{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Naples Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1766978,"projectId":9652323,"letterContent":"Our students have loved the opportunity to practice vocabulary with fun games and activities. In a world of technology and textbooks, they appreciate the chance to play games, interact with fun vocabulary songs and offer a little competition among classmates (all while learning). I have small groups of students that I work with to provide more targeted reading instruction, but teachers across the whole school come to me as the literacy coach to use the resources with their students. \r\n Your generous donation has helped make vocabulary more enjoyable and learning more fun. We are so grateful for the donations and helping to encourage an entire school to increase reading and vocabulary skills.","fullyFundedDate":1756428035447,"projectUrl":"project/building-word-power-a-school-wide-voca/9652323/","projectTitle":"Building Word Power – a School Wide Vocabulary Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1766978_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673362684056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brookehale"},{"teacherId":9444575,"projectId":10310129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Sensory Play for Early Learning\" project! My students were so excited to see the new water table and sensory supplies. They are enjoying pouring, scooping, and exploring while developing fine motor skills, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using the water table for hands-on science and sensory activities, exploring concepts like floating, sinking, and measuring. Your generosity is helping make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful for my students. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1781709549515,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-for-early-learning/10310129/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play for Early Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9444575"},{"teacherId":2340786,"projectId":10160756,"letterContent":"Thank you all so very much for your generous donation for my students to have access to materials to practice their cursive writing. They loved learning how to write in this beautiful script. They also enjoyed taking what they learned and writing their own names in cursive and wanted to write letters to friends! It leads naturally into writing letters to friends for extra practice! My students this year are already asking about cursive and I am excited to soon teach them!!! Again, thank you for always supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774452805864,"projectUrl":"project/cursive-writing-history-not-to-be-forg/10160756/","projectTitle":"Cursive Writing - History Not to Be Forgotten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2340786_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476730468375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msowsiany"},{"teacherId":8291454,"projectId":10323169,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donation to my class. The rewards and extra supplies will go a very long way in my classroom and for the success of my students. They are more motivated to read and complete tasks at the best of their ability when their is positive reinforcement involved. I love to reward them for their hard work!! That is possible because of you so THANK YOU!!!! \r\n\r\nI put the rewards in a treasure box and my students are able to use their school money they have earned for hard work to buy rewards. They love this and it keeps them engaged!!","fullyFundedDate":1785493184607,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-rewards-and-classroom-ref/10323169/","projectTitle":"Back to School Rewards and Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuhn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8291454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642980037530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8291454"},{"teacherId":10349951,"projectId":9982555,"letterContent":"My students and I can't thank you enough for your generosity. All of the items we were able to have for our classroom have been very popular with the kiddos and are helping them to cope and learn. As you know, my kiddos are in an IBI-3 unit, they have behavior regulation issues, they are autistic, have ADHD and/or have experienced trauma. Several of the sensory toys help with spatial relationships and building projects, the bead maze, the magnetic blocks, the Lego dinosaurs, cars and trucks are all. happily being utilized. My creative kiddos love the etch-a-sketch. We can work on focusing and concentration skills by playing Jenga and blowing bubbles. Several love to set up the barnyard with the animals and tractors. \r\nFidget toys are utilized by all and the wide variety has been helpful. I was so pleased to be able to get the spaceship/planets rug and accompanying planet fidget toy, perfect timing for our NASA spaceship launch here in Florida, \r\nThe rug and the dinosaur chairs make the room more comfy and provide a warm environment that assures they are in a safe space. AND the plush....oh my, they absolutely love their big bear and immediately named him Mr. Snuggles. The manatee and alligator are awesome and the kiddos know their Florida creatures. The weighted Stitch gets held and cuddled too, in this way the kiddos are able to utilize the plush as coping strategies for sad, frustrated, confused, and angry feelings.\r\nMy personal favorite are the puppets! These plush creatures and especially the shark (with an internal squeaker) our school mascot, are proving to be an excellent way to express feelings, share experiences, and improve communication skills. And I am so happy I have the puppet stand to keep all clean and on display so they are easily reached and often utilized. \r\nAgain, I thank you and so do these children. They are motivated, resilient, eager to learn, kind and amazing!