WGN CLASS NOTES: WONDER PREP

TO: WONDER WGN MEMBERS
MEMO: WGN CLASS NOTES: WONDER PREP
DATE: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Below are notes to help each family prepare for their time at Wonder, including details for all students, music students, and class-specific notes. We’ve also included a short note to help your family understand the goal, specifically what each class/ensemble is working toward during the course of the year (including required and optional performances).

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MEMORY VERSES (SEE ALL)

Wonder provides monthly biblical character lessons every month based on Scripture. Students are able to memorize and recite these verses, as well as others, throughout the year. We always start the year with “Attentiveness, which is listed below. You can see the full definition in the link above, and practice the memory verses below. During our first assembly on the first day of class, you’ll learn more about how you can earn points for Scripture memorization. These are also great memory verses and discussion topics for the family. We hope you are encouraged by them.
Scripture of the Month: Psalms 71:17-18 – God, You have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wonders. Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don’t forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come. – Psalms 71:17-18

Character Scripture:
- Proverbs 2:1-5 – My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you, by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding…Then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God. – Proverbs 2:1-5 NET (New English Translation)
- Isaiah 28:23 – Listen, and hear my voice! Listen attentively, and hear my word! – Isaiah 28:23 LEB (Lexham English Bible)
- Proverbs 4:20-22 – My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. Proverbs 4:20-22 ESV (English Standard Version)
- Matthew 7:24 – Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock. – Matthew 7:24 World English Bible (WEB)
- 1 John 3:11 – For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. – 1 John 3:11 New King James Version (NKJV)

ALL ATTENDEES

Label ALL personal possessions
Attire worn must be according to Wonder Way
- Highlights: Wonder Tees should be worn every week, shorts/skirts/dresses should be at the knee or lower, and leggings are NOT to be worn alone.
Family Wagon to store your family’s personal items in the first floor hallway. ALL items must fit in the wagon except cellos and upright basses. All other instruments must fit in the wagon, along with stands, backpacks, and lunch bags. Larger families may need two wagons.
- What kind of wagon? It is best to use a wagon with wheels. They can be purchased online according to your budget and size needs, and can often be found used (facebook, nextdoor).
- Don’t own a wagon? A basket or bin could work, though the wheels of a wagon make it easier to move. ALL items must fit in the solution.
1 Year Parent Read: Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki
Bag / Backpack for folders, binders, class attire, some instruments, supplies, etc… (You do NOT need a bag or binder for every class, but we’ve listed classes that require these items below)
Technology: Phones and electronic devices are not to be used at Wonder (including smart watches). If a phone is seen without prior permission, it will be confiscated until dismissal. Students with more than one infraction will be required to turn-in their device upon arrival and retrieve it upon departure. Laptops may be used during study hall for parent-approved study, but not games.
Water Bottle with tight-fitting lid (NO JUICE)
Snack (morning and afternoon – actual times vary, MESS-FREE)
Lunch (cold lunch, MESS-FREE)
Dinner (please bring a picnic dinner if you would like to join)

* Regarding Food. Snack breaks are not just to give the body a rest or refuel energy but to encourage relationship building. When selecting healthy snacks and lunch, please consider the following:

Water ONLY (NO JUICE) in water bottle with tight-fitting lid
Bring a well-balanced lunch; this is especially important for students who are staying in the afternoon
Bring snacks and cold lunches which do not require refrigeration and/or use of the microwave
Choose simple mess-free snacks easy enough to eat within a 5-minute break
Include an ice-pack in your student’s lunch pail, if needed
Healthy snacks can include, but are not limited to, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, fruit cups, applesauce, granola bars, crackers, and cheese sticks
Avoid foods with added sugar, dyes, and artificial ingredients (such ingredients in food have been shown to negatively affect behavior and and focus/concentration)
Avoid sweets, chocolates, cookies, etc.
NO popcorn or beverages other than water
Nut-free (although we do our best to make sure surfaces are wiped, because class materials are shared, we ask all food be nut-free)
No food sharing (even for birthdays)

ALL PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES (BAND/ORCHESTRA/BUCKETLINE, DRUMLINE & FLAGS/RECORDER/CHOIR)

Label ALL personal possessions
Music Bag
Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Metronome + Tuner
*Music Stand + Carrying Case (REQUIRED Model: Peak sms-32 – Black Full-Back Foldable, label bag & non-audience side): $35
*Excluding CHOIR & FLAGS, Prelude Orchestra Members (beginner string cello, double bass, violin, & viola students – no stand needed this year).
Still missing items? Contact our vendors and they’ll deliver them to Wonder when items are ready or you can pick them up during Orientation. [LINK]

Homeschool Music Fest Days Brief Overview (cohomeschoolmusic.org/music-fest/)

Many families request this information early in the year to help them better prepare their students, so we’ve added a quick overview for now. You’ll get more information as we get closer to the event.

