{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rolando Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1468083,"projectId":10684990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fill our classroom library with books my fifth graders are excited to read!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will have new high-interest series to discover, enjoy, and share with one another. There is nothing better than seeing a student find a book they love and immediately ask, \"Is there another one?\"\r\n\r\nThese books will do so much more than add to our classroom library. They will help my students build reading stamina, strengthen their vocabulary and comprehension, and most importantly, develop a love of reading.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see these books in my students' hands and hear them recommending their favorites to their classmates. Your support is helping us create a classroom full of excited and confident readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them books they will enjoy for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1790795438086,"projectUrl":"project/books-they-are-begging-to-read/10684990/","projectTitle":"Books They are Begging to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1468083_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690504130412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hpayne"},{"teacherId":1468083,"projectId":10346796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Strengthening Math, Reading, and Geography Skills!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my fifth graders will have new materials and resources to help them practice important skills across several areas of learning. These resources will give students additional opportunities to strengthen their math skills, grow as confident readers, and build their understanding of geography and the world around them.\r\n\r\nHaving engaging, hands-on materials makes such a difference in our classroom. They allow students to practice skills in new ways, work independently or with classmates, and make learning more meaningful and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your support of my students and our classroom. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping provide them with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1783343245055,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-math-reading-and-geograp/10346796/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Math, Reading, and Geography Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1468083_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690504130412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hpayne"},{"teacherId":1468083,"projectId":10359054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund a GaGa ball pit for our students! We are so excited to add another fun and active option to our recess time.\r\n\r\nGaGa is a game that gets students moving, laughing, and playing together. It gives students a chance to practice teamwork, good sportsmanship, and problem-solving while getting their energy out and having fun with their classmates.\r\n\r\nRecess is such an important part of our students' day, and having engaging activities available helps make it a positive experience for everyone. I know our students are going to be incredibly excited to start playing!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for helping make our recess even more active, inclusive, and FUN! We truly appreciate your support of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787238649130,"projectUrl":"project/bring-gaga-ball-to-our-school/10359054/","projectTitle":"Bring Gaga Ball to Our School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1468083_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690504130412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hpayne"},{"teacherId":1468083,"projectId":10114845,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping fund our classroom laminator and glue gun! These are supplies that will get a lot of use in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe laminator will help me create materials that can be used again and again, including learning games, task cards, classroom signs, and student resources. The glue gun will be a huge help when creating classroom projects, displays, and hands-on learning activities.\r\n\r\nHaving these tools right in our classroom will make it so much easier to create fun and useful materials for my students. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping me bring more creative and hands-on learning opportunities to my fifth graders!\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1780953453547,"projectUrl":"project/making-classroom-resources-last-all-year/10114845/","projectTitle":"Making Classroom Resources Last All Year Long","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1468083_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690504130412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hpayne"},{"teacherId":1468083,"projectId":10331449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our recess project! Because of your support, my students now have new red playground balls, tetherballs, and jump ropes to enjoy during recess.\r\n\r\nThese new supplies give students more opportunities to be active, play together, and have fun during their much-needed breaks throughout the school day. They were so excited to see the new equipment and put it to use!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping make recess a more fun and engaging part of their day. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1781441875014,"projectUrl":"project/active-recess-engaged-learners/10331449/","projectTitle":"Active Recess, Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1468083_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690504130412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hpayne"},{"teacherId":474625,"projectId":10333847,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the financial contributions you gave us that led us to realize our goal - the soccer equipment! The children in all the classrooms enjoy playing soccer! Our coach takes more time to explain the rules of the game and all the particulars because he knows the children are so inclined to play any time they can. Therefore, he wants to make sure that everyone understands how to play fairly and appropriately. With soccer goal posts, pinnies for two teams & durable soccer balls, our students play soccer everyday! They love it!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1781324291745,"projectUrl":"project/2026-fifa-world-cup/10333847/","projectTitle":"2026 FIFA World Cup!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp474625_orig.jpg?crop=1449,1449,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649818434328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holton"},{"teacherId":2217744,"projectId":10486679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our special education classroom with our new colorful stools! My students were so excited when they saw them arrive. They immediately wanted to sit on them and choose their favorite color. It was so fun to see their excitement over something as simple as having a new place to sit and learn.