{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elm Park Community School","outOfStateSupporters":23.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5091009,"projectId":9863895,"letterContent":"I'm reaching out to ask for your support in providing snacks and small prizes for students who demonstrate positive behavior in the classroom. These donations help encourage kindness, responsibility, perseverance, and respect while creating a fun and motivating learning environment for all students.\r\n\r\nItems such as individually wrapped snacks, stickers, pencils, small toys, fidget items, or other incentives are greatly appreciated. Even small contributions can make a meaningful difference in recognizing and celebrating students' achievements and positive choices each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us build a classroom community where students feel encouraged, valued, and proud of their accomplishments. Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate students who display role model behavior every day!","fullyFundedDate":1771287565216,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-please/9863895/","projectTitle":"Prizes Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butkiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5091009"},{"teacherId":5091009,"projectId":9923926,"letterContent":"In our classroom, many of our students—especially those with ADHD—benefit from tools that help them regulate emotions, stay focused, and feel confident in their learning environment. These supports make an incredible difference in helping students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe are hoping to gather a few materials that will help students build self-confidence and independence throughout the school day. Items such as fidget tools, a cozy rug for a calm corner, small stuffed animals for comfort, and other sensory supports would greatly enhance our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources are more than classroom accessories—they help students manage big feelings, stay engaged in learning, and develop confidence in themselves. Your generosity directly supports students' social-emotional growth and empowers them to feel successful every day.\r\n\r\nAny contribution, big or small, is deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping our students feel seen, supported, and confident.","fullyFundedDate":1769727873973,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-confidence-and-support/9923926/","projectTitle":"Help Give Confidence and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butkiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5091009"},{"teacherId":5091009,"projectId":9944339,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our ADHD-Support Sensory STEM Lab project. Your generosity helps create a learning environment where all students can explore science through hands-on, meaningful experiences. Because of your support, fifth-grade students will engage in interactive STEM activities using sensory-rich materials that make complex concepts more accessible, memorable, and exciting.\r\n\r\nThis project provides more than science experiments—it creates opportunities for students to build confidence, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and self-awareness. Flexible seating, fidgets, and calming tools will help students stay focused and emotionally regulated so they can fully participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us create an inclusive classroom where every child can learn, explore, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1774458280810,"projectUrl":"project/the-focus-lab/9944339/","projectTitle":"The Focus Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butkiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5091009"},{"teacherId":5091009,"projectId":9405706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating pencils, markers, and other classroom supplies at the beginning of the school year. These materials make a huge difference in our classroom from the very first day. Because of your generosity, students have the tools they need to write, create, learn, and feel prepared for success. Having these supplies ready helps our classroom run smoothly and allows every child to participate confidently in daily activities. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support in helping our students start the year strong.","fullyFundedDate":1755722367671,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-year-essentials/9405706/","projectTitle":"Beginning of Year Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butkiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5091009"},{"teacherId":9063492,"projectId":10169821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of noise cancelling headphones for my students. Your kindness and support will make a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping students reduce distractions, improve focus, and feel more comfortable during their school day. These headphones will be especially valuable for students who benefit from a quieter environment to learn, regulate emotions, and do their best work.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and investment in our students' success. Your generosity is helping create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment for all.","fullyFundedDate":1774915362863,"projectUrl":"project/noise-cancelling-headphones/10169821/","projectTitle":"Noise Cancelling Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costanzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063492"},{"teacherId":9063492,"projectId":9778925,"letterContent":"The donation of tools for a calming space can significantly enhance a school counselor's ability to support students' emotional and behavioral needs. Items such as sensory tools, fidgets, comfortable seating, and calming visuals create a safe and supportive environment where students can regulate their emotions, reduce stress, and regain focus. These timers and breathing bands are going to be hugely helpful. Access to these resources allows the counselor to teach and reinforce coping strategies, helping students develop self-regulation skills that improve their ability to return to class ready to learn and engage positively with peers and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1767223419491,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-calming-space/9778925/","projectTitle":"Tools for Calming Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costanzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063492"},{"teacherId":9120833,"projectId":9534086,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your donations and what they have been able to provide my students. Everyone deserves access to a safe, clean, and comfortable learning environment. You all have made that a reality for the students here.\r\n\r\nMany, many students come in and out of the art room each day, and the vacuums help us keep the room tidy for each group. The students actually find it quite exciting to work these appliances.\r\nThe dehumidifier made a world of difference in the hot summer months, and will certainly be coming out again when the heat returns. