{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parsons Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7892544,"projectId":9359752,"letterContent":"We have been so excited to be able to share new books with our students this year. It has allowed us to truly tailor our services to the needs of each grade level. As some of the stories are new to us as group leaders, it has been very interesting to discover and model the excitement of learning something new together. It has sparked good conversation about clues we can get from book covers, and pictures in the book. I really feel we are modeling the joy of reading with our young scholars. \r\n\r\nWe recently read a book this week about a character being worried about getting lost in the woods during a storm. Our little readers had such a connection with the idea of getting lost as a worry they also have that each one of them enthusiastically shared from their personal life experience. I wasn't expecting that worry to be as high on their list as it was. The magic of connecting with book characters offers a non threatening way to discuss more difficult SEL topics. Our little readers were super engaged in learning and growing with their peers.\r\n\r\nCurrently we are blessed that we are able to offer SEL groups in every classroom teaching skills in self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationships and decision-making each week. Our students get weekly opportunities to connect their experiences with engaging characters and stories from the SEL library we are building in our counseling program. I am thankful I get to share my passion for reading and SEL in such an impactful and fun way. It warms my heart to see their growth and desire to participate in our SEL counseling programming.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you we are building life long SEL skills and the next generation of Book Lovers.","fullyFundedDate":1756575936648,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-books-for-stud/9359752/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Books for Student Growth, Wellness, and Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7892544_orig.jpg?crop=2139,2139,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625001850466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-jillcook"},{"teacherId":7892544,"projectId":9368716,"letterContent":"We have been so excited to be able to share new books with our students this year. It has allowed us to truly tailor our services to the needs of each grade level. As some of the stories are new to us as group leaders, it has been very interesting to discover and model the excitement of learning something new together. It has sparked good conversation about clues we can get from book covers, and pictures in the book. I really feel we are modeling the joy of reading with our young scholars. \r\n\r\nWe recently read a book this week about a character being worried about getting lost in the woods during a storm. Our little readers had such a connection with the idea of getting lost as a worry they also have that each one of them enthusiastically shared from their personal life experience. I wasn't expecting that worry to be as high on their list as it was. The magic of connecting with book characters offers a non threatening way to discuss more difficult SEL topics. Our little readers were super engaged in learning and growing with their peers.\r\n\r\nCurrently we are blessed that we are able to offer SEL groups in every classroom teaching skills in self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationships and decision-making each week. Our students get weekly opportunities to connect their experiences with engaging characters and stories from the SEL library we are building in our counseling program. I am thankful I get to share my passion for reading and SEL in such an impactful and fun way. It warms my heart to see their growth and desire to participate in our SEL counseling programming.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you we are building life long SEL skills and the next generation of Book Lovers.","fullyFundedDate":1757515714193,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-student-success-with-school-f/9368716/","projectTitle":"Books for Student Success With School, Friends, and Overcoming Adversity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7892544_orig.jpg?crop=2139,2139,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625001850466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-jillcook"},{"teacherId":7892544,"projectId":9363310,"letterContent":"The school year has already started and already students are asking for our social emotional guided reading groups to start. Our need assessment data showed that emotional management, problem solving, and conflict resolution as areas to focus on. Many of these books specifically address this. We are working on adding these books into our group lessons, and are super excited for the fresh and fun characters added to our line up which will meet our students where they are.\r\n\r\nWe have already shared some of the books with our students in one on ones and classroom lessons. Clovis keeps his Cool, and Mother Bruce are just a few that kept our kids laughing while they learned about regulating emotions and decision making. Sorry, Snail has also been a big hit for helping our young ones understand why a sincere apology matters when making amends\r\n.\r\nEvery book will be used purposely throughout this school year to support social emotional learning. I don't know what makes my reading heart more happy when they get excited because they already love the book we are about to read or when I get to introduce them to a brand new story. My goal is to build a SEL library for each grade level to continue learning SEL that is tailored to the needs of their grade. It's a big dream! But my kids deserve books that matter to them.","fullyFundedDate":1754936529413,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-minds-through-social-emo/9363310/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Minds Through Social Emotional Learning Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7892544_orig.jpg?crop=2139,2139,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625001850466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-jillcook"},{"teacherId":9213093,"projectId":9136171,"letterContent":"At our elementary school, we believe that every child deserves to start their day with comfort, confidence, and a smile. Thanks to the generous donation of pants and underwear, our littlest learners can now focus on what truly matters—learning, playing, and growing—without the worry of unexpected accidents or clothing mishaps. These everyday essentials may seem small, but to our students, they're a big part of feeling safe and cared for.