{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Como Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3836788,"projectId":9894668,"letterContent":"It was so exciting for my students to see the new games at our cultural Affinity groups! The smiles on their faces were a great way for all of us to start our day. They were happy and motivated to learn new games and to play them during this time. \r\n\r\nBecause we have a bigger selection of games, students can vary their choices from week to week. Some students are quieter and have selected games to play for two people, while others have jumped into larger group games, such as \"Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza.\" I have been modeling and teaching a new game each week, so students learn to play all of them. \r\n\r\nWithout support from donors like you, it would be difficult for me to provide these new games for students. 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I am pretty sure the prize bucket it full and will last through the school year. We all appreciate you!!","fullyFundedDate":1761593900755,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-older-students/9814087/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Older Students","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":9031790,"projectId":9581584,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to Artwork in Action. With your generous donation, my students now have a place to store and organize their art projects. They were super excited when they saw that we had an art drying rack for their artwork. With limited flat surfaces, this drying rack was much needed for our first art project and many more future projects to come. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this possible. My students and I appreciate your kindness in providing an art drying rack. This improved their artistic experience, which could not have been possible without generous donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1755987561829,"projectUrl":"project/artwork-in-action/9581584/","projectTitle":"Artwork in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9031790"},{"teacherId":401994,"projectId":9649948,"letterContent":"Thanks is never enough to say. I have been so blessed to teach at an amazing school with amazing kids. Your donation to my classroom has already been a huge success. Several students have enjoyed using the fidgets in the calming area. When the overhead lights are off the classroom is calm and welcoming. The students love slime, putty and kinetic sand. The interactions and conversations are priceless. Students can easily regulate themselves and get back to learning. Thanks again for donating. We are all forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758820477848,"projectUrl":"project/calming-station/9649948/","projectTitle":"Calming Station","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":3894043,"projectId":9323203,"letterContent":"Your generous gift has truly made a difference in the lives of nonverbal children, helping them with basic communication. They can now express what they want, how they feel, and what they are thinking. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students have practiced identifying visuals that go with common greetings and phrases in English. They can now find those same visuals on their communication devices. Students can control what they say by correctly selecting the corresponding visuals, which essentially allows these devices to speak for them. \r\n\r\nThe Kahoot! program, made possible by your donation, allows the children to work at their own pace while learning how to identify the visuals. Best of all, Kahoot! makes the learning process fun and engaging for the kids. Thank you for your incredible support and for helping these students find their voice.","fullyFundedDate":1747535418737,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-tap-it-hear-it-say-it/9323203/","projectTitle":"See it. Tap it. Hear it. Say it.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3894043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480702308049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3894043"},{"teacherId":3836788,"projectId":9278457,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous support for my students and me. 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The teacher resources provide test prep. reading questions and writing/speaking topics.\r\n\r\nThanks so much for all you do to support public education, English Language Learners, and teachers like me.","fullyFundedDate":1746558033711,"projectUrl":"project/marvelous-magazines/9278457/","projectTitle":"Marvelous Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mischel-Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3836788_orig.jpg?crop=421,421,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598648047265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3836788"},{"teacherId":9021994,"projectId":8998307,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, I have enough copies for my reading groups of Ghost by Jason Reynolds, a Black author whose voice and characters truly reflect the lives and language of my beautifully melanated classroom.\r\n\r\nReading this book has sparked deep conversations about resilience, choices, and identity. It's helping students build key reading skills, such as making inferences and analyzing characters, while also seeing themselves reflected in literature, often for the first time.\r\n\r\nEven students who were once hesitant to read are now excited to turn the page. One said, \"Ghost sounds like me.\" That connection is powerful, and it's all because of you. Thank you for putting stories that matter into our hands and hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1735396308533,"projectUrl":"project/racing-toward-literacy-ghost-book-clu/8998307/","projectTitle":"Racing Toward Literacy: 'Ghost' Book Club to Inspire Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021994_orig.png?crop=362,362,x3,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683060562605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021994"},{"teacherId":8950180,"projectId":9283730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my bubbles for field day project. Your funding allowed over 400 students the chance to experience GIGANTIC bubbles on track and field day. Many student spend the entire day playing and popping bubbles. The kids especially enjoyed how they could make giant bubbles with the homemade bubble solution. \r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to have enough bubble making materials for many school years to come. I hope everyone has a restful summer, and I look forward to seeing what the 2025-2026 school year brings.","fullyFundedDate":1746785270442,"projectUrl":"project/bubbles-for-field-day/9283730/","projectTitle":"Bubbles for Field Day!","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":401994,"projectId":9291674,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with the generous donation. I was able to get several snacks that we have been enjoying. The end of the year brings many celebrations and it's fun to have a treat to go along with it! The students have enjoyed the variety but they love the spicy chips the best. I was also able to get some water drink mixes which we used on a toasty track and field day. It has been a fabulous year and I look forward to next year. Thank you for using Donor's Choose to support school staff. Have a wonderful summer!!","fullyFundedDate":1746656392973,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-end-of-year-celebrations/9291674/","projectTitle":"Snacks for End of Year Celebrations!","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":9009208,"projectId":8840056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping me provide my students with high-quality literacy materials. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The engaging games you provided have been a fantastic resource—my students remain focused and excited while building their comprehension and fluency skills in a fun, interactive way.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the new stools have been a wonderful addition to our learning environment. Now, all of my students can sit comfortably around our table during small group instruction. This has greatly improved our ability to collaborate and learn together in a more inclusive and supportive setting. Your kindness has had a direct impact on their learning experience, and I truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1737913657115,"projectUrl":"project/stools-and-tools/8840056/","projectTitle":"Stools and Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Halvorson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009208_orig.png?crop=348,348,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682982869193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/halvorson4"},{"teacherId":421338,"projectId":9169612,"letterContent":"My third graders were so excited to unbox all the items for our classroom SOAR store! They are busy earning tickets and deciding whether to spend them on small items now or save up for something bigger. \r\n\r\nIt's been a great way to practice responsibility, goal setting, and making smart choices. Students enjoy browsing the selection, discussing their options with classmates, and setting personal goals for what they'd like to earn. Watching their excitement grow each week has been such a joy! Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746710104276,"projectUrl":"project/save-spend-invest-donate-building-fi/9169612/","projectTitle":"Save, Spend, Invest, Donate: Building Financial Literacy Skills for Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp421338_orig.jpg?crop=627,627,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571871205229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jennrich"},{"teacherId":401994,"projectId":9068660,"letterContent":"I have to say that this is one of the best projects I have ever had funded. The materials I received are being used by all the groups of students I see. The kinetic sand is a huge hit, even with the 5th graders. The younger students love the fidget balls and playing catch with them. Other students just enjoy dumping out the fidget basket and exploring all the choices. The biggest hit it the slime and playdough. Children just don't get enough time to play and talk with each others during the school day. Thank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1739712850479,"projectUrl":"project/stress-relief-for-students/9068660/","projectTitle":"Stress Relief for Students","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"}],"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":72.1,"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"}