{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rose Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8220825,"projectId":9922617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of your kindness, we were able to spend the month of December exploring holidays and traditions from all around the world, from Diwali and Hanukkah to Christmas, Kwanzaa, and beyond.\r\nThroughout the month, we read a wide variety of books about celebrations, and my students were thrilled to see themselves reflected in so many of the stories. They recognized traditions from their own families and learned about new ones from their classmates. It sparked joyful conversations, thoughtful questions, and a deep sense of respect for the different ways people celebrate joy, community, and culture.\r\nYour support made it possible to bring these meaningful learning experiences to life. My students became more curious about the world around them, more confident in sharing their own stories, and more excited about reading books that represent every kind of learner. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in our students' hearts and minds. Thank you again for believing in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1764023775799,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-celebrations-for-little-learn/9922617/","projectTitle":"A World of Celebrations for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejia Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8220825_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733424466025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8220825"},{"teacherId":1169748,"projectId":9892307,"letterContent":"Here's a polished two-paragraph thank you note you can use or tweak as needed:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. On behalf of my Title I students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Your donation made it possible for us to receive much-needed materials, and my students were truly excited to see that people beyond our school care about their learning and success.\r\n\r\nThe STEM materials provided allowed us to have a place value stem party to increase engagement and hands on opportunities for students. These materials allow us to make learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every student while also ensuring they have the essential tools they need to participate fully. Because of you, our classroom is a more supportive and enriching place to learn, and your generosity will continue to benefit students every single day. Thank you for helping us build a stronger foundation for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763394789487,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-student-some-holiday-st/9892307/","projectTitle":"If You Give a Student... Some Holiday STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1169748_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504276960606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brandy-valdez"},{"teacherId":1169748,"projectId":9880070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. On behalf of my Title I students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Your donation made it possible for us to receive much-needed materials, and my students were truly excited to see that people beyond our school care about their learning and success.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards, markers, and other basic classroom necessities you provided have already made a meaningful impact. These materials allow us to make learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every student while also ensuring they have the essential tools they need to participate fully. Because of you, our classroom is a more supportive and enriching place to learn, and your generosity will continue to benefit students every single day. Thank you for helping us build a stronger foundation for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762786648833,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-student-the-bare-nec/9880070/","projectTitle":"If You Give a Student...... The Bare Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1169748_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504276960606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brandy-valdez"},{"teacherId":8798674,"projectId":9941195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students absolutely love opening the Donors Choose boxes — each item brings so much excitement and curiosity to our classroom. The storage containers you funded have made a noticeable difference: materials are easier to find, transitions between activities are smoother, and our space feels more welcoming and organized.\r\n\r\nYour support not only provides practical resources but also shows the students that their learning matters to others outside our school. That encouragement has boosted their engagement and pride in our classroom community. I can't thank you enough for investing in our students' learning and for helping make our classroom a better place every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765474941899,"projectUrl":"project/containers-for-no-more-chaos/9941195/","projectTitle":"Containers for No More Chaos.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corrine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798674_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665678294425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798674"},{"teacherId":9657131,"projectId":9768594,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our classroom through my recent Donors Choose project. Your generosity brought us stools for our back table, headphones, storage bins, and sheet protectors — and I wish you could see how naturally these items have already become part of our everyday learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I'm able to create small group spaces where students who need extra support can feel comfortable, focused, and confident. Something as simple as having a quiet set of headphones or a welcoming place to sit helps students settle in, take risks, and engage more deeply with their learning. These moments matter, and they are happening because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour gift also helps our classroom run more smoothly — keeping materials organized, protecting the resources we use again and again, and allowing me to spend more time teaching and connecting with my students. What you provided is more than just supplies; you helped create an environment where students feel cared for and ready to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for being part of their journey. Your support is felt every single day, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764690304826,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-writing-and-growing/9768594/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking, Writing, and Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657131_orig.png?crop=461,462,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723668512124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657131"},{"teacherId":9972199,"projectId":9704589,"letterContent":"Our donors returning and new, thank you for continuing to show up for our classroom. Some of you already know our students and the warm, busy, sometimes wonderfully wiggly atmosphere we have each day. You also know that the right tools can make all the difference. Because of you, our space feels even more welcoming, engaging, and supportive for every learner who walks through the door.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, it instantly felt like a celebration. My students spotted them and started asking, \"Are those ours?\" before I could even set them down. The wobble stools were tried out within minutes and quickly became the most popular seats in the room. One student said, \"This helps my body listen better,\" which made me smile because that is exactly what we hope for. A little movement truly goes a long way.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools and fidgets have already helped so much with focus and regulation. Instead of extra wandering or frustration, students now have something to hold or use that helps them reset and get back to learning. Our classroom still has energy, because that is just who we are, but it is a calmer, more productive kind of energy. Less chaos, more concentration. I call that a teacher win.\r\n\r\nOur new books, The Wild Robot and The One and Only Bob, have been instant favorites. Students who are usually hesitant about reading were eager to join small groups and talk about the characters. We have been working on comprehension, discussions, and creative responses, and the engagement has been incredible. You could say these stories really unleashed their love for reading. Bob would probably wag his tail at that one.