{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richardson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7986603,"projectId":9845419,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, thank you for your generous donation of new graphic novels and flexible seating for our elementary classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe graphic novels have sparked excitement for reading among students who previously struggled to find books that captured their interest. We now see more students choosing to read independently, discussing stories with peers, and developing stronger comprehension skills through engaging visuals and storytelling.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has transformed our classroom into a more comfortable, inclusive, and focused space. Students are better able to concentrate, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning by choosing seating that supports their individual needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is a place where students feel motivated, confident, and eager to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create an environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760919332452,"projectUrl":"project/library-upgrade/9845419/","projectTitle":"Library Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Creedon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7986603"},{"teacherId":7648751,"projectId":9816159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the materials and resources for my multilingual students. We have been reading all of the books and using the activities on a daily basis. The students enjoy listening to our alphabet of the day books and applying the knowledge we learn to our letter of the day activities. \r\nMany of my students are working on sight words so the sight word activity box is a favorite! It includes four different activities that the students can work on independently. Through your generous donation the students are now enjoying a variety of activities that allow them to expand their English skills through reading, writing, listening and speaking in a fun, interactive way!","fullyFundedDate":1761226042404,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-learning/9816159/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marascio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7648751"},{"teacherId":10324625,"projectId":9848785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped turn lessons into hands-on, engaging experiences. Students are more excited to learn, more confident in participating, and better able to understand concepts that once felt challenging. I've seen increased curiosity, collaboration, and pride as they use these materials—many of them for the very first time.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness has shown my students that people beyond our classroom care about their education and believe in their potential. That message alone is incredibly powerful and motivating.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and in their future. Your support truly matters, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761225996270,"projectUrl":"project/speech-supplies/9848785/","projectTitle":"Speech Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324625"},{"teacherId":8726148,"projectId":9861070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! These items have already significantly enhanced the organization and functionality of our speech therapy room. The clear storage bins are helping keep materials accessible and ready for student use, while the paper cutter has made it possible to quickly and safely create customized visuals, flashcards, and practice materials tailored to each student's speech and language goals.\r\n\r\nThe dot markers have been great for increasing student engagement and supporting fine motor skills, expressive language, and creativity during therapy activities. These hands-on tools helped students practice vocabulary, following directions, and communication skills in an enjoyable and motivating way!\r\n\r\nThe fluorescent light covers and LED curtain lights have transformed our therapy space into a calm, welcoming environment. By reducing harsh lighting and creating a soothing atmosphere, these items have already made our students feel more comfortable, focused, and confident, allowing them to participate more fully and make meaningful progress in speech and language therapy.","fullyFundedDate":1763484343336,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-and-organized-therapy-sp/9861070/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm and Organized Therapy Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nielsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726148_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x121,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664581825992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726148"},{"teacherId":7648768,"projectId":9816127,"letterContent":"Literacy skills are so important for our students. Early exposure to literature can build a lifelong love of reading. 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We have the unique opportunity to expose our students to literacy in a fun way from their young age.","fullyFundedDate":1760308142499,"projectUrl":"project/a-lifelong-love-of-reading/9816127/","projectTitle":"A Lifelong Love of Reading","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":8726148,"projectId":9848792,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous funding of this project, my students with speech and language disabilities now have access to meaningful, engaging resources that have transformed the way literacy and communication skills are taught in our speech room! The addition of 24 new, high-quality books has expanded our classroom library, giving students exposure to a wider range of stories, themes, and vocabulary that support individualized speech and language goals.\r\n\r\nWe have already enjoyed the kinetic sand, themed sensory bin activities, and Magnetic Sequencing Rods which have allowed my students to explore stories through touch, movement, and visuals which has supported their comprehension, vocabulary, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThese multimodal resources have increased student engagement and motivation while helping my students make stronger connections to language and text. This project has created a more inclusive and supportive speech room environment where all students can learn and grow in ways that meet their unique needs!\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful to the donors who made this project possible!! Your support has provided tools that will continue to benefit students for years to come, helping them build essential communication skills and a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761226004500,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-of-literacy-books-and-sensory/9848792/","projectTitle":"Speaking of Literacy (Books and Sensory Bins for Speech Therapy)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nielsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726148_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x121,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664581825992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726148"},{"teacherId":10336237,"projectId":9865679,"letterContent":"Thank you! It is hard to put into words how grateful I am for your generous donation to my project. Your support means more than you know, and it is truly inspiring to see others who share my vision for student's emotional and social growth. Many of the students I work with struggle to identify, understand, and express their emotions in healthy ways. \r\n This project empowers student's to better understand their feelings and manage their emotions effectively, leading to improved classroom behavior, stronger relationships, and increased confidence in identifying and expressing emotions. By integrating social-emotional learning with engaging stories and interactive materials, students will see themselves reflected in the characters, discuss real-world challenges, and build the emotional language they need to successfully navigate life. Thank you for believing in this work and for investing in the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762363800618,"projectUrl":"project/increase-literacy-awareness-for-emotiona/9865679/","projectTitle":"Increase Literacy Awareness for Emotional and Social Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336237"},{"teacherId":9470886,"projectId":9719592,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of YOU, our student-run coffee cart has become a meaningful, real-world learning opportunity for our students while also bringing a much-appreciated caffeine boost to our staff. Through operating the coffee cart, students are gaining hands-on functional life skills such as following multi-step directions, practicing social communication, handling money, problem-solving, and developing independence and confidence in a natural setting.\r\n\r\nThis project has created an inclusive experience where students feel proud to contribute to their school community while providing a valuable service to staff. The coffee cart has quickly become a highlight for both students and teachers, building connections, responsibility, and a sense of purpose—made possible by the generosity of our donors.","fullyFundedDate":1758804501321,"projectUrl":"project/autism-classroom-coffee-cart-business/9719592/","projectTitle":"Autism Classroom Coffee Cart Business","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rpes-sensory"},{"teacherId":9470886,"projectId":9674070,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of YOU, our classroom is now equipped with meaningful tools that support self-regulation and engagement for over 50 students with autism. The spinning chair has become a highly valued resource, providing students with a safe and effective way to meet their sensory needs, regulate their bodies, and return to learning feeling calm, focused, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the donated craft supplies have allowed students to express creativity while strengthening fine motor, visual motor, and bilateral coordination skills. These materials have helped us create beautiful, student-made projects that foster confidence, pride, and joy. 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My students were so excited to have a fun space to gather and learn together. They even brought friends to see the new rug in our room! It has also inspired other staff members to upgrade their teaching space for their students through their own Donors Choose projects.\r\n\r\nOne of my learning groups practices reading comprehension skills. The students worked hard on creating a Canva presentation to show the different settings of a story we were reading. Once they completed their presentations, we gathered on our new rug and each student presented their project. It was nice to have a comfortable space to do this. I then printed their presentations and displayed them in the hallway. 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