{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parkville Community School","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3463855,"projectId":10099987,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Prizes and Incentives to Increase Students' Perseverance. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to exciting rewards that encourage them to stay focused, work hard, and never give up when learning becomes challenging.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were thrilled! They eagerly explored the prizes and immediately became motivated to earn them through positive behavior, completing assignments, and demonstrating perseverance. We have already seen students pushing themselves to try difficult tasks, remain engaged during lessons, and celebrate their accomplishments with pride.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes far beyond the prizes themselves. These incentives help build confidence, responsibility, and a growth mindset. As we continue through the school year, students will use these rewards to stay motivated while working toward their academic and personal goals. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where effort, determination, and success are celebrated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1779139597391,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-incentives-to-increase-studen/10099987/","projectTitle":"Prizes and Incentives to Increase Students' Perseverance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3463855_orig.jpg?crop=331,331,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747094284016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3463855"},{"teacherId":8110314,"projectId":10132668,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity extends far beyond the physical materials that arrived in our classroom. For many of my students, walking into a room filled with fresh, modern resources instantly changes their mindset about learning. It sends a clear message that their education is valuable and that a community of supporters believes in their potential. This boost in morale has translated into an immediate surge in engagement, as students are eager to dive into lessons and interact with the brand-new tools you provided.\r\nThese funded items have completely transformed our daily instructional routine by making abstract concepts tangible and accessible. Instead of just reading about ideas in a textbook or watching a demonstration from afar, students are now actively participating in hands-on, collaborative learning. I have already watched students who previously struggled to stay focused become completely absorbed in their tasks, collaborating with peers and developing critical problem-solving skills that will serve them for years to come.\r\nYour contribution has closed a critical resource gap and leveled the playing field for our classroom. By equipping us with these essential tools, you have not only sparked a newfound joy for learning in my current students but you have also planted the seeds for long-term academic success. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our growth, our curiosity, and our future.","fullyFundedDate":1778186063995,"projectUrl":"project/little-innovators/10132668/","projectTitle":"Little Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiPasquale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8110314_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x205,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633539196043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8110314"},{"teacherId":2910737,"projectId":10009389,"letterContent":"You made our day! I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support for my 3rd grade students. Your donation will contribute to the learning success of children who need kindness and support.\r\n\r\nWhen I wrote \"Prizes and Incentives to Increase Students' Perseverance\" project, my goal was to fill my classroom store with appealing prizes. The store opens every Friday and students have the opportunity to exchange their earned tokens for these prizes. The Token Economy allows me to reinforce positive behavior, encourage active learning, and increase students' pride and confidence in themselves. I hope the photos I sent can give you an idea of how powerful this experience is for students.\r\n\r\nWhile I teach 3rd grade students, the sad fact is that more than 70% of my students start the school year one or two years below grade level. The classroom store brings learning, joy, and engagement to our classroom. And because students are required to provide their weekly homework on Friday in order to get a \"ticket\" to buy at our store, homework completion in my room is between 95-100% every week.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of glow in the dark fidget toys, cotton candy, chocolate, and candy will go a long way to helping us close the achievement gap in my classroom and beyond. Thank you once again for your donation. It means the world to me!","fullyFundedDate":1778082879955,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-incentives-to-increase-studen/10009389/","projectTitle":"Prizes and Incentives to Increase Students' Perseverance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910737_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727821453205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hahn"},{"teacherId":3463855,"projectId":10120232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these test preparation resources. Your generosity is helping my third graders build the skills and confidence they need to meet important state testing requirements. These materials give students the opportunity to practice critical reading, math, and problem-solving skills in ways that closely reflect what they will experience on state assessments.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students use these resources during small groups, partner work, and independent practice. They are learning how to carefully read passages, answer text-dependent questions, explain their thinking, and use strategies to solve multi-step math problems. The extra practice is helping students become more comfortable with testing expectations while also strengthening their everyday academic skills.