{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kimberley Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10227389,"projectId":10086888,"letterContent":"Every day, students come to my counseling office carrying more than just academic concerns. Some arrive hungry, anxious, or simply needing a safe place to regroup before returning to class. Thanks to your generosity, I now have healthy snacks, mini pretzels, fruit snacks, and microwaveable meals available for students who need them most. Something as simple as a warm bowl of ravioli or a small snack has helped calm worried minds, improve focus, and remind students that someone cares about their well-being. Seeing their smiles and hearing them say, \"Thank you, Ms. Poe,\" has been a powerful reminder that meeting basic needs helps children feel ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stands out was when a student came to my office overwhelmed and unable to concentrate because they hadn't eaten since the night before. After spending time talking together and enjoying a quick meal and snack, I watched that student's entire demeanor change. They left my office feeling calmer, more confident, and ready to return to class. Moments like these happen more often than many people realize, and your kindness allows me to respond immediately with both emotional support and practical care.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my counseling office continues to be a place where students know they are seen, heard, and valued. As we move forward, these resources will continue supporting individual counseling sessions, small groups, crisis interventions, and students who simply need a little extra encouragement to make it through the day. Thank you for investing not only in their academic success but also in their health, confidence, and hope. Your compassion is making a lasting difference in the lives of Kimberley Park students.","fullyFundedDate":1778020318840,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-focus-on-learning-n/10086888/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Focus on Learning, Not Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769134739741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-poe"},{"teacherId":10227389,"projectId":10085973,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have made a meaningful impact on my counseling program. During individual sessions, small groups, and classroom guidance lessons, students are learning how to identify their emotions, make responsible choices, solve conflicts, and communicate respectfully with others. The Making Good Choices Match-Ups and Conversation Cubes have transformed important social-emotional lessons into engaging, hands-on activities that encourage meaningful discussions. The emotional regulation and anxiety books provide practical coping strategies that students can use both at school and at home, while the coloring books and colored pencils offer a calming, creative way for students to practice mindfulness and reduce stress.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been seeing students apply these skills beyond the counseling office. Children are using calming strategies when they become frustrated, talking through problems with classmates, and making more thoughtful decisions during the school day. Some students who were once hesitant to share their feelings are now confidently expressing their emotions and asking for help when they need it. Your generosity has provided more than just materials—it has given my students tools to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop lifelong social-emotional skills that will help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for believing in their growth and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1773844282979,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-to-self-regulate/10085973/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students to Self-Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769134739741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-poe"},{"teacherId":10227389,"projectId":9814078,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when they discovered the new games and counseling resources in our classroom! Their eyes lit up with excitement, and before we even began our lesson, they were asking, \"When can we play?\" What they didn't realize was that they were about to learn important social-emotional skills while having fun.\r\n\r\nThese resources have transformed our counseling lessons into highly engaging experiences. During one of our 5th-grade classroom guidance lessons, students worked in teams using the Charades for Kids Game to act out emotions, positive coping strategies, and conflict-resolution scenarios. They laughed, encouraged one another, and built confidence as they practiced communication and teamwork. We also incorporated interactive buzzer games to review topics such as kindness, bullying prevention, decision-making, and healthy friendships. Even some of my quieter students became eager to participate because the games created a safe, exciting environment where everyone wanted to be involved.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes far beyond the games themselves. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students are excited to learn, collaborate, and connect with one another. Thank you for investing in my students. Your kindness is helping us create meaningful moments that are changing lives one game, one lesson, and one smile at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1769460164402,"projectUrl":"project/challenge-accepted-building-thinkers-t/9814078/","projectTitle":"“Challenge Accepted! Building Thinkers Through Play”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769134739741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-poe"},{"teacherId":10227389,"projectId":10055041,"letterContent":"The items arrived toward the end of the school year during state testing, so our students haven't had many opportunities to fully enjoy the space yet. However, several students attending our school's summer program have already had the chance to visit my office, and they absolutely fell in love with it! They immediately commented on how calm, welcoming, and comfortable it felt, and they even begged to come back every day (which definitely made me smile!). Seeing their excitement confirmed that this space is already becoming exactly what I hoped it would be—a place where children feel safe, valued, and at peace.