{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3193609,"projectId":9862223,"letterContent":"We weren't entirely sure how our young students with diverse learning and emotional profiles would react to the calming corner. They love it! Each student spontaneously said \"Go\" or \"Want\" or pointed to the calming corner. When directed to wait for their turn, they waited nicely. When their turn was up, each stepped away from the corner regulated and calm. No one tried to pull or rip the canopy. They were engaged with the toys. \r\n\r\nSo far so good! Thank you very much. I think we are going to use the calming area successfully.","fullyFundedDate":1769177386463,"projectUrl":"project/a-peaceful-spot-for-emotional-tots/9862223/","projectTitle":"A Peaceful Spot for Emotional Tots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3193609_orig.jpg?crop=598,598,x123,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612454730986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3193609"},{"teacherId":10233815,"projectId":9666953,"letterContent":"Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom by funding this snack project. Because of your generosity, snacks have become powerful tools for learning rather than just treats. My students are now regularly requesting items using their communication devices, picture exchange systems, gestures, and emerging spoken words. We practice core words like \"want,\" \"more,\" and \"eat\" in real, motivating situations, which has led to increased engagement and authentic communication attempts. For many of my students, these moments represent major progress using communication with purpose and confidence in a way that feels natural and rewarding.\r\n\r\nWith the snacks you provided, I can reinforce positive behaviors, increase motivation during structured lessons and therapies, and maintain the consistency that my students depend on to feel safe and regulated. Snacks have helped me extend learning time, support speech and language goals, and create calm, predictable routines throughout the day. Something as simple as a favorite snack has made a profound difference in my students' ability to participate, focus, and succeed. Your support ensures that every child in my classroom has access to meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and shine—and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761053874936,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-snacks-and-smiles/9666953/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning with Snacks and Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ersoylu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233815"},{"teacherId":10233815,"projectId":9666431,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, flexible seating is now a meaningful part of our daily classroom routine. My students use the new seating options throughout the day during structured work time, small groups, and calming breaks. I have already seen powerful moments where a student who typically struggles to stay regulated was able to remain engaged simply by choosing a seat that met their sensory needs. One moment that stands out was watching a student independently transition to a calming seat instead of escalating what could have been a meltdown became a breakthrough. These resources have allowed my students to access learning in ways that traditional desks never could.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new seating options, their reactions said everything. Some immediately gravitated toward the movement-based seating, while others carefully explored the softer, calming options. Several students smiled, relaxed their bodies, and settled into learning faster than I have ever seen before. For students who often experience anxiety or sensory overload, these materials communicated something powerful. They realized that the classroom was designed for them. The sense of comfort and ownership they felt was immediate, and it translated directly into improved focus, reduced behaviors, and greater willingness to participate.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using this flexible environment to build stamina, independence, and self-regulation during academic and social learning activities. Students are learning how to choose seating based on their needs and the task at hand, an important life skill that supports long-term success. As we continue working on engagement, communication, and social interaction goals, this adaptive seating allows every child to access learning in a way that feels safe and respectful. Your support has helped create a classroom where barriers are removed and every student feels capable. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762392822052,"projectUrl":"project/every-body-learns-differently-help-us-s/9666431/","projectTitle":"Every Body Learns Differently: Help Us Sit For Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ersoylu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233815"},{"teacherId":10280722,"projectId":9760463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for our dramatic play stand. Your support has made a meaningful impact in our third-grade classroom, and my students truly appreciate your kindness.\r\n\r\nWhile my students are beyond traditional dramatic play, we use the stand as a learning tool to support personal and social skill development. The materials are incorporated into lessons focused on communication, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. For example, students have used the stand to model real-life situations such as respectful communication. These activities allow students to practice speaking clearly, listening carefully, and responding appropriately and in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious about how they would be used. Many students immediately began sharing ideas and asking thoughtful questions about real-world connections. It was especially rewarding to see students who are typically reserved feel more confident participating in discussions and role-based activities.","fullyFundedDate":1758981581953,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-through-creative/9760463/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds Through Creative Interactions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10280722"},{"teacherId":9317881,"projectId":9745249,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation in support of our PBIS Quarter 2 Winter Carnival. Your kindness and support played an important role in making this event a fun, positive, and memorable experience for our students!