WEF APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER

Your Donations in Action!

Thanks to your generosity, teachers in Winters are creating incredible learning experiences for their students! Through Winters Education Foundation’s Mini-Grants, educators have been able to turn inspiring ideas into reality—engaging young minds, fostering creativity, and ensuring that every student has access to enriching opportunities. Here are just a few of the projects you helped make possible:

Robin Rotenkolber and Sonya Godinez’s 4th grade students at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School were able to take a field trip to Coloma, in the Sierra foothills, to learn about the Gold Rush.  According to Ms. Rotenkolber, “Being able to take the students to the actual place where gold was discovered by James Marshall in 1848 helps bring history to life. The students spent the day exploring the town of Coloma and learning about the life of the miners who came to get rich. Many of our students do not travel far from Winters very often, so this was an exciting experience for them.”

Christina Kasler requested funding for heavy-duty bikes and trikes to help her TK (Transitional Kindergarten) students learn to ride and develop their balance and motor skills. She wrote, “You brought so much joy to our TK students with these bikes, they were lining up and waiting like a Disney ride. Friends were communicating about who was going to drive and who was going to ride. These bikes will be enjoyed by our students for many, many years to come!”

In Danielle Bertrand’s 11th–12th grade Environmental Science class at Winters High School, students learned to use drones to collect scientific data. Ms. Bertrand reports, “The project brought cutting-edge technology into the hands of students and connected them directly with real-world environmental science. Students first learned to operate the drones in a controlled setting on the Winters High School campus. Once they demonstrated proficiency, they began visiting Putah Creek to collect baseline data. This process gave students hands-on experience with data collection, field research, and responsible technology use. It also helped build skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry in a way that felt meaningful and empowering.”

Help Us Continue to Provide Unforgettable Learning Experiences

When a community unites in the pursuit of excellence, incredible things happen. Every contribution to Winters Education Foundation helps teachers turn their inspiring ideas into dynamic learning opportunities, igniting curiosity and opening doors for all students. 

Please continue to support us!

Our main fundraiser for the year is the Big Day of Giving on May 1. 

Early giving is available now!

Thank you for mentioning Winters Education Foundation and other Winters nonprofits in your conversations today! When you share why you give to support local nonprofits, you inspire others to give to the causes that matter to them, which lifts our entire community.

OUR MISSION

To raise sufficient funds to ensure continued educational excellence and equal educational opportunities for every child in a Winters public school classroom. 

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STREAM-A-THON

This year WEF is joining the Winters Participation Gallery and other local charities for a Big Day of Giving Stream-a-thon Variety Show! Don't miss out on the fun and excitement while supporting WEF and your favorite local charities!