{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winneconne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":11.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5381052,"projectId":9114165,"letterContent":"This project has made a huge impact on both the learning environment and the excitement level in our classroom. When students first saw the new building materials like LEGOs and Magna-Tiles, the room immediately filled with cheers, curiosity, and creativity. Students eagerly began collaborating, designing, and problem-solving together in ways that naturally strengthened teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills. We have already used the materials during STEM challenges where students worked in groups to design sturdy structures, create models connected to our science lessons, and test different building strategies. One especially memorable moment was watching students redesign and improve their creations after discovering weaknesses in their first attempts — they were so engaged that they didn't want to stop working when class ended. The organizational tools, including the magnetic shelves and Chromebook storage, have also helped create a more functional and organized classroom space where students can access materials more independently and efficiently. As we move forward, students will continue using these resources during collaborative STEM activities, engineering challenges, and hands-on projects connected to our science and social studies curriculum. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn, explore, and create every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746458903974,"projectUrl":"project/odds-ends-for-building-organization/9114165/","projectTitle":"Odds & Ends for Building & Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mankiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5381052_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526054749392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-johnson5"},{"teacherId":5381052,"projectId":9412642,"letterContent":"The new books from this project have completely energized reading time in our classroom. Students were immediately excited to dive into the pick-your-own-path stories because they are interactive, engaging, and allow readers to make choices that impact the outcome of the story. These books have helped students strengthen important reading skills such as comprehension, predicting, inferencing, problem-solving, and understanding cause and effect. Because students must think carefully about the choices they make throughout the story, they are practicing critical thinking skills in a fun and meaningful way. We have also been able to use these texts to model perseverance and flexible thinking, since students often go back to reread sections and try different story paths.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, collaborative, and student-centered. During independent reading time, students spread out around the room with books they are genuinely excited about. Some students read quietly on their own while others eagerly discuss the different choices and endings they discovered with classmates. Small groups gather to compare story paths, debate which choices were best, and recommend books to one another. The excitement these books have created has helped even some of our more reluctant readers become more engaged and willing to spend longer periods of time reading.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to stay interested in books have become some of the most enthusiastic readers in the room. One student in particular now rushes in each morning asking if there is time to continue reading before the school day officially begins. Another student, who often found reading challenging, has gained confidence because the interactive format motivates them to keep going and reread when needed. It has been wonderful to watch students feel empowered as readers while building important literacy skills at the same time. Your generosity has helped create a classroom filled with curiosity, excitement, and a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1755689430359,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-books-and-classroom-decor/9412642/","projectTitle":"Interactive Books and Classroom Decor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mankiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5381052_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526054749392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-johnson5"},{"teacherId":4603387,"projectId":10068298,"letterContent":"My students are already loving and appreciating the hands-on learning that these manipulatives have offered for fractions! The students were so excited when I brought them out to use as visuals for our math lesson! \r\n\r\nThey took ownership in what manipulatives would work for their learning, so it was awesome to have options! They were able to build expressions and explain to a partner what their manipulatives represented in their thinking!\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your generosity and support of this project! These materials will be so helpful for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1776086461679,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-fun-manipulatives/10068298/","projectTitle":"Fraction Fun Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Witczak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4603387_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502215904684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanda-witczak"},{"teacherId":4744335,"projectId":10147837,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating books to our classroom library. The students get so excited when they open the boxes. \r\n\r\nThese graphic novels will help establish a big part of our library. Graphic Novels are favorites of my class this year. They read them throughout the day and just absorb the ones that are part of a series. \r\n\r\nAs authors keep creating new books--it is important to keep my library up to date. Students want the new books and I love to encourage them to read. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support. We appreciate the donation more than you will know.","fullyFundedDate":1773858992588,"projectUrl":"project/spring-reads-to-spark-life-into-bored-re/10147837/","projectTitle":"Spring Reads to Spark Life into Bored Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4744335_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504201758139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4744335"},{"teacherId":7420370,"projectId":9687922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our Donors Choose project. Because of you, our classroom now has a variety of tools that help all learners focus, regulate their emotions, and feel comfortable throughout the day. These resources are already making a meaningful difference by giving students the support they need to stay engaged and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more inclusive and positive learning environment where every child can succeed. We are so grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for making an impact that will be felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766687041549,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-all-learners/9687922/","projectTitle":"Tools for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7420370"},{"teacherId":3930550,"projectId":9794220,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies. From the digital wall clock that helps us stay on track to the wobble chair feet that provide essential movement for my active learners, these items are already making a huge difference. \r\n\r\nBeyond the essentials, the art supplies and activities you provided, like the colored pencils, building blocks, and mini basketball hoop, have brought so much joy and creativity to our day. Having a steady supply of Expo markers and laminating pouches ensures that our lessons remain interactive and our hard work is preserved. The timing couldn't have been better with all the indoor recess we had! \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and showing them that their education is valued by the community. Your kindness has not only equipped our room with wonderful materials but has also energized our entire classroom spirit. