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My students now have a dedicated student mailbox and individual bookboxes, they learn to manage their own materials without relying constantly on teacher assistance. The students enjoy checking their mailbox each afternoon for work and messages that they can share with their families. The personalized bookboxes keep independent reading materials immediately accessible during literacy blocks. \r\n\r\nBeyond saving time, visual and physical organization fosters a calm, supportive learning environment that helps second graders build essential executive functioning skills. The designated headphone storage prevents tangled cords and gives each student a space to keep their headphones and login information. \r\n\r\nTogether, these systems reduce mental overload and spatial clutter, creating an inviting, structured space where students feel confident, capable, and ready to learn. 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I was able to use some of the books for small reading group too! \r\n\r\nThe impact of this project will not only be felt by this year's class but classes in years to come. Having new resources can provide joy to a classroom and create engagement for students to read and grow. I am always so appreciative of the donation made to help kids out.","fullyFundedDate":1773859781414,"projectUrl":"project/books-recharge/10152013/","projectTitle":"Books Recharge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Deale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5805353_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544644082203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deale"},{"teacherId":9624956,"projectId":9481477,"letterContent":"When I showed my second graders their new paint markers, they all started cheering, clapping and asking when they could try them! They were SO excited!\r\n\r\nWe started our project by drawing our leaves. 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We look forward to using this fun art medium again throughout this school year and for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1756048811712,"projectUrl":"project/what-can-that-look-like-in-math-and-art/9481477/","projectTitle":"What Can That Look Like- in Math and Art ?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9624956_orig.png?crop=203,203,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756055052508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9624956"},{"teacherId":9214435,"projectId":9744085,"letterContent":"I love seeing my 4th graders' determination to grow as readers. They bring energy and curiosity to our classroom every day, even when the work feels challenging. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, the iPad and Apple Pencil allow me to progress monitor all of my students regularly, not just those receiving Title I services. 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Your generosity has made this possible, and I'm so grateful for your support in helping every student reach their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1761715374682,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-striving-readers-with-technol/9744085/","projectTitle":"Supporting Striving Readers with Technology and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kwiecinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rylee-kwiecinski"},{"teacherId":9214435,"projectId":9580683,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived in my classroom this year, my students' faces lit up. They were so excited to try the standing tables, stools, and other flexible seating options. It was clear right away that these tools would make a real difference in how they approach learning each day.\r\n\r\nStudents are taking true ownership of their learning by choosing the seating that helps them focus and work best. 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About this school
Lincoln Park Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Portland, Oregon that is part of David Douglas School District 40.
It serves 446 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.9:1.
Its teachers have had 149 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 5
446 Students
28 Teachers
13200 SE Lincoln StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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63%
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Lincoln Park Elementary School
$72,285
raised using DonorsChoose
149
projects
funded
36
teachers
funded
405
donors
11
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
41
projects for
books
7
projects
for
art supplies
Lincoln Park Elementary School has received support from
257 individuals from Oregon and
148 individuals out-of-state.