{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richardson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6838259,"projectId":7122963,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our sensory learning project! Because of your kindness, our preschool students now have access to engaging sensory materials including tactile liquid letters, magnetic gears, rainbow liquid sensory viewers, water blocks, and light-up water cubes. These hands-on resources have quickly become favorites in our classroom and are helping our young learners explore, discover, and engage in new ways every day.\r\n\r\nMany of our students learn best through touch, movement, and visual exploration. These sensory tools encourage curiosity, support early literacy and STEM skills, strengthen fine motor development, and provide calming opportunities for children who benefit from additional sensory input. Watching our students investigate the flowing colors in the sensory viewers, build with water blocks, and explore letters through tactile play has been truly wonderful. Your generosity has enriched our classroom and created meaningful learning experiences that will benefit our students for years to come. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1677691882488,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-exploration/7122963/","projectTitle":"Sensory Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6838259_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112917493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msaliprek4"},{"teacherId":6838259,"projectId":6936896,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our preschool classroom through your generous donation. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to important classroom supplies such as markers, glue, stickers, cleaning products, and other everyday materials that help our classroom run smoothly. Your support ensures that our children have the resources they need to learn, create, and grow each day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they play a big role in our students' learning experiences. From creating art projects and practicing fine motor skills to maintaining a clean and welcoming classroom environment, the materials you provided help make meaningful learning possible. Your donation allows us to focus on teaching and supporting our young learners without worrying about replacing essential supplies.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, thank you for making a difference in our classroom. We are grateful for your generosity and for helping create a positive, engaging environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1669749446440,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-classroom-needs/6936896/","projectTitle":"Preschool Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6838259_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112917493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msaliprek4"},{"teacherId":6838259,"projectId":9822060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our preschool classroom now has a wonderful collection of new books that our students are excited to explore each day. Your contribution has helped create meaningful opportunities for learning, imagination, and language development.\r\n\r\nBooks play an important role in helping young children build vocabulary, develop early literacy skills, and discover a love of reading. Our students have already enjoyed listening to new stories, talking about the characters, and engaging with the colorful illustrations. These books will continue to benefit our classroom for years to come.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for investing in our young learners. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760362201473,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-fun-in-preschool/9822060/","projectTitle":"Literacy Fun in Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6838259_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112917493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msaliprek4"},{"teacherId":7968301,"projectId":9927001,"letterContent":"The preschoolers have had so much fun exploring the additional musical elements to our classroom. They have explored the instruments, books, and puzzle with enthusiasm which allowed for more creative conversations as we learned about the instruments that we have seen through our Unified Arts program as well as our own music experiences through movement, songs, and recycled materials that allowed us to create our own versions of music makers. The friends have worked on musical movement and sound patterns using our rainbow bell streamers, light up tambourines, and our follow along with musical beats songs. Whether it were planned activities or spontaneous performances, the classroom has continued their love of learning with your generosity of these resources. We continue to foster their love of learning, listening, and performing! \r\nThank you again for your love and support!","fullyFundedDate":1764886218562,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-music-in-preschool/9927001/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Music in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7968301_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642127112020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968301"},{"teacherId":10310664,"projectId":9824078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our literacy project for our second grade classroom. Your kindness has provided my students with new books, reading games, and a cozy reading chair that they were thrilled to receive. These resources are already being used throughout our literacy block during centers, independent reading, and small group instruction. My students are using the books to practice reading strategies and build comprehension, while the games give them exciting ways to strengthen important literacy skills through play and collaboration.