- Two day event in February or March, exclusively for homeschool students around the state
- Solo & Ensemble Festival (1st Day – Optional): Student-led solo or ensemble for homeschool voice, strings, band, and piano students). Ideal for Recorder, Training, Midpoint, or Concert level musicians. Family’s register directly; additional fee required. Preparation details below:
  - Wonder coaches are available to provide private preparation sessions. In addition to helping students select an appropriate piece, coaches can work with students to polish up their selection and get it performance ready.
  - For those who’d like to perform as a group, students form their own ensembles and determine a schedule to practice together.
  - The Solo and Ensemble Festival is a great opportunity for Training and Midpoint orchestra, band, and choir students. If you are unsure if this event will be a good fit for you, please speak with one of our coaches for guidance.
  - Voice Selection Ideas (ask coaches for recommendations for other instruments):
    - Class 3 Solos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TEkQlFTYjHuCSzJoI7vNnCNx2DoFKSNK?usp=share_link
    - Class 2 Solos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZTCmFExfZow3Hfjaf7Pq7w1VOo-f9yzg?usp=share_link
    - Class 1 Solos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sNydYVsuHe7lZEmY5HOxRX86Gl6Cea15?usp=share_link
- Concert Festival (2nd Day – Required for Wonder Choirs, Midpoint Band, Midpoint Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, and Drumline & Flags): Official homeschool ensemble groups. Wonder registers participating groups; no additional fee required.

MUSIC FOUNDATIONS

Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Goal: Develop music theory skills, knowledge, and understanding concepts

BEGINNER PIANO

Method book will be distributed on the first day of class
You must have a piano at home for daily practice; we provide pianos for class use
Music Bag
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): April Assembly Performance, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Wonder Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

BUCKELINE, DRUMLINE & FLAGS

See ‘ALL ENSEMBLES’ notes above
Instrument, Case & Instrument Specific Accessories
- DO NOT Purchase drumline or bucketline Drumline Sticks or Practice Flag until placement is assigned after the first day of class.
- Bucketline: Practice Kit
- Drumline: Practice Kit with Practice Sticks, Drumline Sticks (Required sticks will be based on drumline placement later in the year; do not purchase until placement is given)
- Flags: Practice Flag & Pole – For flags, it will be more cost effective for us to make a bulk order, rather than each individual family purchasing their poles and silks (saving of about $15 each). Please bring $35 cash on the first day of class to pay for those items. (Do not individually order required practice flag and pole; (Order/Pickup through Wonder on the first day of class)
(Drumline & Bucketline Only)
- Music Bag
- Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)
- Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
- Metronome + Tuner
- Music Stand + Carrying Case (REQUIRED Model: Peak sms-32)
- Method book will be distributed on the first day of class
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Homeschool Music Fest (Drumline Only), Homeschool Day at the Capitol, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

PRELUDE BAND (Beginner Instrument Class Students)

See ‘ALL ENSEMBLES’ notes above
Instrument, Case & Instrument Specific Accessories
Music Bag
~~Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)~~
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Metronome + Tuner
Music Stand + Carrying Case (REQUIRED Model: Peak sms-32)
Method Book (start listening to the audio daily)
- Prelude: Essential Elements with Audio Book 1
Performance Repertoire will be distributed throughout the year
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

TRAINING & MIDPOINT BAND (2nd Year Students or Above)

See ‘ALL ENSEMBLES’ notes above
Instrument, Case & Instrument Specific Accessories
Music Bag
Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Metronome + Tuner
Music Stand + Carrying Case (REQUIRED Model: Peak sms-32)
*Method Book (start listening to the audio daily)
- Training: Essential Elements with Audio Book 1, 2
- Midpoint: Essential Elements with Audio Book 1, 2, 3
Performance Repertoire will be distributed throughout the year
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Homeschool Music Fest (Midpoint Band Only), Homeschool Day at the Capitol, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

* If you have not received your placement, please wait to acquire additional method book levels.

PRELUDE ORCHESTRA (Beginner Students)

See ‘ALL ENSEMBLES’ notes above
Instrument, Case & Instrument Specific Accessories
Music Bag
~~Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)~~
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Metronome + Tuner
*Music Stand + Carrying Case (REQUIRED Model: Peak sms-32)
Method Book (start listening to the audio daily)
- Prelude: Suzuki with Audio Book 1
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

TRAINING, MIDPOINT ORCHESTRA, & CONCERT ORCHESTRA (2nd Year Students or above)

See ‘ALL ENSEMBLES’ note above
Instrument, Case & Instrument Specific Accessories
Music Bag
Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Metronome + Tuner
Music Stand + Carrying Case (REQUIRED Model: Peak sms-32)
Method Book (start listening to the audio daily)
- Training: Suzuki with Audio Book 1
- Midpoint: Suzuki with Audio 1, 2, 3
- Concert: Suzuki with Audio 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 +
Performance Repertoire will be distributed throughout the year
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Homeschool Music Fest (Midpoint & Concert Orchestra Only), Homeschool Day at the Capitol, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

* If you have not received your placement, please wait to acquire additional method book levels.

