canceling headphones as we practice with microphones and speakers for our concerts or the new mallets as we played on our xylophones and metallophones. The headphone adaptors will replace the bent and damaged ones, allowing me to plan for an annual keyboarding unit. The colorful xylophone bars allow me to adapt lessons for diverse learners in future lessons.\r\nSeeing as I've already begun using these items, I know that they will all help move my music classroom towards positive and engaging musical learning for all students. The students at Mendota and I are so grateful for your support in all ways. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1738778720202,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-magic-replacing-broken-res/9043065/","projectTitle":"Making Music Magic: Replacing Broken Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Z","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577478_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719416929273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-z-mendota-music"},{"teacherId":9847015,"projectId":8965201,"letterContent":"What was once a quiet—and honestly, a bit stale—space has been completely transformed! Thanks to your generous support, we have vibrant LED lighting and fun music that fills the room. The space is buzzing with laughter, joy, and a true sense of welcome for the families we serve. Mendota Market (formerly food pantry) is one of the highlights of our month! \r\n\r\nWe've also created a new area just for adults—complete with laptops, Wi-Fi, a large table, and comfortable seating—so community members can work, connect, or simply relax during the day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions? Our huge bean bag crash pad! With so many students visiting each day—whether to pick up hygiene supplies, regulate after a tough moment, or participate in programming—we now have flexible, cozy furniture that meets all their needs.\r\n\r\nWe'd love for you to visit and see the space for yourself sometime soon. Thank you for your continued generosity—it's made all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1738776403883,"projectUrl":"project/creating-connections-in-our-multipurpose/8965201/","projectTitle":"Creating Connections in Our Multipurpose Community Room space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. World","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847015_orig.jpg?crop=650,650,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733151766819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847015"},{"teacherId":811112,"projectId":9175412,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you so much for getting us the rolling whiteboard and pencil grips for our classroom! We love the ease of use of the rolling easel whiteboard and pencil holders you purchased for us will get kids organized and ready to learn! Having the tools to teach and learn keep us motivated, energized and positive in our jobs of teaching and learning. I truly appreciate that you've taken an interest in our class and am grateful for the way you've stepped in and helped my classroom get the tools they need to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1743005109261,"projectUrl":"project/school-tools/9175412/","projectTitle":"School Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietruszka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpietruszka"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37146","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":280,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"schoolId":37146,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mendota Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mendota Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/madison-metropolitan-school-district/mendota-elementary-school/37146"}