{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Park Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9356104,"projectId":9783864,"letterContent":"Students and staff now have access to a wide range of sensory materials—including headphones, sensory bins, adaptive seating, strong desk bands, and squishies—that have been intentionally organized into easily accessible toolkits. These toolkits allow students to independently access supports during transition times and high-demand activities, when we often see an increase in stimming and sensory-seeking behaviors. By normalizing open access to these tools, students are empowered to self-regulate, remain engaged, and transition more smoothly throughout the day.\r\n\r\nStaff have been thoughtful and proactive in embedding these sensory supports into daily routines, recognizing that regulation looks different for every learner. The availability of these materials has reduced barriers to learning and supported students in maintaining focus and emotional regulation without interruption or stigma. This approach reflects a shared commitment to meeting students where they are and responding to their needs in real time.\r\n\r\nThe generosity and kindness behind providing these supplies does not go unnoticed. These contributions represent more than materials—they demonstrate care, empathy, and a collective investment in student well-being. The impact is felt not only by students, but also by staff, who now have meaningful tools to better support learners during moments that matter most.","fullyFundedDate":1760737110592,"projectUrl":"project/fp-links-students-sensory-support/9783864/","projectTitle":"FP LINKS Students Sensory Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheehan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356104_orig.jpg?crop=510,510,x940,y615&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712759750687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356104"},{"teacherId":10271194,"projectId":9737945,"letterContent":"Your generosity have helped to facilitate one of the most pactful projects this year, helping my grade six students to organize themselves to carry out the new journey of middle school. This has been a profound accomplishment and kudos to your decision to facilitate this experience hand in hand. Everyone was so excited to ser what was in the boxes, but more so to receive their organized supplies. I smile even now remembering the excitement as I also tied the supplies in with Celebrating Our Achievements. The binders, pencil pouches of supplies, rulers, etc was well received and deserved for their hard work and effort academically and behaviorally.","fullyFundedDate":1762127960071,"projectUrl":"project/think-and-write-like-scientists/9737945/","projectTitle":"Think and Write Like Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haughton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759170441339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271194"},{"teacherId":10271194,"projectId":9734769,"letterContent":"The items in this particular project will no doubt last throughout this school year. To ensure that students have continuous access to essential supplies, besides giving each child a pencil pouch of needed supplies,I also filled the hard case pencil boxes received with enough supplies for each child seated at a table to use, if he/she lost or misplaced the supplies he/she received. Each table has also been set up with a set of dry erase boards, a set of dry erase markers and erasers, as well as pencils, sharpeners, and highlighters. Students are able to use the dry erase board during various activities, even as a work surface for calculations during testing. Having these manipulative have been extremely beneficial, especially since they encourage engagement for most students who love having the extras. They get so excited to use these equipments.","fullyFundedDate":1760741641736,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9734769/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haughton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759170441339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271194"},{"teacherId":10271194,"projectId":9734633,"letterContent":"Thank you for being the awesome individuals and organization that you are. My students were ecstatic when they saw boxes after boxes arrive and realized that the supplies were sponsored for them. I combined items from all 4 projects that have been sponsored to complete an overall vision that connects each component of the projects I enlisted your help for.\r\n\r\nEvery year, it has and continues to bring me immense joy and satisfaction to see my students realize that regardless of the narratives they have heard previously, they are valuable and can achieve success if they commit to the educational journey. \r\n\r\nThe end of the first marking period, brought such excitement as students made the Celebrating Our Achievement board, which highlights end of term grades of 80% or higher. Students received a binder with pencil pouches of supplies, including pencils, sharpeners, etc. Every student received a notebook, a pack of loose leaf paper for those who received binders, a ruler, and other supplies including tissues. Most importantly, every single child was able to receive the supplies listed in my class syllabus, especially if parents had not made any purchase of supplies. The Lysol wipes continue to be essential as we're in the midst of the flu season. Blessings to you all.","fullyFundedDate":1760399166211,"projectUrl":"project/community-support/9734633/","projectTitle":"Community Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haughton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759170441339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271194"},{"teacherId":9939226,"projectId":9151501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a