{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clark Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9767751,"projectId":9756991,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our music students now have microphones, mic stands, and music stands to enhance their performances. These tools have transformed the way they experience music class, giving every student the chance to be heard and to perform with confidence. Even our quieter students are now able to project their voices and participate fully, which has boosted their self-esteem and encouraged them to take more risks in performing.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about using the microphones. They love hearing themselves clearly and seeing how their voices can fill the room, which has made performances even more fun and engaging. Music stands have helped students keep their sheet music organized, allowing them to focus on singing and playing instruments without distraction. With these tools, our students are performing more confidently at school assemblies, sharing their music with the entire school community, and experiencing the pride and excitement that comes from being part of a polished, professional presentation.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to perform are now stepping up and sharing their voices with pride. It's been incredible to watch their confidence grow alongside their musical skills. Your support has not only improved their abilities as musicians but has also helped them develop communication skills, teamwork, and self-assurance. Our students are thriving, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to give them a space where they can express themselves fully through music, both in the classroom and on the school stage.","fullyFundedDate":1767710064535,"projectUrl":"project/little-voices-big-sound/9756991/","projectTitle":"\"Little Voices, Big Sound!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daphne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9767751_orig.jpg?crop=2066,2066,x161,y856&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736378614188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9767751"},{"teacherId":566420,"projectId":9632257,"letterContent":"My students use the new resources you have generously helped supply literally every day. The water cooler is used constantly and we have to refill it about every other day. This means students are staying hydrated, and are able to stay in class and learn! In addition, some students even bring in tea or hot chocolate and enjoy that while reading.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are also used daily and truly help students focus. If you saw the pictures, you can see kids using the great mechanical pencils you helped provide. Those have been great incentives for when we do classroom drawings (which we do twice a week). Having legit prizes makes students even more likely to want to earn Panda Paws to try and get picked for getting a prize!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity. It truly has made a difference in our classroom community and it just helps make school more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1762194488224,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-and-learn/9632257/","projectTitle":"Hydrate and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schulze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566420_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y408&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620330850935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/566420"},{"teacherId":4958222,"projectId":9631070,"letterContent":"A printer in a 3rd grade classroom has a powerful impact on both teaching and learning. It serves as a major time-saver for teachers, allowing them to quickly print lesson materials, extra practice pages, or missed assignments without leaving the classroom, which gives them more time to focus on instruction and supporting students. A color printer makes learning even more engaging by bringing projects, posters, and visual aids to life with bright images that capture students' attention and enhance understanding. Students can print colorful illustrations for reports and creative writing, making their work feel polished and exciting. Additionally, easy access to worksheets helps reinforce skills in subjects like math, reading, and grammar, while also allowing teachers to quickly differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs. 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And next month when we meet up with our Buddy Class we are going to have building contests. The water cooler has also been a fantastic addition to our classroom and something that every one of them uses on a daily basis! \r\n\r\nI can't express my appreciation enough! You have helped me give my students some fun and educational materials.","fullyFundedDate":1763611544680,"projectUrl":"project/building-up-steam/9890569/","projectTitle":"Building Up STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jarvis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3730451_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503638129350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-jarvis"},{"teacherId":6518578,"projectId":9871820,"letterContent":"You have made 25 third graders very happy!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom. The highlight of this package was definitely the new copies of Zathura. The students were thrilled to have their own books at their tables instead of trying to share just one. Their engagement with the story has skyrocketed because they can actually see it!\r\n\r\nYour gift also provided the \"behind the scenes\" magic we needed: markers for better lessons, cleaning supplies for a tidy room, and prizes to celebrate hard work.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our days go smoothly and making learning fun!\r\n\r\nBest,","fullyFundedDate":1762216283487,"projectUrl":"project/supply-refresh-books-and-prizes/9871820/","projectTitle":"Supply Refresh, Books and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518578_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692842297636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6518578"},{"teacherId":6518578,"projectId":9651545,"letterContent":"We are well into our school year, and thanks to you, our days just got a whole lot smoother! As we settled into the rhythm of third grade, we realized we had a few logistical \"hiccups\"—specifically regarding storage and tidiness. Your generous donation solved them perfectly.\r\n\r\nThe clear book bags have been a game-changer. Our desks were overflowing, but now students have a safe, dedicated spot to keep their library books protected and organized. The addition of new graphic novels has also sparked a fresh wave of excitement during reading time; it is wonderful to see students so eager to grab a book.