\r\n\r\nThis upcoming school year will bring an even greater need for a space like this. A nearby Title I elementary school closed, and our school will be welcoming the majority of its students. I know this transition will be difficult for many children as they leave the school they have always called home and adjust to a new environment. My goal was to create a space that feels less like an office and more like a comforting retreat where students know they are welcomed, supported, and cared for. Because of your generosity, I can provide a safe, calming environment where students can process their emotions, build relationships, and know they always have a place to belong. Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778111640751,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-a-space-to-feel-s/10055041/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves a Space to Feel Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769134739741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-poe"},{"teacherId":10227389,"projectId":9778720,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our fifth-grade girls participated in **The Talk**, a special small-group experience focused on personal hygiene, healthy development, self-confidence, and building positive relationships. The hygiene kits made a tremendous impact. Each student received a Kimberley Park goodie bag filled with travel-size body wash, ultra-soft washcloths, lip balm, and other self-care essentials. Many of our students attend a Title I school, and for some, these items are not readily available at home. Watching their faces light up as they received their own personal care kit reminded me that even the smallest gifts can communicate, *\"You matter.\"*\r\n\r\nThe supplies also helped create an environment where students felt comfortable asking questions they may have been too embarrassed to ask elsewhere. We used the materials during our discussion about healthy hygiene habits, body changes, and self-care routines. The girls became actively engaged, asked thoughtful questions, encouraged one another, and left with greater confidence in caring for themselves. Several students shared how excited they were to take their goodie bags home and begin using the products immediately.\r\n\r\nThis project has become more than a one-time lesson—it has laid the foundation for ongoing conversations about health, confidence, and personal wellness. We plan to continue meeting with our girls throughout the school year, building on topics such as self-esteem, friendships, emotional wellness, and leadership. Thanks to your kindness, our students not only gained practical resources but also felt seen, valued, and supported. Your generosity has reminded our girls that an entire community believes in them, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768322972368,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-pride-providing-what-ever/9778720/","projectTitle":"Learning With Pride: Providing What Every Child Deserves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769134739741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-poe"},{"teacherId":2052738,"projectId":10230870,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. All the students loved the \"Sip, Sip, Hooray! We Made it to the Last Day! \" party. It was a surprise, so the students were very excited when they found out what we were doing. They were even more excited when they found out we were doing it by grade level instead of by class, so they got to sit by their friends and socialize. They especially loved being able to pick out their drink flavor and the candy to go in their drinks. \r\n\r\nThis wouldn't have been possible without you. Thank you for helping to make our last day special, especially for our 5th graders. They were able to spend the last half hour of their time in elementary school relaxing, drinking their special drinks, eating pizza, and socializing with their friends.","fullyFundedDate":1778447981778,"projectUrl":"project/sip-sip-hooray-we-made-it-to-the-las/10230870/","projectTitle":"Sip, Sip, Hooray! We Made it to the Last Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gehrs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gehrs"},{"teacherId":4315339,"projectId":9936927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Headphones and Things\" project. Your generosity has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily learning experiences of my students. Because of your donations, students now have access to the tools they need to fully participate in lessons and technology-based activities with confidence and focus.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially helpful during independent learning time, online programs, testing, educational videos, and small group rotations. Before receiving these materials, students often had difficulty concentrating because they could hear multiple devices and lessons happening at the same time. Now, students are able to focus better, hear instructions clearly, and work at their own pace without distractions. This has improved student engagement, comprehension, and overall classroom behavior.\r\n\r\nThe additional classroom supplies have also helped create a more organized, comfortable, and productive learning environment. Having the proper materials readily available allows learning to continue smoothly without interruptions. Students feel excited and motivated when they have access to resources that support their success and make learning more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I have been able to provide more individualized instruction and create a classroom atmosphere where students feel supported, prepared, and eager to learn each day. Your support has helped strengthen both student confidence and academic growth, and for that we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1768322974947,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-and-things/9936927/","projectTitle":"Headphone and Things","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K. Herbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4315339_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491226927444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4315339"},{"teacherId":4315339,"projectId":10062555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Snacks for Fun!\" project. Your kindness and generosity have truly made a positive impact in our classroom. Because of your donations of juices, chips, fruit cups, cookies, fruit roll-ups, and other snacks, our students are able to enjoy fun treats while staying energized and focused throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have helped create a warm and caring classroom environment where students feel supported and appreciated. Having snacks available has also helped students who may come to school hungry or need a little extra boost during the day. It brings smiles to their faces and helps them stay ready to learn, participate, and enjoy their time in class.