{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Urban Park Steam Academy","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6445649,"projectId":10230227,"letterContent":"Students now have an amazing place to gather and expand their love for reading. Our class interacts with our classroom library daily - checking out books, exploring different genres, and sharing their thoughts about their books. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the bookshelves and all the books, they were so excited. I watched them eagerly look at all the books and many said, \"We get to read those? I can't wait!\" Getting students motivated to read and to choose their own books allows for autonomy and builds a foundation for a lifetime. \r\n\r\nThank you for partnering with me to gift these students a space to read and fall in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1778082426148,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-for-a-lifetime/10230227/","projectTitle":"A Library for a Lifetime","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6445649_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557833667131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6445649"},{"teacherId":9870925,"projectId":10222161,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to describe the help that you have provided me during this school year. We have started using a new science curriculum that is completely online and unfortunately doesn't provide enough worksheet resources for us to use during independent time, but thanks to your donation that problem was solved. I was able to purchase a much needed supplement to the science curriculum we have been provided and also some resources to help facilitate small group lessons. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to get to use the coloring sheets, crafts, and science worksheets I was able to purchase through TPT. We have already begun decorating the classroom with all of our amazing work you have helped provide.","fullyFundedDate":1787237388802,"projectUrl":"project/class-class/10222161/","projectTitle":"Class! Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cantu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9870925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733890709761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9870925"},{"teacherId":1663951,"projectId":10208975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our new supply bookshelf! When the students first saw it set up with all of our community tools—pencils, markers, crayons, and glue—they were thrilled. Having everything neatly displayed in one accessible spot instantly made our classroom feel more organized and welcoming. They love having a designated place to grab what they need, and they've already taken great pride in keeping the shelves tidy.\r\nHaving supplies organized and ready to go saved us so much transition time, allowing the kids to jump straight into brainstorming and creating without the frustration of hunting down missing materials or digging through cluttered bins.\r\nNext up, the students will be writing and illustrating their own original storybooks. Having a reliable, fully stocked station means every child has equal access to the materials they need to bring their stories to life. Thank you for making such a practical, positive impact on our daily learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778283669730,"projectUrl":"project/supply-station-success-building-an-orga/10208975/","projectTitle":"Supply Station Success: Building an Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1663951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517186710953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-thomasteach"},{"teacherId":10250296,"projectId":10453382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom! My students were so excited to see the new books and start looking through them. Having a variety of books available gives my students more opportunities to practice reading, build their vocabulary, explore new topics, and develop a love for books. These books will be used during lessons, independent reading time, small groups, and throughout our school day. Your donation has helped make our classroom library more exciting and accessible for all of my students. It means so much to have people who are willing to support our classroom and help provide resources that make learning more engaging and enjoyable. Thank you for helping us create a classroom filled with stories, learning, and opportunities to grow. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787587401334,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-us-read-write-and-comm/10453382/","projectTitle":"Books That Help Us Read, Write, and Communicate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250296"},{"teacherId":10250296,"projectId":10311501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our classroom! Having snacks available may seem like a small thing, but it makes such a big difference for my students throughout the school day. When students are hungry, it can be difficult for them to focus, learn, communicate, and participate in classroom activities. Because of your kindness, I am able to make sure my students have something to eat when they need it and can get back to learning with full bellies and happy hearts. My students were so excited to see all of the snacks, and they have already been enjoying having different choices available. Your support helps me create a classroom where my students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for thinking of my students and helping provide something they truly need and appreciate. We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785871762501,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-smiles-and-ready-to-learn/10311501/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Smiles, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250296"},{"teacherId":10250296,"projectId":10311845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping us add these groovy Pete the Cat books to our classroom library! My students love bright, engaging stories, and Pete the Cat is a wonderful way to make reading fun and exciting for them. These books will be used during story time, literacy activities, and throughout the school year to help build a love of reading. Having books that capture my students' attention makes such a difference in keeping them engaged and eager to participate. Your generosity helps bring more joy, learning, and laughter into our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1784141190938,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-library-full-of-gro/10311845/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Library Full of Groovy Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250296"},{"teacherId":9870925,"projectId":10061275,"letterContent":"Thank you for the notebooks! They arrived just in time to begin using them on the first day of school. We have started putting them to use during our small group time when we are practicing our spelling and during centers when we are reviewing everything we have learned about reading and writing. \r\nWe also put the red pens to use when working on our spelling tests. They worked wonderfully as a reminder of capital letters