{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palmer Park Preparatory Academy","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6612278,"projectId":9708418,"letterContent":"Our classroom has more to diversify and intensify learning thanks to you! Texts that expose students to philosophical texts using more intricate vocabulary are favorites as we've looked into Asian culture and history-- thank you! Furthermore, as I have more and more students performing above grade-level in math, it's been so helpful to have the means to provide materials to meet them where they are-- all because of your generosity. I am always so grateful for this platform and the people who choose to help out public school classrooms-- thank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1757955127955,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-language-materials-to-start-off/9708418/","projectTitle":"Math and Language Materials to Start Off Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gelinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6612278_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664462612456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6612278"},{"teacherId":5985782,"projectId":9518070,"letterContent":"THANK YOU so much for your support of this project!!! Thanks to you, hundreds of students now have multiple high quality reference texts within their classrooms. As a Montessori school, inquiry based learning as well as an emphasis on research is something that we champion within the classroom. Your purchases were immediately put to use and have been deeply appreciated by students and staff alike. \r\n\r\nAs the school librarian, I find that Encylopedia type of texts as well as reference materials are student favorites. They love learning new facts within specific areas and teachers have reported that they have already gotten a ton of use this year and surely will continue to be heavily utilized in the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1756554794528,"projectUrl":"project/to-what-are-you-referring-to/9518070/","projectTitle":"To What Are You Referring To?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5985782_orig.jpg?crop=3551,3551,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689278667637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5985782"},{"teacherId":5985782,"projectId":9317517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project! Though it may seem small, paper, lamination materials, and key rings are absolutely foundational in helping us create materials that support our early readers at our school. \r\n\r\nWe have a number of new preK classrooms this year and these materials have been a huge help in creating great materials for students that are ready to be used for years to come. This project's funds were able to go a long way since it helped us have more of a DIY approach. Teachers have been very grateful and we appreciate your support in helping us make a difference in student's early introduction to literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1746459852046,"projectUrl":"project/raising-strong-readers/9317517/","projectTitle":"Raising Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5985782_orig.jpg?crop=3551,3551,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689278667637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5985782"},{"teacherId":5985782,"projectId":9700068,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your support of this project. Thanks to you, students had an absolute BLAST celebrating Bee Week across the school. They read books about bees in class, did bee related artwork in art class and then celebrated by tasting honey!\r\n\r\nExperiential learning is shown to be incredibly effective at engaging students and the activities planned through the support of this project made the week at school one to remember for all students. We are already looking forward to Bee Week next year at our school!","fullyFundedDate":1757639115341,"projectUrl":"project/bee-week-in-the-library/9700068/","projectTitle":"Bee Week in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5985782_orig.jpg?crop=3551,3551,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689278667637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5985782"},{"teacherId":9836590,"projectId":9858891,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Montessori 1st–3rd grade classroom is now even better equipped to support hands-on, joyful learning. Your donation directly impacts students every single day as they explore, create, and grow as independent learners.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are strengthening fine motor skills through purposeful handwriting work using developmentally appropriate golf pencils and sensory-friendly kneaded erasers. Each child now has a composition notebook to record their thinking, discoveries, and reflections, building ownership, confidence, and pride in their learning. Thermal and tracing paper allow students to engage deeply with the Montessori Great Lessons by tracing maps, timelines, and scientific diagrams as they explore big ideas about the world and their place in it.\r\n\r\nThe addition of organized bins helps maintain the beauty and order of our classroom, empowering students to care for their environment and work independently. Soft, rechargeable lighting creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere where students can focus and feel at ease. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card ensures continued access to high-quality, Montessori-aligned resources that extend learning across subjects and meet the diverse needs of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a more organized, peaceful, and inspiring space, one where children feel capable, curious, and excited to learn. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping make meaningful, lasting learning experiences possible every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762195708070,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-independence-and-creativity-i/9858891/","projectTitle":"Supporting Independence and Creativity in Our Montessori Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kanka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9836590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731781338622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9836590"},{"teacherId":10008889,"projectId":9559614,"letterContent":"When the deliveries arrived, and students saw all the colorful towels, just the right size for their hands, they began asking for them over and over, right up until I placed them in the environment as cleaning activities. They were also addicted to using the child sized broom and dust pan to practice sweeping up the spilled dry pouring activity beans and such. They have been loving that!\r\n\r\nThen, the paper towels got replaced and they began using the microfiber towels as hand towels. That made our hand washing station in our Practical Life area more attractive and sanitary. The towels gave a rainbow like appearance in the used towel bucket, and there was no more paper towel overflow in the waste basket due to trouble getting the towels into the trashbag. Also, this was an excellent extension to the recycling presentation students had received weeks before.\r\n\r\nFinally, a student that has struggled with controlling \"big feelings\" has been choosing to wet a microfiber towel, dip it in a soapy bucket, and rub down the tables instead, when they feel like hitting or otherwise putting their hands on others. The teacher did not have to suggest this behavior management strategy. Just the simple attractive qualities of the soft towels was enough to inspire them. This behavior will be mimicked by their classmates as others realize how empowering this strategy is, and see the positive attention that child is receiving as a result.