{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ventura Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":10421852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our young learners will have more opportunities to explore, create, play, and practice important reading and writing skills in fun and meaningful ways. These hands-on materials and creative activities will help make learning exciting while building confidence, strengthening literacy skills, and encouraging a lifelong love of reading and writing.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will make a difference in our small-group instruction, literacy centers, and daily classroom activities. Most importantly, you are helping create an environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make learning memorable, engaging, and fun! We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786894886360,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-and-writers-t/10421852/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers and Writers Through Small-Group Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":8469082,"projectId":10642431,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with snacks! \r\nSnacks are a daily need to keep our kiddos energized and ready to learn each day. \r\nWith 28 hungry students in our class snack expenses add up quickly. \r\nI try to purchase snack with my weekly grocery order but the ask is getting more and more expensive. \r\nWith your help my students can eat without breaking the bank each week. \r\nThe variety of snacks keeps things interesting for even the pickiest of eaters. \r\nThey particularly like goldfish and fruit leathers.","fullyFundedDate":1792650731108,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-snacks/10642431/","projectTitle":"Back to School Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8469082_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x345,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786572277976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-steele"},{"teacherId":8628449,"projectId":10544736,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is becoming a place where students can focus less on hunger and more on learning. Thank you for believing in our students and recognizing that something as simple as having food available can make an extraordinary difference in a child's day.\r\n\r\nThe reality is that many of our students arrive at school without eating breakfast. For some, the food available at school may be the first thing they have eaten that morning. As teachers, we know that hungry children have a much harder time concentrating, participating, regulating their emotions, and fully engaging in learning. It is difficult to ask a child to focus on fractions, reading comprehension, or problem solving when their stomach is telling them something very different.\r\n\r\nHaving food readily available throughout the school day has made a tremendous difference. Students no longer have to wait until a scheduled meal or struggle through a lesson while feeling hungry. They can grab something when they need it, refuel, and return to learning. We have seen an increase in valuable instructional time because fewer students are distracted by hunger, and more students are able to stay engaged, participate, and make the most of their time in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided so much more than snacks and food. It has provided comfort, security, dignity, and the opportunity for every child to show up ready to learn. It sends a powerful message to our students: You matter. Your needs matter. And you deserve to have what you need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, our students, and their futures. Your kindness is making a difference in ways that extend far beyond a full belly. We are incredibly grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1789132050146,"projectUrl":"project/no-empty-bellies-in-our-classroom/10544736/","projectTitle":"No Empty Bellies in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8628449_orig.jpg?crop=617,617,x275,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786694154221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bfree"},{"teacherId":8628449,"projectId":10459704,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success\\! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I cannot begin to express how much it means to have a community that believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive\\.\r\n\r\nAs a fifth\\-grade teacher, I see firsthand that students learn in different ways, at different paces, and with different levels of confidence\\. For some students, math comes naturally\\. For others, it can feel overwhelming, frustrating, or even intimidating\\. My goal is to change that experience by creating a classroom where math feels accessible, engaging, and achievable for every learner\\.\r\n\r\nYour support of **Making Math Make Sense for Every Learner** helps provide the resources and hands\\-on learning opportunities our students need to build understanding, strengthen foundational skills, and develop confidence in their mathematical abilities\\. Rather than simply memorizing steps or searching for the right answer, students can explore mathematical concepts, make connections, learn from mistakes, and discover that they are capable of so much more than they realize\\.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest rewards of teaching is watching a student's face light up when something finally clicks\\. That moment when a student goes from saying, \"I can't do this,\" to confidently saying, \"I get it\\!\" is exactly why these resources matter\\.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create those moments\\. You are doing more than providing classroom materials\\. You are helping build confidence, encourage curiosity, close learning gaps, and remind children that they are mathematicians, too\\.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, more students will have the opportunity to experience success, one problem, one discovery, and one breakthrough at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1786366986876,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-make-sense-for-every-learner/10459704/","projectTitle":"Making Math Make Sense for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8628449_orig.jpg?crop=617,617,x275,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786694154221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bfree"},{"teacherId":8469082,"projectId":10746001,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with warmth and care. \r\nWe have students in our classroom every year who struggle with stable housing and staying sheltered from the elements. \r\nThe blanket and pillow set, along with the fold-out bed, will allow these students to rest at school if they can't do so outside of school. \r\nIt will also allow sick students to rest if they are sick and cannot leave school, or as they are waiting to leave school. \r\nBaby wipes will allow us to clean up sick students as needed from fluids and other messes.","fullyFundedDate":1792597968300,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care/10746001/","projectTitle":"Warmth & Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8469082_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x345,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786572277976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-steele"},{"teacherId":8469082,"projectId":10576028,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with various materials to help make our classroom more efficient and organized. \r\nOur black shelves were immediately put to work behind my and my assistant's small group table. We use them to organize small-group buckets and materials, as well as weekly handouts and send-home fliers. \r\nThe students have been loving building with their Minecraft blocks during inside recess and choice time as the weather outside gets iffy. \r\nAnd we cannot wait to use our new painting aprons during our many craftivities.","fullyFundedDate":1789750858343,"projectUrl":"project/spick-and-span/10576028/","projectTitle":"Spick and Span","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8469082_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x345,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786572277976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-steele"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":10595310,"letterContent":"A huge THANK YOU for your generous donation of Cheez-It crackers, graham crackers, and granola bars to our first-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift brought smiles to our students' faces and helped fill little tummies so they could focus on what matters most—learning, exploring, and growing! These snacks give our young learners an extra boost of energy throughout the day and help them stay focused and ready to tackle new challenges.\r\n\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, I know that something as simple as having a snack can make a big difference in a child's day. Your generosity helps make sure our students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and showing our students that there are people who believe in them and want them to succeed. Your kindness makes a difference in more ways than you know!\r\n\r\nWith grateful hearts and happy tummies,","fullyFundedDate":1792650732087,"projectUrl":"project/help-fuel-our-first-grade-learners/10595310/","projectTitle":"Help Fuel Our First Grade Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":10547484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our first-grade classroom! Your kindness and thoughtfulness mean so much to our students and to me.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks available throughout the school day helps our little learners stay energized, focused, and ready to learn. Your generosity ensures that our students have the fuel they need to participate, grow, and do their very best each day.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your donation reminds our students that there are people in their community who care about them and want to see them succeed. We are truly grateful for your support and for making our classroom a little brighter and happier!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1789103573980,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fuel-learning/10547484/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fuel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":10417984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! We are incredibly grateful for your donation of Hot Wheels cars, animal building blocks sets, and Play-Doh wheels. These materials have brought excitement, creativity, and meaningful learning opportunities to our students.\r\n\r\nIn first grade, play is an important part of how children learn and grow. These hands-on materials give students opportunities to use their imaginations, explore new ideas, build problem-solving skills, strengthen fine motor skills, and practice cooperation and communication with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us create a classroom environment where students can learn through exploration, discovery, and play. We are so thankful for people like you who recognize the importance of making learning engaging, hands-on, and joyful for young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our first graders and helping make learning an adventure every day!","fullyFundedDate":1786980679956,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10417984/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":9649238,"projectId":10392553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school-wide outdoor garden space! Your donation of stepping stones, buckets, shovels, and construction vehicles has provided our elementary students with exciting opportunities for play, exploration, creativity, and learning.\r\n\r\nOur outdoor garden space is so much more than a place to play. It is a welcoming environment where students can take sensory breaks, enjoy classroom breaks, explore nature, and engage in hands-on activities that support their social, emotional, and sensory needs. The new materials will encourage imaginative play, building, digging, problem-solving, cooperation, and movement while giving students opportunities to recharge and regulate throughout their school day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, their well-being, and their joy in learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping make our outdoor garden a special place for our entire school community!","fullyFundedDate":1786894885657,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-together-a-schoolwide-garden-p/10392553/","projectTitle":"Blooming Together: A Schoolwide Garden Play Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649238_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y577&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920096580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649238"},{"teacherId":10489109,"projectId":10449504,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Reading Clubhouse!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping our Reading Clubhouse students learn and grow! Your generous support provides flexible seating and wiggle seats that help students focus their minds and bodies, stay engaged, and build their reading skills.\r\n\r\nThese tools give our students more opportunities to find what works best for them as they learn, grow in confidence, and develop a love of reading. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1786570726728,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-reading-clubhouse-where-every/10449504/","projectTitle":"Creating a Reading Clubhouse Where Every Reader Shines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10489109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786133599123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489109"},{"teacherId":10420529,"projectId":10373539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our school and students! It has been so much fun to encourage movement and to make it fun with different materials that you were able to donate too! \r\n\r\nSo many students love being the person who gets to roll the dice and working together in teams to figure out what movements they are going to do!\r\n\r\nWe have been able to use the bases for multiple different things. It's easy for them to see the numbers for relays and be able to sit on them to start the line and I've been able to loan them out to classes who earn playing kickball during one of their recess times. 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