\r\n\r\nMany students who once felt nervous about testing are beginning to show more confidence and independence. They are excited when they see their progress and proud of themselves when they master challenging skills. Your support is giving my students valuable opportunities to prepare, grow, and feel successful. Thank you again for investing in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1773889445862,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-children-from-under-funded-sch/10120232/","projectTitle":"Books for Children from Under-Funded Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3463855_orig.jpg?crop=331,331,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747094284016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3463855"},{"teacherId":3463130,"projectId":8185349,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students a lasting material that has reached multiple grades in my art classroom. Both my upper elementary and primary artists have loved our printmaking materials! In creating our own stamps in Kindergarten, and in radial designs in fifth grade, and in between, this ink has been much appreciated.\r\n\r\nI continue to be grateful for not only these materials but confirmation of what my students can do. Where we have gotten, and where we will go, could not have happened without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1706926372179,"projectUrl":"project/everything-printmaking-except-the-ink/8185349/","projectTitle":"Everything Printmaking Except the Ink.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3463130_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470355380950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3463130"},{"teacherId":2910737,"projectId":10100101,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support for my 3rd grade students. Your donation will bring learning, engagement, and joy to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen I wrote the \"Books for Students from Under-Funded Schools\" project, my goal was to provide my students with books that will help them grow day by day on their effort to learn how to read and write.\r\n\r\nThese books will help to improve children's academic vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. With your donation, I will be able to provide my students with learning tools that not only will build on their reading skills, but also allow them to use these resources as references while working independently.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of books will go a long way to provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with resources that will support and scaffold their literacy skills. Thank you once again for your donation. It means the world to me!","fullyFundedDate":1776452792254,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-children-from-under-funded-sch/10100101/","projectTitle":"Books for Children From Under-Funded Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910737_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727821453205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hahn"},{"teacherId":2910737,"projectId":9970123,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support for my 3rd grade students. Your donation made the day of these children and brought learning, engagement, and joy to our classroom.\r\nWhen I wrote the \"School Supplies for Disadvantaged Students from Under-Funded Schools\" project, my goal was to provide my students with school supplies that will help them grow day by day on their effort to learn how to read, write, and mathematical skills.\r\nIn addition, these supplies will help students to complete school work at home. Your donation of folders, markers, pencils, pencil pouches, sharpeners, and name tags will keep all students materials organized and easily accessible to students. The headphone bags will be used for students to keep their headphones inside their chair pockets so they will last all year.\r\nYour generous donation of school supplies will go a long way to provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with resources that will support and scaffold their literacy and math skills. \r\nYour kindness will go a long way to helping closing the persistent achievement gap in under-funded schools. Thank you once again for your donation. It means the world to me!","fullyFundedDate":1771079184411,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-disadvantaged-studen/9970123/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Disadvantaged Students From Under-Funded Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910737_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727821453205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hahn"},{"teacherId":8681430,"projectId":9755056,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, we express sincere THANKS for donating to my project on their behalf. When I received the notice that my project Power for the brain was funded, I was elated with excitement because I know they need the snacks daily to help fuel their brain to continue to learn.\r\n \r\nWhen I received the snack delivery and showed them to the students, their reactions were something to behold...jumping,hugging and smiles and joy.\r\nI am using the snacks as powering for their brain and also because there was a wide variety of snacks, I am using them as an incentive for doing and returning their homework and reading log. \r\n\r\nMy sincere THANKS to the donors because when snack time comes around during the day, it's a great relief to see students going to the snack box and choose snacks. They are showing great progress in their learning because they know they snacks are available.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs.Fletcher","fullyFundedDate":1766067766608,"projectUrl":"project/power-for-the-brain/9755056/","projectTitle":"Power for the Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681430_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747170980727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681430"},{"teacherId":5248932,"projectId":9970281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation of pencils, crayons, homework folders, tissues, dry‑erase boards and erasers, and student prizes has already made a wonderful impact.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces absolutely lit up. Many of them immediately picked up the crayons to start drawing, while others tested the dry‑erasers with excitement. One student said, \"This feels like a brand‑new classroom!\" Their joy and curiosity were a direct result of your kindness.