{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richardson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7648768,"projectId":10253232,"letterContent":"This divider has helped create unique learning spaces in our classroom! Most recently it helped seperate our eating space during our Fall celebration from our Apple Nacho bar and play area! \r\n\r\nAt times, the divider helps block out extra noise or environmental distractions for students to focus on their task at hand. Other times it serves as a barrier for privacy when students need time to calm down. \r\n\r\nIt even helps with our dramatic play area by being a place we can set up student art or backdrops that match with our unit of study!","fullyFundedDate":1778199025889,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization-and-structure/10253232/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization and Structure","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":10355300,"projectId":9907235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students at Richardson Park Elementary School! Your kindness has provided our autism support classroom with valuable technology that enhances learning, encourages independence, and creates opportunities for students with diverse learning and communication needs. For many of our students, technology is more than just an educational tool. It serves as a bridge to communication, engagement, and academic success. Through interactive activities, visual supports, and individualized instruction, our students can access learning in ways that meet their unique abilities and needs.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of incorporating this technology into our classroom has been witnessing our students' enthusiasm and growing confidence. Students who previously struggled to remain engaged during traditional instruction are now demonstrating increased participation, curiosity, and motivation. The interactive features provide immediate feedback, encourage active learning, and allow students to practice essential academic, communication, and daily living skills at their own pace. Every small achievement represents a tremendous milestone, and seeing our students celebrate their accomplishments has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nOur students attend a school serving a community where access to additional educational resources may be limited, making your generosity especially impactful. Because of you, we can continue creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Your contribution has done more than provide classroom technology. It has helped open doors to new possibilities, greater independence, and meaningful learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1764028772672,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-brighter-future-investing-i/9907235/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Brighter Future: Investing in Student Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355300"},{"teacherId":7648768,"projectId":10196892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in completing this project. Our students thrive outdoors. With your help, we have been able to bring learning outside!\r\n\r\nA typical recess supports gross motor & social emotional skills. Now, we are able to include science exploration, sensory opportunities and much more. \r\n\r\nOur students have thoroughly enjoyed having special toys & items to bring outside and it has supported their use of their imaginations, increased motivation and interest in our studies and strengthen our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778612559875,"projectUrl":"project/bring-learning-outdoors/10196892/","projectTitle":"Bring Learning Outdoors!","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":10188264,"letterContent":"These items have transformed the way we learn through play in our classroom! Our students have practiced turn taking skills as well as negotiating conflict, fine motor skills and expanding their imaginations. The pop and connect builders have been a favorite and are used every day, in various areas of the classroom. \r\n\r\nOur students are loving the different materials for building and also have enjoyed the Montessori building set which has given them the opportunity to use real tools and experiment with different ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1776122416738,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-pre-k/10188264/","projectTitle":"STEM in Pre K!","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":10146834,"letterContent":"Books have a way of connecting people! Our students love to pick out a book to read during circle time, play time, rest time and even when they are waiting for their bus. I love reading a book to the students, but love even more to see them interpret books on their own. Although they are not reading word for word, they are making connections based on letter identification, sight words and recalling from hearing the story read before. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these opportunities for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776780375871,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10146834/","projectTitle":"Books Books Books!","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":10340236,"projectId":10089828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Respecting the World as a Student With Compassion for Others\" project! Your generosity has provided our students with meaningful resources that encourage kindness, respect, inclusion, and compassion for others.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students have more opportunities to learn, grow, and practice the skills needed to become thoughtful and caring members of their school and community. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where every student can feel supported, valued, and empowered!","fullyFundedDate":1773236947135,"projectUrl":"project/respecting-the-world-as-a-student-with-c/10089828/","projectTitle":"Respecting the World as a Student With Compassion for Others","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":8726148,"projectId":10191210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Your donation of a printer for our elementary school speech therapy room will make a meaningful difference for our students and for the work we do each day!\r\n\r\nHaving a printer right in our speech therapy room will allow us to quickly create and print individualized activities, visual supports, communication materials, practice worksheets, and other resources tailored to our students' unique needs. This will help us spend less time traveling to and waiting for the school's shared printer and more time focused on helping our students build their communication skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to create a more engaging, accessible, and supportive learning environment for our students. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our school community and in the success of our young learners!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this project possible and for supporting our students' journeys toward becoming stronger, more confident communicators!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1776780375895,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-language-skills-in-color/10191210/","projectTitle":"Speech and Language Skills in Color","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":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. 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