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It is wonderful to see my students so engaged and have the opportunity to use real science equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1788981254041,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-science-success/10380374/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Science Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rose Malinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp128841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454002514996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-rose"},{"teacherId":128841,"projectId":10290940,"letterContent":"This speaker ball is a game changer! My students were so excited when we tried this during science. Everyone wanted to say the answer and contribute to the discussion. We will use the speaker ball for class discussions as well as during student council events. It is an amazing motivator for student voice. Thank you so very much for your generous donation and support of my students and my school. I really appreciate receiving something like this for my students and it will make learning so engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1788979967562,"projectUrl":"project/speak-your-mind-loud-and-proud/10290940/","projectTitle":"Speak Your Mind Loud and Proud","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rose Malinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp128841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454002514996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-rose"},{"teacherId":128841,"projectId":10285973,"letterContent":"The STEM Stories are a huge hit with my students and our teachers! The stories tie directly in with our STEAM programming focus and they will be used for so many purposes throughout the school year. The books are mostly for the primary students, but the graphic novel about bridge engineering came in handy with an 8th grade special education student this week for our STEM fair projects. 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For our younger learners who thrive on physical movement, the ability to wiggle, tilt, and make subtle adjustments allows them to release excess energy quietly without losing focus. Instead of struggling to sit still, they are staying seated longer, engaging more deeply with lessons, and focusing their attention right where it belongs.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference for our neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing needs. The gentle movement provides vital sensory input that helps regulate their nervous systems, acting as a stabilizing anchor so they can focus on processing information rather than forcing their bodies to stay motionless. By supporting flexible seating, you have validated our students' unique learning needs and given them a space where they can truly thrive. 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Thank you again for these wonderful materials, they will get used again and again by my students each year.","fullyFundedDate":1778012068660,"projectUrl":"project/a-quiet-place/10048210/","projectTitle":"A Quiet Place","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rose Malinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp128841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454002514996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-rose"},{"teacherId":193429,"projectId":10015627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the snacks that were donated to my students. They are able to grab a snack when they are hungry throughout the day and also after school. They are in an after school program that requires them to Stay for two hours and the snacks will definitely help them stay alert, happy, and motivated to work hard. These snacks will help students with the overall hunger they may have during school and after school. We are thankful they were able to get the snacks needed for energy throughout the day and afternoon. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1777569362318,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-needed-for-afterschool-program/10015627/","projectTitle":"Snacks Needed for Afterschool Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cristobal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp193429_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697032282279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193429"},{"teacherId":10404493,"projectId":10021730,"letterContent":"The students now have durable, dependable jerseys for years to come that they can wear proudly on their chest when they step onto the court. \r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited to be wearing these for the future as some of the jerseys fit well and already had ideas for what logos and lettering, we should do to best represent the school. \r\n\r\nThe next steps are to obtain lettering and logo branding on our jerseys which is nearly complete! This would have not been possible had it not been for your generosity. \r\n\r\nThank you so much to contributing to the excitement and new era of WPSA Basketball.","fullyFundedDate":1769192029902,"projectUrl":"project/basketball-jerseys-needed/10021730/","projectTitle":"Basketball Jerseys Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404493"},{"teacherId":4002464,"projectId":9962806,"letterContent":"We just had our Neon Dance Party today. Pre K was having so much fun wearing the shirts they created and dancing in the glow of the Kindergarten neon names. \r\nAll classes loved painting with the neon and glowing the dark paints. When we turned on the black lights to light up the room it was magical. I am including pictures from them working and then the celebration after the hard work. \r\nWe had all students excited and motivated to be creative and explore in our new classroom that was funky and fresh with black lights. \r\nThank You for giving my students the best gift ever, a love for learning and creating. \r\nYour generosity will stoke the creative juices in room 209 for years to come. \r\nPeace and Light","fullyFundedDate":1766460822429,"projectUrl":"project/neon-paint-party/9962806/","projectTitle":"Neon Paint Party","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Povsner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4002464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536800557687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4002464"},{"teacherId":5931581,"projectId":9697986,"letterContent":"West Park STEAM Academy is incredibly grateful for your contribution to our music program. Having a sound mixer has allowed our students to be able to play with a much better sound quality. Not only has this let them hear themselves better as an ensemble but it also has engaged other students in the art of sound mixing. They have learned how to balance each others sound in order to create the best possible sound during a performance. This product is very exciting as we are preparing to use it for the first time for our upcoming Black History Showcase. \r\n\r\nI have at least 3-5 students per class who have shown interested in this technology. These has specifically helped with engagement of students who are not necessarily interested in playing an instrument. It has reduced the amount of distractions among these groups of students and has created a better and more exciting environment overall across all classrooms that have used this.","fullyFundedDate":1760693809185,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-sound-their-best-on-st/9697986/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Sound Their Best on Stage!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5931581"},{"teacherId":128841,"projectId":9432777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these essential teacher supplies! There are always things to buy for my classroom and your generous donation was so helpful just when I needed it the most. The chart markers are used during meetings and when students are brainstorming ideas for projects. I laminate instruction cards and things for the students and replacing the laminating pouches can be very costly, these will help so much for instruction. The bins are storing all the legos and building materials, storage is so important and helps me provide a variety of materials for my students. Thank you again for your support of my students and my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763574570777,"projectUrl":"project/essential-teacher-supplies/9432777/","projectTitle":"Essential Teacher Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rose Malinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp128841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454002514996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-rose"},{"teacherId":128841,"projectId":9507066,"letterContent":"The soundproofing panels have made a huge different in keeping the sounds in our music area and we had extra panels to start soundproofing our podcasting area! My students are recording their music and the classroom next door cannot hear while they are making their music. Students are also recording podcasts about what they are learning and are able to record while other students are in the makerspace working. Thank you so much for these valuable supplies. These materials will go a long way in supporting my STEAM education goals. Thank you again for your generous donation and your support of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758636451946,"projectUrl":"project/soundproofing-sensational-sounds/9507066/","projectTitle":"Soundproofing Sensational Sounds","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rose Malinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp128841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454002514996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-rose"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5675","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":442,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":5675,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Park Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Park Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/west-park-academy/5675"}