{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parkwood - Upjohn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":313656,"projectId":9550906,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our 5th grade mathematicians now each have their very own whiteboard and supplies! That means more hands-on learning, more math confidence, and a whole lot more \"Aha!\" moments in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe're already solving multi-digit multiplication like pros, mastering long division with pride, and building place value skills—all while having FUN! Your support wiped away barriers and gave us a clean slate to succeed. 🙌\r\n\r\nWith grateful hearts and dry-erase markers in hand, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755951474206,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-for-bright-minds/9550906/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards for Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand-Weatherspoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp313656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754574359712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/313656"},{"teacherId":10160257,"projectId":9557142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project, \"From Struggling to Soaring: iPads for Targeted UFLI Intervention.\" Your support has made a tangible difference in the lives of my students providing them with innovative tools to become confident and capable readers. \r\n\r\nMy students are eager learners, but many face significant challenges with foundations reading skills, specifically phonemic awareness and blending. The iPad you provided has been a game-changer in our small group intervention session, allowing us to implement the UFLI Foundations program in a highly engaging and interactive way, as supported by the Science of Reading. \r\n\r\nWE have been using the iPad daily to access UFLI's fantastic digital resources. The Virtual Blending Board has been impactful. We build word chains, helping students build their decoding automatically in a fun, dynamic format. The immediate feedback and interactive nature of the iPad have made a sometimes challenging task much more engaging for them.","fullyFundedDate":1760037020191,"projectUrl":"project/from-struggling-to-soaring-ipads-for-ta/9557142/","projectTitle":"From Struggling to Soaring: iPads for Targeted UFLI Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10160257_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754576174649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160257"},{"teacherId":10160257,"projectId":9549842,"letterContent":"It is with immense gratitude that I share the profound impact your generosity has had on my students. With your support, we are able to more effectively implement the UFLI, program in our classroom, providing the individualized support our students need to thrive as readers. \r\n\r\nThe materials funded by your donation have been instrumental in this effort. We have been using them daily to give students extra, hands-on practice in both whole group and small group settings. This systematic approach is providing a clear and structured pathway for students to master essential phonics skills, building a strong and lasting foundation for their future reading success. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part is seeing my students confidence grow. My goal is to make sure each student feels that they can read, and the progress we're seeing is a direct result of your kindness and willingness to give.","fullyFundedDate":1755715043981,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-to-literacy-with-ufli-foundation/9549842/","projectTitle":"Soaring to Literacy with UFLI Foundations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10160257_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754576174649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160257"},{"teacherId":10160257,"projectId":9550376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible playground resources your provided through DonorsChoose! The impact on our students has been immediate and truly wonderful. \r\n\r\nWhen the bag of balls, jump ropes, and other toys first arrived, the excitement was electric. The students cheered with delight as they saw all the new materials. They could not wait to get outside and start playing. We can't keep the \"bag of goodies\" inside for long, as students are eager to bring it out everyday for recess. \r\n\r\nThe new materials have completely transformed our students' free time. It is a joy to watch them throw the football around, kick the soccer ball, practice their jump rope skills, get creative with chalk, and fill the air with bubbles. The fun isn't limited to just our second-graders either. students from all grader levels are now joining in and playing together at extra recess.","fullyFundedDate":1754770621177,"projectUrl":"project/mind-and-motion-active-brain-breaks-on/9550376/","projectTitle":"Mind and Motion: Active Brain Breaks on The Playground!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10160257_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754576174649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160257"},{"teacherId":4018245,"projectId":9365943,"letterContent":"As a result of your generous donations, my students are already making gains in the foundational skills needed to take off in reading. The program we are using, called UFLI, is used daily and the materials you provided are getting lots of TLC!\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw all of their new supplies and manipulatives they were so excited. Knowing they had their own whiteboard, markers, and eraser made them feel so special. UFLI is something we all look forward to each day and their confidence in reading is flourishing. It is so rewarding to see. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1754502240360,"projectUrl":"project/we-fly-with-ufli/9365943/","projectTitle":"We Fly with UFLI!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNeill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4018245_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504062917343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4018245"},{"teacherId":9887573,"projectId":9386872,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my classroom. The items that were purchased with your donation help my students learn from day one. \r\n\r\nThey used the bins to stay organized and the learning tools to practice letters and numbers. We love any time we are able to use hands on materials on our classroom. This helps all students learn and grow. \r\n\r\nI have seen so much growth in my classroom since introducing these new materials. They are having fun while practicing their new skills. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your donation! Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1749060902233,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9386872/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weessies","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887573"},{"teacherId":5980893,"projectId":9001840,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your support with this project! With your generosity my students were able have an unforgettable end of year celebration. Their faces lit up when they saw the bags of goodies that they got to take home along with their awards. It took everything in them to not open everything right away and start exploring their new materials. \r\nYou've helped set them up for success over the summer and for that I am truly appreciative. These tools will help them continue their learning even after our school year has finished. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1734569247948,"projectUrl":"project/a-sunshine-state-of-mind/9001840/","projectTitle":"A Sunshine State of Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5980893_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554091263921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-garza93"},{"teacherId":9800945,"projectId":8872013,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generous donation to my donors choose project. Teaching art to elementary students has always brought me joy, and when tasked with teaching art to a group of Kindergartners with special needs, I knew I would find this unique challenge very rewarding. The main hurdle was finding art-related activities that my students were also interested in, that would also help support their fine-motor development. Each week when my students arrive at art, they are presented with 6 different stations. One station is the art making station where we might paint, draw or use scissors and glue. The other stations are made up of manipulatives that you so generously allowed me to purchase for my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe first week that the students were able to use the new manipulatives, I was curious what would be their favorite. The first week, the ice cream scoop sorting toy was the favorite. Though many of my students struggle to communicate verbally, we still talked a lot about ice cream! The next week, everyone wanted to use the puzzles and to my delight, I found one student who is an absolute puzzle master! \r\n\r\nMy students are loving the new manipulatives, and I love seeing their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1733274701249,"projectUrl":"project/creative-centers-in-the-special-educatio/8872013/","projectTitle":"Creative Centers in the Special Education Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800945"},{"teacherId":8815173,"projectId":7637042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Students have enjoyed the calm down corner with the bean bag chairs and have learned how to reset their emotions. Students have also learned how to identify their emotions and find strategies to help keep those emotions positive. When the students saw the new materials, they screeched with joy!\r\n\r\nStudents are loving the giant timer as well. This keeps students focused, on task but also allows them the responsibility to keep track of their time. It also teaches my students how to read clocks and timers.","fullyFundedDate":1698962209794,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-social-emotional-learning/7637042/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8815173"},{"teacherId":5980893,"projectId":8675128,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your continued support of my classroom! This rug has brought such a fun pop of not only color to our classroom but comfort as well. The students faces when they came in the that day and saw their dramatic play area decorated with a fun, soft, new area rug was indescribable. It brought a new sense of appeal to our play area and for that I am internally grateful.\r\nIt's little things such as a new rug that have made some of the biggest impacts in my students school year, it shows them that people out there care about them and want to help them when they can. So again I say, thank you for supporting my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1725064279803,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-for-my-rugrats/8675128/","projectTitle":"A Rug for My Rugrats!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5980893_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554091263921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-garza93"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69107","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":427,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":78.1,"schoolId":69107,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Parkwood - Upjohn Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Parkwood - Upjohn Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/kalamazoo-public-school-district/parkwood-upjohn-elementary-school/69107"}