{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"York Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1417495,"projectId":9647962,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest appreciation to each of you for your generous donation of spinning swivel spinners, sensory necklaces, and sensory toys for our classroom. These items have made an extraordinary impact on the daily experiences of my students on the autism spectrum, and I cannot thank you enough for the thoughtfulness, compassion, and support you have shown. What might appear to others as simple tools are, for my students, lifelines that help them regulate their bodies, manage overwhelming emotions, participate more fully in learning, and feel safe and grounded in their school environment. The spinning swivel spinners have provided a calming and predictable motion that many of my students crave, allowing them to focus better during academic tasks, reduce anxiety during transitions, and experience a sense of peace when they become overwhelmed. Their smooth spinning and colorful design instantly draw students in, giving them a soothing, structured outlet that helps them regain control and remain engaged. In addition to the spinners, the sensory necklaces have become a powerful support for students who benefit from oral sensory input or need something durable and safe to fidget with throughout the day. These necklaces help students self-regulate discreetly, especially in moments when they might otherwise struggle to manage impulses or big emotions. The students wear them proudly, often reaching for them during lessons, assemblies, and transitions as a way to maintain emotional balance and reduce stress. The sensory toys you provided—ranging from tactile items to squeezable fidgets—have added yet another meaningful layer of support by giving students choices that fit their unique sensory needs. For some, the pressure of a squeezable toy helps release tension; for others, textured items offer grounding sensations that help them stay present and calm. These sensory tools are now woven into our daily routines: students use them during independent work time, during breaks, during movement transitions, and even as part of self-regulation strategies written into their individualized support plans. I have witnessed remarkable moments—students who previously struggled to remain seated now staying engaged longer, students using their necklaces to calm themselves instead of becoming frustrated, and students choosing sensory toys proactively rather than experiencing emotional overwhelm. These are not small changes; they are meaningful steps toward independence, communication, and emotional growth. Your generosity has created a more inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environment where children with sensory processing differences can thrive with dignity and confidence. The atmosphere in our classroom is calmer, happier, and more focused because every child now has access to tools that help them feel understood and supported. Your donation has brought joy, comfort, and real transformative benefits into their daily lives. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for investing in their well-being and for believing in the importance of providing sensory tools that truly change the way they learn, interact, and flourish. Your kindness has created a lasting impact, and we are forever grateful","fullyFundedDate":1756243388142,"projectUrl":"project/strong-learners-beyond-autism/9647962/","projectTitle":"Strong Learners Beyond Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417495_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590002611934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-am-amazing"},{"teacherId":1417495,"projectId":9200471,"letterContent":"My students are truly thriving, and I want to take a moment to express just how meaningful the colorful visuals have been in supporting their growth. These visuals have become an essential part of their daily routines, academic activities, and overall school experience. Because of the thoughtful design, bright colors, and realistic images, the students are able to focus better, attend to tasks with more consistency, and participate more confidently in both structured and unstructured learning times.\r\nThe visual supports have made a tremendous difference in their day-to-day functioning. Many of our Extensive Support Needs students rely on clear, predictable structures, and the visuals provide exactly that. They help reduce anxiety by showing students what to expect, guiding them step-by-step, and giving them the reassurance they need to transition smoothly from one activity to another. The improvement in their independence has been noticeable—they are beginning to initiate tasks, understand expectations more quickly, and demonstrate stronger self-regulation skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746502242066,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-visual-learners/9200471/","projectTitle":"Amazing Visual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417495_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590002611934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-am-amazing"},{"teacherId":9932092,"projectId":9509469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom store! My students have absolutely loved this new system—you should see the excitement on their faces every time they earn money or when they ask, \"Is the store open today?\" The chance to buy toys and supplies has been incredibly motivating for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are working hard, making positive choices, and truly taking ownership of their behavior and learning. Their money math skills have grown so much since the start of the year. It's amazing to watch their independence and real-world problem-solving develop through this experience.\r\n\r\nThe store has made a huge impact on our classroom community—it has helped with responsibility, accountability, and overall engagement in such a fun and meaningful way. I am so grateful for your support in bringing this idea to life. You've helped create something that is not only effective but brings so much joy and growth to our classroom every single week.","fullyFundedDate":1755521832931,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-store/9509469/","projectTitle":"Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Selleck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749736112180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-selleck"},{"teacherId":4777182,"projectId":9564222,"letterContent":"So much has taken place since the start of the school year, and now, as we near the end of our first trimester, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we have been able to use these resources in small-group sessions, individual check-ins, and whole-class activities. We are already seeing positive changes!