{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":582506,"projectId":10178611,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity to our classroom project \"Shhhh, Quiet Please!\" The headphones and tennis balls will help the ambience in our classroom. It will help our classroom not be so loud when they move their chairs around and stay focus when they are using educational apps. I'm so excited to have the tennis balls on all the chairs where they will be helping our classroom stay on task and not looking around every time that someone is tucking in their chair. Once again thank you for helping us create a quiet and focus environment. We truly appreciate your generosity!!!","fullyFundedDate":1777962384217,"projectUrl":"project/shhhh-quiet-please/10178611/","projectTitle":"Shhhh, Quiet Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp582506_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470025436273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/svaldez"},{"teacherId":582506,"projectId":10118193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. You made our year much easier by giving us tools that we need to become great scholars. I will be using our new journals for next school year. We will begin our school year by having our journals ready for start learning how to write letters and form them correctly. Kindergarten is the foundation to the beginning of their school journey. This journals are great because they are big and show the edges and the margins. It also has a space for them to draw pictures. It will also work for direct drawings. Thank you for your kindness and support!!!","fullyFundedDate":1776084926600,"projectUrl":"project/just-write-kindergarten-journals/10118193/","projectTitle":"Just Write Kindergarten Journals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp582506_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470025436273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/svaldez"},{"teacherId":582506,"projectId":10233045,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom project. Your donation got us a classroom picture printer. We love it! I took pictures of my students and posted them on our classroom bulletins. My students were so silly. They wanted me to take all kinds of pictures. \r\nI can't wait to use it next school year. I will take my students pictures for the first day of kindergarten, birthdays, holidays, and celebrations. I'm so excited that I will be able to print pictures as soon as they are taken. I won't need to go to the store and print them there, were I would take a lot of time and had to make sure that I selected carefully. It took so much time and effort, but thanks to your generous support I am able to do all this in minutes and during the school day. Thank you once again for everything you have done for us!!!","fullyFundedDate":1778256883067,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese/10233045/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp582506_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470025436273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/svaldez"},{"teacherId":582506,"projectId":10178602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Your donation made our celebration a success. This was my first year teaching kindergarten and my first time having a culmination. The decorations looked amazing, we turned our classroom into a Hawaiian oasis. The cap and gown was used to take pictures of the students so parents can frame the pictures. It was an awesome but stressful experience. My students loved it, they sang 4 songs and passed out awards and certificates and we watched a slide show. It was so worth it! Thank you for making this possible it was a memorable experience for my students, parents, and myself. You made this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776084812006,"projectUrl":"project/hawaiian-kindergarten-graduation-celebra/10178602/","projectTitle":"Hawaiian Kindergarten Graduation Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp582506_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470025436273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/svaldez"},{"teacherId":1173059,"projectId":10251202,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously supporting my DonorsChoose project and providing blank flags for my students. Your kindness gave my students the opportunity to express their creativity, imagination, and school pride by designing their own unique flags. As they created their personalized designs, students practiced artistic skills, explored self-expression, and celebrated what makes their school community special. The excitement and enthusiasm they showed while creating their flags was truly inspiring. Thank you for helping make this meaningful and memorable experience possible for my students. Your support is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1779601894058,"projectUrl":"project/laying-the-groundwork-for-creativity-and/10251202/","projectTitle":"Laying the Groundwork for Creativity and School Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lopezrm12"},{"teacherId":7624384,"projectId":8623908,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our flexible seating project. Because of your kindness, my students now have comfortable seating options that allow them to learn in ways that best meet their individual needs. When the flexible seating arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. Students eagerly explored the new seating choices and could not wait to use them during reading, writing, and collaborative learning activities. Many students commented on how comfortable they felt and how much they enjoyed having a choice in where they worked.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has made a noticeable difference in our classroom. Students are more engaged during lessons and are able to focus for longer periods of time. During literacy centers and partner activities, students use the seating to work together, discuss ideas, and practice their Spanish and English language skills. One memorable moment occurred during a reading activity when several students who typically struggled to remain focused were fully engaged and actively participating while using the new seating. It was wonderful to see their confidence and enthusiasm for learning grow.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will use these flexible seating options during small-group instruction, independent work, and collaborative projects. The seating will continue to support student choice, engagement, and academic growth while helping create a positive classroom environment where every child feels comfortable and successful. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where learning is both meaningful and enjoyable. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1730149208901,"projectUrl":"project/the-beginning-of-our-flexible-seating-dr/8623908/","projectTitle":"The Beginning of Our Flexible Seating Dream!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frausto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7624384_orig.png?crop=842,842,x0,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694394641737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-frausto"},{"teacherId":9055928,"projectId":7438243,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom cushion project! These cushions have provided my students with comfortable seating options that help them stay focused and engaged in their learning. Students enjoy having a cozy place to sit while reading, working independently, or participating in small-group activities. The cushions have helped create a positive and flexible learning environment where students can work comfortably and do their best each day. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1694092881645,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-bottoms-happy-brains/7438243/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Bottoms, Happy Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Correa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9055928_orig.jpg?crop=702,702,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781726979867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9055928"},{"teacherId":1173059,"projectId":10231668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding balloons for our classroom! Your support arrived so quickly, and the students were beyond excited when they saw the colorful materials ready for learning. These balloons will help bring our lessons about cultural diversity to life in fun and meaningful ways. Through interactive activities, students are exploring traditions, celebrations, languages, and customs from cultures around the world while building curiosity, respect, and appreciation for others. Your kindness is helping create joyful learning experiences our students will always remember. Thank you for making our classroom a more engaging and inclusive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1779405543945,"projectUrl":"project/blowing-up-diversity/10231668/","projectTitle":"Blowing up Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lopezrm12"},{"teacherId":4841302,"projectId":10271721,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and future students will walk into our classroom next school year already feeling prepared, welcomed, and cared for. With the supplies from our \"No Student Left Without Supplies\" project, I was able to create individual pencil boxes filled with essential materials for every student. My current students even helped organize and prepare the boxes for the incoming class, turning it into a meaningful classroom activity centered around kindness, teamwork, and helping others succeed.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom was incredible as students helped sort and pack the supplies. Many of them proudly talked about how the future students would not have to worry about bringing materials or feeling left out. It created such a strong sense of community and compassion among my class. Knowing that every child will start the school year with the tools they need gives my students confidence and helps families tremendously, especially in our Title I community.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project is that parents will not need to worry about purchasing a long school supply list before the school year begins. Students will arrive on the very first day with everything already prepared and waiting for them, allowing us to focus immediately on learning, building relationships, and creating a positive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nAs we prepare for next school year, these supplies will continue supporting hands-on learning activities, small group instruction, writing projects, and daily classroom routines. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where every child feels included, prepared, and ready to learn from day one. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on my students and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1778644888515,"projectUrl":"project/no-student-left-without-supplies/10271721/","projectTitle":"No Student Left Without Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4841302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774652430942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karla-flores"},{"teacherId":4841302,"projectId":10177156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Cheesy Rewards for Hardworking Kids!\" Today was finally our long-awaited nacho celebration, and it was such a special moment for my students. For the last couple of months, my students worked hard on their iReady lessons and added their initials to our classroom chart every time they passed a lesson. Little by little, the chart filled up with their accomplishments, showing their perseverance, growth, and teamwork. When we finally completed the entire chart, we celebrated together with a nacho party thanks to your generosity!\r\nMy students were beyond excited when they walked in and saw everything prepared for them. Their smiles, excitement, and gratitude filled the classroom. Many of them proudly talked about how hard they worked to earn this celebration. For some students, recognition like this truly motivates them and reminds them that their effort matters. It was more than just nachos... it was a celebration of persistence, goal-setting, and believing in themselves.\r\nOne of my favorite moments was hearing students encourage each other during the final weeks to keep completing lessons so we could reach our goal together. They celebrated one another's successes and truly felt proud of what they accomplished as a class.\r\nYour kindness helped create a positive classroom experience that my students will remember for a long time. These celebrations help build confidence and excitement around learning, especially for students who may struggle academically or need extra encouragement. As we continue toward the end of the school year, we will keep focusing on growing our reading and math skills while also building a classroom community where hard work is celebrated.\r\nThank you again for making this joyful and meaningful experience possible for my students. Your support means so much to all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1775534090222,"projectUrl":"project/cheesy-rewards-for-hardworking-kids/10177156/","projectTitle":"Cheesy Rewards for Hardworking Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4841302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774652430942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karla-flores"},{"teacherId":9592478,"projectId":10192125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Wild About Learning: A Safari-Themed Kindergarten Graduation Celebration! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students will have a beautiful and memorable end-of-year celebration with their families.\r\n\r\nI recently sent out the invitations to parents, and the excitement from students and families has been incredible. The students are proudly practicing their songs in English and Spanish and cannot wait to celebrate all they have accomplished this year. Seeing their joy and confidence has been so rewarding.\r\n\r\nThis celebration is especially meaningful to me because I was recently informed that I will be moving to second grade next school year. After spending 3 years teaching and loving kindergarten, this event will also be a heartfelt goodbye to my kindergarten students and families. Kindergarten has a very special place in my heart, and I will truly miss the hugs, excitement, curiosity, and magic that comes with teaching these little learners every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to create a joyful safari-themed celebration where every child will feel recognized, celebrated, and loved as they complete this important milestone. Your kindness is helping us create lasting memories for students and families that they will cherish for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this special moment possible and for supporting our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1777897705757,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-learning-a-safari-themed-kin/10192125/","projectTitle":"Wild About Learning: a Safari-Themed Kindergarten Graduation Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sedano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9592478_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720989265127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592478"},{"teacherId":10055782,"projectId":10064767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our preschool special education classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to visual schedules, picture labels, and hands-on learning materials that help make our classroom feel calm, welcoming, and organized. For many of my students with autism, visuals are an essential part of how they communicate, understand routines, and feel successful throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe students have been especially excited about the colorful visuals and interactive activities we have been able to create. They love using the alphabet cards and play-dough mats during centers, and many students are becoming more independent by using the picture labels to clean up and find materials on their own. The visual schedules have also helped reduce frustration and anxiety during transitions because students know what to expect next.\r\n\r\nAs a first-year special education teacher, this project meant so much to me and my students. Your kindness and support are helping create a classroom where every child feels included, supported, and excited to learn. 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