{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parkville Community School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8110314,"projectId":10693754,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity in funding our social-emotional learning library! Your support directly helps ensure that every child in our classroom feels seen, heard, and understood.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom library is now filled with engaging, age-appropriate books focused on social-emotional learning (SEL). These stories give my students a beautiful opportunity to see themselves and their own life experiences reflected in literature, while also gaining a window into perspectives and feelings different from their own.\r\nWe are already integrating these books into our morning meetings, SEL lessons, and small-group activities. Through read-alouds and discussions, these stories are helping my students explore critical life skills—such as identifying big emotions, practicing kindness, solving peer problems, and developing the perseverance to push through difficult moments.\r\nThese books have become a comforting anchor in our room. Students regularly return to them during independent reading whenever they need a gentle reminder that their feelings matter and that they have the strategies to handle challenges. Thank you for investing in their emotional well-being and helping us build a community grounded in empathy, connection, and confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1790818577071,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-feelings-books-for-social-/10693754/","projectTitle":"Building Big Feelings: Books for Social-Emotional Learning","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":8110314,"projectId":10668832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our \"Fun Friday Crafts\" project! Your donation has brought so much color, excitement, and creativity into our classroom.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our Fridays now end with tables full of vibrant construction paper, markers, beads, craft sticks, and pom-poms. After a busy week of hard work and learning, these hands-on art activities give my students a special opportunity to relax, explore their creativity, and have fun. They look forward to this time all week!\r\nThese craft sessions are about so much more than just making something beautiful. As they cut, glue, and design, my students are practicing essential fine-motor skills, problem-solving, patience, and following directions. It has been amazing to watch them make independent choices, try new techniques, and experience the immense pride that comes from creating something entirely their own.\r\nMost importantly, your gift has helped us build a stronger classroom community. Fridays are now filled with students encouraging one another, sharing ideas, and proudly displaying their creations before taking them home. Thank you for turning ordinary Fridays into wonderful opportunities for confidence, connection, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1792699413576,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday-crafts-creating-connecting/10668832/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday Crafts: Creating, Connecting, and Having Fun!","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":8110314,"projectId":10554892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our math and customization project! Your support means the world to us and will directly impact the way my students experience learning every single day.\r\nFor special education students, abstract mathematical concepts like addition, place value, and fractions require concrete representations. Thanks to your donation, we now have a set of foundational math manipulatives, including counting bears, base-ten blocks, and pattern blocks. These tools will completely transform abstract ideas into physical objects that my students can hold and manipulate, helping them visually and physically master math concepts while simultaneously developing their fine motor skills.\r\nIn addition, the heavy-duty hot glue gun you provided is a vital asset for our classroom. Many of my learners require highly customized accommodations that simply cannot be bought in a store. With this tool, I can now securely construct and adapt durable, tactile materials—such as adding physical textures to number lines, attaching Velcro to adaptive math folders, or securing tokens to individualized behavior charts—to meet each child's specific IEP goals.\r\nYour kindness directly provides my students with the specialized tools they need to touch, see, and succeed. Thank you for investing in their education and helping them unlock their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1789616060303,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-concrete-tactile-tools-for/10554892/","projectTitle":"Making Math Concrete: Tactile Tools for Special Education","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":8110314,"projectId":10526361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom! Your donation to our flexible seating project is going to make a profound difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\nMy classroom is filled with vibrant, enthusiastic students who are full of natural energy. They truly thrive when they can participate in collaborative projects, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions. However, sitting in traditional, rigid plastic chairs all day can make it incredibly difficult for them to maintain their focus. Many of my learners naturally need to move, rock, or shift their weight to stay engaged and process information effectively.\r\nBy funding these flexible seating tools, you have helped us create an environment where individual learning styles are truly celebrated. Giving my students a choice in how they sit gives them the comfort and physical freedom they need to do their absolute best work.\r\nYour kindness ensures that all of my students have the opportunity to succeed and feel fully supported in their learning environment. We are so grateful for your investment in our education!","fullyFundedDate":1789616061178,"projectUrl":"project/steps-to-social-emotional-success/10526361/","projectTitle":"Steps to Social-emotional Success!","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":10641732,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, students are walking into cleaner, healthier classrooms every single day. Your donation of disinfectant wipes to the \"Fueling Minds and Keeping Classrooms Healthy\" project has provided the essential tools needed to keep our learning spaces safe, sparking a chain reaction of health and focus.\r\n\r\nNow all classroom tables are now wiped down every single day, creating a fresh environment for every lesson. This helps reducing the spread of germs on high-touch surfaces, you are directly helping keep kids in school where they can learn and grow.\r\n\r\nWhen a child misses school, they miss out on crucial reading milestones, math concepts, and social connections. Your practical gift did more than buy cleaning supplies—it bought uninterrupted learning time. You built a shield of health around these students so their minds can stay fueled, focused, and ready for the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the foundation of a healthy school year. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and community spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1789616059051,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-keeping-classrooms-hea/10641732/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Keeping Classrooms Healthy","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":10606962,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the wonderful impact your generosity has brought to our classroom through your support of our project, \"Bright Futures Begin with Basic Tools.\" Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is now fully equipped with new seat sacks and desk organizers!\r\n\r\nIn an under-funded school, it is easy to overlook how much physical environment impacts a child's ability to learn. Before your donation, my students struggled daily to manage their materials, frequently losing pencils, misplacing notebooks, and spending valuable learning time searching for basic supplies. \r\nThe moment we installed the seat sacks, everything changed. The impact was immediate:\r\n\r\n• Independence and Routine: Every student now has a designated, personal spot for their folders and books right on the back of their chair. They take immense pride in maintaining their own space.\r\n\r\n• Maximized Learning Time: Transitioning between subjects is now seamless. Instead of hunting for loose papers, students can pull out their materials in seconds, saving hours of instructional time each week.