{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holiday Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6958332,"projectId":9119528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. We are truly grateful for the gift and items you provided. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to calming classroom music through our echo dot, heavy medicine balls and little emotion dot books which will make a meaningful difference in their learning every single day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has already begun to create excitement and curiosity in our room. My students are eager to explore and use these new materials, and it is heartwarming to see their enthusiasm grow. These resources will help them learn more about thier emotions, increase their confidence in the classroom, and give them appropriate outlets for elevated emotions.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' futures. Your kindness reminds them that there are people cheering them on and believing in their potential.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1740536500839,"projectUrl":"project/staying-calm-regulated-and-connected/9119528/","projectTitle":"Staying Calm, Regulated, and Connected!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6958332_orig.jpg?crop=577,577,x395,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606845363110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6958332"},{"teacherId":1958565,"projectId":9546327,"letterContent":"When our new bubble pop fidgets, and sticky hand toys arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement! The students' eyes widened as we unpacked the box, and within seconds, they were begging to try everything. Some were popping away on the bubble fidgets, others were testing the stretch and stickiness of the sticky hands.\r\n\r\nThe students have really enjoyed the emotional disks to help describe their emotions throughout the day. They have been eager to share how and why they are feeling. It is great to see so many of them opening up about feelings. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the support in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1754766473850,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional/9546327/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1958565_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740674255568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1958565"},{"teacherId":8368913,"projectId":9132462,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity and support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our classroom is now filled with joyful, hands-on learning tools that are already making a big impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, we received:\r\n\r\nInteractive books that are sparking curiosity and helping students build essential early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nA dress-up game that encourages creativity, role-playing, and social development during our dramatic play time.\r\n\r\nFine motor tongs and a variety of Lakeshore fine motor activities, which have become classroom favorites! These tools are helping my students strengthen their hand muscles and coordination in fun and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nA delightful collection of stickers, perfect for positive reinforcement and a big motivator for students.\r\n\r\nAnd a beautiful selection of books for story time, which have quickly become the heart of our daily routine, bringing smiles, questions, and meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly brought joy and learning into our classroom. I've already seen more engagement, collaboration, and confidence from my students, especially during centers and story time. These resources are helping them grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of all my students—thank you for believing in our classroom and being part of our journey. Your support means more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1741102109719,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-fridays-learning-centers/9132462/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Friday's Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Friday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8368913"},{"teacherId":8368913,"projectId":9128715,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity and support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our classroom is now filled with joyful, hands-on learning tools that are already making a big impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, we received:\r\n\r\nInteractive books that are sparking curiosity and helping students build essential early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nA dress-up game that encourages creativity, role-playing, and social development during our dramatic play time.\r\n\r\nFine motor tongs and a variety of Lakeshore fine motor activities, which have become classroom favorites! These tools are helping my students strengthen their hand muscles and coordination in fun and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nA delightful collection of stickers, perfect for positive reinforcement and a big motivator for students.\r\n\r\nAnd a beautiful selection of books for story time, which have quickly become the heart of our daily routine, bringing smiles, questions, and meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly brought joy and learning into our classroom. I've already seen more engagement, collaboration, and confidence from my students, especially during centers and story time. These resources are helping them grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of all my students—thank you for believing in our classroom and being part of our journey. Your support means more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1740523056825,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-fs-life-skills-special-education-c/9128715/","projectTitle":"Mrs. F's Life Skills Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Friday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8368913"},{"teacherId":1958565,"projectId":9525488,"letterContent":"When our new fake money, bubble pop fidgets, and sticky hand toys arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement! The students' eyes widened as we unpacked the box, and within seconds, they were begging to try everything. Some were popping away on the bubble fidgets, others were testing the stretch and stickiness of the sticky hands, and a few were already \"buying\" and \"selling\" items to each other with the fake money.