{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Natomas Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1717641,"projectId":10088029,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to DonorsChoose and to the generous donors who made these kindergarten books possible. Your kindness and commitment to education are truly making a difference in the lives of young learners. Because of your support, our classroom library is now filled with colorful, engaging, and age-appropriate books that spark curiosity and imagination in our students.\r\n\r\nFor many of our kindergarteners, these books provide some of their very first reading experiences. They are learning how to hold a book, turn pages, recognize letters and sounds, and most importantly, discover the joy of stories. With these new books, students can explore new worlds, build vocabulary, strengthen early literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the bright futures of our young learners. Your support through DonorsChoose is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1770911402157,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-leaders/10088029/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raman-bains"},{"teacherId":1717641,"projectId":10043357,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to DonorsChoose and to the generous donors who made these books possible. Your kindness and commitment to education are truly making a difference in the lives of young learners. Because of your support, our classroom library is now filled with colorful, engaging, and age-appropriate books that spark curiosity and imagination in our students.\r\n\r\nFor many of our kindergarteners, these books provide some of their very first reading experiences. They are learning how to hold a book, turn pages, recognize letters and sounds, and most importantly, discover the joy of stories. With these new books, students can explore new worlds, build vocabulary, strengthen early literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the bright futures of our young learners. Your support through DonorsChoose is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1770912359909,"projectUrl":"project/joyful-reading-in-kindergarten/10043357/","projectTitle":"Joyful Reading in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raman-bains"},{"teacherId":1717641,"projectId":9970349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous supporters through DonorsChoose for providing medals, crayons, and finger trackers for our classroom! Your donation will make a meaningful difference in both the confidence and academic growth of our students. The medals will help us celebrate hard work and positive behavior, giving students a sense of pride and accomplishment. The crayons spark creativity and support writing, drawing, and self-expression. The finger trackers are especially helpful for our young readers, allowing them to stay focused, build fluency, and strengthen comprehension. Because of you, our classroom is more engaging, encouraging, and supportive. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1771208396835,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-tools-for-academic-success/9970349/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Tools for Academic Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raman-bains"},{"teacherId":1859664,"projectId":10093405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating puppets for our second grade classroom! We were so excited when they arrived, and we couldn't wait to start using them. The puppets are so fun and they make our learning feel like play. We are very grateful that you helped our classroom and gave us something so special to learn with.\r\nWe are using the puppets to practice storytelling, reading with expression, and speaking confidently in front of others. We also use them during career exploration to act out different jobs and learn what people do in our community. The puppets help us use our imagination, work together, and build leadership skills. Thank you again for your kindness and for supporting our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1770994145690,"projectUrl":"project/puppets-that-build-leaders/10093405/","projectTitle":"Puppets That Build Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bellisario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1859664_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x1357,y645&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576639518233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859664"},{"teacherId":1859664,"projectId":10089247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating classroom materials for our second grade class! We are so excited to use these supplies to help us learn every day. Your kindness is making our classroom a better place, and we feel so lucky that you chose to help our school. Because of you, we have the tools we need to do our best work and stay motivated to learn.\r\nWe have already started using the materials, and they are helping us read, write, create, and stay organized. These supplies make learning more fun and help my students feel successful. We are grateful for your generosity and for believing in us. Thank you again for supporting education and helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1770837808426,"projectUrl":"project/helping-second-graders-think-plan-and/10089247/","projectTitle":"Helping Second Graders Think, Plan, and Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bellisario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1859664_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x1357,y645&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576639518233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859664"},{"teacherId":1859664,"projectId":9898325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide the mystery boxes for my second graders! Your generosity is bringing excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning into our daily lessons. My students will love using the mystery boxes to ask questions, solve problems, and think critically as they work together to uncover clues and make predictions.