{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clark Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3730451,"projectId":10239089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Hydration Station project! The water bottles are something that every one of my students uses DAILY! The water bottles, in combination with the 2 5-gallon bottles for the water cooler, have made the unbearable heat in my room more manageable. They love each having their own bottle and I love that they don't have to leave the room to get water several times a day! And having 2 of the water cooler bottles means we can be using one and have another one on standby! \r\n\r\nI also appreciate you helping to fund small presents for my students as they head off to middle school. They loved the squishy cubes and thought the pencil toppers were cute! And I really can't thank you enough for donating so I can have new pencil sharpeners in my room. Again, it is something that the students use every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1778037565715,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station/10239089/","projectTitle":"Hydration Station!","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":9872700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing new game, art, and craft supplies, along with delicious classroom snacks, to our wonderful students! Your generosity has directly transformed the energy and focus in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe art and game materials have breathed fresh life into our \"Fun Fridays.\" This dedicated choice time is a massive motivator for my students to stay focused on their learning goals all week long.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been an absolute game-changer. It is incredibly hard for young minds to focus when they are hungry, and having these treats readily available ensures that full bellies go hand-in-hand with hard-working brains.","fullyFundedDate":1769177990719,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-updated-fun-friday-options/9872700/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Updated Fun Friday Options","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":2988182,"projectId":8884537,"letterContent":"Our students have loved using our reading center games! The games have become a regular part of our intervention block, morning work, and early finisher activities, giving students frequent opportunities to practice important reading skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe game-based format has helped students stay motivated while practicing skills that can sometimes feel challenging. It has also given me more opportunities to work alongside students, observe their thinking, and better understand their individual strengths and areas where they need additional support. These interactions have helped me build stronger connections with my students as we learn and play together.\r\n\r\nThe visual supports included in many of the games have been especially valuable for our English language learners. The pictures give students additional context for new words and concepts, helping them build vocabulary and participate more confidently with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing these engaging resources for our classroom! Your support has given our students more opportunities to practice reading skills, build vocabulary, collaborate with classmates, and develop a love of learning through play.","fullyFundedDate":1730321150520,"projectUrl":"project/reading-centers-library/8884537/","projectTitle":"Reading Centers Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2988182_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788572331779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vane"},{"teacherId":2988182,"projectId":8862906,"letterContent":"Our new literacy centers have made a wonderful impact in our kindergarten classroom! Many of the materials are play-based, which gives students the opportunity to practice important early reading skills while having fun and staying engaged.\r\n\r\nStudents have used these centers to strengthen their phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and phonics skills through hands-on activities and games. Instead of simply practicing letters and sounds on paper, students can interact with the materials, work with their classmates, and apply what they are learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThese centers have also helped make literacy practice more accessible to a variety of learners. Students can practice foundational skills repeatedly and at their own pace, building confidence as they recognize more letters, identify sounds, and begin connecting sounds to print.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring these engaging literacy experiences into our classroom! Your generosity has given my students new ways to learn, practice, and develop the foundational skills they need to become successful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1728281203548,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-essentials-part-2/8862906/","projectTitle":"Kinder Essentials Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2988182_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788572331779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vane"},{"teacherId":2988182,"projectId":8861077,"letterContent":"Our new literacy centers have made a wonderful impact in our kindergarten classroom! Many of the materials are play-based, which gives students the opportunity to practice important early reading skills while having fun and staying engaged.\r\n\r\nStudents have used these centers to strengthen their phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and phonics skills through hands-on activities and games. Instead of simply practicing letters and sounds on paper, students can interact with the materials, work with their classmates, and apply what they are learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThese centers have also helped make literacy practice more accessible to a variety of learners. Students can practice foundational skills repeatedly and at their own pace, building confidence as they recognize more letters, identify sounds, and begin connecting sounds to print.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring these engaging literacy experiences into our classroom! Your generosity has given my students new ways to learn, practice, and develop the foundational skills they need to become successful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1728267862155,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-essentials/8861077/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2988182_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788572331779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vane"},{"teacherId":2988182,"projectId":8110663,"letterContent":"We have had so much fun incorporating robotics into our classroom! Our students have used coding activities to extend their learning in both science and math. They applied what they learned about measurement and geometry to design and build courses around the classroom, then programmed their Edison Bots to navigate them.\r\n\r\nRobotics has also become a favorite choice for students who finish their assignments early. Instead of simply moving on to another activity, students have chosen to challenge themselves with robotics projects and, in the process, learned so much about coding, problem-solving, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping extend the life of these valuable classroom tools and ensured that our students can continue exploring STEM through hands-on, engaging experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1702911493290,"projectUrl":"project/robot-accessories/8110663/","projectTitle":"Robot Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2988182_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788572331779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vane"},{"teacherId":10414269,"projectId":10046408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students get the cool down corner that they need! It has been a big hit with my students who need a break while they are working with me in their small intervention groups, or they need a break space outside of their general education classroom.