RECORDERS 1 & 2

Instruments and method book will be distributed on the first day of class (returning students must bring their instrument and Book 1)
Music Bag
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Music Stand + Carrying Case (REQUIRED Model: Peak sms-32)
Method Book (start listening to the audio daily)
- Recorder 1: Book 1
- Recorder 2: Book 1, 2 (Book 2 provided by Wonder)
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event
Main Performance Attire: Wonder Black
Community Event Attire: Wonder Black or Wonder Basic

JUNIOR/SENIOR CHOIR (YOUTH CHOIR)

Based on space availability, we will need to combine the junior and senior choir this year
See ‘ALL ENSEMBLES’ note above
Music Bag
Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Performance Repertoire will be distributed throughout the year
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Homeschool Music Fest, Homeschool Day at the Capitol, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

PRIME CHOIR

See ‘ALL ENSEMBLES’ note above
Music Bag
Plain Black 3-Ringed Binder with Clear Pockets (label inside binder)
Pencil & Eraser (no pens + highlighters)
Performance Repertoire will be distributed throughout the year
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Homeschool Music Fest, Homeschool Day at the Capitol, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

SIGNS AND WONDERS: ASL SIGNING CHOIR

No additional items required
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Homeschool Day at the Capitol, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Concert Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

DANCE

View practice attire requirements on Expectations page.
Keep hair up in a ponytail or braid
Bag / Backpack
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Family Day Event, Optional Community Events
Rehearsal Attire:
- Please keep in mind: Students have limited time to change into their rehearsal attire. Please either wear your attire during the day or wear easily changeable attire to Wonder.
- Black Canvas Ballet Shoes: Adult Size, Boy/Girl Size, Child Size
- Plain Black Leggings (fitted but not too tight to restrict movement): No particular brand
- Rehearsal Shorts (mid-thigh length, any color): Adult Size, Boy/Girl Size OR Rehearsal Skirt (mid-thigh length, black): Adult Size, Boy/Girl Size
Main Performance Attire: Wonder Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic – Black Shoes, (Girls: Plain Black Leggings, Black Skirt, Ponytail) (Boys: Black Leggings, Black Shorts, Combed Hair)

*Regarding modesty. It is imperative the Dance Guide can clearly observe and evaluate each student’s form in order to ensure proper technique and avoid injury. Leggings must be worn with shorts or a skirt. Loose and long attire that obstructs the guide from properly doing so are not at the best interest of the student for this discipline.

GUIDED PE

Clothes should be loose, comfortable, and allow for freedom of movement and independence in dressing. No leggings or shorts above the thigh.
Barefoot shoes are highly encouraged for healthy movement and development.
Goal: Develop improved movement habits, strength, awareness

ART (DRAWING & WATERCOLOR)

Materials will be distributed on the first day of class (returning students must bring their art bags)
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event Final Project, Optional Community Projects

ART (TEXTILES – NEEDLE PUNCH)

Materials will be distributed on the first day of class
Bag / Backpack
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event Final Project, Optional Community Projects

ART (PHOTOGRAPHY)

DSLR or mirrorless camera (some bridge cameras are also fine)*
Standard Kit Lens (the most common kit lens is the 18-55mm)
Camera Bag
Camera Memory Card
Camera Tripod
Adaptor (transfer images to computer)
Access to Google Drive
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event Final Project, Optional Community Projects

*You will need a camera that has manual settings. An easy way to tell if your camera is suitable for our Photography class is to look at the top and see if the camera has a dial with the letter ‘M’ (for manual).

THEATER

Theater Monologue Overview
1. Theater focuses on a different Historical Time Period each year.
2. In class and at home research of the Historical Time Period is required (the depth of research is flexible, but the student should, at a minimum, understand their character and background).
3. Depending on individual ability, students may author an original work(s) or select from a number of historically fitting pieces to learn and recite in costume.
4. If a student chooses to write an original work, all writing must be completed at home. Parents are welcome to help their younger children if they’d like to write an original work, but must not write it for them.
5. Students will use class time to discuss the time period and character research, practice reciting their scripts, and get feedback from others during class.
6. Home practice is required, as students will need to memorize their selected work(s).
7. Students will have the option to work as an individual or with a partner and help design their set with props. Monologues may be dramatic, humorous, educational, or persuasive and will have varying requirements.
8. Small group rehearsals and Crew Days will be scheduled in the evenings (and possibly some mornings) during the spring session so each group can have enough time to design sets, design costumes, and rehearse lines. You will be required to attend a minimum of 1 or 2 rehearsals, based on your individual or group needs. Students and one parent are required to be present the entire day/time they attend.
Historical Time Period:
- ~~History I: Creation to the Resurrection: Covers the period from 4004 BC~~
- History II: The Early Church and Middle Ages: Covers the period from c. AD 33 to 1600 AD
- ~~History III: The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations: Covers the period from 1455 to 1707~~
- ~~History IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times: Covers the period from 1708 to 2014~~
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event
Main Performance Attire: Period Costumes, based on the character, Costumes and Props not provided

