{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunland Park Academy","outOfStateSupporters":49.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":690433,"projectId":9794108,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity our kids have experience what it's like to grow something with their hands. They have played in the soil and planted seeds that will grow more than just a plant. They will take this experience with them and hopefully develop a true love of nature not just gardening. We have seen the garden come to live and even started our own fruit forest for future students at this school. What started as a small class garden has spread all over the school. We have harvested fruits from our trees and herbs from the garden,","fullyFundedDate":1770315367854,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-with-soil-and-grow/9794108/","projectTitle":"Let's Play With Soil and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp690433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509745269390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rosazapata"},{"teacherId":690433,"projectId":9789645,"letterContent":"We would like to let you know that you donations have been used to get our little ones to love being outdoors. The are learning science, math and healthy eating habits thru our class garden. The kids love planting the seeds and watching them grow. Thanks to your donations they have a raised bed where they can see the roots and soil layers. We can even see the insect living in the soil. We are loving all the butterflies and dragonflies that visit our garden. We see birds and squirrels in our garden everyday. Thanks for the nets to keep them away from our plants.","fullyFundedDate":1769051621655,"projectUrl":"project/a-garden-for-the-little-ones/9789645/","projectTitle":"A Garden for the Little Ones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp690433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509745269390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rosazapata"},{"teacherId":690433,"projectId":9850333,"letterContent":"Every morning we talk about how we are feeling using the wonderful chart and mirrors we received. We work on strategies to self regulate using the materials you donated to our class. We are even able to have individual materials for kids who are really having a difficult time with their emotions. We have many children who come in very upset in the mornings due to traumatic issues they are dealing at home with. Having materials they can have on those stuff mornings makes such a difference. They have a safe space to calm down and soothe themselves so they are ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765854397569,"projectUrl":"project/great-citizens-self-regulate/9850333/","projectTitle":"Great Citizens Self-Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp690433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509745269390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rosazapata"},{"teacherId":10183056,"projectId":9613098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. My students were excited to use the new materials. The magnetic ten frame answer boards are great tools to use when students require additional assistance to develop their number sense and build foundational skills in mathematics. \r\n\r\nThe ten frames allowed students to build numbers utilizing the two color counters as they work on problem solving with addition and subtraction equations within 10 or 20. Students were able to figure out the number of counters needed and to decompose numbers. Students were able to show their work by writing the equations as well. The write and wipe boards have 3 ten frames and room to write equations. Great investment!","fullyFundedDate":1758202648530,"projectUrl":"project/developing-number-sense-and-foundational/9613098/","projectTitle":"Developing Number Sense and Foundational Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pascascio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183056"},{"teacherId":10159228,"projectId":9547767,"letterContent":"I ordered the table and chairs to make a reading area. Our previous section only had one little area that everyone bunched up together at. It was not enough room. It was not enough space. \r\nThe students were not focused. They were easily distracted. The books they were given were touching each other and they could not turn pages without playing with one another. \r\n\r\nNow, that I have the table and chairs - everything is much better. The reading area is more welcoming. The table makes it more inviting. There is more than enough room. There is more than enough space. The students are focused. They are not easily distracted. The books do not touch one another's, and they can turn pages freely. We have room to extend our phonics manipulatives (such as ABC letters and alphabet trays)","fullyFundedDate":1755521848993,"projectUrl":"project/sit-and-learn/9547767/","projectTitle":"Sit and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. House","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159228"},{"teacherId":690433,"projectId":9381007,"letterContent":"Thanks to all of your help our little ones are learning about the importance of insects for our survival. They are learning about how we need pollinators to grow our food. We are learning how to select plants for our garden that will help our pollinators thrive. We are only using herbal remedies on our plants to prevent disease. The kids are learning to treat insects with care and love. The are learning how plants come from seeds and the care it takes to grow plants. We are appreciating the beautiful insects we see in our garden.","fullyFundedDate":1758915427634,"projectUrl":"project/pollinator-garden-by-little-ones/9381007/","projectTitle":"Pollinator Garden by Little Ones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp690433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509745269390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rosazapata"},{"teacherId":690433,"projectId":9381106,"letterContent":"The class was so excited to be able to put food out for the birds and squirrels. They got to see the animals in the garden eat from our feeders. We were able to plant our pollinator garden and the seeds were left alone by the animals because they have enough to eat. We counted the birds that came down to eat and looked at the colors in their feathers. We saw the squirrels eat the corn and seeds in their feeder. The insects were all over the garden and we got to see such a great variety. The kids love feeding the critters every other day. They are learning so much more that gardening.","fullyFundedDate":1758231704050,"projectUrl":"project/lets-feed-our-hungry-critters/9381106/","projectTitle":"Let's Feed Our Hungry Critters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp690433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509745269390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rosazapata"},{"teacherId":5603571,"projectId":9122237,"letterContent":"Wobble stools are being used in my classroom as a flexible seating option that helps keep students engaged and focused while they work. Many of my students benefit from having the ability to move while seated, and the wobble stools give them that outlet without becoming a distraction. They use them during small-group instruction and independent work. The stools help students who have extra energy stay seated longer and complete their tasks. They also make learning more enjoyable, since students feel like they have a fun choice in how they sit. Overall, the wobble stools provide students with a comfortable and engaging seating option that supports both focus and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750256161115,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-will-help-me-focus/9122237/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Will Help Me Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jean-Baptiste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5603571_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y605&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602547697946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5603571"},{"teacherId":5603571,"projectId":9384792,"letterContent":"My students were excited to have their new journals, pencils, erasers, caddy organizer, and headphones. The journals are durable and colorful. My students use the primary journals for creative writing exercises, especially for their own work, because they can draw pictures on the same page. The journal features a ruled composition book with blank space for drawing. This feature helps my students to stay on the lines and to write neatly. I have noticed a massive difference in their writing and drawings. Now, they can draw pictures on the same page to connect their pictures to their writing. In my classroom, every child has working headphones to do their online learning programs. They also loved their new crayons, pencils, caddy organizer, and erasers.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Jean-Baptiste","fullyFundedDate":1753974544085,"projectUrl":"project/2025-new-school-year-we-need-new-schoo/9384792/","projectTitle":"2025, New School Year, We Need New School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jean-Baptiste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5603571_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y605&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602547697946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5603571"},{"teacherId":5875349,"projectId":9164081,"letterContent":"During the students studies of how gears and magnetic fields are used in daily devices and structures they see, students used the materials donated to observe how magnets can repel and attract certain objects and how gears make devices operate. \r\n\r\nA rotation usage of gears, magnetic wands, magnets, and magnetic tiles were used during their time of demonstrations. Students discussed with their partners how these tools work and how they affect or provide in the world around us.\r\n\r\nThank you all for a fun and successful S.T.E.M. project.","fullyFundedDate":1746720895536,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-tools/9164081/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5875349_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537110554590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5875349"},{"teacherId":1885123,"projectId":9234065,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, the ink for our classroom printer has made a huge difference for my students. With this resource, I've been able to create colorful visual aids, individualized activities, and engaging learning games that make lessons more accessible and exciting for every child. In a classroom filled with young learners, having clear, vibrant materials helps students stay focused, better understand new concepts, and feel proud of their work. \r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is seeing their projects, charts, and certificates come to life in full color! It gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their learning. One student, in particular, who was initially shy, has especially blossomed when receiving personalized printed activities and rewards, helping her gain confidence and participate more eagerly in class. Your generosity has truly made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1745847056548,"projectUrl":"project/printing-for-head-start-success/9234065/","projectTitle":"Printing for Head Start Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tibble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1885123_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x70,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707316314649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1885123"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45265","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":353,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":92,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":50.5,"schoolId":45265,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunland Park Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunland Park Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/broward-county-public-schools/sunland-park-elementary-school/45265"}