{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":9664364,"letterContent":"When my students opened the materials from our \"Building Bright Futures with Financial Literacy\" project, they were instantly curious and excited! They couldn't wait to explore the colorful piggy banks, play money, and engaging games that make learning about money fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these materials during our weekly life skills lessons to help students understand the value of saving, spending, and sharing. One of my favorite moments was watching a student proudly explain that he was \"saving for something special\" after sorting coins into his new piggy bank. The hands-on practice has made abstract financial concepts come to life in a way that truly sticks.\r\n\r\nThis project has given my students the tools and confidence to start building real-world money skills they'll use for the rest of their lives. Your generosity has empowered them to dream big, set goals, and begin thinking about their futures in a positive, practical way.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their financial literacy—and in their bright futures!","fullyFundedDate":1758720399622,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-financial-l/9664364/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures with Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":6177946,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new learning bins, their faces lit up! Each bin focuses on a \"Core Word of the Week\" — words like GO, STOP, MORE, and HELP — and is filled with hands-on materials, visuals, and interactive activities that make language come alive.\r\n\r\nWe use these bins daily during speech groups and in our Life Skills classroom. For example, during our \"GO\" week, students pushed toy cars down ramps, pressed the \"go\" button on their communication devices, and practiced saying \"go\" to make a friend on a scooter move. It was such a joyful way to connect language to action, and even our quietest students were motivated to join in.\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed how my students learn core vocabulary. They now have consistent, engaging opportunities to use words across activities and settings — from speech therapy to morning circle. Many are beginning to generalize these core words to real-life situations, such as asking for \"more\" snacks or telling a peer to \"stop.\"\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue expanding our \"Core Word of the Week\" lessons to include literacy and play centers. With your help, our classroom is becoming a language-rich environment where every student has a voice. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1644976151577,"projectUrl":"project/core-word-of-the-week-learning-bins/6177946/","projectTitle":"Core Word of the Week Learning Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":8651866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing laughter and learning to my students. Every child I work with has a disability—whether speech, cognitive, or physical—and these new materials have opened up opportunities that words alone couldn't. Because we are a Title I school, my students don't have much, and your generosity truly brightened their days.\r\n\r\nThe games, toys, and hands-on activities have given my students a fun and motivating way to practice communication. Their smiles say it all! One student who rarely spoke started using new words during play, and another learned to take turns for the very first time. Seeing their pride and excitement during these moments has been such a gift.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll keep using these materials to build social skills, vocabulary, and confidence through play-based learning. You didn't just give us supplies—you gave my students joy, connection, and a reason to feel proud of their progress. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1723668853074,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-tools-to-enhance-sp/8651866/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning Tools to Enhance Speech and Language Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":9275423,"letterContent":"Our speech and language groups have been filled with laughter, imagination, and incredible growth thanks to your generosity! The new games, toys, and hands-on materials have completely transformed our sessions. My students are now practicing their social language, turn-taking, and expressive vocabulary through play-based activities that feel like pure fun. Whether they're pretending to run an ice cream shop, building silly sentences, or guessing emotions from pictures, they're learning valuable communication skills without even realizing it.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a group of students who typically struggle to engage light up when we introduced a new board game that required teamwork and expressive speech. Their excitement was contagious—they were cheering each other on, practicing their target sounds, and using spontaneous conversation far beyond what I'd seen before. These joyful moments remind me why play is such a powerful tool for language development.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue expanding on these playful lessons by introducing storytelling and problem-solving games that encourage my students to use new vocabulary in complete sentences. Their confidence is growing, and your support has helped create a classroom where communication feels fun, safe, and rewarding every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755726311776,"projectUrl":"project/language-learning-through-laughter-and-p/9275423/","projectTitle":"Language Learning Through Laughter and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":8677203,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have been able to learn and grow through games and fun activities that bring our lessons to life. We've been using the new resources during group work and whole-class activities, and the excitement in the room is contagious. One favorite moment was watching a group of students cheer each other on during a team game—suddenly, even the shyest students wanted to jump in and participate.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students could hardly wait to try them out. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked everything, and it instantly made learning feel less like \"work\" and more like play. These activities provide them with an opportunity to practice essential skills while also fostering confidence, teamwork, and a sense of joy in the classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue to weave these games into our daily lessons, creating opportunities for laughter, collaboration, and deeper learning. Your support has given my students tools that make school both meaningful and fun, and for that, we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1725916956167,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-through-play-motivati/8677203/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning Through Play: Motivational Games for Skill Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":1948551,"projectId":9252386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. The diverse collection of realistic fiction books you provided has truly transformed reading in my classroom. These stories have opened doors for students to explore new perspectives, connect deeply with characters, and reflect on their own lives and choices.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is not just about decoding words on a page—it's about stepping into someone else's shoes, grappling with complex emotions, and building empathy. With these books, my students are practicing critical skills such as identifying themes, analyzing character motivations, and making connections between the text and their own experiences. They're also growing their vocabulary and comprehension as they navigate plots that are rich, layered, and thought-provoking.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been powerful. One student who loves basketball was thrilled to find a story that reflected his passion, saying, \"I love this amazing story because it has basketball and so many amazing details.\" Another student connected with When Stars are Scattered, realizing for the first time that children around the world face very different challenges, sharing: \"I learned that people live in really stressful and tough situations... the girls were told they can't go to school and that they have to get married.\" Still another student was excited to see herself in a main character starting 6th grade, saying, \"I've wanted to read this book for a long time... I'm super excited to read the rest of the story.\"\r\n\r\nPerhaps one of the most powerful moments came when a student reflected on Long Way Down: \"The family have rules like no crying, no snitching, and always get revenge... but in the elevator he sees a bunch of people who are dead and he can't tell what's real and what isn't.\" This sparked thoughtful class discussions about choices, consequences, and the complexity of grief.