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to our classroom community. Thank you for helping us create a fun, welcoming, and caring environment for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772550418178,"projectUrl":"project/snack-for-fun/10062555/","projectTitle":"Snack for Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K. Herbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4315339_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491226927444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4315339"},{"teacherId":9760464,"projectId":10031947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating supplies to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Things like paper, folders, and even a three-hole punch may seem small, but they make a huge difference for our students every single day. These items help us stay organized, prepared, and able to focus more on learning and creativity instead of worrying about not having the materials we need.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a better experience for our students by giving them the tools they need to succeed in class. Because of your support, we are able to provide engaging activities, keep materials together, and make sure every child feels equipped and included. More than anything, your donation reminds our students that there are people who truly care about their education and believe in them. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students shine.","fullyFundedDate":1769389530661,"projectUrl":"project/every-page-counts-supporting-classroom/10031947/","projectTitle":"Every Page Counts: Supporting Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9760464_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736454618070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760464"},{"teacherId":10227389,"projectId":9718516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my students through DonorsChoose. Your thoughtful donation has made a meaningful and lasting impact in our classroom, and I am truly grateful for your investment in their growth and success.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to high-quality social-emotional learning tools that support their development in ways that go beyond academics. The A Little SPOT of Feelings plush set and book, the Emotions Coin Drop, and the Happy or Not board game have become powerful resources in helping students identify, understand, and express their emotions. Many of my students are still learning how to manage big feelings, and these tools provide them with a safe, engaging, and hands-on way to practice self-awareness and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nI have already seen a positive shift in my students' behavior and engagement. Students are more willing to talk about their feelings, use calming strategies, and support one another with kindness and empathy. These tools have helped normalize conversations about emotions and created a classroom culture where students feel safe, heard, and valued.\r\n\r\nThe Permission to Pause posters have also been a valuable addition to our calming space. They serve as daily reminders that it is okay to take a moment to breathe, reset, and refocus. This has been especially helpful for students who need extra support managing stress, frustration, or anxiety during the school day.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the recordable buzzers have brought excitement and energy into our lessons. They have increased student participation and made learning more interactive and fun. Whether used during review games or group activities, these tools have helped build confidence and encourage active engagement from all learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in my students. Your support is not only providing resources—it is creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping shape brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769087433703,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hearts-minds-developing-socia/9718516/","projectTitle":"Growing Hearts & Minds: Developing Social-Emotional Skills in Elementary School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769134739741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-poe"},{"teacherId":10227389,"projectId":9656324,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO MUCH for your thoughtfulness and donation to my students. I was able to use these items as incentives to keep students motivated in their classwork and modify behavior patterns. It's amazing to see how their faces light up when they are able to go into the treasure chest to pick one of the items that was purchased. For my students, it truly is the little things that make their day and keep them looking forward to coming to school. Thank you again, and I hope you continue to make an impact and difference in the lives of students.","fullyFundedDate":1758805190159,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-students-succeed-your-supp/9656324/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Students Succeed – Your Support Makes the Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769134739741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-poe"},{"teacherId":8483161,"projectId":9959898,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. We have been playing our instruments as we pretend we are from the various countries. Our students have learned about the countries, and they play the instruments and sing. They were so excited and had the biggest smiles on their faces. \r\n\r\nWhen we opened the packages, the students screamed and was so happy to have our own instruments in our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to discuss the various countries and play the instruments while watching various documentaries. Our next project will be a blast.","fullyFundedDate":1768324058295,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-a-drum-a-drum-drum-time/9959898/","projectTitle":"Let's Have a Drum, a Drum Drum Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483161"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1498","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":286,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.4,"schoolId":1498,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kimberley Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kimberley Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/kimberley-park-elementary-school/1498"}