{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eden Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7193031,"projectId":10183382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pudding cups, Oreos, and candy to support positive behavior across our entire school. These treats have been used as part of a whole-school reward system to celebrate students who consistently demonstrate respect, responsibility, and kindness. One especially meaningful moment was our recent schoolwide celebration, where students from different grade levels came together to enjoy their rewards. Seeing the pride on their faces as they realized their positive choices contributed to a shared success was incredibly powerful and helped strengthen our school community.\r\n\r\nWhen students first learned about the rewards, the excitement spread quickly throughout the building. Many students were eager to encourage their classmates, knowing their efforts affected the entire group. The rewards helped motivate students who may struggle behaviorally, and they reinforced the idea that everyone plays an important role in creating a positive school environment. Because these incentives were shared schoolwide, students felt a strong sense of teamwork and accountability to one another.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are continuing to build on this positive momentum. Our next steps include setting new schoolwide behavior goals and connecting them to lessons on cooperation, empathy, and perseverance. Your generosity has helped show our students that positive behavior is noticed, valued, and celebrated—together. Thank you for giving our students not just treats, but a shared incentive to grow, support one another, and succeed as a school community.","fullyFundedDate":1775606884848,"projectUrl":"project/every-bunny-deserves-a-reward/10183382/","projectTitle":"Every Bunny Deserves A Reward!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7193031_orig.jpg?crop=3096,3096,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597199740278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7193031"},{"teacherId":2740908,"projectId":9740706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of educational center materials for our first‑grade classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for my students and has already brought so much excitement to our learning environment.\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have hands‑on materials that encourage curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. These resources help make learning engaging and fun while supporting important skills such as reading, math, and problem‑solving.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and your commitment to supporting education. Thank you for helping our students grow, learn, and succeed.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nNancy Rojas\r\nFirst Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1759261056461,"projectUrl":"project/centering-on-fun/9740706/","projectTitle":"Centering on Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2740908_orig.jpg?crop=330,330,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725235848444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2740908"},{"teacherId":7193031,"projectId":10158562,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I are using these new counseling resources every day during individual and group counseling sessions. Students use slime, sticky hands, and animal squishies while talking through big emotions, which has helped them feel calmer, more focused, and more willing to open up. One meaningful moment was watching a student who typically struggles to sit still carefully choose a squishy and successfully talk through a difficult situation without shutting down. These hands‑on tools have truly transformed how students engage during counseling.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. They were excited, curious, and immediately felt more comfortable in the counseling space. Items like toy cars, bubbles, and pens quickly became favorites. Students use toy cars to act out real‑life scenarios and practice problem‑solving and social skills, while bubbles are now part of our calming routine to practice mindful breathing. Pens and paper give students a voice through drawing and writing when words feel hard to find.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to strengthen emotional regulation, decision‑making, and communication skills. Students are learning how to identify emotions, choose coping strategies, and reflect on their choices in a safe and supportive environment. Because of you, my counseling space is not only welcoming, but also a place where students feel understood, confident, and ready to grow. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1774545338126,"projectUrl":"project/positive-choices-happy-learners/10158562/","projectTitle":"Positive Choices = Happy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7193031_orig.jpg?crop=3096,3096,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597199740278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7193031"},{"teacherId":10246997,"projectId":9695027,"letterContent":"The Reading, Writing, and Math Centers Kit has significantly improved my girst-grade classroom by creating structured, engaging, and diffierentiated learning opportunties that support all students. Through hands- on, interactive centers, students are able to practics essential skills such as comprehension, addition, subtraction, and writing in a meaningful and collaborative way. The centers promote independence and allow me to work with small groups for targeted Tier w instruction, ensuring that I can meet the diverse needs of my learners. Overall, this kit has increased student engagement, strengthened skill mastery, consistent routines ans visual support which has created a student-centered learning environment where all learners can grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757375743816,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-reading-math/9695027/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with Reading, Math, and Writing Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246997"},{"teacherId":1009367,"projectId":9636739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. When the students saw the box delivered they were so excited. When I opened the box they couldn't wait to use the materials.\r\n\r\nThe use of the moving up with math activities in small groups has enhanced learning through guided practice. The activities allow me to see exactly what the students are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work.\r\n\r\nBy donating to our project, you have helped to improve and increase student attention and focus. Your donation has ultimately helped to increase student academic achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1757423352757,"projectUrl":"project/moving-up-with-math/9636739/","projectTitle":"Moving up with Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1009367_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632337533194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1009367"},{"teacherId":7193031,"projectId":10131311,"letterContent":"Teacher Pay Teachers gift cards have allowed me, as a school counselor, to support students' learning through high-quality PowerPoints, digital files, and printable resources designed for social-emotional and academic support. These materials help me deliver clear, engaging lessons during classroom guidance, small groups, and individual counseling sessions. Having access to ready-to-use, student-friendly resources allows me to focus more on connecting with students and meeting their needs rather than spending time creating materials from scratch.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about these resources is how visually engaging and interactive they are. The PowerPoint presentations help concepts come to life, while digital activities allow students to reflect, participate, and express themselves in meaningful ways. Students also enjoy the printable resources because they can take them with them as reminders or tools to use outside of counseling sessions. The variety of formats helps meet different learning styles and keeps students engaged.\r\n\r\nCertain students have especially warmed to these resources, particularly those who benefit from visual supports, structure, or hands-on activities. Students who may struggle with confidence or participation are more willing to engage when lessons are presented in a clear, visually appealing way. I have also seen students who need ongoing encouragement revisit printable materials or digital reminders to reinforce coping skills and positive self-talk. Overall, the Teacher Pay Teachers resources have helped create a more supportive, accessible, and inclusive counseling environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1773696643045,"projectUrl":"project/shining-through-big-feelings/10131311/","projectTitle":"Shining Through Big Feelings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7193031_orig.jpg?crop=3096,3096,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597199740278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7193031"},{"teacherId":7193031,"projectId":10011553,"letterContent":"As a school counselor, I am using these new resources as part of my daily student check-ins and encouragement efforts. Granola bars are offered to students who may need a boost during the school day, especially those arriving hungry or feeling overwhelmed. The encouraging notes and positive reminders are shared during individual sessions, small groups, or moments when students need reassurance. One especially meaningful moment was watching a student pause to read their note, take a deep breath, and say it helped them feel calmer before returning to class.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were incredibly positive and heartfelt. Many smiled, expressed surprise that someone had thought about them, and thanked me for the messages. Several students asked if they could keep their notes, explaining they wanted to reread them when they were feeling stressed or discouraged. The granola bars were also warmly received, providing both physical nourishment and a sense of comfort and care.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support counseling lessons and conversations focused on resilience, self-esteem, and goal-setting. As students navigate academic challenges and personal growth, the positive reminders help reinforce confidence and emotional well-being. Thanks to our donors, students feel supported not only academically but emotionally, knowing there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772478974936,"projectUrl":"project/youve-got-this/10011553/","projectTitle":"You've Got This!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7193031_orig.jpg?crop=3096,3096,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597199740278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7193031"},{"teacherId":10177971,"projectId":9606617,"letterContent":"Skills/Lessons Introduced: The books were very helpful in reinforcing my students' comprehension and expanding their vocabularies. The books were also instrumental in expanding their skills with Phonics. This was especially so with English Language Learners.\r\n\r\nReading in My Classroom: I break my students into small groups of three to five kids, differentiated by skill level. I work with each group sequentially, introducing and practicing the skill to be learned in that lesson, while the other groups engage in other learning activities (taking quizzes, reading library books, engaging with the iReading program).\r\n\r\nIndividual Student Experiences: In the beginning, many of my students were not very good readers, so enthusiasm for reading was correspondingly low. As their reading skills increased with the intensive program, most began to truly enjoy reading. Although most of my students are now enthusiastic readers, I still have three or four who struggle due to underlying language problems with English.","fullyFundedDate":1755439514551,"projectUrl":"project/a-journey-to-stronger-reading-and-richer/9606617/","projectTitle":"A Journey to Stronger Reading and Richer Vocabulary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E. 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From the very first day, students showed increased responsibility and respect for the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using flexible seating during upcoming lessons that focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and independent learning. These seating options support our current classroom goals by encouraging student choice, ownership, and engagement. Your support has not only enhanced our physical classroom space but has also created a learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and empowered every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766941718982,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-engaged-le/9891498/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused, Engaged Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7869750_orig.jpg?crop=439,439,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767391374432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7869750"},{"teacherId":7193031,"projectId":9909517,"letterContent":"Many donors are familiar with technology in everyday life, but in the classroom it is used as a learning tool rather than for entertainment. The digital resources I was able to purchase with the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards help students learn by making lessons more interactive, structured, and accessible. Students receive immediate feedback, can practice skills through engaging activities, and are able to work at a pace that fits their needs. This type of technology supports deeper understanding because it allows students to apply concepts in multiple ways instead of relying solely on paper‑and‑pencil tasks.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about these new resources is how interactive and visually engaging they are. The lessons feel more like active learning experiences than traditional assignments, with features such as drag‑and‑drop responses, colorful graphics, and clear step‑by‑step instructions. Students are more motivated to participate because the activities feel meaningful and allow them to see their progress in real time, which builds both enthusiasm and confidence.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially warmed to this new technology, particularly those who typically struggle with attention, confidence, or keeping pace with whole‑group instruction. Some students feel more comfortable demonstrating their understanding digitally rather than speaking aloud, while others benefit from being able to repeat activities or take extra time without feeling rushed. Overall, these resources have created a more inclusive learning environment where students who often feel hesitant or discouraged are now more engaged, motivated, and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1766538523692,"projectUrl":"project/heart-to-heart/9909517/","projectTitle":"Heart to Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7193031_orig.jpg?crop=3096,3096,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597199740278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7193031"},{"teacherId":5281954,"projectId":9545115,"letterContent":"The adjustable desk has become an essential tool in our art room. I now use it daily for live art demonstrations, placing it at the perfect height so all students can clearly see techniques step-by-step. Whether I'm modeling drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques, students no longer struggle to see important details, which has made lessons more engaging and easier to follow.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the desk, they were excited—and immediately noticed the difference. Several students commented that they could finally see what I was doing without needing to crowd around or ask me to repeat steps. This has boosted their confidence and independence, as they can now return to their seats ready to work with a clear understanding of the process.\r\n\r\nThanks to this resource, students are currently using new techniques more successfully in their artwork, applying skills with greater accuracy and creativity. Our next steps include expanding these demonstrations into more complex projects, encouraging students to take creative risks and refine their work using what they observe during lessons. Your support has truly enhanced the way art is taught and experienced in our classroom, and it has made a lasting impact on my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1754747012923,"projectUrl":"project/a-better-view-adjustable-desk-for-art-d/9545115/","projectTitle":"A Better View: Adjustable Desk for Art Demonstrations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5281954_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659986618222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/paige-nelson"},{"teacherId":2740908,"projectId":9666906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my first grade classroom. I'm truly grateful for this educational grant and the opportunities it creates for my young learners.\r\n\r\nYour contribution allows me to build engaging, hands‑on learning centers that make practicing classroom skills both meaningful and fun. These centers give students the chance to revisit what they've learned through play, exploration, and collaboration—helping them strengthen their understanding in a way that feels natural and exciting.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students' success. 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