\r\n\r\nHaving fresh, clean clothing on hand means that a spilled juice box or a muddy puddle doesn't have to derail a child's day. Instead of feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable, our students can quickly change and get right back to exploring the world around them with wide eyes and curious minds. It helps them feel supported, loved, and confident—and that makes a world of difference in their ability to learn and thrive in the classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts (and our little ones' giggly bellies), thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your donations have brought more than just clothes; you've brought peace of mind, warmth, and dignity to children who need it most. You've helped us wrap our students in a little extra love—and for that, we are endlessly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786354021,"projectUrl":"project/oops-i-had-an-accident/9136171/","projectTitle":"Oops! I Had an Accident","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9213093_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693273429685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chess"},{"teacherId":9527769,"projectId":8373214,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in funding my STEM project! This project has allowed me to create individual student manipulative kits that they can keep in their desk for daily use, as well as create bins for math and science materials that can be easily accessed by students on a nearby shelf. This has completely changed our math and science time and allowed us more minutes for learning and less time spent passing out and cleaning up supplies. The students love having the materials handy and can use them as needed throughout the day. Most of them have shown how responsible they can be and have kept the supplies organized within their desk and on the shelves.","fullyFundedDate":1715126615159,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulative-kits-and-storage/8373214/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulative Kits and Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527769_orig.jpg?crop=505,505,x182,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742511530400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9527769"},{"teacherId":9213093,"projectId":8659061,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support in providing cabinets for our class bathroom. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have made a significant difference in helping us maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for both our students and teachers.\r\n The addition of these cabinets has been truly transformative. One of the biggest challenges we faced in our classroom was keeping our bathroom tidy and ensuring that our supplies and student clothes were stored in a way that was both accessible for teachers and safe for our young learners. With your generous contribution, we now have a dedicated space to neatly organize clothes, store extra essentials, and keep cleaning supplies securely up and out of reach of our PreK students.\r\n Organization is such a crucial part of our daily routine, and having the right storage solution allows us to function more efficiently. Now everything has it's place and we can quickly find what we need. This has made our daily tasks smoother and more manageable, allowing us to focus on what truly matters, providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our littlest ones. \r\n We are incredibly grateful for your support and investment in our classroom. It is because of thoughtful individuals like you that we can continue providing a safe, organized and enriching space for our students. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733262928414,"projectUrl":"project/clean-bathroom-storage/8659061/","projectTitle":"Clean Bathroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9213093_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693273429685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chess"},{"teacherId":7384587,"projectId":8699985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. We are using our donations to help build our fine and gross motor skills, stamina to stay at our desks and complete a task, and use our minds in a creative way. We use the items when students finish early with their work and need something that is less structured, but will still help them stay calm, regulate their emotions, and stay at their seats. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials they were so excited to dive right in and use them. \r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped us to work cooperatively with our classmates and develop social skills.","fullyFundedDate":1729176379333,"projectUrl":"project/strong-minds-strong-bodies-strong-hand/8699985/","projectTitle":"Strong Minds, Strong Bodies, Strong Hands!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7384587_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717636105449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7384587"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84053","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":370,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.7,"schoolId":84053,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Parsons Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Parsons Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/columbus-city-school-district/parsons-elementary-school/84053"}