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1755351981173,"projectUrl":"project/clean-studio-space/9534086/","projectTitle":"Clean Studio Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120833_orig.jpg?crop=1451,1451,x735,y866&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754334354589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9120833"},{"teacherId":9120833,"projectId":9670948,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your donations and what they have been able to provide my students. Since receiving this package from DonorsChoose, students have been busy creating away with the new materials. \r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed using the wonderfully vibrant and delightful smelly Mr. Sketch markers and paper of different sizes to work on a whole bunch of projects. We haven't gotten to the tempera paint yet, but we will quite soon!!\r\n\r\nMy students and I appreciate your donations and want to thank you for all of your help in making this year successful.","fullyFundedDate":1757908621514,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-essentials/9670948/","projectTitle":"Art Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120833_orig.jpg?crop=1451,1451,x735,y866&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754334354589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9120833"},{"teacherId":8506448,"projectId":9532192,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating to help us get our new resources. My students use these supplies every single day in so many different ways! Our headphones have held up so much longer in the mesh pouches that were included in this project. \r\n\r\nSeeing students enter my classroom to see brand new supplies just for them in their desks is pure joy. They love having materials that were prepared and set up just for them. They find pride in caring for all the materials as they know someone, like you, donated so that they were able to have these erasers, crayons, pencils, etc. \r\n\r\nLaminating pouches and laminating sheets come in handy while we work on math mats, learning new 2 digit addition strategies on the rug or hanging up our content specific vocabulary so that they are accessible all year long. \r\n\r\nThank you again! Your donation impacted 27 students in the beginning of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1755730974193,"projectUrl":"project/new-second-graders-new-supplies/9532192/","projectTitle":"New Second Graders, New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopriore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8506448_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657065670789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8506448"},{"teacherId":5091009,"projectId":9386437,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students were able to participate in an exciting hands-on fossil dig activity that truly transformed their learning. As they uncovered and examined fossils, students engaged in deep scientific thinking—making predictions, observing details, and drawing conclusions just like real paleontologists.\r\n\r\nThis experience was especially powerful for students who thrive with tactile, movement-based learning. The dig allowed them to feel successful, stay focused, and confidently take on the role of young scientists. Many students who often struggle with attention or self-belief showed remarkable persistence and pride as they made discoveries.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created a moment of joy, curiosity, and accomplishment in our classroom. Because of you, students didn't just learn about fossils—they experienced the thrill of scientific discovery firsthand. Thank you for bringing this meaningful learning opportunity to life.","fullyFundedDate":1748824736942,"projectUrl":"project/one-last-activity/9386437/","projectTitle":"One Last Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butkiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5091009"},{"teacherId":8844866,"projectId":9540295,"letterContent":"When our project was funded, my students were so excited to see all the new materials waiting for them. Almost all of them come from families who can't always afford extra school supplies, so having sharpened pencils, glue sticks, whiteboards, and flexible seating cushions provided for our classroom meant the world to them. They were thrilled to know that people they've never met cared enough to support their learning. The joy and gratitude on their faces said it all — they immediately wanted to use the new materials that day!\r\n\r\nSince receiving these items, our classroom has truly transformed. We use our new whiteboards and markers every single day — for math fluency drills, quick checks during lessons, and interactive problem-solving during our ST Math block. The glue sticks have been a huge help during our interactive notebook lessons, where students cut, glue, and organize their thinking as they learn new concepts. The flexible seating cushions give students the option to stay comfortable and focused during independent work time, while the cleaning supplies help us keep our learning space healthy and welcoming for everyone.\r\n\r\nWith these essential tools, my students can focus on what truly matters — learning and growing. We're continuing to build our math and writing skills each day using these resources, and I can already see my students becoming more confident, responsible, and engaged learners. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where every child has what they need to succeed. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755722368746,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-building-bright-futur/9540295/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Building Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8844866_orig.jpg?crop=1709,1709,x757,y660&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725485750781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8844866"},{"teacherId":9880219,"projectId":9015256,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generous donation of books and a computer to my classroom. Your kindness has made a significant impact, and I cannot thank you enough. The books are truly exciting, they open up new words of knowledge and adventure for my students inspiring their love for reading. \r\nThe computer is a fantastic addition, offering endless opportunities for interactive lessons, research, and skill development. It's an exciting tool that will greatly enhance our classroom. \r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful support. Your generosity is truly appreciated and will make a lasting difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746739354307,"projectUrl":"project/give-something-special-to-spark-creativi/9015256/","projectTitle":"Give Something Special to Spark Creativity for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880219"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63978","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":478,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":76.1,"schoolId":63978,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elm Park Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elm Park Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/worcester-public-schools/elm-park-community-school/63978"}