{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patterson Park Charter School 327","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8085655,"projectId":9892372,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom and for making hands-on learning experiences possible for our students. Your contribution has directly funded engaging, interactive activities that bring lessons to life and spark curiosity, creativity, and deeper understanding. Because of you, students are able to explore concepts in meaningful ways that go beyond textbooks and truly enhance their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in the power of experiential education and for investing in our students' growth and success. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are excited to see the confidence and enthusiasm our students gain through these opportunities. Thank you for helping us create a richer, more inspiring learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1765139869249,"projectUrl":"project/beyblades-battles-and-the-physics-on-why/9892372/","projectTitle":"Beyblades Battles and the Physics on Why They Spin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8085655_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x337,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728495514296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8085655"},{"teacherId":9554270,"projectId":9365220,"letterContent":"It is a joy to share how these books are doing more than just telling stories—they are active tools for building complex cognitive skills. While a casual reader might enjoy the plot, in our classroom, we use these texts as \"blueprints\" for critical thinking and communication.\r\n\r\nWith these new titles, I am able to introduce sophisticated literary concepts that were difficult to demonstrate with our previous, limited selection. Specifically, we are focusing on:\r\n• Contextual Vocabulary: Instead of memorizing word lists, students are learning to use \"context clues\" within these engaging narratives to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words.\r\n• Perspective-Taking: Many of our new books feature diverse protagonists. We use these to teach Point of View, asking students to analyze how a story would change if told by a different character. This builds both reading comprehension and social empathy.\r\n• Text Evidence: During our lessons on the new carpet, I ask students to \"prove it.\" They flip through their new books to find specific sentences that support their theories about a character's motivations.","fullyFundedDate":1752321083274,"projectUrl":"project/zest-for-learning-literacy-lab/9365220/","projectTitle":"Zest for Learning Literacy Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554270"},{"teacherId":9554270,"projectId":8419498,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new classroom carpet and the curated collection of books has completely transformed the energy in our learning environment. Before these resources arrived, our \"reading corner\" lacked a sense of definition or comfort.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new carpet as our primary gathering place for \"Morning Meeting\" and \"Read-Aloud\" sessions. It has provided my students with a defined, comfortable space where they feel safe to express themselves and focus.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that stands out occurred last Tuesday during our first formal \"Book Tasting.\" I spread the new titles across the plush carpet, and instead of the usual fidgeting that comes from sitting on hard floor or at desks, the room went completely silent. One of my more reluctant readers, who often struggles to stay on task, sprawled out on the rug with a new graphic novel. For thirty minutes, he was completely immersed. This carpet isn't just a piece of furniture; it's a designated zone that signals to their brains: \"It's time to relax, imagine, and learn.\"","fullyFundedDate":1716513961756,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ls-literacy-lab/8419498/","projectTitle":"Mrs. L's Literacy Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554270"},{"teacherId":3573787,"projectId":9892480,"letterContent":"When I told my students that I had winter coats for them, they were absolutely over the moon with excitement. After trying them on, one student looked up and quietly asked, \"Do we need to give these back?\" Because of your generosity, I was able to smile and say, \"No, these coats are yours to keep forever.\"\r\n\r\nI wrote their names inside their new coats, and they immediately put them on again—jumping around, hugging each other, and radiating pure joy. It was a moment I'll never forget.\r\n\r\nPaula, thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me keep my students safe, warm, and cared for this winter. Your kindness truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764721040232,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-warm-coats-for-second-grade/9892480/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Warm Coats for Second-Grade Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Looker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3573787_orig.jpg?crop=2775,2776,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723497093064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslooker"},{"teacherId":9452433,"projectId":9451301,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to describe how thankful I am for your generosity. We were able to get a classroom carpet! I wish I had a video of the first time the students saw it! There was a lot of twirling and squealing with delight! \r\nEach square on the carpet has a lot of room for each student so there is less arguing about someone being in someone else's space, which is music to my ears! \r\nBecause of your kindness, you have helped to create a joyful, happy space. For that, I cannot thank you enough. I hope your holidays are wonderful!","fullyFundedDate":1756289995341,"projectUrl":"project/library-is-my-favorite/9451301/","projectTitle":"Library Is My Favorite!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Compton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9452433"},{"teacherId":9657219,"projectId":9378400,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project! Your support has made a world of difference to my students, and we are so thrilled to have our new books.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have a diverse collection of engaging and level-appropriate books they can call their own, both in the classroom and at home. In our school, many students don't have access to books outside of the classroom, and your gift has helped bridge that gap. We've already started a sustained silent reading program, and it's incredible to see every student engaged and excited to read stories that challenge them and reflect their experiences.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when the boxes of new books arrived was a moment I will never forget. They are now actively using these resources, which is not only improving their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, but also instilling a lifelong love of reading. Your kindness has shown them that there are people who believe in their potential and want them to succeed.\r\n\r\nWords cannot express how much your contribution means to us. Thank you for making an incredible impact on the lives of these deserving students. We will take great care of these books so that future classes can benefit from your generosity as well.","fullyFundedDate":1748522640932,"projectUrl":"project/lets-show-differentiation-in-our-curric/9378400/","projectTitle":"Let's Show Differentiation in Our Curriculum Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sturdivant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748131633885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657219"},{"teacherId":9657219,"projectId":9379003,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project, [Project Title]! Your support has made a world of difference to my students, and we are so thrilled to have our new books.