\r\n\r\nIn small groups, I've been able to work with students who need additional support in learning coping strategies and practicing how to navigate various situations. Many students especially enjoy using our \"Koala Buddy\" when they need extra time in our calm corner. Our fifth-grade students frequently ask for the calm ball when they need help regulating their emotions, and it has been wonderful to see them identify and request the tools that support their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. Thank you for helping us create a supportive, nurturing environment for all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755782784751,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-our-kids-learning/9564222/","projectTitle":"Capturing Our Kids Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marlen Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4777182_orig.jpg?crop=785,785,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595617015542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4777182"},{"teacherId":8150681,"projectId":9153127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The students were all very excited and eager to use them when they arrived. My students have really been enjoying hands on learning with sight words and practicing writing sentences. Their reading and writing skills are benefiting greatly from the materials we have to use from this project. They are enjoying new experiences and varied activities which is making learning fun for them and also helps keep them engaged. \r\n\r\nThese materials were able to be used by last year's class and now this year's students as well. I know they will last for years to come and am grateful for the impact you all have had a part in.","fullyFundedDate":1745846994894,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-have-fun-with-reading/9153127/","projectTitle":"Time to Have Fun With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150681_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741635400230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150681"},{"teacherId":3106937,"projectId":9265890,"letterContent":"On behalf of the York Community Schools, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support. Your donations have made it possible for our students to enjoy special game days that bring joy, laughter, and a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nEvery Friday, our students gather to play, practice, and build on the skills and strategies they learned the week before. Over time, this consistency helps them develop not just as players, but also as leaders. Our vision is to have \"experts\" in different games who can welcome newcomers and teach them how to play—creating a cycle of peer-to-peer learning where students feel both empowered and included.\r\n\r\nThese game days are especially meaningful for our moderate to severe special needs students, as they provide an additional opportunity to interact with their typical peers, form genuine friendships, and reinforce the academic and social skills they are learning in their classrooms.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes these moments possible, reminding our students that they are valued and supported by the wider community. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping our young scholars thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1745362883628,"projectUrl":"project/playing-math-games-at-lunch/9265890/","projectTitle":"Playing Math Games at Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3106937_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569903871016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3106937"},{"teacherId":1417495,"projectId":9084049,"letterContent":"My students are thoroughly enjoying the tools we received for their daily jobs! They work hard every day, taking pride in their responsibilities and earning classroom \"money\" to buy snacks and toys from our treasure box. One student especially loved using the picker upper to collect recyclable items and trash off campus—it was a highlight of their day. These experiences are helping them build valuable life skills that will benefit them for years to come. Not only are they learning responsibility and work ethic, but they are also serving their community in a meaningful way, and that makes their jobs feel truly important to them.\r\nThank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1738212910663,"projectUrl":"project/learning-life-and-pre-vocational-skills/9084049/","projectTitle":"Learning Life and Pre-Vocational Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417495_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590002611934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-am-amazing"},{"teacherId":1417495,"projectId":8874507,"letterContent":"I want to extend my most profound gratitude for all the hard work that you've put into making this possible. My students , staff and myself are proud to own amazing learning tools that we could use daily in our lessons. As you know addition and subtraction can be challenging sometimes, specially if you're a visual and tactile learner. We have been able to use them during lessons as well as during individual target goals and objectives activities. The colorful visuals stand out and give our students a cheerful sense of learning. \r\nI am beyond grateful and God bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1728863597500,"projectUrl":"project/there-are-smart-kids-in-our-class/8874507/","projectTitle":"There Are Smart Kids in Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417495_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590002611934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-am-amazing"},{"teacherId":1417495,"projectId":8962834,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful and blessed to be able to provide the tools necessary to teach my students with Autism. The stands with wheels are the most useful tools I could wish for. They can be moved and also use as a distraction blocker. When our boxes first arrived we opened them right away and put them together. Our visuals are not only so easy to move but also very useful for our students to see and understand during different lessons throughout the day. Students that can't see can bring it up close to see and write. Thank you so so much ... This was definitely a huge success. We appreciate it very much. My staff and I are so very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1733275123595,"projectUrl":"project/morning-inspiration/8962834/","projectTitle":"Morning Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417495_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590002611934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-am-amazing"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7756","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.2,"schoolId":7756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about York Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"York Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/hawthorne-school-district/york-school/7756"}