\r\n\r\nMy second graders were so excited when they first saw the materials. The reading chair was an instant hit, and the books and games brought so much joy into our classroom. They were eager to explore everything right away, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading grow even more. Moments like that remind me how meaningful these donations are, not just for academics, but for helping students feel excited and supported in their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to help my students grow as readers, thinkers, and learners. We are working on building strong reading habits, improving comprehension, and developing confidence during our daily literacy time. Thank you for making that possible for my students and for helping create a classroom where reading is both meaningful and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1768263991604,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-read/9824078/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310664"},{"teacherId":10372965,"projectId":9943899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support all the donations made for my project impacted my students in a very positive way. My students are learning how to solve problems, they also are learning how to work as a team with their classmate. \r\nMy students feel very motivated to get their work done on time and they try to do it correctly, because that means that they will cash out and play with the iPad that we now have in the classroom. \r\nReading books about the emotions that we may feel in different situations is helping my students understand that they have the right to express their feelings. They also learn that it is okay, to feel sad and to get mad sometimes. We just need to find a way of getting ourselves together and move on. \r\nThanks you so much for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1765208835963,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-better-resources/9943899/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Better Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10372965"},{"teacherId":7648768,"projectId":9973220,"letterContent":"The block area is a very special space in our classroom. It's also the largest space, set up on our big classroom whole group rug. This large space allows for creativity, independent and group play and imagination! \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students imaginations can run wild and they have new materials to express and explore their own ideas. Young children often don't have much control over their day to day lives and choices, but in the block area they can make their own structures and get lost in their own worlds and works of art. Thank you for valuing early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1768943128922,"projectUrl":"project/building-together/9973220/","projectTitle":"Building Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7648768_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616088685996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heiksprek4"},{"teacherId":7648768,"projectId":9839317,"letterContent":"You have transformed our classroom with your generosity! Thanks to you we have been able to purchase many new materials for our students. These include communication boards, letter and number learning opportunities and art project ideas. \r\n\r\nI believe it's very important to keep our activities, fresh, engaging and led by students interests. Thanks to you, we have had the flexibility to follow our students leads and find and purchase digital materials that motivate them to practice a variety of important skills. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1767149956054,"projectUrl":"project/digital-resources/9839317/","projectTitle":"Digital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7648768_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616088685996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heiksprek4"},{"teacherId":10372729,"projectId":9943029,"letterContent":"The kids in my class loved the books , the boys enjoy playing with the spinners. We also worked on feelings so the express pocket chart was a big hit . Most of all you know kids enjoy playing on the iPad. We thank you so , so much in room 113.The kids really enjoy the books on emotions . They also like having fun while learning from some of the card games. The sensory toys are always a great source for relaxing. We all know the iPad is always a hit for the kids . We are enjoying each thing we ordered for the classroom .","fullyFundedDate":1765035558775,"projectUrl":"project/words-and-smiles-literacy-support-for-s/9943029/","projectTitle":"Words and Smiles: Literacy Support for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10372729"},{"teacherId":10324761,"projectId":9943028,"letterContent":"With your kindness and support, I was able to create a stronger environment rich in phonics resources. My students have enjoyed experiencing hands-on learning and new materials that support their needs. Many of my students can and have used all of the materials to advance their letter recognition, writing skills, and early reading abilities. When given access to the iPad, my students have technology at their fingertips that can be used in a myriad of ways that fills their needs and keeps their attention.","fullyFundedDate":1765222883695,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-project/9943028/","projectTitle":"Literacy Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10324761_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780344279103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324761"},{"teacherId":10336736,"projectId":9866505,"letterContent":"With the materials funded through this project, students are now receiving more individualized, hands-on physical therapy interventions aligned directly with their IEP goals. The equipment has enhanced opportunities to practice functional mobility, postural control, and endurance in realistic school-based contexts.\r\n\r\nStudents are demonstrating measurable progress in safety awareness, participation, and overall independence within the educational environment. These tools will continue to benefit multiple grade levels and cohorts of students for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has strengthened our therapy program and expanded what is possible for our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1762026718844,"projectUrl":"project/mobility-with-a-purpose/9866505/","projectTitle":"Mobility with a Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336736"},{"teacherId":10316253,"projectId":9839103,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of technology in our classroom. While many of our donors use technology at home, the way it enhances learning at school can look quite different. In our classroom, this technology allows students to engage more deeply with lessons through interactive activities, personalized learning programs, and opportunities for creative expression. It supports differentiated instruction, helping each student learn at their own pace while building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about this new technology is the way it makes learning feel dynamic and hands-on. They are eager to participate, collaborate with classmates, and explore new concepts in ways that simply weren't possible before. I've seen several students who were previously hesitant to participate become more engaged and motivated. For some, the technology provides helpful supports such as visual aids and immediate feedback, while for others it opens the door to creativity through research, design, and problem-solving activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day. 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