{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parkville Community School","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":10303997,"projectId":9797746,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Bilingual Resource classroom from Parkville Community School, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of the magnetic whiteboard.\r\n\r\nIn a modern classroom, space for visual learning is essential. This board will not only serve as a focal point for our daily lessons but will also allow us to use manipulative magnets, calendars, and student work displays that were not possible before. Your contribution directly enhances the learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for your commitment to supporting local education.","fullyFundedDate":1765205112547,"projectUrl":"project/a-mobile-whiteboard-and-storage-to-suppo/9797746/","projectTitle":"A Mobile Whiteboard and Storage to Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carvalho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303997"},{"teacherId":2910737,"projectId":9872188,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support for my 3rd grade students. Your donation made the day of 23 children and brought joy and excitement to their homes during the holidays.\r\n\r\nWhen I wrote the \"Dear Santa, Can I Have Some Joy in a Bag?\" project, my goal was to give my students an opportunity to have fun and be happy during the two weeks they would spend at home with their families. I gave the bags to students on the last week before winter break as a Christmas gift and surprise for them. They were absolutely ecstatic about them and could not wait to get home to enjoy it.\r\n\r\nIn order to make this time of the year special for these children, we had the opportunity to build gingerbread houses in the classroom using milk cartons and candies. It was a whole new experience for them since most of the students had never seen a gingerbread house before. I included a lot of read-aloud around the topic and used the ingredients and amounts in our math word problems. This way, students became familiar with the theme and eager to build their own gingerbread houses.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of holiday treats will go a long way to provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds to experience meaningful and happy moments. Thank you once again for your donation. It means the world to me!","fullyFundedDate":1764643168117,"projectUrl":"project/dear-santa-can-i-have-some-joy-in-a-bag/9872188/","projectTitle":"Dear Santa, Can I Have Some Joy in a Bag?","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":9835371,"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 \"Classroom Supplies for Disadvantages Students Who Deserve Love and Care\" 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 improve their mathematical skills.\r\nIn addition, these supplies will keep all students' materials organized and easily accessible. The bags will be used for students to keep their headphones so they can last all year long. The pencils, sharpeners, folders, plastic pockets, and dry erase markers will help students to take risks and try their best when solving math problems or spelling new words.\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. Thank you once again for your donation. It means the world to me!","fullyFundedDate":1763596991593,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-disadvantaged-stu/9835371/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Disadvantaged Students Who Deserve Love and Care","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":5248932,"projectId":9805994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of our new classroom computer. Many people are familiar with using technology at home, but the way it supports learning in schools can look very different. In our classroom, this computer has quickly become a valuable tool for research, writing, and interactive lessons. It allows students to learn at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and engage with material in ways that weren't possible before.\r\nWhat excites students most about the new computer is the chance to create and explore. They love using it to design presentations, build digital stories, and try educational apps that bring subjects to life. Even everyday tasks feel special because the computer is fast, reliable, and dedicated to their learning. The excitement and confidence it has sparked are evident every day.\r\nA few students have connected especially strongly with the new technology. One reluctant reader is now using interactive literacy tools that help him stay engaged, while another student who dreams of becoming an engineer has begun experimenting with coding and design programs. Watching them discover new skills and interests has been incredibly meaningful. Your gift didn't just provide equipment—it opened doors, inspired curiosity, and expanded what my students believe they can do. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763596992278,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-brilliance/9805994/","projectTitle":"Boosting Brilliance","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":3463855,"projectId":9679582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Bringing Learning to Life in Color\" to our classroom. The new technology has truly transformed the way my students learn each day. Many of my students are visual learners, having access to bright, clear, colorful displays has strengthened their ability to understand new concepts especially in reading and math. Lessons that were once difficult to grasp have become more engaging because students can now see examples, models, and visuals in vivid color. \r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive our lesson have become. They love seeing their work displayed in color, whether it's a piece of writing, a science diagram, or a step-by-step math strategy. Several students who are usually hesitant to share have become more confident when they see their ideas come to life on the screen. One student in particular, who typically struggles with focus, has shown remarkable improvement. He eagerly participates when colorful visuals and activities are involved. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only enhanced our lessons but has also boosted student motivation, collaboration, and pride in their work. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping make our classroom a brighter, more dynamic place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1759426238146,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-in-color/9679582/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life in Color!","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":8016854,"projectId":9416443,"letterContent":"Our two classroom elves arrived on November 25th, and the excitement in the room was instant. The students gathered around to peek inside one of the story bags, and their faces lit up as they discovered each item. They immediately began wondering if the elf would bring a bag for each of them, and the sense of hope and magic was beautiful to see. Even though they haven't used any of the items yet, just exploring one bag together created so much anticipation.\r\n\r\nThe real fun will begin on December 1st. That's when our holiday activities will start. Only one bag, with the bear, notepads, coloring pencils, and stickers, will be going home this month, traveling from student to student so each child can share the bear's \"adventures\" the next day and decide what name they would give him if he ever became theirs. Their own personal bags, with all the gifts, will be given on December 22nd, right before winter break, as a special Christmas surprise from Santa, from me, and from the kind people who \"bought the supplies.\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has turned the days leading up to the holidays into a magical learning experience. Thank you for helping create moments of excitement, wonder, and storytelling that my students will remember long after the season ends.","fullyFundedDate":1754590340493,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-writing-holiday-story-bags/9416443/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Writing: Holiday Story Bags to Support Literacy","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":2910737,"projectId":9386362,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support for my 3rd grade students. Your donation brought learning, engagement, and joy to our classroom.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen I wrote the \"Technology to Motivate Students to Read Better\" project, my goal was to provide my students with the opportunity to use the tablet during literacy stations to help them grow day by day on their effort to learn how to read and write. \r\n\r\nThe initial idea had to be changed due to modifications done by the district in our daily schedule and students being pulled out from the classroom during stations' time. With flexibility and students' learning in mind, I created a rotation where all students have the opportunity to use the tablet during independent work time every day. Most of the times, students are using the tablet to read books from our virtual library in Epic. Currently, students have been reading and learning about Galileo Galilei and his discoveries. After that, students will explore the moon through fiction and nonfiction books. These books are assigned by me and go direct to their Epic account. \r\n\r\nThe tablet has also been used during small group instruction as an extra visual support for students who read below grade level. We have been working super hard to catch up on these students' reading skills. The tablet has been a huge help and students feel special to have this kind of technology during our guided reading groups. \r\n\r\nYour generous donation of a tablet 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!\r\n\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1755452320802,"projectUrl":"project/technology-to-motivate-students-to-read/9386362/","projectTitle":"Technology to Motivate Students to Read Better","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":9491256,"letterContent":"I wish to express much gratitude for your generosity in funding my project. The materials provided helped make a great impact in my classroom. The calm, easy flow and color that they brought enlightened the classroom environment and learning is definitely happening. The students have been using them for all classroom activities. \r\nThe interaction and conversations happening during those activities time are refreshing to hear and more sore, the outcome of what they produced, which are displayed around the classroom.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students we say, THANKS VERY MUCH.","fullyFundedDate":1755452318419,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-cozy-learners-in-action/9491256/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Cozy Learners in Action","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"}],"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","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"}