color printer for our students! We are thrilled to have it on hand, allowing us to create vibrant materials without the need to outsource. Previously, we had to send out a request and at times, wait almost a month before receiving anything back! This printer will greatly benefit our Deaf and hard of hearing students, as colorful visuals enhance their learning experience. With it, students can express their creativity through colorful projects, presentations, and displays, making learning even more engaging and effective. The new printer has motivated them to create amazing projects, including cool printouts for their \"All About Me\" assignments. Your support truly enhances their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1742912666872,"projectUrl":"project/printer-ink-paper-oh-my/9151501/","projectTitle":"Printer, Ink, Paper: Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939226"},{"teacherId":7860713,"projectId":9280604,"letterContent":"My students just love the speech minis! The activities are endless! Even my older students love them! The Speech Sound Play Boards are clear and very colorful. The majority of my students can relate to going to the park or a zoo. We are able to address language and articulation as well as labeling vocabulary with the many themes. These play boards also are sturdy, and visually appealing. They hold the interest of my K-2 hard of hearing students working on speech sounds and help generate a lot of language in addition to that.\r\n\r\nA theme for the month of July was camping. This kit was perfect. The camping unit with the physical book could be used with all ages. I have gotten so much use out of this product. The physical book makes it the ultimate no prep and there are so many ways to use the mini's and the book and you can structure it to practice any skill you need to hit. \r\n\r\nThank you again as this was a huge success!","fullyFundedDate":1746478802115,"projectUrl":"project/mini-objects-but-mighty-outcomes/9280604/","projectTitle":"Mini Objects but Mighty Outcomes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E (for Excellent)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860713_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621013885189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860713"},{"teacherId":7860713,"projectId":9297191,"letterContent":"This is the first time I've submitted a DC for my own professional development. Teacher Tools Takeout is a unique grab and go instructional materials designed for educators and parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This website is similar to Teachers Pay Teachers but focused on the unique needs of children who \r\nare deaf or hard of hearing. This resource / membership is a recipe box with materials from soup to nuts. Below are just a few benefits to support my role as a teacher of the deaf/ hard of hearing:\r\n\r\n• Any files downloaded from Teacher Tools Takeout will be stored in your free account\r\n• The majority of instructional materials are computer fillable \r\n• Sort for files by ability level, age/grade range, topic category, Common Core Anchor Standard, or price\r\n• 300+ free downloadable materials found in the Supporting Success webpages will be in Takeout\r\n• Materials from some of the Supporting Success publications will be for sale à la carte within Takeout\r\nThere are even videos and webinars, free courses, etc. to assist throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746478802229,"projectUrl":"project/like-a-sponge-i-need-to-soak-up-professi/9297191/","projectTitle":"Like a Sponge I Need to Soak Up Professional Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E (for Excellent)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860713_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621013885189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860713"},{"teacherId":7860713,"projectId":9323439,"letterContent":"\"I Spy\" is a great game for my students because it enhances observation skills, language development, and cognitive abilities. It's also a fun and engaging way to practice turn-taking and social skills. The game can be adapted to various settings and developmental stages, making it a versatile tool for learning and entertainment. \r\n\r\nMany of my families are constantly moving, between homes, and struggling to keep a roof over their heads. This project allowed me to share some \"I SPY\" outside of school. I was able to go through the books individually first with each of my students. We worked on the repetitive language, auditory closure, and how to carry the card game over outisde of school.\r\n\r\nThe card game is practical for many of the parents can play this over the summer with all of their children. It was a huge success because many of my families shared that even though their child is a reluctant reader, \"I SPY\" motivated them. Parents even commented that it not only worked on visual discrimination but auditory discrimination as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746819169110,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-summer-around-the-corner/9323439/","projectTitle":"I Spy Summer Around the Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E (for Excellent)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860713_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621013885189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860713"},{"teacherId":7860713,"projectId":9232812,"letterContent":"The best part about these books for emotional literacy is that it is providing a particularly lasting positive change. Huge impacts don't happen overnight but with consistent effort, strategic decisions and the gradual accumulation of momentum over time.