\r\n\r\nAnd, of course, the practical items are just as loved! The snacks are keeping tummies full and minds focused, and the dust buster has become the hero of our classroom cleanup time. Thank you for seeing our needs and helping us make our classroom a comfortable, organized, and happy place to be.","fullyFundedDate":1761781885961,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-book-bags-and-a-dust-buster/9651545/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Book Bags and a Dust Buster!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518578_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692842297636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6518578"},{"teacherId":6518578,"projectId":9352619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us hit the ground running for the upcoming school year! There is nothing quite like the feeling of a fresh start, and because of your generosity, my next group of third graders will walk into a classroom fully stocked and ready for them.\r\n\r\nI am particularly excited about the math journals. These will give my students a voice in their learning, allowing them to write down not just answers, but their thinking.\r\n\r\nYour gift also addresses the whole child. By providing snacks, you are making sure their bodies are fueled for learning, and the new headphones and organizational bins will help us keep our days focused and calm. You haven't just bought supplies; you've bought us a smooth, worry-free start to our year.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756148662576,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-2025-2026-off-strong/9352619/","projectTitle":"Let's Start 2025 - 2026 Off Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518578_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692842297636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6518578"},{"teacherId":1624983,"projectId":9835060,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my digital photo frame project and for helping students to feel important and seen at school. I have been highlighting a new student every day and displaying their photo in the digital photo frame. They are very excited each day to walk into the classroom and see who is in the photo. They can't wait until it is their turn and excitedly ask me each day when their turn will be.\r\n\r\nI take the photos in the classroom and allow the children to pick a background that shows a little bit about their personalities. With a little help from AI, students have been seen hanging out with Stitch, Hello Kitty, on the moon, in the night sky, with K Pop Demon Hunters and much more.\r\n\r\nIt's the little things that matter most!","fullyFundedDate":1763601007690,"projectUrl":"project/smile-and-show-your-pride/9835060/","projectTitle":"Smile and Show Your Pride!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1624983_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641771381766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1624983"},{"teacherId":3730451,"projectId":9598670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and funding this project. The bluetooth speaker has been a BIG hit. They can actually hear the sound when I play a video! It is amazing.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been very much appreciated. Many of my students experience food insecurity, so to know that I can give them a snack every day makes me feel good. Plus they REALLY love Cheez-Its.\r\n\r\nAnd the cleaning supplies have come in very handy. They actually like sweeping up their messes with the mustache dustpan and broom set. The Ziplock bags come in handy almost every day and the wipes are helping to keep our classroom clean.","fullyFundedDate":1760723217414,"projectUrl":"project/supply-storm/9598670/","projectTitle":"Supply Storm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jarvis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3730451_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503638129350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-jarvis"},{"teacherId":4958222,"projectId":9498550,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our book bags and regrouping magnets have arrived, and my students couldn't be more excited! These resources are already making a difference in our classroom. The book bags help students stay organized and take pride in their independent reading, while the regrouping magnets make math lessons interactive and fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought so much joy and learning to our classroom. Every day, I see students engaged, confident, and eager to learn—all because of your support. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us grow!","fullyFundedDate":1753904913619,"projectUrl":"project/book-bags-and-regrouping-magnets/9498550/","projectTitle":"Book Bags and Regrouping Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4958222_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565636835112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4958222"},{"teacherId":6518578,"projectId":9401195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class get new books! We are so excited to read stories that show many different people, places, and cultures—just like the students in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, everyone in our class can find books where they see themselves and learn about others, too. We can't wait to explore new stories, meet new characters, and celebrate the beautiful diversity that makes our classroom so special.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us fill our library with books that make everyone feel included and proud of who they are!","fullyFundedDate":1751427937136,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-for-diverse-students/9401195/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books for Diverse Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518578_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692842297636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6518578"},{"teacherId":6518578,"projectId":9296628,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for helping our class! We are so excited to get new flexible seating and organization materials for our classroom. These things will help us stay organized, learn better, and choose the seats that help us do our best work.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be an even better place to learn and grow. We can't wait to start using the new materials next school year! Thank you for caring about us and helping our class. Your kindness really makes a difference!\r\n\r\nWith lots of thanks,\r\nMs. Chamberlain's Third Grade Class 💛","fullyFundedDate":1746785636810,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-organized/9296628/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518578_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692842297636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6518578"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96374","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":330,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.0,"schoolId":96374,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clark Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clark Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/portland-public-schools/creative-science-school/96374"}