{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parkview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8542775,"projectId":9087907,"letterContent":"Thank you for the headphones, blocks and games. They have allowed my students to explore their curiosity and indulge in their imagination. Through block building and strategic thinking as they engage with classmates. They love using them to build, solve problems, and work together. These hands-on tools help them think creatively and build important skills like teamwork and critical thinking. \r\nThe headphones have helped them listen to stories to build comprehension skills. It's been amazing to see how focused and confident they become while learning this way. \r\nWithout the donors who went above and beyond for my students it wouldn't be possible. We thank you and feel so appreciative for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1746468308479,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-creative-thinkers/9087907/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8542775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719263600587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmonique-davis"},{"teacherId":10007686,"projectId":9291287,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new listening devices and noise-cancelling headphones, their faces lit up with excitement. Several of them immediately asked, \"Are those for us?\" and couldn't wait to try them out. One student who often struggles with classroom noise put on the headphones and whispered, \"It's so quiet!\" with the biggest smile on his face.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to use in meaningful ways. During independent reading, students wear the noise-cancelling headphones to block out distractions so they can focus on their books. In small group instruction, I've been able to use the listening devices to make sure my voice is clear and easy to follow, especially for students who have a harder time focusing in a busy classroom environment. The change has been remarkable—students are staying on task longer and showing more confidence in their reading responses.\r\n\r\nA specific project we're working on now is a listening and writing activity connected to our story-of-the-week in English Language Arts. Students listen to the story through the devices, then write about their favorite part. With the new headphones, they're able to focus on the details of the story and include more thoughtful responses in their writing.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generous support of the Bezos Family Foundation, my students are building stronger listening, comprehension, and writing skills. Our next steps include using these tools during upcoming research projects, where students will listen to short informational texts and then create their own fact-based writing pieces. With these resources, my students have the tools they need to be more engaged and successful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746785558950,"projectUrl":"project/free-space-learning/9291287/","projectTitle":"Free Space Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007686_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x396,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746641083728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007686"},{"teacherId":10007686,"projectId":9328581,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new listening devices and noise-cancelling headphones, their faces lit up with excitement. Several of them immediately asked, \"Are those for us?\" and couldn't wait to try them out. One student who often struggles with classroom noise put on the headphones and whispered, \"It's so quiet!\" with the biggest smile on his face.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to use in meaningful ways. During independent reading, students wear the noise-cancelling headphones to block out distractions so they can focus on their books. In small group instruction, I've been able to use the listening devices to make sure my voice is clear and easy to follow, especially for students who have a harder time focusing in a busy classroom environment. The change has been remarkable—students are staying on task longer and showing more confidence in their reading responses.\r\n\r\nA specific project we're working on now is a listening and writing activity connected to our story-of-the-week in English Language Arts. Students listen to the story through the devices, then write about their favorite part. With the new headphones, they're able to focus on the details of the story and include more thoughtful responses in their writing.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generous support of the Bezos Family Foundation, my students are building stronger listening, comprehension, and writing skills. Our next steps include using these tools during upcoming research projects, where students will listen to short informational texts and then create their own fact-based writing pieces. With these resources, my students have the tools they need to be more engaged and successful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746785981769,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9328581/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007686_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x396,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746641083728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007686"},{"teacherId":10007686,"projectId":9328738,"letterContent":"Positive Impacts\r\n\r\nIncreased Focus and Attention\r\n\r\nNoise-cancelling headphones help block out distracting classroom noises, allowing students—especially those with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or auditory processing difficulties—to concentrate better on instruction or independent work.\r\n\r\nImproved Listening Comprehension\r\n\r\nAssistive listening devices (like FM systems) ensure students clearly hear the teacher's voice, which is crucial for early literacy and phonemic awareness.\r\n\r\nReduced Stress and Overwhelm\r\n\r\nHeadphones can create a calmer environment, lowering anxiety for students who are easily overstimulated by busy classroom sounds.\r\n\r\nEquity in Access to Learning\r\n\r\nStudents with hearing impairments or sensory challenges can fully engage in lessons, closing learning gaps.\r\n\r\nPotential Challenges\r\n\r\nOverreliance\r\n\r\nSome students may become dependent on headphones and struggle when they are unavailable.\r\n\r\nSocial Differences\r\n\r\nWearing special devices can sometimes make children feel \"different\" from peers, leading to self-consciousness or curiosity/teasing from classmates.\r\n\r\nReduced Peer Interaction\r\n\r\nConstant use of noise-cancelling headphones may limit social learning opportunities or awareness of classroom discussions outside direct teacher instruction.\r\n\r\nManagement Concerns\r\n\r\nTeachers must ensure proper use, device maintenance, and balance between independent use and group participation.\r\n\r\nBest Practices for 1st Grade\r\n\r\nTeach Balance: Use noise-cancelling headphones during independent or noisy times, but encourage participation without them during whole-group discussions.\r\n\r\nNormalize Devices: Introduce them to the class as \"tools for learning,\" so peers understand their purpose and accept them as normal classroom supports.\r\n\r\nMonitor Progress: Track whether students' focus, comprehension, and participation improve with the devices.\r\n\r\nPartner with Parents/Specialists: Work with audiologists, speech-language pathologists, or special education teams to ensure appropriate use.","fullyFundedDate":1746785634706,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-devices/9328738/","projectTitle":"Listening to Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007686_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x396,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746641083728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007686"},{"teacherId":3291180,"projectId":9081135,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my class! The flu, stomach bug, strep throat, and other illnesses were going strong this year, and our class had very minimal absences thanks to the cleaning supplies! I had several volunteers that wanted to clean desks, wipe down common areas of the classroom, and especially spray the door knobs, light switches, and other areas as well. \r\n\r\nThe parents were extremely grateful as well. This is the first year that several of the students didn't get sick during this time of the year. They were thrilled that they didn't have to take off work, or make arrangements for their child when they fell ill. So, from all of us, THANK YOU!!!","fullyFundedDate":1737932278904,"projectUrl":"project/staying-sharp-and-healthy-in-fourth-grad/9081135/","projectTitle":"Staying Sharp and Healthy in Fourth Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3291180_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695861826676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3291180"},{"teacherId":7902740,"projectId":8693644,"letterContent":"These chair covers have been an absolute game changer. It keeps our room so tidy and the kids and keep up with their stuff! My students keep their school work essentials in these chair covers: writing offices, catch up folder, learning tools folder, and writing boards. They were glad they could keep their things they use every day nearby. Previously, these items were stored away from them. This simple organizing tool is such a blessing. I even had the kids decorate the name plates that come with them.","fullyFundedDate":1730377792301,"projectUrl":"project/organize-like-a-pro/8693644/","projectTitle":"Organize Like a Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7902740"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42144","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":600,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":42144,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Parkview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Parkview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/midwest-city-del-city-public-schools/parkview-elementary-school/42144"}