{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ventura Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8330821,"projectId":9582579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and fostering their creativity! The impact of this project has been so positive. The students were so excited to walk in in the morning and see new materials on the table! \r\nI printed off pictures of habitats for the animals from the project and students have been playing pretend with the animals in their habitats. I have noticed so many students working together to build shelter for their animals as well, which is definitely a first grade standard. \r\nStudents love all the new materials, but magnatiles are also a huge hit. My students are working together as a team to make extremely tall towers, and it's so fun to watch. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758050219890,"projectUrl":"project/stem-creativity/9582579/","projectTitle":"STEM Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quesada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8330821_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644632331604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marissa-quesada"},{"teacherId":8628449,"projectId":9642837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that brought our brand-new classroom rug to life. The moment it arrived, our students were filled with excitement and it has quickly become the heart of our room. The rug provides a cozy, inviting place for students to read, think, and learn, giving them a dedicated space where they feel safe, comfortable, and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nIt has also completely transformed our morning community circle. Gathering on the rug each day helps us start with connection, kindness, and focus. Students now have a comfortable area to play educational games, collaborate with partners, and build with STEM blocks. This single addition has enhanced the ambiance of our entire classroom, making it feel brighter, warmer, and more welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour support has made such a meaningful difference in our daily routines and in the way students interact, learn, and grow. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of a caring classroom environment. Thank you for investing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1759535746115,"projectUrl":"project/from-concrete-to-cozy-a-rug-for-our-cla/9642837/","projectTitle":"From Concrete to Cozy: A Rug for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8628449_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755839778010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bfree"},{"teacherId":2507776,"projectId":9636126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful donation! My students are thoroughly enjoying the new stools! When the boxes arrived the students were so excited to see what was inside! When they saw them open the next day they got so excited! They add more color and fun to our classroom. \r\n\r\nNow everyday students like to choose a stool to sit on during class. I even have one student who makes sure to stack them upside down on top of desks everyday so that the bottom of the stool does not make the desks dirty! Students treat them very carefully as they value them so much! \r\n\r\nThe stools add more fun to our classroom. In our classroom we really talk about how learning is fun. The more fun students have the more they enjoy school and above all else learning. I also love how safe they are. Students do not tip over as much because they are very sturdy. Thank you again for your generous donation to our future!","fullyFundedDate":1756048805781,"projectUrl":"project/help-brighten-our-classroom/9636126/","projectTitle":"Help Brighten Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2507776_orig.jpg?crop=1567,1567,x532,y833&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602816153459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2507776"},{"teacherId":4832533,"projectId":9671789,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring a little bit of nature to my classroom. I have 3 bird feeders of different kinds hanging in my window. The birds have been looking from across the way and keep investigating. The kids are so excited when a bird comes looking. :)\r\n\r\nI love watching the kids connect with nature and you helped make that happen. Thank you for your generous donation in making this happen.\r\n\r\nI have a calming area in my room and this is where my bird feeders are. It is a great way for the students to breathe and observe nature.\r\n\r\nThank you again,","fullyFundedDate":1759892492658,"projectUrl":"project/students-feeding-the-birds/9671789/","projectTitle":"Students Feeding the Birds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bordine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4832533_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659648566265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4832533"},{"teacherId":4832533,"projectId":9396230,"letterContent":"Your donations made the school year start so much easier. The balance board is a great addition to my calming area and it is used throughout the day every day. The kids love it. I put the hopscotch on the cement floor in my room and as the students leave they jump the hopscotch all the way out the door. So positive. I got more than one hopscotch and so we put it in the hallway and students are using it for a calming space. \r\n\r\nThe pens, tape and other items also saved me from spending my own money allowing me to spend money on other things. Thanks so much once again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758862528640,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-special-education-help/9396230/","projectTitle":"Back to School Special Education Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bordine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4832533_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659648566265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4832533"},{"teacherId":8469082,"projectId":9713454,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with the