\r\n\r\nThe games and craft supplies have brought just as much joy. UNO has turned into a serious event in our room. I have never seen such intense strategy over a deck of cards. While they think they are just playing, they are actually practicing turn taking, problem solving, and social skills. It is learning in disguise, which might be my favorite kind. Our cards are well loved. The art materials have also supported fine motor skills and given students a chance to create and express themselves with confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to build more small group stations and hands on centers that match our students' needs. The books will anchor our literacy groups, the sensory tools will support regulation breaks, and the games and crafts will continue to strengthen social and motor skills. These materials are now part of our daily routine, not just extras on a shelf.\r\n\r\nThank you for continuing to invest in our class and in our kids. Your support truly sticks with us, just like the Velcro dots we use for everything. Because of you, our students feel successful, capable, and excited to learn each day. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom family.","fullyFundedDate":1766503022926,"projectUrl":"project/wall-of-wonders-part-ii/9704589/","projectTitle":"Wall of Wonders Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972199_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742403151766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-faison"},{"teacherId":8220825,"projectId":9920326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom because of your generosity, my students now have quality headphones that they use every day during individualized instruction, especially during our reading programs like Lexia. These headphones have made it so much easier for my students to focus on their lessons, hear directions clearly, and engage more deeply with their learning. Before this project was funded, many of our classroom headphones were broken and without them, it was hard for students to concentrate or access audio-based instruction.\r\nWhen I first introduced the new headphones, my students were thrilled! Some of my English Language Learners said they could finally hear every sound and word during lessons, which has helped boost both their confidence and their listening skills. Seeing students light up when they can fully participate in their learning is a moment I will always treasure.\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to differentiate instruction more effectively and ensure each child can engage independently and without distraction. This has made a real impact on their progress, especially for those who rely heavily on auditory input to build foundational reading skills.","fullyFundedDate":1764616106444,"projectUrl":"project/helping-all-students-hear-focus-and-le/9920326/","projectTitle":"Helping All Students Hear, Focus, and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejia Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8220825_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733424466025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8220825"},{"teacherId":8220825,"projectId":9751167,"letterContent":"My students have been using the highlighters every day during our phonics block to highlight words in short passages. As older first graders, their main priority right now is learning to read with confidence and accuracy, and these tools have made a big difference. They highlight phonics patterns, sight words, and important words in the text, which helps them slow down, focus, and really notice how words work.\r\nWhen my students first saw the highlighters, they were so excited to use them. They couldn't wait to try them out and were eager to show me the words they found in their passages. Something so simple made reading feel more fun and engaging, and it motivated them to stay focused during learning time.\r\nThanks to you, my students are becoming more active readers who take ownership of their learning. Our next steps include using the highlighters to identify new phonics patterns, track tricky words, and build stronger reading comprehension as we move into longer passages and more complex texts. These resources are helping my students grow into confident readers every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758853461944,"projectUrl":"project/bright-tools-for-bright-minds/9751167/","projectTitle":"Bright Tools for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejia Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8220825_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733424466025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8220825"},{"teacherId":10312072,"projectId":9947087,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help, With the items you provided, I am able to seat more students comfortably around our table, giving them the space they need to move, work, and collaborate without feeling crowded. The organized containers keep crayons from breaking and make supplies easy to access, even for younger students. This improved setup helps students stay focused, independent, and responsible while creating a more welcoming, organized, and efficient learning environment that supports daily instruction and student success.","fullyFundedDate":1766502623645,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-learning-space-for-all/9947087/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Learning Space for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charity","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312072"},{"teacherId":10333927,"projectId":9940212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled with the new stools—having enough space to sit comfortably and work together has made such a positive difference in our daily learning. We finally all fit, and it has truly transformed our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe prizes have been a wonderful motivation, and my students are working harder than ever. They are so proud of their efforts, and it shows in everything they do. The new markers have also made a huge impact; my students are excited to write, create, and express themselves with confidence and joy.\r\n\r\nWe are extremely thankful for your kindness and generosity. Your support means more than words can express, and it directly helps my students feel encouraged, valued, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765243014983,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-essen/9940212/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Essential Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aisha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10333927"},{"teacherId":9972706,"projectId":9191805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase guitars and a guitarrón to begin a mariachi music program at Rose Park Elementary School here in Salt Lake City. Our students are actively using these instruments during music class to learn foundational guitar technique, ensemble skills, and traditional mariachi rhythms. One especially meaningful moment occurred during our first full ensemble rehearsal, when students worked together to play a simple folk song, Árboles de la Barranca while listening closely to one another and adjusting their timing as a group. It was powerful to see their confidence grow as they realized they were creating authentic mariachi music together.\r\n\r\nWhen the instruments first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Many students had never held a guitar before, and seeing the guitarrón sparked lots of curious questions and wide smiles. Some students shared personal connections to mariachi music they had heard at family celebrations, while others were discovering the style for the very first time. Your support gave them a tangible sense that their musical culture and curiosity are valued. Our next steps include expanding our repertoire, introducing basic singing alongside instrumental playing, and preparing a short mariachi performance for families and the school community. Our first concert is next week! Because of your generosity, our students are building musical skills, cultural pride, and a strong sense of belonging through this new program.","fullyFundedDate":1752586578040,"projectUrl":"project/make-mariachi-music-magic/9191805/","projectTitle":"Make Mariachi Music Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilhoit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972706"},{"teacherId":10312072,"projectId":9926643,"letterContent":"The paper holder, crayon holders, and mobile cart have greatly improved my classroom. My students can now easily access the materials they need, stay organized, and work more independently. The crayon holders keep supplies protected and prevent breakage, making lessons smoother and helping my students stay focused, prepared, and confident every day.\r\n\r\nAdding these organizational tools has also helped create a more efficient classroom routine. My students no longer have to wait for materials to be passed out or search through bags and bins to find what they need. Instead, everything is displayed clearly and stored in a way that even my youngest learners can understand. This supports their independence and helps them build strong habits for responsibility and self-management.\r\n\r\nThe mobile cart has made it especially easy to transition between activities. I can move the cart to different parts of the room depending on the lesson, which makes small groups, centers, and whole-class projects run more smoothly. 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