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the fake money during math lessons to practice counting, making change, and role-playing real-world shopping scenarios. \r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was during our classroom \"store\" project. Students took turns being the cashier and the customer, using the fake money to \"buy\" supplies. The laughter, teamwork, and learning happening all at once was exactly what I hoped for.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be expanding our math unit into a full \"mini economy,\" where students will earn, save, and spend their fake money over several weeks. The fidgets and sticky hands will continue to be tools for focus, creativity, and joyful learning along the way. Your generosity has made our classroom not just a place to learn—but a place to play, experiment, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1754432427146,"projectUrl":"project/money-skills/9525488/","projectTitle":"Money Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1958565_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740674255568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1958565"},{"teacherId":1819979,"projectId":9119436,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Creative, Organized, and Ready to Learn!\" project has made a huge difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe headphone cases have been a game-changer for keeping our technology organized and in good condition. Now, students can easily find their headphones for Lexia and other online learning without tangles or missing pieces. This means we get started faster and stay focused longer.\r\n\r\nThe electric stapler and heavy-duty stapler have made classroom projects so much smoother! Whether it's stapling thick booklets for writing projects or quickly assembling student work for display, these tools save me valuable time and let me focus more on teaching.\r\n\r\nAnd the class set of crayons—what a hit! Every student now has bright, fresh crayons ready for creative projects, writing activities, and colorful illustrations. It's such a simple thing, but it makes our work feel special and keeps students excited to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students the tools to stay organized, work efficiently, and create with joy. Thank you for making our classroom a place where learning runs smoothly and creativity can shine!","fullyFundedDate":1745847030469,"projectUrl":"project/creative-organized-and-ready-to-learn/9119436/","projectTitle":"Creative, Organized, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tara Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1819979_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734208057618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1819979"},{"teacherId":9929335,"projectId":9126034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase buckets and drumsticks for our music class! Because of your kindness, our students now have the opportunity to explore rhythm, creativity, and teamwork in an exciting and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThese new instruments have brought an incredible energy to our classroom. It's been a joy to watch our students light up as they drum together, build confidence, and discover the joy of making music. Your donation has truly made a lasting impact—not only on our music program but also on the lives of the students who now feel empowered to express themselves through rhythm and sound.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and belief in the power of music education. Thank you for helping us make joyful noise!","fullyFundedDate":1740347172024,"projectUrl":"project/bucket-drumming-creating-students-indi/9126034/","projectTitle":"Bucket Drumming: Creating Students' Individual Rhythms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9929335"},{"teacherId":6615213,"projectId":9101977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our project, Motivating Young Innovators: Prizes for STEM Success! Your generosity has made a tangible difference in our classroom, inspiring my students to engage deeply in STEM challenges with even more excitement and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWhen the prize box first arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement! They eagerly explored the different prizes, knowing that their hard work and creative problem-solving in our STEM challenges would earn them these special rewards. This extra motivation has encouraged them to think critically, collaborate, and push through challenges with determination.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments so far was during a recent simple machine-building challenge. Students were tasked with constructing a candy heart launcher out of limited materials, testing its accuracy, and making improvements. The moment one of their hearts landed in the bullseye, the entire class erupted in cheers! Knowing that their perseverance and teamwork could earn them a prize made the experience even more rewarding.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students are more motivated than ever to tackle upcoming STEM challenges. Next, we'll be diving into an engineering design project where students will create prototypes of shoes designed for a specific environment. These prizes will continue to fuel their enthusiasm and dedication!\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom culture where hard work, curiosity, and resilience are celebrated. We truly appreciate you being a part of our journey in STEM learning!","fullyFundedDate":1739373539479,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-young-innovators-prizes-for/9101977/","projectTitle":"Motivating Young Innovators: Prizes for STEM Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6615213_orig.jpg?crop=2039,2039,x1416,y1152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648824145286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6615213"},{"teacherId":6958332,"projectId":5288272,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Your support is making a significant difference in the lives of these young learners and helping them reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we are able to provide additional resources, opportunities, and experiences that will enrich their educational journey. Your kindness and dedication to fostering the growth and success of our future leaders do not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate the positive impact you're making.