{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rosa Parks Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8516896,"projectId":9851761,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Fueling Focus: Healthy and Filling Snacks for Growing Minds has made an immediate and meaningful difference for our students. The snacks are available daily in our social work space and during small groups, after-school clubs, and moments when students need extra support to get through the day.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have become an essential part of helping students regulate emotionally and stay engaged in learning. Instead of hunger becoming a distraction, students are able to rejoin class, participate in group activities, and focus on their goals.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive impact on their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1767236025989,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-healthy-and-filling-snack/9851761/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Healthy and Filling Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516896_orig.jpg?crop=1566,1566,x228,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675961525677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-nora"},{"teacherId":535046,"projectId":9565795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding IXL for my second-grade classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a powerful learning tool that supports reading, writing, and math in a personalized way. 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Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their academic growth—we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758571103931,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-math-confidence-with-ixl/9565795/","projectTitle":"Boosting Math Confidence With IXL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp535046_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474918873737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/535046"},{"teacherId":9266653,"projectId":9851630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. The snacks received were truly appreciated by our students. During individual sessions, the students are offered a snack and they are able to pick from a handful of different ones thanks to you. The students are always very excited to either eat a tasteful snack during session or are able to keep it so they can enjoy it during lunch time. \r\n\r\nOur interns also facilitate after school clubs and with the students staying at school all day plus 45 mins to participate in a club after school, they have had the opportunity to eat a snack during club time. The students are always so eager to enjoy their snack as soon as they walk into the \r\nclassroom. Thank you again for making this possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762266406592,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-the-mind-and-heart/9851630/","projectTitle":"Nourish the Mind and Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9266653_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695144324448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9266653"},{"teacherId":10303642,"projectId":9829522,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping fund my project to bring slime into the learning environment for my students! Slime is a universal connector for many, if not all, students as a source of scientific experimentation and entertainment. My students are always excited for slime, but being able to connect the science of creating slime with emotional regulation has been a sticking!\r\n\r\nThey enjoy trying different ratios of slime activator to glue, how does the texture differ, and seeing the way the colors change or intensify by the number of drops. They even feel empowered to share their knowledge of slime! Slime is truly an activity that encourages students to take the lead as teachers. Thank you so much for funding my project to bring slime to our school and brighten my students' day and academic journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760660380521,"projectUrl":"project/enrich-my-students-learning-with-slime/9829522/","projectTitle":"Enrich My Students' Learning with Slime!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janestin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303642_orig.jpg?crop=1896,1896,x0,y259&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760472133416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303642"},{"teacherId":10305197,"projectId":9829563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students have already enjoyed utilizing the art supplies to express themselves by creating Mini Mindful Movement people. My students are able to take these Mini Mindful Movement people home, where they can help them model different yoga poses for when they would like a moment to calm down. This would not have been possible without your donation that allowed us to receive various supplies such as pipe cleaners, pom-poms, feathers and stickers. When they first saw the materials, they were overjoyed, and they all immediately began asking for specific colors and to be a helper to pass the materials out so we could begin the project quicker. \r\n\r\nIn future lessons, I plan to provide students with the opportunity to self-regulate through art with the materials your generous donation allowed us to buy. We will utilize the materials in a mindfulness lesson to help the students create sensory stimuli. They can then bring home the sensory stimuli to help them self-soothe when needed. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made this possible for my students. I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761053877996,"projectUrl":"project/art-from-the-heart/9829563/","projectTitle":"Art From the Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conradi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305197_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760462393730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305197"},{"teacherId":10319233,"projectId":9843307,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations for my individual therapy students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our sessions, student have already begun using the water bottles and enjoying the snacks!\r\n\r\nThese small comforts go a long way — they help students feel cared for, stay focused, and have the energy they need to fully participate in therapy. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness and generosity are deeply appreciated. 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We plan to discuss emotions—how our bodies feel when we're calm, worried, or frustrated—and how we can utilize these tools to self-soothe and take deep breaths when we need a break. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are learning lifelong skills for emotional regulation and self-awareness in a fun, hands-on way. You've helped make our campus a more supportive, peaceful place for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1761151581215,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-calm-slime-and-bottle/9464662/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Calm: Slime and Bottles for Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516896_orig.jpg?crop=1566,1566,x228,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675961525677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-nora"},{"teacherId":8516896,"projectId":9464627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Creating on Canvas: Supporting Young Artists with Supplies They Need.\" Your donation has already made a powerful impact on our students!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to quality art supplies that allow them to express themselves creatively and build confidence in their talents. For many of them, this is their first opportunity to paint on real canvas and explore the artistic world in a meaningful, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is not only fueling creativity—it's showing these young artists that their voices matter and their visions deserve to be seen. The smiles, excitement, and pride in their work are all thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1758636500276,"projectUrl":"project/creating-on-canvas-supporting-young-art/9464627/","projectTitle":"Creating on Canvas: Supporting Young Artists with Supplies They Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516896_orig.jpg?crop=1566,1566,x228,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675961525677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-nora"},{"teacherId":8516896,"projectId":9419309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Building Strength and Connection: Sports Equipment for Boys Club. Because of your generosity, our students now have the opportunity to build teamwork, practice healthy play, and form strong connections in a safe space designed just for them.\r\n\r\nThe new sports equipment will allow our Boys Club to grow into more than just an after-school activity—it will be a place where students can release energy, learn from positive role models, and develop confidence both on and off the field.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a lasting difference, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1751776891311,"projectUrl":"project/building-strength-and-connection-sports/9419309/","projectTitle":"Building Strength and Connection: Sports Equipment for Boys Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516896_orig.jpg?crop=1566,1566,x228,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675961525677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-nora"},{"teacherId":8516896,"projectId":9128752,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our project, A Cozy Calming Corner: Creating a Safe Space for Students. Your support is making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we will now have a dedicated, cozy space where students can take a break, manage overwhelming emotions, and simply feel safe. The addition of bean bags, soft lighting, and calming decorations has truly transformed the room into a welcoming haven.\r\n\r\nStudents will greatly benefit from this space in the new school year, taking mindful moments, re-centering after tough situations, and learning healthy coping skills. What may seem like small items are having a big impact, helping us promote emotional regulation, reduce stress, and increase students' sense of safety and belonging.\r\nYour kindness reminds our students that they are supported and valued by a wider community. Thank you for believing in our work and for helping us create a school environment where all students can thrive","fullyFundedDate":1745778934051,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-calming-corner-creating-a-safe-s/9128752/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Calming Corner: Creating a Safe Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516896_orig.jpg?crop=1566,1566,x228,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675961525677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-nora"},{"teacherId":8516896,"projectId":9185755,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation to our project, Expanding Sand Tray Therapy: Mobile Mini Trays for Student Healing. Because of your support, our social work program now has the ability to reach more students in more spaces with this powerful, hands-on therapeutic tool.\r\n\r\nSand tray therapy allows students to express feelings they may not yet have words for—especially those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, or grief. With the addition of portable trays and new figures, I can now bring this meaningful intervention to classrooms, small group spaces, or quiet corners where students feel most comfortable.\r\nI am excited to see students use the mini trays to build worlds that reflect their emotions, work through conflicts, and begin to tell their stories. Your donation is helping create safe moments of connection, healing, and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of play, mental health support for kids, and our students' capacity to heal and thrive. You've made a real impact, and we're so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786198359,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-sand-tray-therapy-mobile-min/9185755/","projectTitle":"Expanding Sand Tray Therapy: Mobile Mini Trays for Student Healing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516896_orig.jpg?crop=1566,1566,x228,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675961525677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-nora"},{"teacherId":9796751,"projectId":9123451,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to a variety of essential therapy supplies that make a meaningful difference every day. These materials are being used across multiple settings to support our students' emotional wellbeing and personal growth.\r\n\r\nIn individual, family, and group therapy, these tools help students express their thoughts and emotions more openly, build coping strategies, and develop stronger interpersonal skills. Our social workers and social work interns use the CBT game to teach emotional regulation and problem-solving in engaging, age-appropriate ways. Affirmation cards are used to boost self-esteem and create a safe space for reflection and self-acceptance. Stress putty offers a calming, tactile outlet for students experiencing anxiety or difficulty focusing.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom and in our afterschool clubs, these supplies are supporting our social emotional learning (SEL) initiatives. 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