{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Irving Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10101336,"projectId":9517383,"letterContent":"I am writing on behalf of my students impacted by your generous contribution to my Math Moves Us project. Although I teach 2 classes of about 25 students, and all of them have benefited from the wobble stools we now have in class, there are a few who have been impacted significantly with the ability to move and think at the same time! \r\nThe students have been kind and generous in sharing the wobble stools, and amazingly, it has turned out that the ones who need them most are gifted them the most from other students. Some kiddos just to need to move and fidget during lessons and work time. This has made our class more peaceful and productive which benefits everyone. In addition, during extended focus time such as standardized testing, these students have been able to remain on task for longer and do their best work. Your donation has made it possible for all students to learn while soothing their bodies and brains. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1757683189391,"projectUrl":"project/math-moves-us/9517383/","projectTitle":"Math Moves Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10101336"},{"teacherId":7556692,"projectId":9625867,"letterContent":"My students love these instruments. I cannot tell you how excited they were when I brought them out for the first time. These instruments are fun and help the students create meaningful rhythmic and melodic connections to music. We have used them to play through spooky halloween songs and to explore a pentatonic scale. \r\n\r\nIt is so important that students know how to listen and follow along to songs. This helps them become better listeners in regular classrooms and gives them a sense of success in the music room. I cannot thank you enough for the continued support that you have given to my music room.","fullyFundedDate":1755732630365,"projectUrl":"project/bring-back-the-boomwhackers/9625867/","projectTitle":"Bring Back the Boomwhackers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Drye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7556692_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600344854755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7556692"},{"teacherId":7556692,"projectId":9351827,"letterContent":"Being able to interact with my students in this way has been amazing. It has been many years since I have been able to interact with my students in this way, having them be a part of the learning through manipulating images, rhythms and concepts on the board. They are so excited to get to go up and write on the board and my class participation has doubled. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving the gift of interactive learning to my students. They are more excited to participate, even if they do not know the correct answers. Students want to take a chance and participate in class. With the digital age being so prevalent, it is important for teachers to be as interactive as possible with students and you amazing gifts have allowed me to do just that.","fullyFundedDate":1752586247010,"projectUrl":"project/sustainable-music-technology/9351827/","projectTitle":"Sustainable Music Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Drye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7556692_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600344854755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7556692"},{"teacherId":1877489,"projectId":9266433,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the support and generosity. The materials for this project have been a literal life saver in our class. The charging cart is one of the best things that we have ever gotten and has helped my students to gain responsibility and organizational skills. Having a set place where students know to put their IPAD as well as know exactly what cord belongs to theirs is such a benefit. It keeps everything organized in our classroom. Students know to charge each night so that they are prepared for the next day. \r\n\r\nI can not thank you enough for this charging cart because it really has been a game changer not only in organization but also in time management!","fullyFundedDate":1755695920331,"projectUrl":"project/charged-devices-equals-more-learning-opp/9266433/","projectTitle":"Charged Devices Equals More Learning Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500173071691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":1877489,"projectId":9226893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students have fully enjoyed having extra activities to use outside. The oversized games have been a hit with not only my class but the rest of the 1st grade. My students love the oversized connect 4 as well as the oversized jenga game. There are lots of smiles and giggles during this time. I love how it has brought students together. I have seen a lot of students that usually do not play together come to the game and interact in a positive manner. It has been a great thing to see. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping these students have opportunities to engage with one another in a positive manner! We really do appreciate the support!","fullyFundedDate":1755205366396,"projectUrl":"project/organized-outside-fun/9226893/","projectTitle":"Organized Outside Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500173071691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":9225939,"projectId":9628386,"letterContent":"Your donation to the Positive Behavior Support project has impacted my classroom in a wonderful way. Previously, many of my students were excited for their classroom treasure box, but were sometimes disappointed by my lack of exciting items. This made it difficult for them to find motivation in the positive behavior support systems in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe donations you gave funded their requested treasure box items and our classroom rewards systems so that they can find items that truly excite them! I have seen a significantly higher number of students working to earn their classroom rewards each week.