{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kimberley Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4550324,"projectId":9546469,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to report on the success of \"Friends and Flashlights!\" This project was a big hit, successfully meeting our goals of boosting student engagement and fostering dialogue about reading. The relaxed environment helped our reluctant readers gain confidence and practice reading skills. \r\n We intentionally created a comfortable setting where students could:\r\n*Find a friend for shared reading and discussion.\r\n*Select a book perfectly matched to their reading level.\r\n*Choose a cozy corner to settle in.\r\n*Read together by flashlight!\r\nThis simple setup allowed many students to bond, build confidence, and practice their reading fluency and comprehension.\r\n This project was possible because of your generous support. Thank you for your donation! Your contribution provided the tools needed to create this unique, magical learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760911601785,"projectUrl":"project/flashlight-and-friends/9546469/","projectTitle":"Flashlight and Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4550324_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500256521107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swillis"},{"teacherId":7258116,"projectId":7928092,"letterContent":"The new bookbags have made a huge difference in my classroom. The students are more organized because they have more room and space to put their things. I have also been able to continue to use these for other students for several years because of the up keep and how the students care for them. Each group of students have been thankful and grateful to receive the book bags. Thank you so much again for the kind donation and making it able for my students to be a success. It makes class run smoother and more efficiently.","fullyFundedDate":1707089615862,"projectUrl":"project/new-desk-no-space/7928092/","projectTitle":"New Desk, No Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7258116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591060395106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7258116"},{"teacherId":1999857,"projectId":9756193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of organizational and cleaning supplies to our art classroom. Your support helps create a safe, orderly, and inspiring space for our students to learn and create. We are truly grateful for your kindness and the positive impact it brings to our daily work.\r\nThe paper towels are used for cleaning the tables. You know those brown paper towels the school buys do not clean very well! LOL Also, the photo boxes have not only kept things very organized but also have saved time during instruction. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758814990458,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized-and-clean-in-the-art-r/9756193/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized and Clean in the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Raines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-raines"},{"teacherId":1999857,"projectId":9649016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of watercolor paper to our art classroom. Your support gives students the chance to explore quality materials, build confidence in their creativity, and produce artwork they are truly proud of. Watercolor paper may not seem like a material that is important but due to its thickness, it is ideal, not only for watercolors but tempera paint as well. Your kindness enriches our learning environment every day, and we are deeply grateful for the impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1758636586399,"projectUrl":"project/watercolor-paper-for-my-wonderful-artist/9649016/","projectTitle":"Watercolor Paper for My Wonderful Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Raines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-raines"},{"teacherId":109172,"projectId":9579418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring new chairs into our reading center. Your generosity made an immediate impact on our students. The moment the chairs arrived, the excitement in the room was undeniable. Students couldn't wait to pick a cozy spot, settle in, and dive into their books.\r\n\r\nThese chairs have already transformed our reading time. Every day, I see them choosing books, curling up in the chairs, and getting lost in stories. Your gift has created a welcoming place where reading feels joyful and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our class, supporting our learning, and helping us build a love of reading. We are truly grateful for your kindness and the difference you made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762028571413,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-spaces/9579418/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/109172"},{"teacherId":8670578,"projectId":9462734,"letterContent":"When our new stacking stools, book stand frames, and desk organizers arrived, my students were eager to help unpack everything. They were thrilled to see the colorful stools and immediately began brainstorming ways to utilize them during small groups and partner work. The book frames quickly became part of our reading area, helping students proudly display the books they are using for projects or independent reading. The desk organizers have already made a huge difference—students can now easily find folders, journals, and center materials without clutter or lost items.\r\n\r\nOne moment that truly stood out was during our literacy centers. A group of students used the stacking stools to work together at a small table, and for the first time, everyone stayed focused and comfortable the entire time. Seeing their materials neatly sorted in the new organizers helped them move from one task to the next with confidence. The book stand frames have also encouraged students to choose texts more independently, displaying books in a way that draws their attention and builds excitement for reading.