\r\nWe are already using the supplies in meaningful ways. The pencils and crayons are helping us begin a mini‑book project where students write and illustrate stories about topics they care about. The homework folders have helped bring better organization and responsibility to our nightly reading practice. And the prizes have been a huge motivator as students work hard to meet their weekly goals.\r\nA special moment happened this week during a writing lesson: one student held up her freshly illustrated page and said, \"I'm proud of this. It looks real.\" That pride is exactly what your donation supports.\r\nAs we move forward, the next steps for our class include expanding our writing unit into a full published class book. The materials you provided will help students draft, revise, and illustrate their work with confidence.\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom. Your generosity has brought excitement, creativity, and organization into our daily routine. We appreciate you more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1771079185526,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-replenish/9970281/","projectTitle":"Classroom Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freitas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5248932_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630844475551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5248932"},{"teacherId":8110314,"projectId":9913773,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of organizational materials and the train set for our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a significant impact on our learning environment. The organizational materials have helped us create a more streamlined and effective space, allowing our students to focus on their studies. The train set has sparked joy and creativity, fostering imaginative play and teamwork among the children.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and commitment to supporting our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771079184446,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-imaginations-unleashed/9913773/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Imaginations Unleashed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiPasquale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8110314_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x205,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633539196043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8110314"},{"teacherId":8016854,"projectId":9797775,"letterContent":"The lap desks have already made a noticeable difference in our small-group routine. Because I share my classroom with another teacher, my K–2 students often work on the rug during literacy instruction. Before the lap desks arrived, writing on the carpet was uncomfortable and distracting. Now, each student has a stable surface, and I immediately saw more focus and independence. One moment that stood out was during a phonics activity; instead of shifting around to find support for their papers, students stayed engaged and completed their work confidently on their new desks.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the lap desks, they were excited and proud to have their own workspace. They carefully placed their Fundation Readers Dictation booklet / Phonics Dictation Practice booklet on top and tested them out right away. Something as simple as having a personal writing surface made them feel more prepared and \"official\" during small-group time.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the lap desks daily during reading, writing, and word-building activities on the rug. They will also support partner work and small projects, allowing students to stay in their learning space without disruption. Your generosity has helped create a smoother, more organized environment where students can focus fully on learning. Thank you for investing in their comfort and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1771079185317,"projectUrl":"project/portable-lap-desks-for-small-group-rug-l/9797775/","projectTitle":"Portable Lap Desks for Small-Group Rug Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8016854_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x752,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710622444407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016854"},{"teacherId":3463855,"projectId":10011197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Sharp & Tidy Ideas to Help Students!\" Your generosity has already made a noticeable difference in our classroom. When the hands-free pencil sharpener arrived, my students were beyond excited! Something so simple has made a big impact, students can quickly sharpen their pencils and get right back to learning without long interruptions. It has helped us save valuable instructional time each day. \r\nThe plastic storage bins, zipper mesh supply bags, Lysol wipes, and foaming hand soap have completely transformed our classroom organization and cleanliness. Students now have designated places to store and care for their materials, which has built responsibility and independence. The mesh bags keep supplies neat and easy to access, while the storage bins help us stay organized during group work and transitions. The cleaning supplies allow us to maintain a healthy, safe learning environment which is something we truly value. \r\nBecause of you, our classroom runs more smoothly, stays cleaner, and feels more structured. These tools may seem small, but they have created big changes in student responsibility, efficiency and pride in our space. We are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771079185144,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-tidy-ideas-to-help-students/10011197/","projectTitle":"Sharp & Tidy Ideas to Help Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3463855_orig.jpg?crop=331,331,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747094284016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3463855"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43704","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":361,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.1,"schoolId":43704,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Parkville Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Parkville Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/hartford-public-school-district/parkville-community-school/43704"}