MUSIC MAKERS 1 & 2

Materials will be distributed during the first few weeks of class (returning students must bring their bags and binders the first day)
No additional items required
A snack may be eaten before or after class in Guided PE
Goal (See Calendar for Dates): Year of Wonder Spring Event, Family Day Event, Optional Community Events
Main Performance Attire: Wonder Black
Community Event Attire: Concert Black, Wonder Black, or Wonder Basic

LITTLE MOVERS, LITTLE SHAKERS, & LITTLE CYCLES

Materials will be distributed during the first few weeks of class
No additional items required
A snack may be eaten before or after class in Guided PE
Goal: Gain more exposure to musical concepts and bond with grownup

DISCOVERY

Full-Sized Backpack
Daily Snacks: Due to the diversity of allergies, Wonder provides a daily snack for all Discovery students which includes apple/veggie pouch, cassava chips, and cucumbers. Unless a student is allergic, we’d like to add pickles or sauerkraut in our options.
Change of Clothes (1 set of seasonally appropriate clothing, including socks)
Apron / Smock (recommended)
Show-and-tell items (on occasion; request notification will be noted in future class notes)
Child should be potty trained and can independently use the restroom
Family Photo (1 – 4X6) we can place in our room for the children to look and share about
Goal: Strengthen skills in grace and courtesy, concentration, independence, creativity, curiosity, and confidence

* Regarding Clothing. Clothes should be loose, comfortable, and allow for freedom of movement and independence in dressing. Clothes that can be easily laundered are highly recommended, since messes are a constant part of indoor and outdoor activities. Because we cannot keep track of everyone’s clothes without labels, please label every item of clothing, including mittens and socks, with your child’s name. Labeling clothes helps us get them back to the right child.

DANCE FOR DISCOVERY STUDENTS

We ‘re happy to announce we have a dance class for our Discovery students during the last 30 minutes of Block 5 (4:30pm-5:00pm). It is not visible on the online schedule because the class is only opened to enrolled students. If you’re child is interested in participating, please note the details below:

View practice attire requirements on Expectations page.
Black Canvas Ballet Shoes: Child Size
Rehearsal attire should allow for free movement of the legs. There will be no time to change before class, so please be sure your child is dressed upon arrival (excluding dance shoes).
Plain Black Leggings (fitted but not too tight to restrict movement): No particular brand
Rehearsal Shorts (mid-thigh length, any color) OR Rehearsal Skirt (mid-thigh length, black) – we need to see movement from the knees so long shorts/skirts are not ideal
Main Performance Attire: Wonder Tee, Black Shoes, (Girls: Plain Black Leggings, Black Skirt, Ponytail) (Boys: No Leggings, Black Shorts, Combed Hair)
Goal: Family Day Event

*Regarding modesty. It is imperative the Dance Guide can clearly observe and evaluate each students form in order to ensure proper technique and avoid injury. Leggings must be worn with shorts or a skirt. Loose and long attire that obstructs the guide from properly doing so are not at the best interest of the student for this discipline.

PLAYROOM WITH GUIDE FOR STAFF AND HELPING HANDS

ALL personal items should be labeled
Full-Sized Backpack OR Diaper Bag
Daily Snacks (mess-free, sugar-free, dye-free, nut-free; a pack of crackers, a cheese stick, some cut up fruit, etc. works well; amounts should be suitable for a ‘snack’; snacks can be inside lunch box, but will help your child find his or her snack easily if it is packed separately from lunch and labeled as ‘Snack.’)
Diapers (5 minimum)
Wipes (1 pack, will be shared among the children to expedite the changing process, label not required)
Change of Clothes (2 sets of seasonally appropriate, including socks)
Underwear or Cloth Training Pants (if beginning or have mastered the toileting process, several pairs)
Extra Shoes (if your child is prone to bathroom accidents)
Family Photo (1 – 4X6) we can place in our room for the children to look and share about
Goal: Strengthen skills in grace and courtesy, concentration, independence, creativity, curiosity, and confidence

* Regarding Clothing. Clothes should be loose, comfortable, and allow for freedom of movement and independence in dressing. Please do not send in clothing with characters from TV shows or movies as these can be quite distracting. Clothes that can be easily laundered are highly recommended, since messes are a constant part of indoor and outdoor activities. Because we cannot keep track of everyone’s clothes without labels, please label every item of clothing, including mittens and socks, with your child’s name. Labeling clothes helps us get them back to the right child.