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have a diverse collection of engaging and level-appropriate books they can call their own, both in the classroom and at home. In our school, many students don't have access to books outside of the classroom, and your gift has helped bridge that gap. We've already started a sustained silent reading program, and it's incredible to see every student engaged and excited to read stories that challenge them and reflect their experiences.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when the boxes of new books arrived was a moment I will never forget. They are now actively using these resources, which is not only improving their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, but also instilling a lifelong love of reading. Your kindness has shown them that there are people who believe in their potential and want them to succeed.\r\n\r\nWords cannot express how much your contribution means to us. Thank you for making an incredible impact on the lives of these deserving students. We will take great care of these books so that future classes can benefit from your generosity as well.","fullyFundedDate":1749469192000,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-to-show-differentiation-in-our/9379003/","projectTitle":"It's Time To Show Differentiation in Our Curriculum Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sturdivant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748131633885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657219"},{"teacherId":9452433,"projectId":9052393,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative to your donation. One of the donations was an iPad, which I am thrilled to have. I have used to so far to plan lessons, but am working on incorporating it into our maker spaces for students to design activities which go along with what we were working on in class. In other words, it will be used a center for students to create on.\r\nI also got a lot of books for Social Emotional Learning. I teach in a Baltimore City School and have students who have been through a lot. Being able to have stories that show representation is huge for my students.\r\nAgain thank you so much for your generous contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1746787421292,"projectUrl":"project/sel-in-the-library/9052393/","projectTitle":"SEL in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Compton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9452433"},{"teacherId":8085655,"projectId":9253416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful books for my middle school students. They are all wonderful representations of people that our students can relate to. The students are so happy to read stories they can relate to and see heroes in themselves through the books. The students are making connections and relating the stories to real life through the experiences they read. \r\n\r\nWe take 15 minutes 2 times a week to buddy read. Students can pick a novel they want to read together with a classmate. It takes time, but after the novels are finished the students get to present highlights and learnings from the novels they read. They can share similar experiences they had with the authors or just an enjoyable movement they read about. \r\n\r\nThank you for making all this possible by your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746481828010,"projectUrl":"project/characters-like-us/9253416/","projectTitle":"Characters Like Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8085655_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x337,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728495514296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8085655"},{"teacherId":8352109,"projectId":9340004,"letterContent":"This project made a HUGE difference when it comes to utilizing our space in the Library. I was able to store our utensils and ingredients underneath the prep table and it was a world of difference. We are lucky to have the tools we need to learn about cooking and to explore World Cuisines but we are still working with limited space. Our students were able to engage in an activity that they had been asking for and while it seemed daunting at first , once we were organized we made it work quite easily. I can't think donors enough for what they have provided for our students. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1747865461495,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-cooking/9340004/","projectTitle":"ORGANIZED AND COOKING!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon-Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8352109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713831284220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8352109"},{"teacherId":8352109,"projectId":9082296,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! Having this new space is such an incredible gift, We are able to have a real, professional workspace which is so important since we are working in the library. \r\nI know that these projects would not be possible without the generosity of the DOnors Choose community and it really makes a difference to our students. Last week we made cupcakes and to actually be able to mix , bake and decorate our cupcakes all in one space was truly amazing. It also has made a huge difference to be able to store our material underneath the prep table, making things more organized. Thank you again, We never take your generosity for granted.","fullyFundedDate":1746786387836,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-chefs/9082296/","projectTitle":"We Are Chefs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon-Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8352109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713831284220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8352109"},{"teacherId":9906112,"projectId":9077957,"letterContent":"My students are incredibly resilient and motivated. As English language learners, many are adjusting to life in a new country, mastering a new language, and bringing rich cultural experiences to our classrooms. Despite their challenges, they show up every day eager to learn, try new things, and express themselves. Their determination and curiosity are truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThe recorders we're using in class are making a big difference. They allow students to practice speaking and listening independently, which builds their confidence and helps them hear their progress. What's most exciting is how much ownership students take over their learning. They love hearing themselves speak English and noticing how their pronunciation is improving. One student who was initially shy has become more vocal in class because she's been practicing with the recorder and feels more confident in her skills. The technology is simple but powerful—it helps students strengthen their speaking fluency in a way that classroom time alone doesn't always allow.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students have a new tool to help them find their voice—literally and figuratively—in English. You are helping them take a meaningful step toward becoming confident communicators, and I'm so grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1739369982651,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-their-voices-recorders-for-engl/9077957/","projectTitle":"Amplify Their Voices: Recorders for English Learners to Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906112_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x20,y327&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737659640494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906112"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_31560","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":730,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.8,"schoolId":31560,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Patterson Park Charter School 327 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Patterson Park Charter School 327","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/patterson-park-charter-school-327/31560"}