\r\nThe books are spread out for a variety of ages and levels Preschool to Middle School. When choosing a book, the student and I have a variety to choose from due to the generous means from this project. Whether a student is feeling anxious (middle school) or working side by side with a preschooler on her feelings of being 'mad' or 'angry' having a variety of resources is very crucial. With big feelings, comes changes that can cause a domino effect.\r\nMany of my 3-5th graders who are hard of hearing, really related to the Disney movie, \"Red,\" about a 13-year-old girl who transforms into a giant red panda when she gets overly excited due to changes in adolescence. These changes have to be broken down and literally explained and reviewed for my students on my caseload. This emotional literacy ties into another Donor's Choose I did regarding journaling. It's so rewarding when I have these projects that related to each other. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1744201867680,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-literacy/9232812/","projectTitle":"Emotional Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E (for Excellent)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860713_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621013885189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860713"},{"teacherId":7860713,"projectId":9082770,"letterContent":"Accommodations are crucial for the success of students who are hard of hearing. Since COVID, I learned through all the experience of how crucial good noise cancelling/ mic headphones are for my students. This is my 3rd DC for the headphones. My students appreciate the quality not only of the padded headphones itself, but the quality of noise cancelling they provide. Even my older students, when they have to choose between using a pair of these headphones vs. the air pod look, they always choose the plump and comfortable padded headphones. Not only do they provide control over their environmental noises in the classroom, but they can also Bluetooth and participate in their IEP meetings if they are over zoom. These headphones have been a game changer. Sadly, sometimes they don't last as long when they are thrown in a backpack, passed from class to class, and sometimes taken home to do homework. Most importantly, these headphones are not complicated and very user friendly. Thank you again! You are a work of heart!","fullyFundedDate":1742931753247,"projectUrl":"project/decrease-classroom-noise-for-hard-of-hea/9082770/","projectTitle":"Decrease Classroom Noise for Hard of Hearing Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E (for Excellent)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860713_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621013885189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860713"},{"teacherId":7860713,"projectId":8906210,"letterContent":"Singing is crucial for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, as it stimulates speech, language, and cognitive abilities, and provides a fun way to develop vocabulary, social skills, and memory through music's structure and rhythm. Depending on the degree of hearing loss, students will benefit from different techniques and strategies to learn the rote language as well as the pattern perception.\r\nThese materials have come in extra handy in my PreK - 1st classrooms especially for my younger students who did not have access or practice of nursery rhymes. When I presented the puppets and nursery rhyme books that make sound, there was an alertness. Using the Where's Squeaky Mouse game, we were able to practice localization of sound by hiding a squeaking mouse in a classroom. My students with a unilateral hearing loss, had to practice using their localizing skills to find the hidden toy. It gave me a lot of insight that listening and localizing with one ear is much more difficult and takes more practice. Music requires students to focus on sounds and melodies, which can improve their auditory perception and listening skills. \r\nMusic can also help students learn to discriminate between different sounds and pitches, which is important for language development. Weekly, we continue to work on learning new nursery rhymes as our pattern perception and language grow.","fullyFundedDate":1735658687952,"projectUrl":"project/music-matters-for-hard-of-hearing-childr/8906210/","projectTitle":"Music Matters for Hard of Hearing Children","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E (for Excellent)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860713_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621013885189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860713"},{"teacherId":7860713,"projectId":8744929,"letterContent":"As an itinerant teacher, traveling between 15 schools with a role that includes troubleshooting equipment as well as working in a classroom and outside a classroom, most of my prep time is spent on responsibility factors; there are just not enough time in my schedule to plan to the best of my ability. \r\n\r\nWith the gift cards to TeachersPayTeachers, I can sigh a bit of relief using supplemental materials that are already made. I have been able to use materials for pre-teaching/post teaching of vocabulary, games and pictures of the anatomy of an ear, self-advocacy scenarios, handouts for parents and service providers, etc. Most importantly, this donors choose gives me more valuable time with my students for direct instruction as well as more prepared conversations with general education teachers and other staff that work with my students.\r\n\r\nI am very grateful for the support from this project so that I am not spending the limited time I have trying to create materials that are already available. 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