PLAYROOM WITH PARENT

The items listed above are suggested for children with parents, as well
Parents of young children may use the Playroom. Parents MUST accompany children in the Playroom at all times. The Playroom staff is only responsible for children of Guides or other Wonder helpers currently scheduled in an assignment.

LAB

Lab Materials only include items needed to conduct experiments in class; textbook not included
Text: Berean Building Chemistry
Lab Discipline Rotation
- ~~Human Biology 1: Systems (Anatomy & Physiology 1, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems)~~
- ~~Human Biology 2: Nutrition (Anatomy & Physiology 2, Digestive System, Metabolism, Reproductive System, and Special Systems)~~
- Chemistry [25-26 focus]
- ~~Earth Science or Physics~~
Goal: Learn through hands-on science experiments and activities

COMPUTER SCIENCE (STANDARD APPLICATION & EMBEDDED PROGRAMMING)

No additional items required
Computer Science Discipline Rotation
- Computer Science Intro: Standard Application [prerequisite; offered every year]
- ~~Computer Science: Fundamentals of Web Application~~
- Computer Science: Fundamentals of Embedded Programming [2025-2026 Focus]
- ~~Computer Science: Fundamentals of Video Game Development with Unity~~
Goal: Year of Wonder Spring Event Final Project

JUNIOR HELPER

No additional items required
Assignments for student volunteers are based on program needs and the student’s maturity, capabilities, listening skills, and character. Assignments may vary from week to week. Students should arrive ready to serve as requested with a good attitude, respect, cheerfulness, perfect effort, and for the entire class period.
Goal: Opportunity to serve others within the homeschool community and learn practical skills

STUDY HALL

No additional items required
Students are encouraged to bring a calm, indoor activity for Open Block classes. Books, card or board games, and schoolwork are all appropriate options for non-enrichment activities.
Laptops may be used under Helping Hands supervision.
Goal: To quietly and independently (or with a parent) complete personal work

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Wonder welcomes your comments and participation on its site. However, you acknowledge that if you send us creative suggestions, stories, photos, videos, ideas, notes, drawings, concepts, or other information, the information shall be deemed, and shall remain, the property of Wonder. By submission of any information to us, you assign to us and we shall exclusively own all now known or hereafter existing rights to such information and shall be entitled to unrestricted use of the information for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, without compensation.

As a user of this site, you are responsible for your own communications and are responsible for the consequences of their posting. Therefore, do not impersonate another person and not transmit material to us that is copyrighted, unless you are the copyright owner or have the permission of the copyright owner to post it; do not send material that reveals trade secrets, unless you won them or have the permission of the owner; do not send material that infringes on any other intellectual property rights of others or on the privacy or publicity rights of others; do not send material that is obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, hateful, or embarrassing to another user or any other person or entity; and do not send sexually explicit images, advertising or solicitations of business, or chain letters.

You represent and warrant that any information and/or material you post or provide to Wonder through any medium is truthful, accurate, not misleading, not confidential property of others, and not in violation of any other third party’s rights. Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that all submissions will become the property of Wonder and that Wonder has the right to publish or republish the submission for any type of use including for promotional and advertising purposes without compensation to you of any kind. Should your submission include third party materials, you grant, represent, and warrant that you, as well as the owner of such content, have expressly granted Wonder a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide exclusive license to use the submission in any manner, media or form now known or hereafter developed. Wonder shall have the right to sublicense its rights.

Calls and texts:

If you give us your number, we may call or text you regarding Wonder programs or seek donations. We will contact you through these methods only in accordance with applicable legal requirements, and you always have the ability to opt-out of further calls or texts.

Mobile Terms and Conditions

There is no fee from Wonder to receive text messages. Message and data rates may apply- this can be checked with your mobile service provider. Charges are billed and payable to your mobile service provider or deducted from your prepaid account.
Data obtained from you in connection with this SMS service may include your mobile phone number, your carrier’s name, and the date, time, and content of your messages. We may use this information to contact you and provide the services you request from us. Alerts sent via SMS may not be delivered if the mobile phone is not in range of a transmission site, or if sufficient network capacity is not available at a particular time. Even within a coverage area, factors beyond the control of the wireless operator may interfere with message delivery, including the customer’s equipment, terrain, proximity to buildings, foliage, and weather. Wireless operators do not guarantee message delivery and will not be held liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
We will not be liable for any delays in the receipt of any SMS message as delivery is subject to effective transmission from your network operator.
By subscribing to Wonder mobile alerts, the user consents to receive automated text messages from Wonder to aid in our fight against food insecurity. Recurring messages. Message & data rates may apply. If you have any questions, text HELP to the number you received a text message from or contact us at or hello@letswonder.org.
To stop receiving messages reply STOP to the number you received text messages from.