\r\n\r\nThe Winter Carnival celebrated students' positive behavior, teamwork, and commitment to our school expectations! Because of your contributions we were able to provide engaging activites at the carnival. Activities included: pin the nose on the snowman, knock the snowman cans down, bowling christmas trees , christmas tree cones ring toss, snowflake tattoo station, pick matching snow ducks, winter plinko, snowball toss, winter photo booth station, candy cane limbo and snowman bullseye ball toss. We were also able to decorate the shcool courtyard where the carnival was with snowflake penant flags and hanging snowflake decorations! This created a joyful atmosphere that truly recognized our students' hard work during the second quarter.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support of our PBIS program. Donations like yours help us continue to encourgae positive behavior and create meaningful experiences for our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1758834877049,"projectUrl":"project/flurries-of-fun-a-celebration-of-positi/9745249/","projectTitle":"Flurries of Fun: A Celebration of Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317881_orig.jpg?crop=797,797,x299,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696813805820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317881"},{"teacherId":9317881,"projectId":9698827,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire \"Team Green Bean\" kindergarten class and third grade class, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your, generous donation. Your support has been instrumental in helping us create a vibrant and inclusive community for our youngest learners.\r\nYour contribution directly funded the supplies for our special community-building projects this year. Thanks to you, our kindergarteners and their \"buddy class\" were able to:\r\n•\tCreate Community through Creativity: We spent time tie-dying shirts and creating painted canvases that brighten our shared spaces and celebrated our unique, individual creativity as part of a larger group.\r\n•\tBuild Lasting Bonds: We established special \"buddy classes\" where older students mentored our kindergarteners. Together, they made buddy photo frames to capture their shared memories and strengthen school-wide connections.\r\n•\tGrow as \"Team Green Bean\": Your generosity helped us foster a positive and collaborative environment where every child feels valued, just like the members of our special class \"Team Green Bean\".\r\nYou have made a tangible difference in the daily lives and early educational experience of our students. Your gift is helping these children learn the value of community, collaboration, and creativity, lessons that will stay with them far beyond the kindergarten classroom.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your partnership in our mission. We hope you feel the pride of knowing your kindness has brought so much joy and connection to our school.","fullyFundedDate":1757733668768,"projectUrl":"project/creating-community-in-kindergarten/9698827/","projectTitle":"Creating Community in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317881_orig.jpg?crop=797,797,x299,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696813805820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317881"},{"teacherId":10089778,"projectId":9492397,"letterContent":"I can't begin to express my gratitude for your generosity and support of my students. Everyday they look forward to snacks and never have to worry about having a little extra treat in their tummy to hold them over until lunch\r\n\r\nMy students are all smiles over the variety of choices available everyday . You have taken the burden off of me of stretching my personal budget to meet the needs of my students.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough and I hope the smiles on my students faces are proof of our appreciation.","fullyFundedDate":1754673078939,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-fueled-and-focused/9492397/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Fueled and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089778_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753475720731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089778"},{"teacherId":3193609,"projectId":9586954,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding to our library program's reading incentives! Building a love of reading isn't always easy, especially when students are just learning to read or if reading is difficult. We reward students every month for earning Accelerated Reader points. One of their favorite rewards is spinning the Whammie Wheel. \r\n\r\nThe rewards added by this grant had students VERY excited to spin. School started in August, but we gave them two months of reading to accumulate points - so for two months they've been looking at the baskets and wishing to spin, which in turn had them reading a ton of books. The gracious donations by The Schoen Foundation really vamped up our prize baskets. Thank you for prioritizing teachers and students!","fullyFundedDate":1755363460740,"projectUrl":"project/earn-5-points-to-spin-the-wheel-no-wha/9586954/","projectTitle":"Earn 5 Points to Spin the Wheel - No Whammies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3193609_orig.jpg?crop=598,598,x123,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612454730986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3193609"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45554","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":476,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":60,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":75.5,"schoolId":45554,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/lake-park-elementary-school/45554"}