{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richardson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9841196,"projectId":9828434,"letterContent":"As a speech-language pathologist (SLP), I work with many students who face a variety of communication challenges. These can present as difficulty producing speech sounds (i.e., articulation), using or understanding language (e.g., telling a story, reading text, etc.), and participating in social interactions. Thanks to your donation, everyday challenges regarding communication can be addressed in fun and supportive ways. \r\n\r\nThe comprehension kit provides a prep-free and student friendly tool for a range of skills. In small or whole group settings, we can identify the author's point of view, discuss the main idea, find evidence to support our opinions, and much more. Although these skills require significant comprehension skills and attention to task, they containing interesting articles to engage the students.\r\n\r\nThe large whiteboard has been used to support in the instruction of our lessons, as well as provide a division of treatment space. For instance, we can have multiple sessions from different providers running at the same time. During our sessions, it has assisted in describing the importance of how altering letters in words can change the meaning. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students have access to resources which will positively impact their academic experience. I am beyond grateful for your support in our humble speech and language therapy space.","fullyFundedDate":1763484110060,"projectUrl":"project/speech-language-in-elementary/9828434/","projectTitle":"Speech & Language in Elementary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kessler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9841196"},{"teacherId":10327304,"projectId":9902406,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful and immediate impact on my classroom environment and my students' learning experience. The funding allowed me to significantly expand our classroom library with high-interest, diverse books that reflect my students' backgrounds, cultures, and reading levels. Having access to new, engaging texts increased student motivation to read, encouraged independent reading, and sparked richer classroom discussions. Students who were previously reluctant readers began choosing books on their own and sharing recommendations with peers.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the addition of comfortable seating transformed the physical atmosphere of the classroom. By creating flexible, inviting reading spaces, students felt more relaxed, focused, and invested in their learning. The cozy seating areas helped foster a sense of ownership and community, making the classroom feel safe and welcoming.\r\n\r\nTogether, the new books and comfortable seating supported both academic growth and social-emotional well-being. Students demonstrated improved reading stamina, stronger comprehension skills, and more positive attitudes toward reading. Most importantly, the project helped create a classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1763433923210,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-fun-reading/9902406/","projectTitle":"Let's have fun reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brechemin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327304"},{"teacherId":844733,"projectId":9813902,"letterContent":"Our class has been so excited to begin using the new resources in our daily learning routines. The markers, crayons, and colored pencils are already making a big difference during our small-group writing time. Students are using them to practice tracing letters, drawing detailed pictures to match their stories, and strengthening their fine motor skills. The Tonie Box and new books have quickly become a favorite during literacy centers and whole group story time. One special moment that stood out was watching a small group of students—some of whom typically struggle to stay engaged—sit together and listen attentively to a story on the Tonie Box while following along in the book. It was such a powerful example of how the right tools can spark focus and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces absolutely lit up. They were especially excited about the cube chairs and immediately asked if we could use them for story time. The first day we brought them out, students eagerly helped arrange them in a circle, proud to have flexible seating that felt \"just right\" for their bodies. There was a buzz of excitement as they explored the fresh art supplies and carefully chose colors for their projects. Even students who are sometimes hesitant to participate were eager to join in. The sense of ownership and pride they showed made it clear how meaningful these new materials are to them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are building on this excitement by diving deeper into our current literacy and writing unit. Students will continue developing early writing skills by creating simple patterned books and labeling their illustrations with greater independence. We are also using the Tonie Box and book resources to strengthen comprehension skills, including identifying characters, retelling key details, and making connections to their own experiences. Our next steps include incorporating more structured small-group instruction to target individual goals, especially for students with special needs. These resources are not just tools—they are helping us create a classroom environment where every child feels supported, engaged, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762648973944,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-pre-k/9813902/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp844733_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531870253736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/844733"},{"teacherId":5461605,"projectId":9826754,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has made in our classroom! Thanks to your support, our students now have access to literacy games, decodable readers, and engaging literacy centers, and the difference has been remarkable.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to read and explore new words every day. The decodable readers help them practice phonics skills in a fun and meaningful way, building confidence in their reading abilities. The literacy games make learning interactive and playful, which motivates students who may have previously struggled to engage with reading. Meanwhile, the literacy centers provide hands-on practice that reinforces skills in small groups, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.\r\n\r\nAlready, we are seeing students read more fluently, decode words more confidently, and approach reading with greater enthusiasm. It's inspiring to watch their smiles when they successfully read a new story or complete a literacy game—they feel proud and capable, and their love for reading is growing every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make literacy learning fun, effective, and accessible for all our students. Your support is not just giving them books and materials—it is giving them confidence, joy, and the tools to become lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760550394828,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-davis-firsties/9826754/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Davis' Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5461605_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606014793070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5461605"},{"teacherId":9470886,"projectId":9849082,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the iPad has had a meaningful and immediate impact on my students. It has allowed us to introduce early literacy skills through a different modality that is highly engaging, motivating, and accessible for learners with diverse needs. Students are more excited to participate in reading and writing activities, and the interactive nature of the iPad has helped increase attention, participation, and confidence.