\r\n\r\nThese books are not only teaching skills, they're helping my students see themselves, understand others, and grow as thoughtful, empathetic readers. Your generosity has made our classroom a place where stories truly come alive, and I am so grateful for the opportunities you've given my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746468244157,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-one-books-for-all/9252386/","projectTitle":"Books for One & Books for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Remkes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1948551_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512253788835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-remkes"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":9684085,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have exciting new materials that make practicing speech and problem-solving skills fun and meaningful. The first day the resources arrived, my students' eyes lit up as they helped unpack the boxes. They were immediately curious and couldn't wait to try everything out. One group even asked, \"Can we start right now?\"—which tells you just how motivating these tools are for them.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the materials to work during speech groups and small-group lessons. For example, students used hands-on activities to practice solving word problems while taking turns explaining their thinking. The combination of speaking, listening, and solving together created moments where even my quietest students felt confident to share. It has been incredible to watch students encourage each other and realize that their words and ideas matter.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue integrating these activities into weekly lessons, allowing students to apply their new skills in the classroom and beyond. Thanks to your support, my students are not only strengthening their communication skills but also developing teamwork and problem-solving strategies that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Thank you for giving them these opportunities—they are truly thriving because of your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1757530843431,"projectUrl":"project/speak-solve-succeed/9684085/","projectTitle":"Speak, Solve, Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":8791123,"letterContent":"When our new financial literacy resources arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! The first thing they wanted to do was dive into the storybooks and role-play with the toy cash registers. Watching them light up as they took turns being \"shopkeepers\" and \"customers\" showed me how much they love learning when it feels like real life.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the books to introduce saving, spending, and earning in simple, relatable ways. Isabel's Car Wash quickly became a class favorite—students connected the story to their own dreams of earning money, and many shared ideas about chores or small jobs they could do at home. The budgeting games also sparked great conversations about making choices, teamwork, and what it means to be responsible with money.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these resources to build on their understanding of saving, budgeting, and even beginning investing concepts. Each lesson brings more confidence, and I know these skills will stick with them for years to come. Thank you for making it possible for my students to gain such essential life skills in a way that is fun, interactive, and inspiring. We couldn't have done it without your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1727712844223,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-budgets/8791123/","projectTitle":"Books and Budgets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":9552713,"letterContent":"Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to new resources that not only build their minds but also develop their social skills. The moment the boxes arrived, students could hardly contain their excitement—asking, \"Is this really for us?\" They eagerly helped unpack the materials and were ready to dive right in.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the resources to use during group lessons where students practice problem-solving and teamwork. For example, in one activity, pairs worked together to solve a challenge while taking turns explaining their thinking. The materials made it feel more like play than work, which encouraged even my most hesitant students to participate. It was wonderful to watch students cheer each other on and use positive language while working together to find a solution.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue integrating these resources into our weekly speech and social skills lessons, so students can apply what they've learned in everyday situations, such as recess and classroom projects. Because of your support, they're growing not only as learners but also as kind, confident friends and leaders. Thank you for making this possible—your generosity is shaping both brains and big hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1755713378192,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-and-big-hearts/9552713/","projectTitle":"Building Brains and Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6601856,"projectId":6126505,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your support and for providing us with amazing science supplies! Thanks to your generosity, we now have the tools to explore and understand the moon phases in an exciting and hands-on way. Your kindness has brought new energy into our classroom, making learning more interactive and engaging for all of us.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, we can visualize the different phases of the moon, conduct experiments, and deepen our curiosity about space and the universe. Science has become even more fun and meaningful, and we love coming to class each day eager to learn. Your contribution has truly made a difference in our education.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in the classroom, thank you for making our learning experience so special. Your generosity and thoughtfulness have created lasting memories and a greater appreciation for science. We are inspired by your kindness and will continue to explore and discover with enthusiasm, thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1642922020534,"projectUrl":"project/science-up-close/6126505/","projectTitle":"Science Up Close!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6601856_orig.jpg?crop=878,878,x994,y209&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599845904006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6601856"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":8309662,"letterContent":"The materials we received for this project have been so helpful in teaching our students essential social skills. These resources have made it easier to create real-life scenarios in the classroom, helping students practice taking turns, using kind words, and understanding others' feelings.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, these skills are not intuitive, and having hands-on tools to model and practice them has been a game-changer. One student has loved participating in our role-play activities and is now more comfortable speaking up in group settings. Another student has grown in his ability to greet peers and ask thoughtful questions. These resources have brought so much joy and growth to our classroom. Thank you for giving us the tools to help our students succeed not just in school but in life!","fullyFundedDate":1715121291637,"projectUrl":"project/natures-pages-books-and-activities-for/8309662/","projectTitle":"Nature's Pages: Books and Activities for Exploring Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":8849919,"letterContent":"The books we received through this project have made such a difference in our classroom! For our students, reading isn't just about the story—it's an opportunity to build language skills, practice comprehension, and develop their communication. These new books have been a game-changer, providing fresh, engaging material that meets our students where they are and helps them grow.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an interactive and hands-on experience. For some students, this means pointing to pictures and naming objects, while others work on answering questions about the story or predicting what might happen next. These books have helped us teach critical skills like vocabulary development, understanding main ideas, and sequencing events. It's so rewarding to see the students light up when they connect with the stories.\r\n\r\nOne of our students has really come out of her shell with these books. She loves the bright, engaging illustrations and has been practicing raising her hand to share her thoughts during storytime. Another student has been working hard on staying focused during group reading, and these books have kept him engaged and excited to listen and participate. Thank you for helping us bring these incredible resources to our students—they're making such a big impact!","fullyFundedDate":1727966637289,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/8849919/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! 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