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769019980355,"projectUrl":"project/being-motivated-hoping-and-coping/9982555/","projectTitle":"Being Motivated, Hoping and Coping","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349951"},{"teacherId":9734071,"projectId":9951998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Pre-K classroom! Because of you, our students now have beautiful new paint to create masterpieces, fun fidget toys to help with focus and self-regulation, tasty snacks to keep their growing bodies fueled, and engaging center materials that make learning exciting and hands-on.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a real difference in our classroom each day. Our little learners are already enjoying these new supplies, and we are so grateful for your support of their creativity, growth, and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their bright futures!","fullyFundedDate":1769022096976,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-for-success/9951998/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Call","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9734071_orig.jpg?crop=191,191,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733249614595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9734071"},{"teacherId":9162229,"projectId":9941978,"letterContent":"your donation has made a great impact and words cannot express our gratitude. We, a team of 4 teachers, were in need of donations for the snack cart. Our students can earn a snack at the end of every day when they 1) complete classwork and 2) when they meet their daily behavior goals. With about 40 students, our snacks run out fast! It is also nice to be able to add some non-edibles to the snack cart like the Kawaii Mochi Squishy Toys, party favors, and Dinosaur Bubble Wands that you so graciously donated. Without your support, we wouldn't have been able to make the snack cart as appealing as it is now. I, my fellow teachers, and our students thank you for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1767806069727,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-shark-squads-snack-cart/9941978/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Shark Squad's Snack Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9162229_orig.jpg?crop=1036,1036,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692914963089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162229"},{"teacherId":10349951,"projectId":9913699,"letterContent":"It is with pleasure that I can share with you the enormous help your generous gifts have given to my kiddos. The laminator is a very necessary addition; it helps me stay organized. I can laminate charts, lists, schedule etc. to keep me \"operating smoothly. I also laminated several illustrations to hang on my white board to help the kiddos identify emotional regulation. Other teachers use it as well! \r\n\r\nMost of my students are high functioning autistic children. All the sensory toys help my students with spatial relationships, grounding, and just fun! In the short period of time that I have had these items, I have found them to be fascinated, creative, and excited to play with everything. I have a Lego dinosaur that is almost completed and a Lego sports car almost ready for the road. I love to see that they are able to read directions and build things independently. The magnetic blocks and magnetic plastic shapes quickly turn into houses, buildings, and furniture. My younger kiddos love the finger mazes and bead maze, they spend a lot of time with them. Very good tactile sensorics.\r\n\r\nThe puppets are a huge success! And I am so glad I got the stand for them to sit on, making them more accessible and keeping them clean. I am extracting wonderful narratives, and their storytelling abilities are improving. I plan to advance to having them produce a play with their characters. The Jenga is an excellent tool for my ADHD kiddos to use for working on concentration and reducing impulsivity. The interest level is high and I am seeing improved skills already. We have enjoyed blowing bubbles and balancing them on the stick to practice focusing as well. I am glad I got that set of little jars for them! My artists love the etch a sketch and have a new outlet for their talent. \r\n\r\nMy carpet with the planets brightened up the modular unit we are in and made it more comfy. They love picking out the planets and my space planet fidget is a big favorite. I got two chairs with dinosaurs, and they are so soft and comfy to sit in, they love it. My giant teddy bear has already been named Mr. Snuggles and the kids love him. My plush alligator, manatee and of course the weighted Stitch are adored. I cannot thank you enough for all the learning/play opportunities you have provided for these students. You have brought so much joy, ways to express, and grow it is amazing. My kiddos will succeed thanks to your helpful motivators! (We do not post pictures of our students at our school, but i am sending photos of the room so you can see how nice it looks, no longer a drab trailer!)","fullyFundedDate":1765724428924,"projectUrl":"project/hoping-coping-and-being-motivated-part/9913699/","projectTitle":"Hoping, Coping and Being Motivated (Part Two)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349951"},{"teacherId":2340786,"projectId":9900932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging, high-quality books that are already making a powerful impact on their learning. These new texts help introduce and strengthen critical reading skills such as identifying central ideas, understanding characters' motivations, making inferences, and recognizing figurative language. Students are also practicing discussion skills, citing evidence from the text, and building vocabulary in meaningful, exciting ways.