\r\nThey all love how soft the rug is and most of them are opting to sit on the rug and use the sensory tiles! The timers have been so helpful for the students to keep track of how much time they have left in the cool down space and the emotion sensory fidgets have been a game changer for my K-2 students who have difficulty expressing how they are feeling!","fullyFundedDate":1770334097770,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-brisbees-cool-down-corner/10046408/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Brisbee's Cool Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brisbee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10414269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788445385331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414269"},{"teacherId":4958222,"projectId":10129188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with new chairs! Our students are excited to have comfortable, sturdy chairs where they can learn, read, write, and work with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese new chairs will make a wonderful difference in our classroom. Students will be able to sit comfortably and focus on their learning without worrying about broken or wobbly chairs. Having a safe and comfortable place to sit helps create a positive classroom environment where students can feel ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support of our 3rd grade students. Your donation has helped make our classroom a more comfortable, welcoming, and happy place to learn. Thank you for helping our students feel valued and cared for!","fullyFundedDate":1780084868897,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating/10129188/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating!","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":2988182,"projectId":7827326,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our classroom library is filled with so many diverse characters and stories. I hope that when students search for a book in our classroom they see themselves in the books they pick up, as well as experience stories and cultures they may not have otherwise learned from. I find so much joy watching students imerse themselves in literature and talk about books. My future students thank you, as I will continue to grow my classroom library with new stories each year. You helped us to start a good base of books to enjoy!","fullyFundedDate":1695855238022,"projectUrl":"project/representing-everyone-in-literature/7827326/","projectTitle":"Representing Everyone in Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2988182_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788572331779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vane"},{"teacherId":4958222,"projectId":10117015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our third grade classroom. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students means more than words can express. Because of your thoughtful donation, our classroom is now better equipped to support the learning, growth, and success of every student who walks through our door each day.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase pens have quickly become an essential part of our daily learning. Students use them on our classroom whiteboards to solve math problems, practice spelling words, brainstorm ideas, and strengthen their writing skills. These tools allow students to participate actively, take risks in their learning, and build confidence as they practice and receive immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nThe large chart paper has helped us create meaningful anchor charts that support reading strategies, math concepts, and writing skills. These visual reminders are displayed around our classroom and referenced daily, helping students work more independently and giving them the confidence to apply what they've learned. Your support has helped us build a classroom environment filled with helpful resources that encourage curiosity and growth.\r\n\r\nThe bins for sorting papers have made a tremendous difference in keeping our classroom organized and efficient. Students can easily access materials, turn in assignments, and stay responsible for their work. The binders and folders have also been incredibly valuable. I use the binders to organize lesson materials and resources, making instruction more seamless and effective, while students use their folders to keep homework and classroom assignments organized. These tools are helping students build important habits of responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is a more organized, engaging, and supportive place to learn. Most importantly, your donation is helping my eager, hardworking students focus on what matters most—learning, growing, and reaching their full potential. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our bright futures. Your support is truly making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1773928533905,"projectUrl":"project/successful-students-with-supplies/10117015/","projectTitle":"Successful Students with Supplies","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":566420,"projectId":10078702,"letterContent":"We have loved having the handwriting/drawing practice you helped provide for our class. For many of my students, their handwriting has improved significantly since practicing with the materials you helped to purchase.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support in providing the materials you did to our class. Often, during inside recess, students will choose to practice their handwriting or drawing skills using what you purchased. I actually sent several students home with some of the practice books, which they happily did! \r\n\r\nI have one particular student who had brilliant ideas but it was incredibly hard to understand them because I couldn't read her handwriting. These practice books have given her more confidence and the practice she needs to be able to communicate her ideas and stories so she can share them with others. Thanks for your help and support!","fullyFundedDate":1770918090982,"projectUrl":"project/write-nice-and-neatly/10078702/","projectTitle":"Write Nice! (and Neatly...)","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":10404746,"projectId":10023359,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to send us new books! These books have been wonderful to have! Almost all of them have been checked out at least once so far, and the books in other languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Chuuk) are checked out almost immediately after they are returned! We are so glad to be able to increase the amount of books that we offer our multilingual readers! One student even asked when we would get the rest in the series in that language. \r\nAnother subset in the books we requested were books that were nominated for a student choice book award, called the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. This donation meant that we had multiple copies of the books nominated, and the sequels available, for kids to check out and vote on. Our third graders voted on their favorites, and got to experience the joy of contributing toward a democratic process. They definitely had opinions about the final winner!\r\nAgain, thank you for your generosity in donating to our schools. We appreciate the support and being able to supplement the things we can offer to students. Keep on reading!","fullyFundedDate":1769177985250,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-for-a-diverse-school/10023359/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books for a Diverse School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berglund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404746"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96374","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":363,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":6,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.6,"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"}