\r\n\r\n• A Calmer Environment: Decluttering our desks has decluttered our minds. The classroom feels organized, focused, and calm, which helps my students feel safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou did more than just supply seat pouches and plastic bins. You provided structure, dignity, and equity to disadvantaged students who deserve a beautifully organized space to thrive. You sent a clear message to these children that their education is worth investing in, down to the very basic tools.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the organized classroom environment they need to build bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1789616060117,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-begin-with-basic-tools/10606962/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures Begin with Basic Tools","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":10373244,"letterContent":"I am incredibly excited to share an update on our project, \"Give a Child the Ultimate Power: Reading.\" Because of your generosity, our students have officially received their personal Lexia Core5 Reading licenses, and the transformation in our classroom has been profound.\r\n\r\nIn an under-funded school like ours, reading gaps can widen quickly without the right tools. Your donation has provided the exact solution our students needed. From the moment they logged into Lexia, they were completely hooked. The program meets each child exactly where they are, adapting automatically to guide them through foundational skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these licenses is visible every day:\r\n\r\n• True Equity: Students who were struggling are receiving tailored, step-by-step scaffolding that builds their confidence without making them feel singled out.\r\n• Targeted Learning: The software alerts me immediately if a student hits a roadblock, allowing me to step in with specific, one-on-one support.\r\n\r\n• Joy and Pride: The classroom fills with quiet cheers every time a student earns a new achievement certificate and advances to a new level.\r\n\r\nBy providing access to Lexia Learning systems, you did not just fund a software license; you gave these bright, resilient children a personalized pathway to become independent readers. Literacy is the ultimate power, opening doors to science, history, imagination, and a future without limits.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and giving them the tools they deserve to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1787134184814,"projectUrl":"project/give-a-child-the-ultimate-power-reading/10373244/","projectTitle":"Give a Child the Ultimate Power: Reading","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":10536755,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has already made in our classroom through your support of our project, \"Brains, Pop, and Action! Making Learning Fun for Disadvantaged Students.\" Thanks to you, our classroom officially has full access to our new BrainPOP subscription!\r\n\r\nIn an under-funded school where students frequently face barriers to learning, your gift has been a game-changer. Complex, heavy concepts in science, math, and social studies can sometimes feel overwhelming for my students. However, the moment we turned on our first BrainPOP movie featuring Tim and Moby, the entire energy in the room shifted. The kids were completely captivated.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are no longer just memorizing facts; they are actively engaging with the material through interactive quizzes, coding activities, and learning games. This resource gives these bright, capable children the equitable, high-quality tools they deserve to bridge learning gaps and build deep confidence in their academic abilities.\r\n\r\nYou did more than just fund a piece of software. You showed a group of disadvantaged students that their education matters and that a community of people stands behind them, rooting for their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing joy, action, and vibrant learning into our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1788447790103,"projectUrl":"project/brains-pop-and-action-making-learnin/10536755/","projectTitle":"Brains, Pop, and Action! Making Learning Fun for Disadvantaged Students","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":10292052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the \"Supporting Disadvantaged Students from Under-Funded Schools\" project. Your gift of two classroom tables and plastic organizer trays has made an immediate, tangible difference in our school.\r\nBefore your donation, our large class size stretched our physical resources to the limit. Students were cramped, and managing learning materials for so many children was a daily challenge.\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom environment has completely transformed:\r\n• Better Learning Space: The two new tables provide the vital extra seating needed to comfortably accommodate every student, ensuring everyone has a dedicated space to work, collaborate, and learn.\r\n• Improved Organization: The plastic trays have allowed us to organize learning materials efficiently. Instead of losing valuable lesson time distributing supplies, students can now easily access what they need, keeping our classroom focused and productive.\r\nYour support goes far beyond the physical items; you have shown our students that their education matters and that their community believes in their potential.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' futures. Thank you for turning a crowded classroom into a thriving space for learning.\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1787134184510,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-disadvantaged-students-from-u/10292052/","projectTitle":"Supporting 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":8110314,"projectId":10307962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation will help us create a more organized, welcoming, and productive learning environment for our students.\r\nHaving the right organizational materials helps our classroom run more smoothly and allows students to easily find what they need, stay focused, and take greater responsibility for their learning. These resources will make a meaningful difference in our everyday classroom experience.\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and your investment in our students. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where our students can learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1787134182700,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-focused-minds-creatin/10307962/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Focused Minds: Creating a Clutter-Free Classroom!","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":8110314,"projectId":10295563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation will help provide prizes that recognize and celebrate our students for their hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments.\r\nThese prizes may seem like small rewards, but they can make a big difference in motivating students and helping them feel proud of themselves. Your generosity gives us another way to celebrate their efforts and encourage them to keep learning and growing.\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to support our students and our classroom. Thank you for helping us make learning more exciting and rewarding!","fullyFundedDate":1785187004597,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-rewarding-hard-work-and-p/10295563/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Rewarding Hard Work and Positive Behavior!","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":10608111,"letterContent":"These storage materials have made a big difference in how I organize and protect my classroom resources. My bulletin board borders and pieces that previously had to sit open on a shelf now have a protected and organized place to be stored. I can easily find what I need when preparing new displays and learning activities. As we move through the school year, I will continue changing our classroom displays and reusing these materials to create engaging learning spaces for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1789616059795,"projectUrl":"project/storage-to-protect-supplies-against-pest/10608111/","projectTitle":"Storage to Protect Supplies Against Pests","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43704","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":304,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"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"}