\r\n\r\nIn addition to literacy, students have been able to use the iPad during functional, real-world activities—most notably our school coffee cart business. Students use the iPad to take in-person orders, which allows them to practice early reading and writing skills while also building communication, independence, and vocational readiness. This combination of academic and functional learning has been incredibly powerful and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these learning opportunities possible and for helping our students build skills they can use both in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1761225966124,"projectUrl":"project/writing-the-future/9849082/","projectTitle":"Writing the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rpes-sensory"},{"teacherId":10340236,"projectId":9871525,"letterContent":"Emotional-regulation technology gives students with autism a practice space that feels safe, predictable, and quietly motivating. Tools such as breathing games, mood trackers, and social-skills simulations translate abstract coping concepts into experiences students can see, touch, and repeat.\r\n\r\nOverall, emotional-regulation apps enhance autonomy and engagement by meeting students where they are. When aligned with evidence-based practices, technology becomes a bridge between instruction and independence, empowering students with autism to regulate emotions, navigate challenges, and participate more fully in learning environments.","fullyFundedDate":1763571007744,"projectUrl":"project/integrating-literacy-and-positive-behavi/9871525/","projectTitle":"Integrating Literacy and Positive Behavior Support in students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340236_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762359435967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340236"},{"teacherId":10349761,"projectId":9894183,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for this opportunity to update our classroom library with new reading material. As a self-contained classroom whose students often spend multiple grades with me, the students were becoming stagnant during SSR breaks. With the addition of the new boxes and the two leveled reading sets, my students have sparked up again (and we're now back to navigating \"sharing\"). \r\n\r\nWith the individual boxes, the students keep one or two of their favorite books, and we switch out weekly to add new material. The leveled reading sets are a favorite, and I intend to order more this summer. \r\n\r\nWe are now doing book talks. At the end of SSR, one or two students will tell the class a book they read, what it is about, and if they think others in the class would enjoy it and why (and now we're back to navigating \"turn-taking\").","fullyFundedDate":1763188686177,"projectUrl":"project/bring-back-books/9894183/","projectTitle":"Bring Back Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holbrook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349761"},{"teacherId":10324667,"projectId":9848927,"letterContent":"My students and I have had so much fun over the past several months being able to use all of our new materials. Each and every single one of the materials has been put to good use, and I couldn't be more grateful. As a new speech-language pathologist fresh out of graduate school; I was unsure how I was going to get the materials I needed. Although I came in with materials already at the school where I would be working, there's always more to get to fit the individual needs of our students. \r\n\r\nThe materials that I have used the most so far are the self-portrait mirror for articulation (sounds), the sensory sand bin, the balloon launcher, and the \"Picture This!\" flipbook to collect language samples. These materials have allowed me to become more creative in my therapy and have provided me with the opportunity to better support my students needs.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1761226733340,"projectUrl":"project/speech-is-the-place-to-bee/9848927/","projectTitle":"Speech is the Place to Bee","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kayla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324667"},{"teacherId":10324625,"projectId":9907982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and belief in our students truly make a difference. Because of you, our classroom now has resources that will enrich learning, spark curiosity, and help students feel excited and confident every day.\r\n\r\nYour donation goes far beyond supplies—it shows our students that people care about their education and their future. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for being part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make meaningful learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766059729671,"projectUrl":"project/speech-games-for-dramatic-play/9907982/","projectTitle":"Speech Games for Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324625"},{"teacherId":8075913,"projectId":9826830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support in funding our classroom project. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for my students, and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to resources that will enhance their learning, spark curiosity, and support their academic growth. These materials are already helping to create a more engaging, supportive, and enriching classroom environment where every child feels excited to learn and succeed. Your willingness to invest in education means more than words can express. You are not just donating supplies—you are empowering students, supporting their dreams, and helping to create opportunities that will have a lasting impact. My students are so appreciative, and they are learning firsthand the power of generosity and community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of my students. We could not have done this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1763945828762,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-inclusive-and-engaging-speci/9826830/","projectTitle":"Building an Inclusive and Engaging Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Damiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8075913_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x80,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660079282014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8075913"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44525","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":588,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.9,"schoolId":44525,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richardson Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richardson Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/red-clay-consolidated-school-district/richardson-park-elementary-school/44525"}