All above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Cookie Policy; Pixel tags, and other tracking technologies:

We use cookies, small files that are sent to your Web browser and stored on your computer’s hard drive, to improve our site’s operation. The cookie is used to speed up your access to the site and the information you wish to see, as well as for website analytics, marketing efforts, and for functionality. We may also use other tools to collect data when you visit our website, including pixel tags and other tracking technologies.

The Wonder Website may use “cookies” and similar tools like pixel tags and similar tracking technologies, to collect aggregate statistical information and data. Aggregate information does not identify any individual person. We may use or disclose aggregate information for any purpose. The majority of browsers accept cookies, but your browser should also give you options for preventing, accepting, or receiving notice of new cookies. Please be advised that if you block cookies, some site functionality may be lost.

Types of Cookies We Use: We may use the following types of cookies on our site:

Session cookies – These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you close the browser. This cookie is automatically placed onto your browser by the server software.
Analytical cookies – Our website uses third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics and ClickTale cookies (third-party cookies) for the following purposes cookie to record the time of your first visit to website, the time of your most recent visit to the website and the time of your current visit;
- a cookie to record your device type;
- a cookie to record your geolocation;
- a cookie to record which page(s) you visit on the website;
- a cookie to record how long you stayed on the website;
- a cookie to record how you located our website (i.e. Google search, keyword, link from other page etc.); and
- cookies to provide additional analytical data regarding your use of our site.
Third-Party “Cookies” – We use third-party advertising companies to create and distribute advertising on our behalf. These companies may also employ cookies and action tags (also known as single-pixel gifs or web beacons) to measure advertising effectiveness. Any information these third parties collect via cookies and action tags is anonymous.

Wonder also partners with digital platforms that utilize cookies for website retargeting. purpose of website retargeting is to find visitors of these partners advertising clients’ properties (websites, apps, and newsletters) and send them digital advertising based on their visit or interaction with the client’s owned properties or advertising. The digital platforms use cookies to identify users and then personalize ads based on their browsing experience.

We only share the information obtained through the use of Google Analytics with Google. For more information on Google’s use of your information, please see Types of Cookies Used by Google. The cookies we use for these purposes do not track your Internet usage after leaving our website and do not store your personal information. They will not be used in connection with any other information to identify you in any way. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. However, outside of the Google Analytics platform, Wonder may use unique IDs to link Personal Information to Google Analytics data. You can opt-out of Google Analytics without affecting how you visit our site – for more information on opting out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites you use, visit this Google page.

More broadly, we may work with data providers to target advertising to you personally, through online and offline methods including email, display media and direct mail. This advertising may be directed to you because you visited or logged in to our website. When we generate this advertising, data we collect from you through online cookies and other technologies may be combined with other de-identified data (such as a hashed, non-readable email or postal address) in order to tailor ads to you based on your preferences and other information about you. To learn more about targeted advertising, these providers, or how you may opt-out, please visit the DAA’s consumer choice page at http://www.aboutads.info/choices.

Technologies other than HTTP cookies may be used by third parties in a similar way, to recognize the email recipients’ computer or device and to keep track of which user identities match to which devices or browsers, and those technologies may not respond to browser settings that block conventional cookies. You may opt of many of these types of technologies by visiting the Network Advertising Opt Out page. You can also opt-out of display remarketing ads directly by clicking on the blue triangle called ‘AdChoices’ in the right-hand corner of the ad and follow the instructions. Please note if you delete your cookies or switch devices this exclusion won’t carry over. We are not responsible for third parties’ use of cookies.

Disabling cookies
If you wish, you can usually adjust your browser so that your computer does not accept cookies:

Go to the heading “Manage Cookies” and click onto the option you prefer, either stopping cookies being installed, or notifying you of them;
From the list provided, click onto the program which your computer uses; if this is not shown on the list, click on the “help” heading on the bar at the top of this page, search for information on “cookies” – an explanation of how to delete cookies will appear, then follow the instructions.

Alternatively, you can adjust your browser to tell you when a website tries to put a cookie on your computer.

How you adjust your browser to stop it accepting cookies or to notify you of them, will depend on the type of internet browser program your computer uses. You can follow the appropriate instructions for your specific browser type at https://www.aboutcookies.org. (Again, we are not responsible for external websites).

Cookies do not contain confidential information such as your home address, telephone number or credit card details. We do not exchange cookies with any third-party websites or external data suppliers. If you do choose to disable cookies, you may find that certain sections of our site do not work properly.

Social Networks

If you use social media logins (like Google and Facebook) to log into our website, we may access your public social media profile information. You can always limit this sharing using your social media service settings.