\r\n\r\nWe are using the stools throughout our day during small-group instruction, independent work, and centers. The flexible seating gives students the opportunity to choose a seat that helps them feel comfortable and ready to learn. Some students like being able to gently move while they work, while others enjoy having a specific stool that becomes their \"learning spot.\" Having different seating options has also helped make our classroom feel more welcoming and student-centered.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are continuing to work on reading, writing, and math skills while also building independence, attention, and self-regulation. The stools have been especially helpful during small-group instruction because students can sit comfortably while working directly with me or a small group of peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where students can learn in ways that work best for them. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and my students are already enjoying their new seating!","fullyFundedDate":1786948559306,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-special-education/10486679/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bevin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2217744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715227719063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2217744"},{"teacherId":474625,"projectId":10462496,"letterContent":"This project was one of the best and most important ones I have written and relished in having funded! This project benefitted the whole school in a subject all the students love: PHYSICAL EDUCATION! \r\n\r\nThank you for donating to it. Thank you for being part of it. Most significantly, thank you for believing in our kids!\r\n\r\nWith budget cuts that school face every year, departments like PE take the first hit. Equipment does not get replenished or added to. Programs like Donors Choose become the lifeline for PE. Your contribution makes a huge difference. In our case, it made all the difference!\r\n\r\nA BIG hug to you from us!","fullyFundedDate":1786935751616,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-pe-equipment/10462496/","projectTitle":"We Need PE Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp474625_orig.jpg?crop=1449,1449,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649818434328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holton"},{"teacherId":474625,"projectId":10318109,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our classroom attain the items in this project. Because of you, our students received a ziploc with materials for families to support their children with. The flashcards are extremely useful: sight words to practice frequently-used words, addition and subtraction equations for automaticity, a white board with marker and eraser to practice the flashcards and write sentences on. Folders with corrected work were distributed. As the year goes on, other items will be added for home use. It's been a great start!\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your partnership!","fullyFundedDate":1781448603791,"projectUrl":"project/school-items-for-home-use/10318109/","projectTitle":"School Items for Home Use","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp474625_orig.jpg?crop=1449,1449,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649818434328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holton"},{"teacherId":2217744,"projectId":10180622,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our special education classroom! Your generous donation of prize box items gives our students meaningful opportunities to celebrate their effort, progress, and accomplishments. T\r\n\r\nhese small rewards can be powerful motivators, helping students build confidence, practice positive behaviors, and stay engaged in learning. Your kindness helps us recognize every student's growth and reminds them that their hard work matters. We are so grateful for your support of our students and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1785415493029,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-minds-rewarding-growth-in-sp/10180622/","projectTitle":"Motivating Minds: Rewarding Growth in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bevin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2217744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715227719063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2217744"},{"teacherId":2217744,"projectId":9970576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Play-Doh and other hands-on learning materials to our elementary special education classroom! These resources are giving our students meaningful opportunities to learn through movement, touch, and exploration. For many of our students, hands-on activities make learning more engaging and accessible while helping them practice important skills in a fun and supportive way.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I am able to incorporate more hands-on learning into our instruction and provide students with different ways to demonstrate what they know. Students who may struggle with traditional paper-and-pencil activities can engage with concepts in a more concrete and motivating way. These resources also allow me to differentiate activities based on individual student needs and provide additional practice without making learning feel like a chore.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping us build more than fine-motor skills—it is helping our students develop confidence, independence, and a positive attitude toward learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every learner has opportunities to participate, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1780439505015,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-little-hands-for-big-speci/9970576/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Little Hands for Big Special Education Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bevin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2217744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715227719063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2217744"},{"teacherId":2217744,"projectId":10187998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of visual timers to our elementary special education classroom! These timers will make a meaningful difference for our students by providing a clear, visual way to understand how much time they have for activities, work periods, and transitions. For many of our students, knowing what to expect and having a visual representation of time helps reduce anxiety and makes transitions feel more predictable and manageable.\r\n\r\nThe timers will be used throughout our school day to support students as they transition between classrooms, activities, and routines. They will help students build independence, increase their awareness of time, and prepare for changes in activities with less adult prompting. Instead of simply being told that it is time to move on, students can see the time remaining and begin preparing themselves for the next activity.\r\n\r\nYour donation is providing more than just timers—it is giving our students tools to feel confident, successful, and more independent at school. 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