{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Como Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2217135,"projectId":10091424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project! My students have been delighted to use these new materials! Right before this project was funded both sand and playdough were running very low in my classroom. All of my students were so excited to be able to use the playdough and Kinetic sand (in new colors!). Sensory materials like playdough and sand help my young learners to regulate their bodies. When regulated, they are able to take in new information and learn new things. Having access to a variety of high quality sensory materials is an essential in my classroom for learner engagement.\r\nThis year I have many students who are very interested and engaged with building type materials. After years of being well-loved, building toys new to be replaced/refreshed. Access to more Magnatiles has increased students ability to begin to share materials. Now there are enough to go around!\r\nThis project also helped me to purchase materials for our very popular light table! Students who struggle to interact with toys or others have gravitated to the light table and all of the new materials. A student (who for awhile would not leave their one specific preferred chair during choice time), immediately saw these new materials and went to stand next to the table to observe. Everyday after that this student would got to the table to explore each new item with interest! \r\nThank you so much again for bringing joy to my students during a very challenging winter here in Minnesota.","fullyFundedDate":1771027040884,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-materials-for-prek-special/10091424/","projectTitle":"Hands On STEM Materials for PreK Special Ed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strohmeier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2217135_orig.jpg?crop=2463,2463,x582,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667963929937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2217135"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":10090566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to get the materials to build this fantastic wind tunnel. My students love it, and it has become a staple during music therapy, and other large movement activities. My students in special education use the tunnel to work on learning cause effect, taking turns, and practicing waiting. Having a wide variety of different play materials allows us to rotate stations, and continue to keep students engaged and trying new things.\r\n\r\nAs the weather warms in Minnesota, it warms my heart to see all of my students back in the building after the horrific tragedies they endured this year. Thank you for your support in giving materials that inspire my students, and makes them excited to come to school.","fullyFundedDate":1770679491024,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-a-stem-experience/10090566/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students a STEM Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wojciechowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950180_orig.png?crop=686,686,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675431884488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8950180"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":10098355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my project! All of my different learners with individualized education plans (IEP's) LOVE making slime, and we are able to work on taking turns and following a recipe at the same time! It is also a helpful tool for sensory processing with our occupational therapists. Who knew slime activator can be so expensive.\r\n\r\nYour support for this project will allow me to continue to make more slime this year, and many school years to come. I look forward to sharing photos of our many slimy adventures!","fullyFundedDate":1771159979739,"projectUrl":"project/a-slimy-sensory-social-skills-spectacula/10098355/","projectTitle":"A slimy sensory social skills spectacular","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wojciechowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950180_orig.png?crop=686,686,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675431884488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8950180"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":10129050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to get the materials to build this fantastic lego space. My students love it, and it has become a staple in my self contained special education classroom. My students in special education use this space daily to work on sharing, waiting, and expanding their play skills. Having a wide variety of different play materials allows us to rotate stations, and continue to keep students engaged and trying new things.\r\n\r\nAs the weather warms in Minnesota, it warms my heart to see all of my students back in the building after the horrific tragedies they endured this year. 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Having a wide variety of different play materials allows us to rotate stations, and continue to keep students engaged and trying new things.\r\n\r\nAs the weather warms in Minnesota, it warms my heart to see all of my students back in the building after the horrific tragedies they endured this year. 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Having a wide variety of equipment allows us to rotate stations, and continue to keep students engaged and trying new things.\r\n\r\nAs the weather warms in Minnesota, it warms my heart to see all of my students back in the building after the horrific tragedies they endured this year. Thank you for your support in giving materials that inspire my students, and makes them excited to come to school.