{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9208747,"projectId":9928102,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous support. In a world full of technology, being six and seven years old we appreciate hands on activities. \r\n\r\nThanks to the laminating sheets, I have made multiple copies of engaging activities in math, phonics, and reading that the students can use over and over with their new dry erase markers. They are also enjoying counting by tens using the ten frame poppers. \r\n\r\nI hesitated on the fidget bands for the students but they are loving them on their chairs and are showing responsibility in a new way to keep them on their chairs. \r\n\r\nWe sincerely appreciate all your support to help us be the best we can.","fullyFundedDate":1768599862755,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-help-for-my-students/9928102/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of Help for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208747"},{"teacherId":10272475,"projectId":9741716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through my DonorsChoose project. Because of your generosity, my students now have resources that make our classroom a more organized, engaging, and welcoming place to learn. The storage bench has already helped us keep our small-group games and learning materials organized and easy to access, while the reading bench has created a special space where we can gather together for whole-group story time. My students are so excited to sit together, listen to stories, and share their thoughts during our reading time.\r\n\r\nYour donations have also helped strengthen our daily learning activities. The yellow folders help keep our story time materials organized so students can easily follow along. The anchor chart paper and Mr. Sketch markers allow me to create colorful, meaningful posters that highlight important skills and strategies we are learning in class. In addition, the whiteboards and erasers are wonderful tools for both small-group and whole-group instruction because students can practice, make mistakes, and try again in a fun and low-stress way.\r\n\r\nFinally, the pencil boxes have made our small-group stations much more organized and efficient. Each group now has the supplies they need ready to go, which allows us to spend more time learning and less time searching for materials. Your kindness and support truly make a difference in my classroom, and my students benefit from it every single day. Thank you for helping create a space where my students feel excited, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764178685689,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-in-first-grade/9741716/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rossiter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10272475_orig.jpg?crop=3213,3213,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758412671993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10272475"},{"teacherId":9540997,"projectId":9822604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making it possible for us to receive the Educational Insights ABC Arc Mat AlphaMagnets® Small Group Set. Your generosity has already begun to make a meaningful difference in our Kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nWe use the Rainbow Writing Mat during small-group literacy time to help students practice forming letters, building words, and strengthening phonics skills in a fun, hands-on way. The bright colors and tactile materials keep students engaged and excited to learn, and the magnetic letters allow them to experiment with spelling and word-building in a way that feels like play.\r\n\r\nThis resource has been especially impactful for our diverse learners, including students who benefit from visual and hands-on instruction. The mat provides a supportive, accessible space for students to practice at their own pace, build confidence, and experience success. It encourages collaboration, conversation about sounds and letters, and joyful exploration of reading and writing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are developing stronger early literacy skills and a growing love of learning. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive, engaging environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760727145767,"projectUrl":"project/rainbow-writing-mat/9822604/","projectTitle":"Rainbow Writing Mat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540997_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715269980337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540997"},{"teacherId":9208747,"projectId":9863611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your support you give to help students achieve their highest potential. Students have so many needs today and its important for them to know there are people that want to help them.\r\nMy students get so excited when they see new learning material. In a world full of technology ...I am old school. \r\nI like my students to have books and hands on material that helps them learn because they are curious to know what's inside.\r\nAs we move into the second half of school I work with my students to become better writers. They use the books and literacy material to help them.\r\nThank you for all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762912998240,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-read/9863611/","projectTitle":"I Want to READ!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208747"},{"teacherId":9208747,"projectId":9591057,"letterContent":"First I want to send my sincere appreciation for all the help received from donors from Donors Choose. \r\nWorking in a Title 1 school, I try to find ways that engage my students to want to achieve their highest potential. Technology is not the future anymore...it is the here and now and ALL tests are completed on their laptops. \r\nStudents were very excited to have regular (big) headphones that fit over their heads comfortably. \r\n\r\nBonus: Their scores so far are showing it. All 16 of my students showed growth. \r\nThank you\r\nMs. Callahan","fullyFundedDate":1758822629344,"projectUrl":"project/all-ears-on-deck/9591057/","projectTitle":"All Ears on Deck!