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is more organized, comfortable, and student-centered. The new materials are helping my students stay engaged, take ownership of their workspace, and work together more effectively. As we continue our current reading and writing projects, these tools will support smoother transitions, better collaboration, and a more welcoming learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for the impact you've made on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762028572293,"projectUrl":"project/smart-storage/9462734/","projectTitle":"Smart Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670578"},{"teacherId":109172,"projectId":9378685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for funding our new easel. This easel has already become an essential part of our learning space. We use it every day to create anchor charts that help students build understanding, remember key concepts, and stay engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nHaving a sturdy, accessible easel allows me to model strategies clearly while students follow along. It also gives us a designated space to display charts that students refer back to throughout the day—during reading, writing, math, and even science. The kids love seeing their ideas added to our charts, and they take pride in using them as tools for independent work.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly strengthened our classroom community. Because of you, my students have a visual learning hub that supports them, guides their thinking, and helps them grow more confident each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact on our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755742179845,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-tools-to-inspire-and-lead-learn/9378685/","projectTitle":"Teaching Tools to Inspire and Lead Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/109172"},{"teacherId":8670578,"projectId":9422135,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new sports equipment, jump ropes, soccer balls, footballs, and kickballs, their faces lit up with pure excitement! They couldn't wait to get outside and start playing. Many of my students lack access to organized sports outside of school, so having quality equipment available during recess and PE time has made a significant difference in how they stay active and work together.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the equipment to build teamwork, practice good sportsmanship, and promote healthy physical activity. For example, students have been organizing their own friendly soccer and kickball games during recess, learning how to take turns, communicate, and encourage one another. The jump ropes have been especially popular for building stamina and coordination, and even inspired a jump rope challenge in our class!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have more opportunities to stay active and engaged. These resources not only support their physical health but also help strengthen relationships and confidence. Our next step is to continue incorporating teamwork and movement into classroom lessons by connecting physical activity with goal setting and social-emotional learning. Thank you for helping my students grow stronger, both physically and as a community!","fullyFundedDate":1759946142667,"projectUrl":"project/growing-strong/9422135/","projectTitle":"Growing Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670578"},{"teacherId":9222440,"projectId":9196624,"letterContent":"You may have heard about the financial challenges currently affecting Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. In the spring of 2025, the district learned that it was facing a debt of more than $46.1 million. The impact has been deep and painful. Hundreds of employees have been affected by the resulting reductions in force, and many remaining positions have been restructured to support the district as we recover.\r\n\r\nAlthough I am still serving as the AIG Catalyst, my responsibilities have changed during this period of transition. As a result, I have not yet been able to launch the planned geography curriculum for this school year. My hope is that, in the second quarter, I will be able to return fully to my primary role and implement the project we have been developing.\r\n\r\nThe project, \"Around the World Travel Agency,\" invites students to create their own imaginary travel agencies. Each student will act as a travel guide for a destination of their choice anywhere in the world. They will research historic landmarks, geographic features, and cultural points of interest, then lead their classmates on a virtual journey using tablets you so generously donated. For each location we visit, we will also explore related works of literature as a group. Students will receive airplane tickets for their destinations and a faux passport that will be stamped for every country they \"visit.\"\r\n\r\nThis summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with a group from my son's high school. I am using that experience—particularly our trip to the Amalfi Coast—as a model for the students' future projects. Once we are able to bring this exciting curriculum to life, we look forward to sharing photos and highlights with you.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support and generosity. Your contributions make it possible for our students to experience learning that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of exploration. We are deeply grateful for all that you do for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1746699698663,"projectUrl":"project/my-aig-students-want-geography-lessons/9196624/","projectTitle":"My AIG Students Want Geography Lessons. Let's Make It Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222440"},{"teacherId":9222440,"projectId":9196549,"letterContent":"You may have heard about the financial challenges currently affecting Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. In the spring of 2025, the district learned that it was facing a debt of more than $46.1 million. The impact has been deep and painful. Hundreds of employees have been affected by the resulting reductions in force, and many remaining positions have been restructured to support the district as we recover.