{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vista Peak Exploratory P - 8 School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9628994,"projectId":10317424,"letterContent":"There has been so much excitement in our classroom since our new materials arrived! My kindergarteners were absolutely thrilled when they first saw everything, and it has been so special to watch these resources become part of our everyday learning. Some of the biggest favorites have been the new toys for our classroom kitchen. During free play, the kids cook meals for each other, take on different roles, and create their own little stories together. What looks like simple play is actually helping them learn how to share, take turns, communicate, and be part of a classroom community. At this age, learning how to play and work with others is such an important part of school, and these materials have given them so many opportunities to practice those skills.\r\n\r\nWe have also found so many ways to bring the new materials into our academic learning. The students use the CVC puzzles during literacy centers to practice building and reading words, and Play-Doh has become one of our favorite ways to practice forming the letters we are learning. One of my favorite moments, though, was watching the students take on a STEM challenge with the marble maze. They worked together to build a path for the marble, and I loved watching them share ideas, try something, realize it did not work, and then figure out what they could change. The excitement on their faces when they finally got the marble through their maze was priceless. They were learning, problem-solving, and collaborating without even realizing how much they were practicing along the way.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, these materials will continue to grow with my students. We will use them as we learn new letters and sounds, begin building and reading more words, take on new STEM challenges, and continue learning how to be good friends and classmates. Kindergarten is such a special year because so much learning happens through touching, building, creating, talking, and playing together. I am incredibly grateful that your generosity has given my students more opportunities to do exactly that. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning feels joyful, exciting, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1781189226867,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-in-kindergarten/10317424/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paredes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9628994_orig.png?crop=493,493,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780341025623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9628994"},{"teacherId":9234466,"projectId":9491931,"letterContent":"I'd be happy to help you write a thank you and impact statement about your donation! Let me create a draft for you.Thank You & Donation Impact StatementWe are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of a standing desk, mobile whiteboard, and educational games to our classroom. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our learning environment!How We're Using the Resources:The standing desk has been a game-changer for student engagement and focus. We've implemented a rotation system where students can choose to work at the standing desk during independent work time, and we've noticed increased attention spans and energy levels. It's particularly beneficial for students who learn better while moving, giving them a productive way to stay active while working.Our mobile whiteboard has transformed our classroom's flexibility. We use it daily for small group instruction, allowing us to bring lessons directly to students rather than always gathering at the front of the room. Students also use it for collaborative problem-solving, peer teaching, and presenting their work to classmates. The mobility means we can easily reconfigure our space for different learning activities.The educational games have brought joy and deeper learning to our classroom. We've incorporated them into our centers rotations, early finisher activities, and Friday enrichment time. Students are practicing critical skills like problem-solving, strategy, and teamwork—all while having fun. The games have also helped build classroom community as students learn to play together, take turns, and encourage one another.Thank you for investing in our students' success. Your generosity has created a more dynamic, engaging, and student-centered learning environment!Feel free to adjust any details to better match your specific situation or add any particular observations you've noticed with your students!","fullyFundedDate":1753575826027,"projectUrl":"project/special-education/9491931/","projectTitle":"Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Everett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9234466_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693272950478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9234466"},{"teacherId":10477550,"projectId":10189498,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a wonderful difference in our classroom! One of the resources my students use every single day is their chair pocket. Every student has a place to keep their books, folders, notebooks, and other supplies, which helps them stay organized and keeps the materials they need right at their fingertips. It has made our classroom routines smoother and has encouraged students to take more responsibility for their belongings.\r\n\r\nWhen the chair pockets first arrived, the students were so excited to see them and immediately wanted to put their things inside. They loved having their own special space and were eager to organize their materials. It has been wonderful to see them take pride in keeping their pockets neat and using them throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students be more independent and prepared for learning. Our next steps are to continue using the chair pockets and other new materials during our daily lessons and hands-on activities. Students will be able to quickly access what they need as they read, write, work on projects, and collaborate with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for giving our students resources that make our classroom more organized, engaging, and student-friendly. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our students' everyday learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1779386467670,"projectUrl":"project/paraprofessional-to-teacher/10189498/","projectTitle":"Paraprofessional to Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Savanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10477550_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784482729594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10477550"},{"teacherId":6464587,"projectId":10310997,"letterContent":"Your donations came the first week of school and so many of my students are benefiting from your generosity. The first week of school can be challenging as students settle in to the routines again. These tools have impacted about a dozen students in just the first week to help with calming and regulation. The magnatiles have given my students a safe space to build and create. The kinetic sand has helped explore their sensory regulation needs. The mindful garden has been a huge hit as they are able to make a calming garden with all the tools the set included. The sensory tiles have been fun to jump or squeeze during group or check ins. The game has helped my middle schoolers with discussions and sharing more about themselves. I am so incredibly thankful for your contribution. My students able to regulate quicker and get back to the learning environment more regulated.","fullyFundedDate":1781810303326,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-emotional-growth-through-regu/10310997/","projectTitle":"Empowering Emotional Growth Through Regulation Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domanski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6464587_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779930691162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6464587"},{"teacherId":10350500,"projectId":9895630,"letterContent":"My students are thrilled by the new resources and utilize them every single day! The stepping stones have become a staple of OT obstacle courses, providing an engaging warm-up, movement break, or reward activity at the end of our sessions. For several students with autism, the chew tools have been absolute game-changers, offering vital sensory support to help them self-regulate during their work. Similarly, the weighted blanket has provided immense comfort to students, significantly improving their focus and participation across both OT and regular classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThe sheer joy on my students' faces when they first saw the new materials was unforgettable. Their eyes went wide at the light table, and they lit up with excitement over the Squigz! The Squigz have become highly preferred items, even inspiring students to invent their own games during free choice. Therapeutically, they have been integral: they serve as a powerful motivator to help ASD students transition to the work area and stay on task for longer periods. We frequently pair the Squigz with tongs for bilateral upper-body strengthening and visual-motor tasks to build fine motor coordination. Furthermore, my students naturally gravitate toward the sensory balls, eagerly twisting them open to discover what is hidden inside, which brilliantly sneaks in practice for alternating hand movements. Finally, the alternative seating and yoga cards have helped us create structured, at-desk choice boards, empowering students to take meaningful brain breaks and boosting their overall classroom participation.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the primary next steps of this project are to build upon this incredible momentum to foster even greater student independence and skill mastery. Now that the students are familiar with how the chew tools, weighted blankets, and alternative seating help their bodies feel regulated, the goal is to teach them how to independently self-identify their sensory needs and advocate for these tools before they feel overwhelmed. Considering how the yoga cards and transition tools have been so successful in OT sessions, it will be important to collaborate closely with the general education teachers to integrate these choice boards and regulation strategies more broadly across all classroom environments. Additionally, continuing to expand how Squigz, tongs, and sensory balls are integrated into activities therapeutically by introducing more complex, multi-step academic challenges will facilitate further refinement of bilateral coordination and fine motor skills. Thanks to your generosity, we have the exact tools we need to continue translating these daily therapeutic wins into long-term academic and personal success.","fullyFundedDate":1765824759091,"projectUrl":"project/calm-critters-occupational-therapy-sens/9895630/","projectTitle":"Calm Critters: Occupational Therapy Sensory Tools for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fowler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350500_orig.jpg?crop=293,293,x395,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763098134312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350500"},{"teacherId":2344184,"projectId":9604863,"letterContent":"When my students saw all the fun items set up for our classroom store, their eyes lit up with pure excitement! They couldn't wait to explore all the bracelets, squishy toys, stuffed animals, and yummy snacks. It was so special to watch them pick out their rewards with big smiles on their faces. Even the kids who didn't have as many credits were thrilled to choose candy, pencils, and erasers—they felt just as proud and happy as everyone else.\r\n\r\nSince that first shopping day, my students have been buzzing with excitement about earning more \"money\" for future stores. They're already talking about what they want to save up for next time, especially those cuddly stuffed animals that everyone loves. This fun experience has really inspired them to keep working hard and make smart choices, and it's brought such a happy, positive vibe to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756521836790,"projectUrl":"project/earn-shop-save/9604863/","projectTitle":"Earn, Shop, Save","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2344184_orig.jpg?crop=2252,2252,x0,y615&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755350126111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2344184"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_98871","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1025,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":98871,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vista Peak Exploratory P - 8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vista Peak Exploratory P - 8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/aurora-public-school-district/vista-peak-campus-p-9-exploratory-school/98871"}