and periods and also as a highlighter when the children wrote a word wrong. We are extremely grateful for your support and are ready to continue using these supplies during the rest of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1778981298691,"projectUrl":"project/morning-notebooks/10061275/","projectTitle":"Morning Notebooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cantu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9870925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733890709761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9870925"},{"teacherId":10250296,"projectId":10151444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide essential care supplies for my students. These items may seem simple, but they make a huge difference in helping us stay clean, comfortable, prepared, and ready to learn each day. Having these supplies available allows me to better meet my students' daily needs and create a classroom where they feel safe and cared for. Your generosity means so much to me and my students, and I am truly grateful that you chose to support our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779945860979,"projectUrl":"project/essential-care-supplies-for-my-classroom/10151444/","projectTitle":"Essential Care Supplies for My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250296"},{"teacherId":4205070,"projectId":10226589,"letterContent":"Our cheer girls were so excited to receive these thoughtful gifts. The drawstring bags filled with scrunchies, stickers, and treats made each student feel celebrated and appreciated. These gifts helped build team spirit and created a special moment of connection and encouragement for our squad.\r\nWhen the girls first saw the bags, their reactions were filled with smiles, excitement, and gratitude. They immediately began sharing their favorite items and showing them to one another. This thoughtful gesture reminded our team that they are supported and valued, and it made a lasting impact on their confidence and team pride. Thank you for your generosity and support of our cheer girls!","fullyFundedDate":1778087541132,"projectUrl":"project/cheering-them-on/10226589/","projectTitle":"Cheering Them On!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4205070_orig.jpg?crop=1914,1914,x401,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746671895353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4205070"},{"teacherId":10250296,"projectId":10190654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Healthy, Clean, and Ready to Learn.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to important hygiene and wellness supplies that help them come to school feeling comfortable, confident, and ready to focus on learning. In a special education classroom, meeting basic needs is often the first step toward academic success, and these resources have helped remove barriers that can interfere with learning.\r\n\r\nStudents have benefited from having clean, healthy materials available throughout the school day. We use these supplies to build routines around self-care, independence, and healthy habits. It has also created opportunities to teach life skills such as handwashing, cleaning up after ourselves, and taking pride in our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited and curious. They loved seeing new items added to our classroom and quickly began using them as part of their daily routines. The sense of care and support these resources bring is something my students truly feel.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue helping students build independence, responsibility, and readiness for learning each day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping young learners grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1776096088923,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-clean-and-ready-to-learn/10190654/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Clean, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250296"},{"teacherId":10250296,"projectId":10221561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Healthy Snacks, Happy Minds, Big Success.\" Your generosity has made a real difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and drinks from this project have helped keep students energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day. For many of my students, having a quick snack during the day can make a big difference in their mood, attention, and ability to participate in lessons. These resources have also been especially helpful during testing days, long learning blocks, and after active classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new snacks arrive, they were so excited. They felt cared for and appreciated knowing there were treats and healthy options available for them. Something as simple as offering a snack has helped create a warm and supportive classroom environment where students know their needs matter.\r\n\r\nI have seen students return to tasks with better focus after having a quick break and snack. It has also created opportunities to teach sharing, patience, gratitude, and making healthy choices.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these resources to support learning stamina, positive behavior, and classroom community. We are also working on lessons about healthy habits and how taking care of our bodies helps our minds learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping them succeed. Your kindness is felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777251393412,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-happy-minds-big-success/10221561/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks, Happy Minds, Big Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250296"},{"teacherId":10250296,"projectId":10166465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Cleaning with Care: Building Compassion Through Responsibility.\" Your generosity has brought meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe real vacuum and play vacuum have already made a huge impact with my students. We are using them to teach responsibility, life skills, and compassion by helping students understand how caring for their environment also helps care for others. Students are learning that cleaning up shared spaces is an important way to show kindness and respect to their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Many students were eager to explore the play vacuum during pretend play, while others were fascinated by the real vacuum and wanted to help clean our classroom. One special moment was seeing students take turns cleaning up after centers and proudly showing that they could help keep our room neat and welcoming.\r\n\r\nThese resources are also helping build independence, communication, and teamwork skills. Students practice requesting turns, following directions, and working together during cleanup routines.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue expanding classroom jobs and teaching students how responsibility connects to compassion and community. We want students to understand that even small helpful actions can make a big difference for everyone around them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their growth in such a thoughtful way. 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