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Wojciechowski","fullyFundedDate":1771264903117,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sensory-spectacular-for-my-stellar/10099767/","projectTitle":"STEM Sensory Spectacular for My Stellar Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wojciechowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950180_orig.png?crop=686,686,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675431884488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8950180"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":10101372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to get the materials to build this fantastic interactive light board peg wall. My students love it, and it has become a staple in our motor room space. My students in special education use this space daily to work on their gross motor and fine motor goals. Having a wide variety of equipment allows us to rotate stations, and continue to keep students engaged and trying new things. \r\n\r\nAs the weather warms in Minnesota, it warms my heart to see all of my students back in the building after the horrific tragedies they endured this year. Thank you for your support in giving materials that inspire my students, and makes them excited to come to school.","fullyFundedDate":1771452117141,"projectUrl":"project/giant-stem-light-bright-wall/10101372/","projectTitle":"Giant STEM Light Bright Wall","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wojciechowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950180_orig.png?crop=686,686,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675431884488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8950180"},{"teacherId":10431853,"projectId":10092229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me buiild an inclusive classroom that meets the needs of all my unique and special students. \r\nWe use these materials everyday to stay regulated and do our best! The chewy necklaces have had such a positive impact on how our kids go about their day! These also keep our students safe by allowing them a safe item to put in their mouth instead of something that could potentially be dangerous. \r\nWe have also loved incorporating painting activities in our classroom. The students are exploring their creativity and working on their fine motor skills.","fullyFundedDate":1772046308960,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-inclusive-classroom-where-ev/10092229/","projectTitle":"Building an Inclusive Classroom Where Every Learner Thrives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tessa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10431853_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770682814358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10431853"},{"teacherId":401994,"projectId":9924707,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and students. Your generous donation provided materials needed to organize the chaos in our room. The buckets make it so much easier for the numerous students I see, to find their materials. I am also responsible for the entire schools pick up numbers. I can use one of the baskets and hanging file folders for that as well. Conferences are right around the corner and each student now has a hanging folder to store important papers and artwork. I love being organized and you made that happen. Thanks again for your amazing support.","fullyFundedDate":1768502314790,"projectUrl":"project/get-organized/9924707/","projectTitle":"Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VanKampen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401994_orig.png?crop=307,307,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630275212474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/401994"},{"teacherId":10431853,"projectId":10092289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students with our Preferred Snacks project! Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. When we first received the snacks, the students were so happy and excited, they immediately noticed and enjoyed them. We are using the snacks as part of daily routines and special moments, which helps students stay engaged and motivated. Seeing their smiles and excitement is truly rewarding. Next, we will continue incorporating these snacks into activities that support learning, independence, and positive experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770907275781,"projectUrl":"project/preferred-snacks/10092289/","projectTitle":"Preferred Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tessa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10431853_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770682814358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10431853"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":9880327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my STEM Sensory project. Things are very challenging right now in Minnesota, and I look forward to seeing the smiles on all of my students faces when they see these new items. \r\n\r\nThese items will be used in our three different sensory rooms located throughout the school. These rooms are used to help with emotional regulation, as well as motor/movement breaks for our students with and without IEP's. These materials can also be used for lessons on force, wind, and cause/effect in our special education classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1770647769512,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tools-for-sensory-fun/9880327/","projectTitle":"STEM Tools for Sensory Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wojciechowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950180_orig.png?crop=686,686,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675431884488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8950180"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":9451100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for these amazing books that will be used in our entire school!\r\n\r\nI presented the books to our special education team, and we are excited to take turns reading them to the general education classrooms during Autism Acceptance month. We hope to have awesome conversations around what Autism looks like, and how you can be a friend to someone with Autism. Knowledge is the first step to destigmatization! \r\n\r\nThese books will be placed in a common area of our staff only library, to be checked out by teachers whenever they want. Once again I want to thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762266280258,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-autism-acceptance-books/9451100/","projectTitle":"Amazing Autism Acceptance Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wojciechowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950180_orig.png?crop=686,686,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675431884488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8950180"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76093","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":387,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":41,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.7,"schoolId":76093,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Como Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Como Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/como-park-elementary-school/76093"}