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208747"},{"teacherId":4470166,"projectId":9792211,"letterContent":"I would like to send a big thank you to for helping my students learn how to count forward, backwards, add, subtract, and make equation. Hands-on materials make learning come alive. These items provide room for my students to grow and learn with a fun experience. You have put a big smile on my student's face. \r\n\r\nMy students were asking questions when the box came. What is in the box? Who is the box for? When they saw the items, each wanted to play with them. They wanted to know when more items are coming.","fullyFundedDate":1760624776477,"projectUrl":"project/jump-and-count/9792211/","projectTitle":"Jump and Count","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470166_orig.jpg?crop=2729,2729,x0,y756&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594406813248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4470166"},{"teacherId":9208747,"projectId":9787488,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you...Nothing more exciting than hearing students engaged in reading.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to watch the boxes being opened and having new material to read.\r\n\r\nIn todays world where most of the learning and testing is happening on computers...I'm old school and want my students to have material that they can touch to read.\r\nPlus, it teaches them to value and appreciate the material in our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents who don't have computers at home are happy to be able to have access to material that they can borrow and read at home. Even though our school is close to a library, parents work and can't always get their child(ren) there.\r\n\r\nSo THANK YOU again for helping our classroom have leveled material that we can READ!\r\n\r\nMs. Callahan and her 1st Grade Classroom","fullyFundedDate":1759758579100,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-corner-made-to-support-me/9787488/","projectTitle":"A Reading Corner Made to Support ME!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208747"},{"teacherId":9540997,"projectId":9544905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a printer and ink to our classroom. Your support has made an incredible difference for my students. With this project, I am now able to provide printed materials for science, reading, and social studies lessons. Having immediate access to printed resources allows my students to engage more fully, follow along with content, and have the tools they need right at their desks.\r\n\r\nThis printer and ink has helped create a more organized and accessible learning environment, especially for students who benefit from visual and hands-on materials.\r\n\r\nMy students are able to have colorful worksheets and reference materials for their projects and science labs. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in the importance of education.","fullyFundedDate":1758208710356,"projectUrl":"project/printing-prospects/9544905/","projectTitle":"Printing Prospects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540997_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715269980337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540997"},{"teacherId":9118126,"projectId":7593281,"letterContent":"This was so great to have in my first year teaching. The students loved being able to have quality headphones that almost made it throughout the year. The classroom lit up because of your donations.\r\n\r\nThe students were able to work independently and no longer get distracted by each other. The students loved flexible seating and they utilized it to get away from their desk and to have a space in the quiet corner. The impact of this meant better classroom management for me and more engaged students! \r\n\r\nI am eternally grateful for all those who contributed and brought smiles to my student faces.l \r\n\r\nThank you a million!","fullyFundedDate":1701228847615,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-flexible-seating/7593281/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De La Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118126"},{"teacherId":9208747,"projectId":9394305,"letterContent":"My students and I want to tell you how much we appreciate your funding our project \"I'm Organized and Ready to Learn\".\r\nFundations Phonics/Phonemic Awareness has become an important part of helping close the gap for students K-2. It has four books plus a tile board that students use daily. They are thin books that students needed a safe and quickly accessible place to be able to be responsible when taking them out and keeping them from being torn the whole school year.\r\nMy students were excited when they arrived as some of them had them in their kindergarten classes.\r\nI am excited because I don't lose teaching time handing out material or taping/stapling torn books. \r\nThe pictures will SHOW how happy my students are.","fullyFundedDate":1750774647932,"projectUrl":"project/im-organized-and-ready-to-learn/9394305/","projectTitle":"I'm organized and ready to learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208747"},{"teacherId":9540997,"projectId":8673917,"letterContent":"When I pulled out the Over the Chair Organizers, I got so many excited looks. I spent some time placing a bag on each students' chair and filling it with materials that they often need but do not have room for in their desks. They were full of smiles to see how they could easily organize their materials for quick and easy access (not dropping toolboxes or rummaging through their desks)!\r\n\r\nSince then, the students have really utilized the bags. They keep their journals and marker boards in them, along with some other small materials. The students have said that the chair bags make getting materials faster. Some even say they make their chairs more comfortable. \r\n\r\nAs the school year closes my students will continue to use the Over the Chair Organizers each day. I am looking forward to starting my new school year with them and using them all year next school year.","fullyFundedDate":1725113801702,"projectUrl":"project/putting-the-pocket-in-classroom-organiza/8673917/","projectTitle":"Putting the Pocket in Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540997_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715269980337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540997"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46820","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":613,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":73,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"schoolId":46820,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Forest Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Forest Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/palm-beach-county-public-schools/forest-park-elementary-school/46820"}