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and joyful. You'll see students reading independently, partnering up to discuss texts, and participating in whole-group conversations where they eagerly share their thinking. Books are no longer just assignments—they're conversation starters and confidence builders.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers are especially excited about the new books. They are choosing to read during free time, proudly recommending titles to classmates, and showing increased confidence in their abilities. Your generosity didn't just buy books—it sparked curiosity, motivation, and a love of reading that will last far beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1764452324054,"projectUrl":"project/floridas-best-books/9900932/","projectTitle":"Florida's B.E.S.T. Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2340786_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476730468375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msowsiany"},{"teacherId":9162229,"projectId":9839230,"letterContent":"thank you for supporting this project with your generous donation! It is thanks to donors like you that I am able to provide these resources to my students. Your donation has already made impact in the classroom and on my students. The TIME FOR KIDS Informational Text Readers have been put to good use since receiving them. The colorful graphics, and science and social themes, are helping students to build important background knowledge and make new connections to the real world. Students have been motivated to read them and then taking a comprehension quiz; many are passing these quizzes! It is wonderful to see students find enjoyment in reading these books Also, the nonslip adhesive pads are amazing and made the stools around my small group table safer and sturdier! Again, it is HUGE to get your support in being able to provide these things for my students. You donation is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1762184490563,"projectUrl":"project/quest-for-success-refill/9839230/","projectTitle":"Quest for Success - Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9162229_orig.jpg?crop=1036,1036,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692914963089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162229"},{"teacherId":7856025,"projectId":9709251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. The Expo markers you provided have already made a difference in our daily learning. It's amazing how something so simple can create such a big shift in student focus, engagement, and their confidence,\r\n\r\nMy students are absolutely thrilled to have fresh markers that work every time! Having their own tools helps them stay attentive and excited during lessons. It is amazing to see the change! They can quickly jot down ideas, solve problems, or try out strategies on their whiteboards. They are more active participants in their own learning. They are staying on task longer, working more collaboratively, and taking more pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe markers have also helped transform our lessons into more hands-on, interactive experiences. Whether practicing phonics, solving math problems, or building sentences, the students love being able to write, erase, and try again right away. It allows them to take risks, revise their thinking, and stay engaged throughout the lesson. For many of them, this immediate feedback is exactly what they need to stay motivated and focused.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a classroom environment where students feel confident, prepared, and eager to learn. These markers may seem small, but they are used in countless ways every single day. They truly make learning more meaningful and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real and lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1759164038244,"projectUrl":"project/markers-and-supplies/9709251/","projectTitle":"Markers and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7856025"},{"teacherId":4215735,"projectId":9786484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an iPad to our first grade class! Your kindness and commitment to education will make a lasting difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to powerful learning tools that will enhance their creativity, engagement, and ability to explore new concepts in ways that were previously out of reach. Whether it's using educational apps to reinforce key skills, creating digital projects, or collaborating in new and exciting ways, your generosity has opened doors to opportunities that will impact their learning journey for years to come. Your support means the world to us, and we are truly grateful for your belief in the power of education and technology. Thank you for investing in our students' future and for being a part of our classroom's success.","fullyFundedDate":1761153494751,"projectUrl":"project/ilove-learning-with-ipads/9786484/","projectTitle":"iLove Learning with iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4215735_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486422661310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4215735"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45561","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":366,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.2,"schoolId":45561,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Naples Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Naples Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/naples-park-elementary-school/45561"}