\r\n\r\nMy students are also working together and encouraging each other to make good choices so that they can work their way through our classroom rewards systems together now. Thank you for your donation to my classroom, it has sparked a love for positive behavior and kindness in my students that I am so grateful to see.","fullyFundedDate":1757683096428,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-support/9628386/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crusan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9225939_orig.jpg?crop=745,745,x59,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693071318975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225939"},{"teacherId":1877489,"projectId":9191230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! As a school this speaker system has been very beneficial. It has added all students. We have used it during car pool dismissal to help with organization and a consistent flow. Students are able to listen and hear their names to know that it is time for them to leave. This speaker is the perfect fit. It is light weight and projects volume that is loud enough for students to hear. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the support! I truly believe it takes a village so thank you for choosing to be a part of ours.","fullyFundedDate":1745288960243,"projectUrl":"project/volume-equals-organization/9191230/","projectTitle":"Volume Equals Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500173071691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":1877489,"projectId":9178596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. This project is one that I am extremely grateful to have gotten funded. My students have worked very hard throughout the school year and we are coming to a close. The buckets, chalk, sunglasses and other materials are just what they needed to end the year on a exciting and positive note. Along with other things purchased they will be going into the summer full and with a lot of extra fun things to do. \r\n\r\nThe smiles that they had when they saw the buckets full of all the fun activities and materials was priceless and I wish you all were able to see those smiles and hear the giggles! I can not thank you enough for helping to add a little extra love and happiness to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1743178550054,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-summertime-here-we-come/9178596/","projectTitle":"Sweet Summertime Here We Come","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500173071691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":1877489,"projectId":9082602,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generosity and support. I truly believe that it takes a village and thank you for choosing to be a part of ours. With your generosity, my students have been given some much needed materials! \r\n\r\nThe headphones are a hit! Students are so excited to have a set that is just theirs and it is definitely helping them focus more. It helps make the classroom less hectic and noisy! It is an amazing thing. Thank you for that! \r\n\r\nThe cart has helped in organizing some quick grab and go things that the students will need as well as a shelf for organizing our curriculum books. These materials have become so helpful! Also, the pencil sharpener was a life saver! It is quick and not as loud as the old one. It works wonders.\r\n\r\nI am grateful for the support and can not thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1745267090114,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-maximizing-academic-progr/9082602/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Maximizing Academic Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500173071691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":1877489,"projectId":9217062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! We are extremely grateful for the community support and can not thank you enough! \r\n\r\nWe have already started using our games! The students were so excited when the games started arriving! They love uno and trouble but we're very excited for games they had never played before like cooties and the tetris game. I have seen them working together to figure out the new games as well as helping each other when one of them is struggling. It has been a joy to see them smiling and hearing all the giggles! \r\n\r\nOnce again thank you for all the fun that has been brought to our class!","fullyFundedDate":1745267188892,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-day-fun/9217062/","projectTitle":"Rainy Day Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500173071691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":1877489,"projectId":9155435,"letterContent":"First, thank you for your support and generosity! Our 1st graders have had an amazing time watching the caterpillars transition to butterflies. We have been able to talk about the changes that occur and give the students the opportunity to visually witness the life cycle. The students curiosity and excitement is one of the reasons that I continue to teacher year in and year out! This opportunity really has brought the excitement of education. Once again thank you for helping to provide our students with this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1742923822860,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-life-cycles/9155435/","projectTitle":"Learning About Life Cycles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500173071691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":7556692,"projectId":9004831,"letterContent":"I am so grateful that you have decided to once again support my classroom. This year has been a struggle in trying to find what works and what does not work for my students. It is through your generosity that I have been given the flexibility to explore my students' interest. \r\n\r\nI am not sure of your motivation, but in a time of much turmoil in public education, it is very heartwarming to have those out there who care. My students are ones who are not always chosen first, they are given different hardships daily. They are so excited when I bring new things into my classroom and I get to tell them that these things come from generous strangers.","fullyFundedDate":1734464721621,"projectUrl":"project/sel-reinforcement/9004831/","projectTitle":"SEL Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Drye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7556692_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600344854755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7556692"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2792","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":523,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":37,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.3,"schoolId":2792,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Irving Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Irving Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/guilford-county-schools/irving-park-elementary-school/2792"}