{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Como Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3349167,"projectId":10210546,"letterContent":"Our DonorsChoose student-sized djembes and vibrant dance props have completely transformed our daily music therapy group! Having enough resources for every child eliminated the anxiety of waiting and sharing. When unboxed, the students were SO excited, wanting to immediately play the drumheads to feel the deep physical vibrations. We use them daily for regulation; non-verbal students beat their drums to say hello. For a special project, we took our djembe circle outside onto the grass. Students with motor delays sat proudly, drumming in perfect synchronization with their peers. They laughed, connected, and found their voices in the open air. Thank you so much for your incredible generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1780344971810,"projectUrl":"project/drum-and-dance-along-with-natures-music/10210546/","projectTitle":"Drum and Dance Along With Nature's Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3349167_orig.png?crop=433,433,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776969354495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3349167"},{"teacherId":10455836,"projectId":10269992,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Small Adjustments, Big Access for Students.\" Your generosity has helped make our classrooms more accessible by providing tools to keep students' adaptive equipment ready for everyday learning.\r\n\r\nAs a school-based occupational therapist, I support students who use wheelchairs, adaptive seating, trays, and communication devices to participate in their school day. Having a tool set readily available allows me to address small equipment needs more efficiently, such as tightening loose hardware, adjusting footplates, and securing trays and device mounts. These adjustments help students access their materials, reach their communication devices, and participate more comfortably alongside classmates.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps reduce interruptions caused by equipment that needs attention. When students' equipment is positioned and functioning appropriately, they have more opportunities to engage in classroom activities, communicate their ideas, and build independence. The benefits extend beyond the classroom to lunch, specials, play, and other shared school experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that even small adjustments can make a meaningful difference. Your investment helps remove everyday barriers and creates more opportunities for students to learn, connect, and belong.","fullyFundedDate":1780592198400,"projectUrl":"project/small-adjustments-big-access-for-studen/10269992/","projectTitle":"Small Adjustments, Big Access for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ronnie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10455836_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772569071160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10455836"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":10166632,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of sports equipment for our students to use outside! We do not get many nice days outside in Minnesota, so it is wonderful for our students to enjoy them when the weather is warm. Children continue to play soccer with their new balls daily, and the bubbles were a huge success for track and field day. I look forward to sharing the smiling faces of my students seeing a bubble wonderland come to life. Best of luck to everyone with the beginning of the school year, and look forward to using these materials for many track and field days to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776721589170,"projectUrl":"project/outside-extravaganza-for-pre-k-track-and/10166632/","projectTitle":"Outside Extravaganza for Pre-k Track and Field","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wojciechowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950180_orig.png?crop=686,686,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675431884488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8950180"},{"teacherId":8985384,"projectId":10231743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my health office! I truly try to focus on supporting all of my students needs, not just physical. Supplies like these will allow student to learn more about their health, but also bring a smile to their face when they pick out a sticker or help make home life a bit easier with a new water bottle. School is a safe space for children and supplies like these support this mission. The students are already looking forward to their new health mini lessons. Again, thank you so much for your support. Myself and the students will put these supplies to good use!","fullyFundedDate":1780412140694,"projectUrl":"project/germs-be-gone/10231743/","projectTitle":"Germs Be Gone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8985384_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678977066495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8985384"},{"teacherId":3836788,"projectId":10323735,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support of public education and my newcomer/refugee students. Without generous donations from you, I would not have access to many differentiated educational materials from TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers).\r\n\r\nI use questioning strategies to build students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills during our Reader's Workshop. After we read books together, we identify the \"who, what, when, where, why, and how\". Students practice asking and answering questions using the visuals I have printed and posted.