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, our classroom is a brighter and cleaner place in more ways than one!","fullyFundedDate":1758202972145,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-clean/9559614/","projectTitle":"We Love To Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008889"},{"teacherId":10008889,"projectId":9297564,"letterContent":"The dry erase boards and markers and the alphabet mystery box have been continuous hits in my classroom. The sturdiness and thickness of the white board is preferable to paper for the beginner students. The children are enjoying being able to make and correct mistakes and keep trying without the worry of wasting and cleaning up paper. \r\n\r\nThe alphabet mystery box is fun with its hidden miniatures, and the accompanying mat ideal for sound sorting with them. The design of this material keeps calling to students to pull it off the shelf and use it. It has been a perfect way to usher students into the joys of letter learning. The children have been more excited to work with language materials after using the mystery box set. Students keep continuing to choose these activities, granting them many opportunities to improve their drawing and writing abilities. \r\n\r\nI am grateful for these materials that grant and empower the children with the agency to be more responsible for their own learning. This allows me to take the role of guide more-so than hand-holder of each individual student. These materials have also lent to increased focus and concentration. \r\n\r\nYour contributions have assisted in creating a positive, safe, and disciplined classroom environment. My students are happier learners thanks to these kinds of activities. Words cannot express my appreciation!","fullyFundedDate":1746459852243,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-letter-learning-makes-sense/9297564/","projectTitle":"Sensory Letter Learning Makes Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008889"},{"teacherId":10008889,"projectId":9297372,"letterContent":"My peace area now has a good variety of go-to activities now that I can place in a pinch to provide my students with the necessary calming and fidget tools, thanks to your generosity! I am so pleased to see my students going to the area to decompress, de-escalate, or grab a calming activity or fidget to take to their workspace for a much needed brain break. It has done my classroom a world of good for my students to have these emotional supports. These materials also empower them to be more independent. My students' sense of mindfulness is much improved from last year at this time of year. \r\n\r\nI feel a deep sense of appreciation at the part these materials are playing in promoting a calm, productive, and positive learning culture in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746459852344,"projectUrl":"project/calming-tools-help-me-be-cool/9297372/","projectTitle":"Calming Tools Help Me Be Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008889"},{"teacherId":10008889,"projectId":9334873,"letterContent":"This is my second year as a public Montessori teacher in Detroit. Last year was my year in training. I had inherited my classroom and the storage space was in such disorder that I was never able to find the materials to put together the activities I needed for the shelf work in time to change them out every two weeks as I was supposed to. I struggled all year long, trying to immediately apply what I learned about planning and preparing the activity lessons, but was not very successful. \r\n\r\nAs a result, my students did not get the works they needed in a timely manner. The gifted students weren't being challenged enough. When boredom set in, they showed it with challenging behaviors. Other students weren't able to receive the instruction they needed to progress in a timely manner. It was a tough year for everyone in our classroom community! \r\n\r\nAs the year was drawing to a close, I applied for this Donor's Choose grant for clear storage bins, so I would be able to more easily locate materials in a more timely manner. These bins thankfully arrived before school ended, and I was able to use them to more efficiently store materials, getting more out of my storage space. \r\n\r\nThe use of these bins has paid off in spades! This school year I have been able to successfully change the shelf work in a timely manner. Students are more drawn to the activities, as they are being refreshed. They are showing their appreciation by doing the work! Room staff, parents, and students are all showing their appreciation. Many thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1747011389864,"projectUrl":"project/success-follows-organized-storage/9334873/","projectTitle":"Success Follows Organized Storage!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008889"},{"teacherId":9208800,"projectId":9690380,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much! Your generous contribution has elevated the projects in our Art Room this year! The paint markers your donation afforded have been used on multiple projects including adding detail and pattern to our schoolwide collaborative wings mural, exploring collages inspired by Reggie Laurent, and even giving some adorable faces to our kawaii style soft sculptures! \r\n\r\nStudents BEG to use the paint markers at every opportunity because they understand how quality art supplies can help them to add colorful details that elevate their projects to the next level! Their excitement and enthusiasm is fuel for amazing art and exploration! \r\n\r\nThese paint markers are the gift that keep on giving as they will be used to add detail, decoration, and design to little artists' masterpieces! \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generosity and support!!! It is truly appreciated and creates lasting and profound impact on these growing artists!","fullyFundedDate":1758795285435,"projectUrl":"project/its-all-in-the-details/9690380/","projectTitle":"It's All in the Details!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mooradian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9208800_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758796076018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208800"},{"teacherId":9208800,"projectId":9621794,"letterContent":"Our 2025 Dot Day Celebration was MAGICAL! The creative vibes throughout our school were palpable, the energy and enthusiasm were electric! Students were able to explore new materials, new processes, and even try some new fancy fandangled techniques thanks to your generous donations. Our school hallways have come alive with color and creativity and students are inspired to make the world a better and brighter place one dot at a time! \r\n\r\nMy students learned all about Tyree Guyton and the famous Detroit art space, the Heidelberg Project. We explored making all different kinds of dots and just like Tyree Guyton, transformed our space through the power of ART! Students are able to connect the creative process in the classroom to real life community impact in our city, inspiring all of us to \"Make A Mark and See Where it Takes you!\"\r\n\r\nIt is SO meaningful that General Motors is still strongly supporting Detroit innovation and creativity by investing in our amazing young artists as we learn about the rich history of our great city! \r\n\r\nCheers to more community collaborations with our Dot Day heroes at General Motors!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755565327755,"projectUrl":"project/detroit-does-dot-day/9621794/","projectTitle":"Detroit does DOT DAY!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mooradian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9208800_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758796076018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208800"},{"teacherId":1942820,"projectId":9428327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing these math resources for our classroom. It has been so fun to see fractions come alive for students this year. They have enjoyed the books about fractions. The matching activity cards and games have also made the content very engaging. The fraction measuring cups have integrated science and cooking with fractions and given students more concrete understanding of the topics. Lastly we are beginning to use the transparencies to explore more complex operations with fractions that do not share the same denominator. 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