Legal Disclosures and Privacy Rights for California Residents:

These additions come with a disclaimer in the policy that the CCPA is not intended to apply to nonprofits, but that it could have application in some circumstances. Wonder’s changes to its privacy policy, which accommodate CCPA, are done voluntarily exclusively as an accommodation to our supporters and constituents in California and are not intended to apply to individuals who are not California residents.

The following are legally required disclosures under state privacy laws, as well as additional information for California residents in terms of the categories and sources of information we collect, how we use that information, and how we may share that information. Although many other provisions of this privacy policy also address these matters, we include them again here for specific compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the extent that such law has application to Wonder. The inclusion of this information addresses our collection and use of California-resident personal information however is not included as an admission of the ongoing application of the CCPA to our organization.

Under the CCPA, California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information, including:

The right to know the categories of personal information we’ve collected and the categories of sources from which we got the information (see “Wonder’s Collection and Use of Personal Information” sections and the chart just below)
The right to know the business purposes for sharing personal information (see “Wonder’s Collection and Use of Personal Information”, “Use of Email Addresses”, and other sections of this Privacy Policy, as well as our Notice at Collection of Categories of Personal Information Collected).
The right to know the categories of third parties with whom we’ve shared personal information (explained throughout this policy with respect to specific information)
The right to access the specific pieces of personal information we’ve collected and the right to delete your information (see Exercising California Privacy Rights for more detail)
California residents also have the right to not be discriminated against if they choose to exercise their privacy rights
Notice at Collection of Categories of Personal Information Collected under the California Consumer Privacy Act

1. Identifiers for our Donors and Those Who Provide Personal Information

Sources of Information
We collect this information from our users, donors, and any business partners. We also generate identifiers internally.

How We Use It
To enable use of our sites, services, and products, to communicate with you, to understand how our users interact with our sites and to improve our offerings and collect your monetary and in-kind support.

Types of Individuals Affected
People who donate to us; use our sites or mobile applications; create a user account; volunteer with us; or obtain a service from us.

How We Share It
We share this data with our service providers and with business partners including those to whom you instruct us to send this information.

2. Personal Information Under California Civil Code Section 1798.80

Sources of Information
We collect this information from our users, donors, and business partners.

Types of Individuals Affected
People who donate to us; use our sites or mobile applications; create a user account; volunteer with us; or obtain a service from us.

How We Share It
We share this data with our service providers and with business partners including those to whom you instruct us to send this information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

3. Commercial Information

Sources of Information
We collect this information from our donors; and generate it internally during transactions with our donors.

How We Use It
To transact with you if you use our service or make a donation, and to enable transactions you have requested.

Types of Individuals Affected
People who make a donation to us.

How We Share It
We do not share this information except with third party processors for purposes of completing their services to us. All such data is sent protected and encrypted.

4. Electronic Network Activity Information

Sources of Information
We collect this information from our website visitors and social media visitors.

Types of Individuals Affected
People who use our sites or mobile applications.

How We Share It
We share this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those to whom you instruct us to send this information.

5. Geolocation Data

Sources of Information
We collect this information from our users and donors.

Types of Individuals Affected
People who use our sites or mobile applications and allow us to collect their location data.

How We Share It
We share this data with our service providers.

If you wish to not have your personal information sold, visit: https://feedingamerica.org/ccpa

Notice of Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information

The purpose of this notice is to inform you of your right to request we not sell your personal information. You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by Wonder.

Exercising California Privacy Rights
You may contact us and obtain information on the kind of data we’ve collected about you and the types of third parties we share it with. At your request, we will provide a copy of the data, if you want. If you’d like to delete your data or close your account, or otherwise opt-out of the sale or sharing of your information, you can do that by completing this form at https://feedingamerica.org/ccpa, emailing escalations@feedingamerica.org or by calling 1-800-910-5524.

We provide these options for your benefit and we will never discriminate against you for using them. But if you choose to delete your data, we won’t be able to offer you any information, services, or other support that require us to use your data.

“Deleting” Personal information is defined by:

Permanently and completely erasing the personal information on existing systems with the exception of archived or back-up systems;
De-identifying the personal information; or
Aggregating the personal information.

Storing Personal Information – If personal information is stored, archived or listed in a backup system, we reserve the right to delay compliance with the consumer’s request to delete, with respect to data stored on the archived or backup system, until the archived or backup system is next accessed or used. We will inform the person(s) of this in the event is it applicable to their request.

