{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Presidential Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7890857,"projectId":9532129,"letterContent":"Gears are turning in our classroom thanks to you! The students were beyond excited to open the package of donated items. The Marble Run and Roller Coaster Creator were huge hits and the students couldn't get enough of them! The children started by following the examples suggested in the directions booklet, but shortly after they started building their own creations! It was wonderful to watch the amazement in their eyes when the marble (and roller coaster car) swirled around the track and made it to the end. These activities have definitely sparked creativity and imagination in my young builders and I couldn't be more grateful to you for empowering this change! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting my kindergarten students!","fullyFundedDate":1764730290669,"projectUrl":"project/stem-careers-begin-in-kindergarten/9532129/","projectTitle":"STEM Careers Begin in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomasulo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7890857_orig.jpg?crop=946,946,x0,y542&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626999335692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7890857"},{"teacherId":105054,"projectId":9908742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! STEM activities and toys make my classroom more exciting and give the kids an incentive to work hard in class. They look forward to building, solving creating, puzzling and engineering. \r\n\r\nMy school does a great job at providing me with all of the materials that I need in class. Donors like you help provide me with the valuable extras that enrich and enhance my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your amazing donation. I am so grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1765740907187,"projectUrl":"project/were-super-excited-about-stem/9908742/","projectTitle":"We’re Super Excited About STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp105054_orig.jpg?crop=2627,2627,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763572641737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nancytwohig"},{"teacherId":9997064,"projectId":9422947,"letterContent":"I want to transform our classroom into a vibrant, welcoming space where students feel excited to learn and proud to belong. I'm requesting materials like inspirational posters, storage bins, plants (real or artificial), artificial plants and organizational tools that will make our space more functional and beautiful.\r\n\r\nThe borders have been able to to bring the classroom space together with our class plants and a calming feeling to all of us. We especially appreciate the decor and fake plants that make the classroom feel more cozy and homelike","fullyFundedDate":1758829829852,"projectUrl":"project/grow-through-learning/9422947/","projectTitle":"Grow Through Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997064"},{"teacherId":9997064,"projectId":9431918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our class! The calming corner has helped all the children in the classroom feel like they have a safe space to calm down and express their emotions. The beanbag chair gives them a comfy area, the weighted animals help with emotional regulation. They like to take turns with these items. We are endlessly grateful for the support for our big feelings.\r\n\r\nAll emotions do not need to turn into big feelings,, the calm corner helps the students with coping skills and time","fullyFundedDate":1758202805000,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-corner-for-big-feelings-with-s/9431918/","projectTitle":"A Calming Corner for Big Feelings With Small Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997064"},{"teacherId":399417,"projectId":9715786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our new printer for the school library. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our students. As an elementary school librarian, I rely on technology to create reading materials, display signage, print research guides, print overdue notices, and provide students with resources that support their curiosity. Thanks to you, we now have a dependable printer that allows us to keep our library vibrant, welcoming, and full of fresh, engaging materials.\r\n\r\nAlready, the printer has made a big impact. Students are using it to print their own book reviews, create posters for our reading challenges, and publish short writing projects they're excited to share with classmates. Every day, because of your kindness, our library is able to run more smoothly and support more joyful learning. Thank you for believing in our school community and helping us provide meaningful opportunities for young readers and learners. Your generosity truly inspires us.","fullyFundedDate":1759672917136,"projectUrl":"project/print-a-project-in-the-library/9715786/","projectTitle":"Print a Project in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dechon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adechon"},{"teacherId":105054,"projectId":9718839,"letterContent":"Let me count the ways that I appreciate you!! Your donation has made my classroom run so much smoother! The new seat sacks have allowed my switch class to have their very own place to put their supplies without having to share with my homeroom. Students can find their notebooks, folders and books 📕 without clunky bins falling over or sharing a desk with the other class. Donors like you make our class run so much better and I cant thank you enough. Thank you so much for your amazing and generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1758222724117,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-organize-our-materials/9718839/","projectTitle":"Help Us Organize Our Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp105054_orig.jpg?crop=2627,2627,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763572641737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nancytwohig"},{"teacherId":5978322,"projectId":9500798,"letterContent":"I want to say THANK YOU for making my classroom one in which students have a desire to take ownership of their learning! The vibrant colors add joy and meaning to our space!