{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9540997,"projectId":10306839,"letterContent":"Words cannot truly express how grateful I am for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have access to a vibrant collection of hands-on math and reading materials that are completely transforming our daily learning environment.\r\n​In kindergarten, children learn best when they can physically interact with the world around them. Abstract concepts like geometry and reading comprehension can often feel overwhelming to five- and six-year-olds when introduced only on a worksheet or a whiteboard. However, thanks to your contribution, my students are no longer just listening to lessons—they are touching, building, sorting, and playing their way to true understanding.\r\n​The impact of your gift was felt the very first day we opened our new resources. The 2D and 3D shape manipulatives and interactive games have brought geometry to life in our classroom. Instead of simply memorizing what a cylinder or a cube looks like, my students are now collaborating in small groups to construct shapes, compare their attributes, and explore spatial relationships. Hearing their excited discoveries—such as realizing how many flat surfaces a rectangular prism has—is an absolute joy. They are learning to think critically and work together, building essential social skills alongside their early math foundation.\r\n​Equally transformative are the new reading comprehension materials and workbooks. Learning to read is one of the most monumental milestones in a child's life, and your support has given my students the tools they need to build genuine confidence. The engaging stories, targeted vocabulary activities, and interactive comprehension resources are helping them move beyond simply sounding out words to truly engaging with the text. They are learning how to predict what happens next, answer questions about characters, and talk about their favorite parts of a story. Seeing a hesitant reader beam with pride after successfully comprehending a book independently is a moment I will always cherish, and you made that possible.\r\n​These resources have allowed us to create dynamic, interactive learning centers that keep students deeply engaged and foster a true love for learning. You have provided much more than just school supplies; you have provided an investment in my students' futures, showing them that there are people in the world who care about their education and believe in their potential.\r\n​From the bottom of my heart—and from the bright, smiling faces of every little learner in my classroom—thank you for making such a profound difference. Your generosity has created a strong academic foundation that these children will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1780062810030,"projectUrl":"project/shape-up-our-learning-with-math-readin/10306839/","projectTitle":"Shape Up Our Learning With Math & Reading Fun!","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":9540997,"projectId":10272194,"letterContent":"Words cannot truly express how grateful I am for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. Because of your kindness, our students are stepping into a learning environment that is more organized, focused, and ready for success every single day.\r\n​In a busy kindergarten room, transitions can often be chaotic. Five-year-olds are just beginning to learn what it means to be responsible and independent, and keeping track of folders, notebooks, pencils, and books is a daily challenge. Thanks to you, that challenge has turned into an opportunity for growth. The new chair pockets you funded provide each of my students with a simple, personal space right at their seats to keep all of their essential supplies.\r\n​With everything tucked neatly into its own consistent spot, the physical clutter on our desks has vanished. More importantly, the mental clutter has cleared away too. When it is time to transition from math to reading, our students no longer spend valuable minutes searching for lost pencils or rummaging through overflowing desks. Instead, materials are right at their fingertips. Transitions are now remarkably quick and smooth, which means we have more precious time dedicated to learning, exploring, and growing together.\r\n​These simple yet brilliant chair pockets are teaching our young learners vital habits that will stay with them for a lifetime. Every time a child neatly stows away their journal or carefully slides their folder into their pocket, they are practicing responsibility and taking ownership of their classroom environment. They are learning how to care for their own materials, which builds a tremendous sense of pride and confidence. Our classroom is now a tidy, structured space where young learners can truly focus, feel secure, and thrive.\r\n​Your generosity proves to my students that there are caring people in the world who believe in them and want to see them succeed. You have given them much more than just a set of canvas organizers; you have given them the gift of independence, a calmer learning space, and the foundational organizational skills they need to navigate their school years with confidence.\r\n​Thank you once again for investing in our classroom and in the future of these wonderful children. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our school day, and we are endlessly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778277214077,"projectUrl":"project/pocket-chairs/10272194/","projectTitle":"Pocket Chairs","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":9540997,"projectId":10255467,"letterContent":"Words cannot truly express how grateful I am for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students are stepping into a learning environment filled with vibrant, hands-on materials that are completely transforming the way they experience math and reading every single day.\r\nIn our classroom, learning is no longer confined to worksheets and pencils. Thanks to you, our math centers have come alive with movement, play, and purposeful practice. The ten-frame floor mat games have turned counting and number recognition into an active, joyful group experience where students physically jump and collaborate to solve problems. The number line dry-erase boards give every child the hands-on space they need to master addition and subtraction with confidence. Perhaps most exciting of all are the locks with numbered keys—watching my students problem-solve, test combinations, and celebrate the exact moment a lock clicks open is pure magic. These tools teach critical thinking in a way that feels entirely like play.\r\nYour generosity has had an equally profound impact on our early literacy development. The new decodable short vowel books and engaging reading titles are already sparking a genuine love for stories in our room. As young learners sound out words, build their reading fluency, and strengthen their comprehension, I watch their self-esteem soar. There is nothing quite like the pride on a child's face when they realize they can read a book all by themselves. Having a diverse and inviting classroom library ensures that every student can find a story that captures their curiosity and encourages them to dream bigger.\r\nThese resources do more than just build academic skills; they lay the essential foundation for a lifelong love of learning. By providing these materials, you are showing my students that their education matters and that there are caring people in the world who believe in their potential. You have given them the tools not only to succeed today, but to build a bright and confident future.\r\nThank you once again for investing in our classroom, our growth, and our future. Your kindness leaves a lasting footprint in the hearts and minds of my students, and we are endlessly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778101533823,"projectUrl":"project/math-centers-and-reading-books/10255467/","projectTitle":"Math Centers and Reading Books","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":9540997,"projectId":10087536,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our DonorsChoose project, my kindergarten students have been able to transform the way they learn throughout the classroom. The foldable lap desks with built-in storage have quickly become one of the most utilized tools in our daily routines. My students are active learners who thrive when given opportunities to move, collaborate, and work in comfortable spaces, and these lap desks have made that possible.\r\n\r\nStudents now use their lap desks during small group instruction, independent reading, writing activities, math centers, and quiet work time around the classroom. They are excited to choose a cozy learning spot on the carpet, in the classroom library, or in a calm corner while still having a sturdy workspace for completing assignments. The storage compartments have also helped students stay organized and responsible for their own school supplies, giving them easy access to pencils, crayons, scissors, and learning materials whenever needed.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially noticeable in student engagement and focus. Having a personal workspace that can travel with them has increased students' independence and confidence. They are proud to take ownership of their learning and enjoy having a flexible environment that supports their needs as young learners.\r\n\r\nNext school year, these lap desks will continue to play an important role in our classroom. Incoming kindergarten students will benefit from the same flexible seating opportunities and organized learning spaces that helped this year's students succeed. The lap desks will be used for literacy centers, partner activities, STEM challenges, intervention groups, and social-emotional learning activities that encourage collaboration and creativity.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now better equipped to meet the needs of active, hands-on learners for years to come. Thank you for helping create a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered learning environment where every child has the opportunity to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1778020756180,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-lap-desks/10087536/","projectTitle":"Learning With Lap Desks","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46820","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":533,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":75,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.7,"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"}