much needed sensory supplies to get us all through the day. \r\nI have so many students with sensory needs this year ranging from chewies, to jumping, and deep pressure. \r\nThe chewy necklace that stretches is already being gawned away at by multiple students. The squishes like the cube and tear drop are being played with and stretched every which way by myself and the kiddos. \r\nUnfortunately some of the squishes were out of stock so we replaced them with a mini vaccum which we have been using to help clean up sensory sand messes. \r\nAll of these toys are essential to making kindergarten work.","fullyFundedDate":1760026804803,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supplies/9713454/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8469082_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y632&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659982499223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-steele"},{"teacherId":4832533,"projectId":9196478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Students come to my room for calming breaks throughout the day. The set a timer for ten minutes and then can choose to do one of things from our sensory choice wall. They can swing, jump, read, do puzzles, stand on the balance board, or play in the sensory bins. \r\n\r\nThe sensory bins have been an amazing addition to my break space. Some children really benefit from the opportunity to use the sand, Pluffle, or noodles. The kids love it. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1751249220674,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-table-for-sensory-seeking-kids/9196478/","projectTitle":"Sensory Table for Sensory Seeking Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bordine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4832533_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659648566265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4832533"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":9604042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of our classroom! This time, your generous donation of STEM activities, for example the magnetic ball and rod sets (a HUGE hit!), flip-and-solve math boards, number rockets, and pixel math challenges, has added a whole new level of excitement to our learning!\r\n\r\nOur students are exploring math, engineering, and problem-solving in hands-on, creative ways. These materials are not only helping build important math skills, they're also sparking curiosity, collaboration, and confidence! Plus, the activities are incredibly easy for students to use independently. After our group lesson and some guided practice, they can explore the games and activities on their own or team up with a buddy to keep learning through play.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your ongoing generosity and belief in the power of playful, purposeful learning. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758361266967,"projectUrl":"project/bring-kindergarten-stem-to-life/9604042/","projectTitle":"Bring Kindergarten STEM to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":9628994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sensory tools for our classroom! The sequin board, soft animal figures, fidgets, and kinetic sand have already had a big impact in our classroom in just a few short days!\r\n\r\nThese tools have already offered our students a calming way to regulate their emotions, take needed brain breaks, and return to learning feeling more focused and ready to engage. It's been wonderful to see how these simple, thoughtful items help children feel safe, supported, and in control of their feelings.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us create a classroom where all students can thrive both emotionally and academically. We're truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759536340080,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tiny-hands-big-feelings/9628994/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tiny Hands & Big Feelings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":9519463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind support in providing our classroom with fun and engaging literacy games and activities focused on phonics and alphabet learning! These hands-on activities have already made a big impact on our students. They're excited to practice their letters, sounds, and early reading skills through play and we're already seeing their confidence grow! Your donation has helped make learning to read both meaningful and enjoyable for our young learners. We truly appreciate your generosity and the difference you're making in our classroom! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758839788782,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-read-literacy-games-for-little/9519463/","projectTitle":"Play to Read: Literacy Games for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":9426470,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Because of you, our kindergarten classroom now has the coolest flexible seating ever, soft beanbag chairs and fun folding floor seats! The kids were so excited when they saw them; smiling, laughing and rolling across the beanbag chairs! \r\n\r\nThe new seating is being used everyday! Whether they're reading a book, working with a friend, or just taking a brain break, these new seats are a big hit! We can't thank you enough for helping us create a cozy, creative space where learning feels like fun!","fullyFundedDate":1759535660826,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-flexible-seating/9426470/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":8469082,"projectId":9688280,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our two kindergarten classes with mid day snack. For many of our students this is their first full day of school experience, they are used to napping, snacking and playing all day. So the rigor of kindergarten has put many students into a bit of a tail spin. Having this extra snack and nutrition gives them the boost of energy that they need to make it to and through the end of the day in kindergarten. 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