\r\n\r\nMy 3rd-grade English learners are learning to read story problems and decide which math operation to use to solve them. Students refer to the key math words visuals to help them recognize words that signal which math operation to use.","fullyFundedDate":1784839347613,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-reach-english-language-lear/10323735/","projectTitle":"Resources to Reach English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mischel-Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3836788_orig.jpg?crop=421,421,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598648047265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3836788"},{"teacherId":3836788,"projectId":10230331,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous support for my students and me. Without donors like you, it would be very difficult to provide high-interest reading materials for my English Language Learners. They are curious about nonfiction topics, especially current events, our natural world, and animals.\r\n\r\nStudents have been reading, discussing, and writing about many nonfiction topics with Scholastic News magazines. So far, they have learned about 9/11 and how first responders are honored as heroes, the history of how the United States' founders created our government, the three branches of government, and how puppies are being trained to patrol a national park. These magazines are engaging and spark students' interest and motivation. The teacher resources provide test prep. reading questions and writing/speaking topics.\r\n\r\nThanks so much for all you do to support public education, English Language Learners, and teachers like me.","fullyFundedDate":1778107974696,"projectUrl":"project/marvelous-magazines/10230331/","projectTitle":"Marvelous Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mischel-Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3836788_orig.jpg?crop=421,421,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598648047265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3836788"},{"teacherId":3894043,"projectId":10168057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding the dollhouse and furniture set for our classroom! Your support brings a vital, interactive learning tool directly to our English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education students.\r\n\r\nHands-on, creative play is one of the most effective ways for young learners to build language, social skills, and emotional understanding. With this new dollhouse, my students are already actively practicing everyday vocabulary—naming household items, identifying family members, and describing actions in context. For my ELL students, having concrete objects to manipulate makes new English words meaningful and easier to remember. For my Special Education students, the set provides a safe, engaging space to practice turn-taking, cooperative play, and real-life social scenarios.\r\n\r\nSeeing the joy and excitement on their faces as they set up the rooms and act out stories has been truly wonderful. Your kindness does far more than just provide a toy—it creates an inclusive, joyful environment where every child feels supported and empowered to communicate.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1779370492268,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-home-learning-words-around-t/10168057/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Home: Learning Words Around the House Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3894043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480702308049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3894043"},{"teacherId":3894043,"projectId":10216037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding a new fan for our elementary school classroom! Your support makes a direct, meaningful impact on our learning environment every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen our classroom gets warm, it can be difficult for young students to stay focused, comfortable, and engaged. Thanks to your kindness, our room now has a steady breeze that keeps the air moving and the temperature comfortable. The kids were so excited when the package arrived, and they instantly noticed how much fresher and cooler our room feels.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows my students that there are caring people in the world who believe in them and support their education. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a comfortable space where my students can focus on learning, growing, and doing their best work.","fullyFundedDate":1785334521598,"projectUrl":"project/too-hot-to-think-cooling-our-classroom/10216037/","projectTitle":"Too Hot to Think: Cooling Our Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3894043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480702308049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3894043"},{"teacherId":3349167,"projectId":10211102,"letterContent":"The new acoustic guitars have arrived, and they look incredible! I wish you could be in the room to see the look on our students' faces when they walk into their next music therapy session and see the shiny, new guitars that are just for them! It sends an immediate, powerful message that our students are valued and deserve the best tools for their growth and education. \r\n\r\nNow that the guitars are officially here, the real magic begins. Learning to navigate the fretboard challenges their brains and bodies in the best way possible, building focus, memory, and physical coordination. Every time a student strums a chord and hears that rich, clear acoustic sound, they get instant feedback. That immediate \"I did it!