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will be able to build important life skills like teamwork, communication, and perseverance while also exploring careers like detectives, scientists, and engineers. These mystery boxes will help create a classroom full of engaged learners and confident leaders. Thank you again for making learning fun, meaningful, and unforgettable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1770841068286,"projectUrl":"project/mystery-box-major-brain-power/9898325/","projectTitle":"Mystery Box = Major Brain Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bellisario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1859664_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x1357,y645&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576639518233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859664"},{"teacherId":1859664,"projectId":10090063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing decodable books and medals for my second graders. Your generosity is helping my students grow into stronger, more confident readers by giving them the practice they need to master important phonics and fluency skills. These books will make a huge difference during small group instruction and independent reading time, allowing students to feel successful as they build their reading abilities step by step.\r\n\r\nThe medals will be a special way to celebrate student effort, growth, and perseverance. My students will be so excited to earn recognition for reaching reading goals and working hard, and it will motivate them to keep pushing forward. Because of you, my students will feel encouraged, proud, and inspired to keep learning. Thank you again for investing in their success and helping make our classroom a place where","fullyFundedDate":1770848049886,"projectUrl":"project/reading-champions-in-the-making/10090063/","projectTitle":"Reading Champions in the Making","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bellisario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1859664_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x1357,y645&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576639518233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859664"},{"teacherId":1717067,"projectId":10041102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this essential project for a tricycle for our primary playground. This tricycle will help provide movement-based therapy to help our students reset their nervous systems in a safe way when they feel emotionally dysregulated or are in need of an emotional and physical reset. Tricycles get kids moving and having healthy fun outside. They are not just toys—they help children grow stronger, braver, and more coordinated! The students are excited and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770417216736,"projectUrl":"project/little-leaders-creating-an-outdoor-kindn/10041102/","projectTitle":"Little Leaders Creating an Outdoor Kindness Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1717067_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521594209566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-bains"},{"teacherId":1717641,"projectId":10061381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this essential project for a tricycle for our primary playground. This tricycle will help provide movement-based therapy to help our students reset their nervous systems in a safe way when they feel emotionally dysregulated or are in need of an emotional and physical reset. Tricycles get kids moving and having healthy fun outside. They are not just toys—they help children grow stronger, braver, and more coordinated! The students are excited and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770393677307,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-kindness-a-trike-for-sharing-an/10061381/","projectTitle":"Rolling Kindness: A Trike for Sharing and Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raman-bains"},{"teacherId":1717641,"projectId":10042772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this essential project for books! These books create a joyful foundation for independence, teamwork, and pride in our learning community. Books not only provide knowledge but they can be character-shaping and life-changing! I plan to use the stickers as rewards for reading and participation and the cutout letters to create wonderful bulletin boards to display the art work of my students as they read the books.\r\nThank you so much for helping bring books to life for my amazing, eager-to-read kindergarteners!","fullyFundedDate":1770420734959,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-an-adventure/10042772/","projectTitle":"Reading is an Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raman-bains"},{"teacherId":1717641,"projectId":10041653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for essential books to enhance our classroom library! Through these requested engaging picture books, my students will build essential life skills that last far beyond our room. These stories spark discussions about responsibility, respect, and problem-solving as students practice routines like organizing materials, sharing, and following expectations.\r\nThese books create a joyful foundation for independence, teamwork, and pride in our learning community.\r\nBooks not only provide knowledge but they can be character-shaping and life-changing!","fullyFundedDate":1770420730665,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-and-leaders/10041653/","projectTitle":"Building Readers and Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raman-bains"},{"teacherId":1717641,"projectId":9970351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this essential project for fun twistable crayons and kindergarten graduation medals! My kindergarten students are beginning their journey as learners, leaders, and creators. Crayons are essential tools that help them build fine motor skills, express emotions, and communicate ideas. Through daily art and writing activities, students practice perseverance, collaboration, and responsibility as they share materials and complete projects together. Graduation medals celebrate perseverance, goal-setting, and pride in accomplishments, helping students understand the value of hard work and motivate students to continue their lifelong educational journey! Thank you for supporting my lifelong learners!","fullyFundedDate":1770840784382,"projectUrl":"project/bright-colors-brighter-futures/9970351/","projectTitle":"Bright Colors, Brighter Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raman-bains"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69216","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":742,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"26.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.1,"schoolId":69216,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Natomas Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Natomas Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/natomas-unified-school-district/natomas-park-elementary-school/69216"}