\r\n\r\nYour gift to this classroom has made a tremendous impact on the work that students do and the independence it has given them whether it means carving out a small space to work on their own or working with their peers in group task. It has also allowed them the chance to understand the need to share with each other. They have independently carved out a system for themselves as to how and who gets the cushion to use independently each week.\r\n\r\nAgain, my students and I are grateful for people such as yourself who believe in the power of giving and in your strong and never-ending belief in empowering our future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1754751355234,"projectUrl":"project/create-me-a-space-of-my-own/9500798/","projectTitle":"Create Me A Space of My Own!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5978322_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539537630221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5978322"},{"teacherId":4098778,"projectId":9262112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. We are thrilled with your donation and are so happy to know that you support education. I am passionate about providing my students with the best schooling experience possible! With your help, we are able to fill in the gaps in our supplies. We truly appreciate your time and support and kindness. It was great to see the faces light up when we opened the box....they were truly surprised and so excited! Many questions arose....where did we get these things? Who paid for them? Do we have to give them back? With a smile on my face....no friends--we get to keep it all..thanks to our generous donors!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746819301355,"projectUrl":"project/spruce-up-our-supplies/9262112/","projectTitle":"Spruce Up Our Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4098778"},{"teacherId":4098778,"projectId":7397673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. We are thrilled with your donation and are so happy to know that you support education. I am passionate about providing my students with the best schooling experience possible! With your help, we are able to fill in the gaps in our supplies. We truly appreciate your time and support and kindness. It was great to see the faces light up when we opened the box....they were truly surprised and so excited! Many questions arose....where did we get these things? Who paid for them? Do we have to give them back? With a smile on my face....no friends--we get to keep it all..thanks to our generous donors!!!","fullyFundedDate":1693497847826,"projectUrl":"project/student-success-supplies/7397673/","projectTitle":"Student Success Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4098778"},{"teacherId":4098778,"projectId":4943937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. We are thrilled with your donation and are so happy to know that you support education. I am passionate about providing my students with the best schooling experience possible! With your help, we are able to fill in the gaps in our supplies. We truly appreciate your time and support and kindness. It was great to see the faces light up when we opened the box....they were truly surprised and so excited! Many questions arose....where did we get these things? Who paid for them? Do we have to give them back? With a smile on my face....no friends--we get to keep it all..thanks to our generous donors!!!\r\n\r\nMrs. Burke & Students","fullyFundedDate":1590692475373,"projectUrl":"project/making-personal-connections-through-dist/4943937/","projectTitle":"Making Personal Connections through Distance Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4098778"},{"teacherId":4098778,"projectId":9657715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! We just love all the new editions to our calm corner. The students were surprised and excited to open the box when it arrived. They quickly helped me unpack and find places for all the items! We are utilizing the items as a part of our calming space, where students can spend time with their emotions, while they learn coping strategies and problem solving techniques. The fidgets are so fun....relaxing....and an amazing addition to our SEL part of the classroom. We all enjoy our brain breaks and look forward to utilizing these resources and tools to help us focus and calm down. Thank you for your generosity, care, support, and kindness!\r\n\r\nMuch love,\r\nMrs. Burke and Scholars","fullyFundedDate":1758636644699,"projectUrl":"project/calling-for-help-for-my-classroom-calm-c/9657715/","projectTitle":"Calling for Help for My Classroom Calm Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4098778"},{"teacherId":4098778,"projectId":9262129,"letterContent":"This has been such an exciting time in our classroom! Thank you so much for your generous donations and your thoughtfulness and support. It was such a nice surprise when the boxes arrived and I let the students open them. It came with many questions...\r\nWhere did this come from? Who paid for it? Do we get to keep these things? After a few minutes of unpacking and everyone touching...we all looked around the room to find the perfect spot for all of our materials.\r\n\r\nWith our sincerest gratitude,\r\nMrs. Burke and Class","fullyFundedDate":1754390705086,"projectUrl":"project/fixing-up-our-fourth-grade-classroom/9262129/","projectTitle":"Fixing Up Our Fourth Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4098778"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105072","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1225,"numTeachers":107,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":60.7,"schoolId":105072,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Presidential Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Presidential Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/middletown-enlarged-city-sd/presidential-park-elementary-school/105072"}