Record Keeping – We must maintain a record of the individual requesting deletion pursuant to the Civil Code section 1798. 105(d)

Wonder is not required to comply with a consumer’s request to delete the consumer’s personal information if it is necessary for us or service provider to maintain the consumer’s personal information in order to:

Complete the transaction for which the personal information was collected, provide a good or service requested by the consumer, or reasonably anticipated within the context of a business’s ongoing business relationship with the consumer, or otherwise perform a contract between the business and the consumer.
Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity; or prosecute those responsible for that activity.
Debug to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality.
Exercise free speech, ensure the right of another consumer to exercise his or her right of free speech, or exercise another right provided for by law.
Comply with the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act pursuant to Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 1546) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.
Engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific, historical, or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable ethics and privacy laws, when the businesses’ deletion of the information is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of such research, if the consumer has provided informed consent.
To enable solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with the expectations of the consumer based on the consumer’s relationship with the business.
Comply with a legal obligation.
Otherwise use the consumer’s personal information, internally, in a lawful manner that is compatible with the context in which the consumer provided the information.

Managing cookie preferences
Managing cookie preferences is addressed in the general portions of this policy which address cookies and third-party cookies.

Protecting your information; Security

We understand that no matter how we collect your information, we have a responsibility to protect it. We take that responsibility seriously. We build security into our website features and donation processing from the ground up to help protect data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

We’re always looking for threats and take reasonable steps to respond to those threats, protecting the information users share with us. Of course, no method of Internet transmission or data storage can provide guaranteed protection to your information. If anything should ever happen to your information, we’ll let you know as soon as we can and try our best to make it right.

Wonder is based in the United States and the information we collect is governed primarily by U.S. law. Where we are subject to the privacy laws of other countries, we comply with those requirements. If you access or use our services or provide information to us, your information will be processed and stored in the United States, where you may not have the same rights and protections as you do under your local law.

This website has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. The security measures used on this site include, but are not limited to, industry-standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, firewalls, and internal policies to maintain the security of stored data. While we follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100 percent secure.

Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Warranties

WONDER MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND CONCERNING THE ACCURACY, SUITABILITY, OR SAFETY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE OR ANY LINKED SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALL SUCH INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITH SPECIFIC DISCLAIMER OF ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WONDER MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND THAT THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIS WEBSITE OR ANY LINKED SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT HOSTS THE SITE ARE FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER FORMS OF HARMFUL COMPUTER CODE. IN NO EVENT SHALL WONDER, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS WEBSITE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE OR ANY LINKED SITE.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED, WONDER EXPRESLLY DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY, CONTENT, AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR MERCHANDISE FOUND ON THIRD PARTY STIES THAT LINK TO OR FROM THE WONDER SITE. WONDER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCT OR SERVICE ORDERING FUNCTIONS, ORDER FULFILLMENT OR COMPLIANCE OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES WITH ANY MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTIES OR SPECIFICATIONS. WONDER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MATERIAL CONTAINED ON THIRD PARTY SITES AND/OR RELATED SERVICES NOR DOES WONDER MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE SECURITY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU MIGHT BE REQUESTED TO GIVE TO THIRD PARTY SITES.

External Links

Links to other Websites do not imply an endorsement of the materials disseminated at those Websites, nor does the existence of a link to another site imply that the organization or person publishing at that site endorses any of the materials at this site. Links to other Websites are provided by Wonder as a convenience to its users. Wonder is not responsible for the materials contained at any Website linked to this site. If you visit the Websites of any of our partners, please consult their privacy policy. Our privacy policies and terms of use apply only to your use of the Wonder site and direct interactions with Wonder. We do not disclose personally identifiable information to those operating linked sites and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

A Special Note About Children:

Wonder does not knowingly gather any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. You must be 13 years of age or older to access the site. Wonder has no interest in collecting information from children under the age of 13.

Binding Effect/Modification of Policy and Terms

By accessing the Wonder Website, you agree that the terms, combined with your act of using the website and/or services offered on or through the website have the same legal force and effect as a written contract with your written signature and satisfy any laws that require a writing or signature, including any applicable stature of frauds. You further agree that you shall not challenge the validity, enforceability or admissibility of the terms on the grounds that it was electronically transmitted or authorized. In addition, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to print the terms.

Wonder may change this Privacy Policy and Terms of use at any time by posting the changed or amended Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on the Website. Your continued viewing of or use of this website following the posting of any changes to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use will signify your assent to any such changes or amendments.

Opt-out/Deletion/Contact Wonder:

If you wish to have your data deleted, opt-out of receiving future communications, opt-out of having your information shared by Wonder, or exercise any other privacy right you may have by law, please contact Wonder at the below address or phone number or submit your request via Wonder’s website Contact Us form.

Postal Mail:
Wonder
9233 Park Meadows Drive
Suite 108
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Telephone: (303) 900-3341

All deletion and opt-out requests will be honored, but please be patient with us as it may take six (6) to eight (8) weeks for opt-out changes to be fully implemented.
Should you have any questions about this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, the practices of this website, or your dealings with this website, contact Wonder at: