{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10525292,"projectId":10324012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencils and pencil sharpeners.\r\n\r\nMy students use pencils each day in class to complete assignments and some students chronically forget to bring one to class. Having a supply of pencils that I can provide for my students eliminates the excuse of not having something to write with.\r\n\r\nThe pencil sharpeners are also a blessing because not only do we need to sharpen pencils but colored pencils are used often in my science and social studies classroom. My students love how well the sharpeners work!","fullyFundedDate":1781717100810,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-sharp/10324012/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Sharp!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiltjer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10525292_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780599289788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10525292"},{"teacherId":332441,"projectId":10339604,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the continued support!! The students love the calming atmosphere that the pillows and plants provide. \r\n\r\nThe Job Skills posters and and the citing evidence posters will be so very useful as we move into out Literacy units. The beginning of 8th grade Literacy is very rigorous, so have these reminders on the wall are wonderful. I am running a craft fair this year, so the Job Skills posters are also going to come in handy. I will take the time to explain every aspect, and the kids will be able to refer back!","fullyFundedDate":1784299899121,"projectUrl":"project/new-beginnings/10339604/","projectTitle":"New Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp332441_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x289,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563309100668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-milani"},{"teacherId":1067039,"projectId":10447746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom with new supplies. All the students were so excited to see them arrive. Their faces said it all! \r\n\r\nThe pencil sharpeners are fast and efficient. They love using them because we use a lot of pencils in my class. Having new supplies at your fingertips makes everything easier. The pens are great and especially useful for grading and doing work in two colors. \r\n\r\nHaving these supplies available has made it much easier for my students and their families. We plan on continuing to use these supplies daily until they run out.","fullyFundedDate":1787156720914,"projectUrl":"project/success-with-supplies/10447746/","projectTitle":"Success with Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vigil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1067039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753107997474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1067039"},{"teacherId":10525292,"projectId":10323893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the frogs and owl pellets. My students will have the opportunity to explore the owl pellets during our unit on organism interactions and will have the opportunity to dissect the frog on the last full day of the school year. The owl pellets give my students the opportunity to see predator-prey interaction and enjoy being able to determine what prey the owl ate based on the bones inside the pellet. The frog sums up our year of life science and gives my students the chance to see the inside anatomy of an organism after we have discussed the body systems. My students also enjoy being able to determine if they have a boy or girl frog based on the internal anatomy. Each year these are two labs that my students really enjoy and look forward to. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1781004375524,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-exploration/10323893/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Science Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiltjer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10525292_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780599289788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10525292"},{"teacherId":9146420,"projectId":10322399,"letterContent":"DonorsChoose has made such a meaningful impact on my classroom and has helped me create a welcoming, comfortable, and engaging environment for my students. The new classroom carpet gives us a special space where we can gather for morning meetings, read together, learn as a class, and share ideas. The mailbox and book bins help keep our classroom organized while giving students easy access to books and materials they can use throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe recess toys and other learning resources have also given my students more opportunities to learn through play, explore new interests, and build important social skills. These materials help make learning fun and encourage my first graders to be active, creative, and curious. I am so grateful to everyone who supported my classroom and invested in my students. Their generosity has provided resources that my students will be able to enjoy and benefit from throughout the entire school year.","fullyFundedDate":1784300126044,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-warm-and-engaging-first-grade/10322399/","projectTitle":"Building a Warm and Engaging First Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9146420_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788222081897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9146420"},{"teacherId":380130,"projectId":9208603,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of bookshelves and reading materials for our reading intervention program. Your support has helped create a welcoming and organized learning environment where students can easily access engaging books and literacy resources. Having quality reading materials readily available allows students to practice essential reading skills, build confidence, and develop a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelves have transformed our intervention space into a place where students feel excited to learn and explore new texts. The reading materials you provided will help support targeted instruction, independent reading, and personalized learning opportunities for students with diverse needs. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on their educational journey by providing resources that encourage growth, curiosity, and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in the importance of literacy. Your kindness and commitment to education are greatly appreciated, and the benefits of your donation will be felt by many students for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1742917325179,"projectUrl":"project/reading-fun-in-intervention/9208603/","projectTitle":"Reading Fun in Intervention!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Janes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-janes"},{"teacherId":2349357,"projectId":10137871,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you so very much for your generous gift of Chromebook chargers, ear buds, and pencils. To the average person, these items might seem so small. To us, they meant the world!\r\n\r\n My students have special needs. They might forget to charge their Chromebooks at night. This means that they will not be able to fully participate in class the next day. They also come from homes that might be struggling financially. Things like replacement ear buds and pencils could put a dent in already fragile budgets. Your generous donations helped to fill the gap. \r\n\r\n Thank you again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1773850682619,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-the-champions/10137871/","projectTitle":"We Are the Champions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2349357_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575058554840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2349357"},{"teacherId":6269169,"projectId":10221390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The students were very happy to see the new supplies in the learning areas. At this time of the year, the supplies start to dwindle, break, or run out. Because of your donation the students have access to new supplies to continue to learn for the remainder of the year.\r\n\r\nHands-on learning activities are a great way for students to learn. Many students are either visual or kinesthetic learners. For this reason, hands-on activities are imperative to have to encourage these learners to explore and develop their thinking. Students are able to use the tools to use place value to regroup when adding and subtracting. The students used the chips to make 10 to regroup and were able to see the process rather than just try to memorize an algorithm.\r\n\r\nDry erase markers and dry erase boards are used every day in the classroom to show their work and explain their thinking. Unfortunately, at this time of the year many of the dry erase markers are drying out because of usage. The students were happy to see that they had new dry erase markers to use. \r\n\r\nThank you very much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1777979027351,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-learning/10221390/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodrigues","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6269169"},{"teacherId":3408403,"projectId":10194381,"letterContent":"Thank you for the rolling cart, we are able to store our reading supplies in the bins and everything is tucked away neatly. We know where all the materials are and we save time locating needed items.\r\n\r\nOur students love the bright colored cart, adds a bit of cheer to the room with the soft warm colors of each drawer. The laminated sheets and binders help keep all curriculum clean and organize. \r\n\r\nYour donation has an immediate impact on our daily life in the classroom. Thanks again, we truly appreciate your kindness and your commitment to teachers and students.","fullyFundedDate":1777979027545,"projectUrl":"project/bins-binders-oh-my/10194381/","projectTitle":"Bins, Binders, Oh My","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Mientus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3408403"},{"teacherId":332441,"projectId":10163974,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued generosity to our classroom. By adding that addtional chairs and the horseshoe table, I can meet with the students and discuss their hopes and fears about their upcoming freshman year. It is also helpful as I am assisting students in writing their valedictorian and salutatorian speeches for graduation. It is extremely awkward to be standing over an 8th grader to try to help them with their writing. The addition of the table and chairs means more to us than you will ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1777979026791,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-corner-in-room-44/10163974/","projectTitle":"Collaboration Corner in Room 44","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp332441_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x289,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563309100668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-milani"},{"teacherId":10422679,"projectId":10071091,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, something meaningful is taking shape in the shelves of the Central Park school library and in the minds of our Junior High students.\r\n\r\nThe History books you helped provide are more than just new titles. They are invitations to for students to question, connect with and to see themselves within the larger story of the world. The students are lingering a little longer, seeking out stories that reflect both the past and their own growing sense of identity. The relevant history text allows exploring perspectives they may not encounter otherwise.","fullyFundedDate":1770146469653,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-history-come-alive/10071091/","projectTitle":"Help Make History Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Biedron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10422679"},{"teacherId":380130,"projectId":9313769,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donations, my classroom now has shelves to hold all my reading books. Since my students are at all different reading levels, I need to have access to many levels of books at one time. These shelves give me the organization to access books quickly and efficiently. I can also display books the students can check out and return. My students love the idea they can see all the books. My goal is to get my students to love reading, so the more books they have access to the better the chance they will learn to love to read.","fullyFundedDate":1746646337186,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-futures-one-shelf-at/9313769/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Futures, One Shelf at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Janes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-janes"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25653","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":613,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":25653,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Central Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Central Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/midlothian-school-district-143/central-park-elementary-school/25653"}