\" moment builds incredible self-esteem and shows them they can tackle tough challenges with a little practice. Beyond skill-building, these guitars are going to serve as a vital emotional outlet. For students who struggle to find the right words, music gives them a safe, creative way to express what they're feeling and share their unique voice. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our group sessions are about to become much more collaborative, connected, and loud in the best way! Thank you so much for putting the healing power of music directly into their hands.","fullyFundedDate":1777148503859,"projectUrl":"project/strings-and-science-exploring-stem-thro/10211102/","projectTitle":"Strings and Science: Exploring STEM Through Guitar","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3349167_orig.png?crop=433,433,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776969354495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3349167"},{"teacherId":401994,"projectId":10142552,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been here for the unboxing of the books. My fifth graders were so excited about the Anime books. Did you know that you have to read them backwards. I am also excited to have a nice set of Dog Man books. Students have been in and out of my room everyday to check out books. It's so fun to see the students actually want to read a real book (not on their ipads). Sadly, I can never afford these books. I know that these books will be a hit for years to come. Thank you for supporting my classroom and the students in it!","fullyFundedDate":1773891751352,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-older-readers/10142552/","projectTitle":"Books for Older Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VanKampen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401994_orig.png?crop=307,307,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630275212474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/401994"},{"teacherId":401994,"projectId":10134167,"letterContent":"I want to begin by thanking you for donating to my project. Explore Magnetism was about getting some STEM supplies into the hands of some of the students I work with. The first and second graders were super excited about the new tile pieces added to the Magna-tiles. They were especially excited about the animals and want more. \r\n The magnet building cubes came with an idea book and the students love to be able to create what's in the books. Legos are always a must and the little kids even got some fun magnet shapes to play with as well. I am excited to use these with my first graders this summer.","fullyFundedDate":1773163595753,"projectUrl":"project/explore-magnetism/10134167/","projectTitle":"Explore Magnetism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VanKampen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401994_orig.png?crop=307,307,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630275212474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/401994"},{"teacherId":3894043,"projectId":10179562,"letterContent":"A Special Place for Our Hard Work\r\nOur new classroom mailbox system has quickly become the most important \"stop\" in our daily routine. Before these arrived, papers often ended up crumpled in the bottom of backpacks. Now, my students have a dedicated, professional space to store their creations until it's time to head home.\r\n\r\nThe Big Reveal: \"My Very Own Spot!\"\r\nWhen the students first saw the mailbox with their individual names labeled on each slot, they were incredibly impressed. One student ran his hand over his cubby and said, \"It's like a locker for my art!\" They felt an immediate sense of \"grown-up\" responsibility. Seeing their names printed clearly on their own personal \"office\" gave them a huge boost of belonging and pride in our classroom space.\r\n\r\nA Specific Classroom Moment: The \"Gallery\" Walk\r\nYesterday, after we finished a big project on watercolor patterns, I watched a student carefully carry her wet painting over to the mailbox.\r\n\r\nThe Action: Instead of just dropping it on a messy pile, she stood on her tiptoes to slide it perfectly into her slot.\r\n\r\nThe Pride: She looked at me and said, \"I'm keeping this safe for my Mom to see tonight.\" * The Impact: It wasn't just about storage; it was about the value she placed on her work. Because she had a \"special\" place to put it, the work itself felt more special.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next: Ownership and Independence\r\nNow that our \"Mailbox Hub\" is established, we are using it to build the students' independence and organizational skills.\r\n\r\nOur Next Steps:\r\nThe \"Check-Out\" Routine: We are practicing a new end-of-day routine where students \"clear their desk\" and check their mailboxes independently, ensuring they have all their notices and artwork ready for their families.\r\n\r\nSelf-Assessment: Before a paper goes into the mailbox, students are learning to do a \"Five-Star Check\" (Name, Date, Best Effort) to make sure their \"Mailbox-ready\" work is their very best.\r\n\r\nFamily Connection: We are starting a \"Friday Folder\" tradition where special certificates or \"Star Student\" notes are placed in the mailboxes for families to discover together over the weekend.\r\n\r\n\"Your gift has taught my students that their work is worth protecting. Thank you for helping us turn 'going-home time' into a moment of pride and organization!\"\r\n\r\nThank you again for making our classroom feel like a professional, organized place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1776190234512,"projectUrl":"project/youve-got-mail-a-mail-organizer-for-a/10179562/","projectTitle":"You've Got Mail! 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