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768498973360,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-the-supplies-and-fun/9794220/","projectTitle":"Stocking the Supplies and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3930550_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474584594738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-doro"},{"teacherId":596454,"projectId":9766068,"letterContent":"Students have been enjoying the decodable books you have funded! I have several different grade levels I meet with each day and they all have one thing in common...they LOVE reading books from these reading series! Not only do they enjoy following the events that happen from book to book, they feel success being able decode the words in chapter books. Many may have never felt that before.\r\n\r\nIt's heart warming to see and hear the discussions around each story. Students can't wait to learn a new decoding rule so they can move on to the next book. I can't count how many times I have heard kids ask, \"Are we reading a new book today?\" Their excitement for reading cannot be contained and it's because of you and your generosity! \r\n\r\nThe difference you have made by funding my project has reached so many students and will continue to do so for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768498974095,"projectUrl":"project/cracking-the-reading-code/9766068/","projectTitle":"Cracking the Reading Code","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tindall-Bastian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp596454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625789132737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbastian"},{"teacherId":10328372,"projectId":9855564,"letterContent":"I cannot adequately express my gratitude for your generous contribution to our Sensory Light Table Explorations project. Your support has transformed our classroom into a space of discovery and wonder. When the light table sensory cover arrived, students' eyes lit up! Within minutes, they were exploring the math trays, manipulating shapes and patterns, discovering mathematical concepts through play, exploring the alphabet, building words and engaging in sensory play. \r\nThe light table has become a high interest Free Choice Play Area, where students explore counting, sorting, patterns, and letter formation in ways that feel like play rather than instruction. The sensory cylinders have been particularly valuable for our younger learners, who are building fine motor skills and learning to focus their attention. What excites me most is how these tools have made learning accessible to all our students—regardless of learning style or ability level, every child finds something engaging at the light table.\r\nLooking ahead, I'm planning to expand our sensory light table explorations into a unit on color mixing and light properties, where students will experiment with transparent objects and observe how light interacts with different materials. As a grade level team we share our resources so the light table opportunities not only benefit my classroom but will also be shared with the other 4K classrooms reaching 100+ students in our learning community.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768498973926,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-light-table-explorations/9855564/","projectTitle":"Sensory Light Table Explorations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328372"},{"teacherId":7420370,"projectId":9985434,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our 2nd grade Donors Choose project! Because of your generosity, we were able to refresh our classroom supplies and make sure we have the materials needed to finish the year strong. New pencils, crayons, and other essentials help our students stay organized, focused, and excited to learn each day. Your kindness makes a real difference in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students and their success. Your generosity truly impacts their learning and confidence every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768583104316,"projectUrl":"project/lets-finish-the-year-strong/9985434/","projectTitle":"Let's Finish the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7420370"},{"teacherId":10258270,"projectId":9710358,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Our new sensory tools have quickly become an embedded part of our daily classroom routines. Students are using the vibration plate, wall-mounted bubble tube, hammock chair, and fidgets/tactile tools as part of structured sensory breaks and individualized regulation plans. One meaningful moment occurred during a small group writing lesson. A student who typically struggles to remain seated and engaged was able to use the vibration plate for a brief sensory input break before returning to the table. Afterward, they completed their writing task with improved focus and stamina. In another classroom, students use the bubble tube as part of a calming corner routine, practicing deep breathing while watching the changing lights—turning regulation into a teachable, shared strategy rather than a reactive support.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students (and staff!) were thrilled. There was genuine excitement and curiosity as they explored the new options. The hammock chair quickly became a favorite, with students describing it as \"cozy\" and \"calming.\" Beyond the excitement, it was powerful to see students begin to identify which tools helped their bodies feel \"ready to learn.\" Staff have also shared that students are increasingly requesting sensory supports independently, showing growth in self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve continuing to build students' ability to independently select and use sensory strategies within classroom projects. During upcoming literacy and fine motor centers, students will practice identifying when they need movement or calming input and choosing a tool that supports their participation. We are also working with teachers to incorporate more whole-class regulation moments, such as brief movement breaks or calming routines using the bubble tube area. These resources are helping us move beyond simply providing tools—they are supporting long-term skills in self-regulation, communication, and readiness for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768498973388,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-successful-students/9710358/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10258270_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758206997068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258270"},{"teacherId":5381106,"projectId":9833077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support makes a significant impact on our students' learning experiences and helps create a lively environment for them to thrive. My students have been very grateful for the resources we have been able to create and share for years to come. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our education!\r\n\r\nWith the page protectors, I am able to make resources that can be used continuously. We have already made resources for reading and writing. This helps eliminate some of the paper waste we would have created otherwise.","fullyFundedDate":1762267594884,"projectUrl":"project/pages-pages/9833077/","projectTitle":"Pages & Pages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuehnl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-m-kuehnl"},{"teacherId":4744335,"projectId":10039020,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of the Educational Legos. The kids are excited to get their hands on it! With many indoor recesses over wintertime, these are expecially appreciated.\r\n\r\nThe activities are designed to build teamwork as well as leadership skills. The students can work in groups to follow the designs or create something unique on their own.\r\n\r\nOur classroom already has a few Legos (from when my own boys were young), but this donation will allow more students to use and build with the Legos at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1768795236164,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-with-legos/10039020/","projectTitle":"Stem Learning with Legos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4744335_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504201758139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4744335"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38673","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":847,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":88.6,"schoolId":38673,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Winneconne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Winneconne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/winneconne-community-school-district/winneconne-elementary-school/38673"}