\r\n\r\nMy students have been using the new items and resources daily within our classroom. Once again, thank you for your generosity and commitment to helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1611263398272,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-learning-experience/5288272/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Learning Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6958332_orig.jpg?crop=577,577,x395,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606845363110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6958332"},{"teacherId":1819979,"projectId":9013512,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into an engaging space where young readers build confidence through hands-on phonics activities. With the new resources, my students are actively learning letter sounds, blending words, and strengthening their reading skills in a way that makes learning fun and meaningful. One of the biggest successes has been watching my struggling readers light up as they manipulate letter tiles, match sounds with picture cards, and engage in interactive phonics games. These tools are giving them the confidence they need to take on new reading challenges each day.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, excitement filled the room! My students were eager to explore the new phonics activities, and they immediately dove in, pointing out letters they recognized and proudly sounding out words. One student, who had been hesitant to participate in reading lessons, eagerly picked up a set of word-building blocks and exclaimed, \"I can do this!\" That moment alone made it clear how much of a difference your support is making in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, my students are becoming more independent readers. They are applying their phonics skills to decode words in stories, write simple sentences, and build fluency with sight words. Your generosity has set them on a path toward reading success, and I can't thank you enough for believing in their potential. Because of you, my students are not just learning to read—they are learning to love reading!","fullyFundedDate":1739373549676,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-through-hands/9013512/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers Through Hands-On Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tara Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1819979_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734208057618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1819979"},{"teacherId":1819979,"projectId":9110689,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have the essential supplies they need to stay engaged, organized, and ready to learn every day! The highlighters, glue sticks, dry-erase markers, paper, and antibacterial wipes have already made a huge difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was when my students saw the fresh new supplies for the first time. Their eyes lit up as they eagerly grabbed highlighters to use during reading activities, helping them track important sight words and key details. The dry-erase markers have been a game-changer for small group instruction, allowing students to practice writing, solving math problems, and demonstrating their thinking in real time.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, we've been able to dive deeper into hands-on learning. In our phonics lessons, students use the new supplies to highlight long vowel patterns and tricky words, strengthening their reading skills. In math, they confidently use whiteboards to solve problems step by step, reinforcing their understanding in an interactive way.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our class involve building on these foundational skills. With the support of these supplies, my students are working toward mastering reading fluency, writing complete sentences, and solving addition and subtraction problems with confidence. Your generosity has given them the tools to succeed, and I can't thank you enough for making a lasting impact on their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1739550732324,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-success/9110689/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tara Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1819979_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734208057618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1819979"},{"teacherId":1819979,"projectId":9006776,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share just how much your generous donation of headphones has meant to our classroom. Your support has truly transformed the way my first-grade students engage with their learning every day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the headphones, our reading sessions have become more interactive and effective. Students are able to listen to stories online, which has not only sparked their interest in reading but also improved their comprehension skills. One of my students, Iliany, who has been struggling with simple CVC words, now lights up when she listens to stories. It's amazing to see her confidence grow as she follows along with the words being read aloud.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the headphones have been a game-changer for fluency practice. Students can now record themselves reading and listen back, helping them hear their progress and identify areas for improvement. Khari, another student who was finding CVC words challenging, has shown significant improvement by practicing his reading into the computer. His excitement when he notices his own progress is truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also been essential for completing Lexia and Aleks. Our Lexia goals are 80 minutes and 10 units per week, and having the right tools has made it much easier for students to meet these targets. I've seen a noticeable increase in their motivation and focus during these sessions. Plus, in math, using Aleks with the headphones has allowed students to concentrate better and engage more deeply with the material.\r\n\r\nYour donation hasn't just provided a set of headphones—it's opened up new avenues for learning, growth, and confidence for my students. From improved reading fluency to achieving academic goals, your support has made a lasting impact in our classroom. 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