Playground Features we are hoping to Include:<ul><li>Structures that serve younger AND older kids</li><li>Sensory features</li><li>Wheelchair-compatible walkway and swing</li><li>ADA zipline</li><li>Shaded areas</li><li>Space for the visually impaired with sound and musical features</li></ul>Wingate Elementary School serves ~400 students. This playground was built in 1982, and desperately needs maintenance and updating, and above all, lacks accessibility to many children. Wingate is asking for your support so that all children can access an inclusive playground where children and users of all abilities can interact with each other and, most importantly, PLAY! <hr /> 2024 Immediate School Needs:<ul><li>Teacher requests that directly benefit classroom needs and students</li><li>Special events (Special Olympics, Colo History Day, 5th grade graduation, etc.)</li><li>Care team and assistance for Wingate Families in need</li><li>Professional learning days facilitated by Wingate's instructional coach.</li></ul><hr /> Where it is Needed Most:<ul><li>This fund will be used for any unexpected school or PTO expense(s).</li></ul>In previous years, additional funds have been used for: Aquos boards, radios for school safety, trophy case, classroom libraries, rugs and other building enhancements. <hr /> Wingate Elementary operates on a basic allocation budget of approximately $23,000. This primarily covers office and teacher supplies and day to day operations. Each teacher receives a small portion of the funds to spend on his/her classroom. Unfortunately, this budget does not completely meet school needs.  Wingate’s funding is less than many schools in our district because we do not qualify for Title I funding. Title I funding is based on the percentage of students who receive Free and Reduced lunch. Several elementary schools in District 51 qualify for Title I funding. These schools receive anywhere from approximately $24,500-$398,000 to spend on various supports for students. This also allows schools to add staff, technology, and pay for professional development for teachers. As you can see, we need to bridge the gap in funding for our school. The 100% Donation Drive is in lieu of asking students/families to buy, sell, or distribute anything and for making life simple by just completing this one easy form. Please show your support by donating what you can to our Explorer 100% Donation Drive. School wide participation will make the biggest impact on our success and any amount – small or large – will benefit student learning here at Wingate. Students will be able to see our schools’ progress and classroom contributions on a visual representation inside and outside of the school. When we meet our goal, all students get to "slime" Ms. Schraeder and Mr. Hoskin for the highlight of the year!

Wingate Elementary PTO

2024 Wingate 100% Donation Drive

You'll receive a tax receipt for making a donation.