\r\n\r\nAlthough I am still serving as the AIG Catalyst, my responsibilities have changed during this period of transition. As a result, I have not yet been able to launch the planned geography curriculum for this school year. My hope is that, in the second quarter, I will be able to return fully to my primary role and implement the project we have been developing.\r\n\r\nThe project, \"Around the World Travel Agency,\" invites students to create their own imaginary travel agencies. Each student will act as a travel guide for a destination of their choice anywhere in the world. They will research historic landmarks, geographic features, and cultural points of interest, then lead their classmates on a virtual journey using tablets you so generously donated. For each location we visit, we will also explore related works of literature as a group. Students will receive airplane tickets for their destinations and a faux passport that will be stamped for every country they \"visit.\"\r\n\r\nThis summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with a group from my son's high school. I am using that experience—particularly our trip to the Amalfi Coast—as a model for the students' future projects. Once we are able to bring this exciting curriculum to life, we look forward to sharing photos and highlights with you.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support and generosity. Your contributions make it possible for our students to experience learning that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of exploration. We are deeply grateful for all that you do for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1746483034281,"projectUrl":"project/my-aig-students-want-geography-lessons/9196549/","projectTitle":"My Aig Students Want Geography Lessons. Let's Make It Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222440"},{"teacherId":9222440,"projectId":9194162,"letterContent":"You may have heard about the financial challenges currently affecting Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. In the spring of 2025, the district learned that it was facing a debt of more than $46.1 million. The impact has been deep and painful. Hundreds of employees have been affected by the resulting reductions in force, and many remaining positions have been restructured to support the district as we recover.\r\n\r\nAlthough I am still serving as the AIG Catalyst, my responsibilities have changed during this period of transition. As a result, I have not yet been able to launch the planned geography curriculum for this school year. My hope is that, in the second quarter, I will be able to return fully to my primary role and implement the project we have been developing.\r\n\r\nThe project, \"Around the World Travel Agency,\" invites students to create their own imaginary travel agencies. Each student will act as a travel guide for a destination of their choice anywhere in the world. They will research historic landmarks, geographic features, and cultural points of interest, then lead their classmates on a virtual journey using the tablets that you generously donated. For each location visited, we will also explore related works of literature as a group. Students will receive airplane tickets for their destinations and a faux passport that will be stamped for every country they \"visit.\"\r\n\r\nThis summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with a group from my son's high school. I am using that experience—particularly our trip to the Amalfi Coast—as a model for the students' future projects. Once we are able to bring this exciting curriculum to life, we look forward to sharing photos and highlights with you.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support and generosity. Your contributions make it possible for our students to experience learning that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of exploration. We are deeply grateful for all that you do for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1746786924962,"projectUrl":"project/my-aig-students-want-geography-lessons/9194162/","projectTitle":"My AIG Students Want Geography Lessons!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222440"},{"teacherId":9760464,"projectId":9281529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of Graduation Survival Kits for our upcoming 6th graders! Your thoughtful donation brought so much joy and excitement to our students as they prepare to take the next big step in their academic journey. Each item in the kits reminded them that they are supported, cared for, and capable of amazing things as they move on to middle school.\r\nThe students' faces lit up as they opened their kits — they loved discovering each special item and sharing what they meant to them. This simple yet meaningful gesture helped ease their nerves and boosted their confidence, reminding them that they have a community cheering them on. Your kindness helped make their transition feel special and gave them the encouragement they need to start 6th grade strong.","fullyFundedDate":1746786178169,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-goodies/9281529/","projectTitle":"Graduation Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9760464_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736454618070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760464"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1498","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":286,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.8,"schoolId":1498,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kimberley Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kimberley Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/kimberley-park-elementary-school/1498"}