{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Park Side Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10072578,"projectId":9450069,"letterContent":"Our kindergarte\r\nn class has been absolutely delighted with the new play kitchen that was generously donated. The moment it arrived, the children could hardly contain their excitement—eyes wide, hands clapping, and eager voices filling the room as they rushed to explore every knob, cabinet and pretend feature. That first day felt magical, and their enthusiasm hasn't faded since. The kitchen instantly became the heart of our play area, drawing students in with the promise of creativity and cooperative fun.\r\n\r\nBeyond being a favorite new toy, the play kitchen has become a powerful tool for social-emotional learning. Students are practicing how to share space and materials, communicate their ideas, and work through small conflicts in a caring way. Their imaginative play has blossomed—creating restaurants, family dinners, bakeries, and even \"healthy food shows\"—all of which help them express feelings, build confidence, and understand the world around them. This gift has truly enriched our classroom, supporting both joyful play and meaningful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1754952423571,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-play-kitchen/9450069/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Play Kitchen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mooney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10072578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751930624064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072578"},{"teacherId":2429550,"projectId":9416689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my students! My students have been greatly enjoying the addition of our themed sensory table items. So far, we've used them for Fall sensory themes and all the items and centers were a huge hit! Students were able to search for acorns and funnel rice. The mini-dustpans are absolutely perfect to help clean up spills while also teaching responsibility. Scoopers and tongs were used to help explore inside of a pumpkin, which was a messy and fun way to help strengthen fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nTK is a magical age to teach, and your support of my students through your generous donation has given them tools to help make learning and exploring fun and memorable. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1751904124519,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-table-fun/9416689/","projectTitle":"Sensory Table Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2429550_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646625057095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleigh-davis"},{"teacherId":3087009,"projectId":9444383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! The book bins have helped our students immensely. Students are now able to find the books that are most interesting to them. Our read to self/ read to teacher centers have become enjoyable for both the adult in charge and the students. We are seeing improvements in student reading skills. \r\nThe games and activities have been useful for morning work and also for centers practice with turn taking and practicing sportsmanship. The various organizational materials have been super helpful for me in keeping an organized classroom. This helps my mood and also ensures I am prepared for each part of the day instead of scrambling to find the materials.","fullyFundedDate":1753475861242,"projectUrl":"project/strong-start-in-sdc/9444383/","projectTitle":"Strong Start in SDC","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pelot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3087009_orig.jpg?crop=1835,1836,x0,y556&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724812052316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3087009"},{"teacherId":2429550,"projectId":9364520,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for the generous donations of storage and art supplies! Transitional Kindergarten is such a unique grade level that requires so many different types of supplies: toys, manipulatives, dramatic play center supplies, art supplies and so much more. Having containers for each of these everyday items has helped keep the classroom so much more functional and organized! The students have been using the refreshed craft supplies, with the glue sticks and paint sticks being a classroom favorite. Seeing how proud of the art that the students have been making with the supplies you provided has been such a sweet experience. \r\n\r\nHaving an organized, functional space to learn in and supplies to make meaningful arts and crafts projects with is so important for student development in TK. Your donations have made such a positive impact for my students, and I am so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1749141521647,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-crafty-classroom-refresh/9364520/","projectTitle":"Organized and Crafty Classroom Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2429550_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646625057095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleigh-davis"},{"teacherId":2429550,"projectId":9006978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my classroom embrace their imaginative side! The mew additions to our dramatic play center helped make the last half of our school year so much more fun and magical for my students. The rocket ship was an instant hit, and the students traveled to outer space every morning with it! I knew the new baby doll cloths would be well-loved, and pretty soon not only were our baby dolls dressing up in new clothes, but so were our classroom stuffed animals! \r\n\r\nLearning through play is what makes Transitional Kindergarten such a special grade level. Having these new materials available for my students to explore and play with has been the best experience. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1736803528875,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-in-tk/9006978/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2429550_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646625057095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleigh-davis"},{"teacherId":2429550,"projectId":8892729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students be their most creative selves with your generous donations! Your donation helped us get paint sticks, beads, pipe cleaners, dot markers and gems that have made dozens of different art projects. My students love to use gems for art creations but we've also found out gems are great to help with counting collections as well! Our art easel has seen many different paintings thanks to the paint sticks and dot markers. Pipe cleaners and beads have been a very popular morning center, which has helped strengthen my students hand muscles in a fun and creative way!\r\n\r\nMaking art is a very important part of our day in TK, and your donations helped my students grow in so many different ways. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1730917634432,"projectUrl":"project/arts-and-crafts-in-tk/8892729/","projectTitle":"Arts and Crafts in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2429550_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646625057095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleigh-davis"},{"teacherId":9788178,"projectId":8851038,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has been such a source of joy for both my students and myself! They were ecstatic when they walked in and saw our rug for the first time. They love the vibrant colors, shapes, and that they have their own personal space on the rug. \r\n\r\nThis has been such a helpful tool to provide students with their own spaces on the rug so that they can focus, learn, and also have dance parties! I also use the shapes or color names to call students to stand up and line up for snack and lunch or head to the next activity. In the morning, we sit around the outer edge of the rug and have our morning meeting as a class. \r\n\r\nIt has been so amazing to have this new rug and we want to say thank you so much again for your generous contribution. This rug is a beautiful and comfortable space to sit and learn and many incoming kindergarteners will get to experience it for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1728002358997,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-rug-our-learning-space/8851038/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Rug, Our Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sardana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9788178_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y254&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727841173905","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9788178"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5204","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":246,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"20.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.3,"schoolId":5204,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Park Side Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Park Side Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/sebastopol-union-school-district/park-side-elementary-school/5204"}