{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Juniata Park Academy","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":635246,"projectId":9892306,"letterContent":"The annual First Grade Hot Chocolate Party was a huge success! Each child received a cup full of hot cocoa with marshmallows AND whipped cream, cookies, a candy cane, and a lollipop, all thanks to your generosity!\r\nWe had a cozy day at school, wearing our comfy pajamas, reading stories about winter, and doing arts and crafts. This day-long celebration was a way to build classroom community, reward positive behavior, and practice social-emotional skills. All the students enjoyed spending the day with their friends!\r\nThank you for your support of public education!","fullyFundedDate":1763490185036,"projectUrl":"project/hot-cocoa-and-warm-hearts-a-cozy-class/9892306/","projectTitle":"Hot Cocoa and Warm Hearts: a Cozy Classroom Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gulsoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gulsoy"},{"teacherId":635246,"projectId":9880857,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donation that brought this project to life!\r\nWhen I showed my students our new materials, they were so excited. The dry erase boards have been a big hit! They especially love have the lines on one side to help with proper letter formation, which is so important in first grade.\r\nThe highlighters and Post-it notes are used during our literacy and math lessons to look for important information in both reading passages and word problems.\r\nWhen I meet with students during small group instruction, they use the sound boxes as they listen for sounds in words.\r\nWithout your support for public education, my students would not have these much needed supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1764680172108,"projectUrl":"project/think-solve-shine-stem-math-for-fi/9880857/","projectTitle":"Think! Solve! Shine! STEM Math for Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gulsoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gulsoy"},{"teacherId":635246,"projectId":9739527,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation toward this project!\r\nIn kindergarten, students are introduced to horizontal addition equations with sums up to 10. My first grade students are expected to be fluent in their addition facts to 10 by solving vertical addition equations. The addition flash cards will provide much needed practice in solving vertical equations.\r\nWhen families attend report card conferences in January, they will receive the flash cards, playing cards, and directions for math games that can be played at home. The goal is for students to practice their addition facts in a fun way.\r\nI appreciate your support of public education!","fullyFundedDate":1762265208964,"projectUrl":"project/1-1-math-is-fun/9739527/","projectTitle":"1 + 1, Math is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gulsoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gulsoy"},{"teacherId":635246,"projectId":9814728,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to provide tennis balls for the feet of our classroom chairs. When we received the box in our classroom, I engaged my students in a conversation about how we could use the tennis balls to provide a quiet learning environment. Once they discovered that the balls were cut, my students were excited about the calm they would bring to our classroom.\r\nThe tennis balls have made such a difference in the noise level in our classroom. When students are working independently at their desks and one student leaves their work area, there are no distracting noises that disturb the other students.\r\nThank you for your support of public education!","fullyFundedDate":1762267704978,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-chairs-focused-minds/9814728/","projectTitle":"Quiet Chairs, Focused Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gulsoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gulsoy"},{"teacherId":4005828,"projectId":9884470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating Ultimate Game Night Gift Baskets (which contained games, popcorn, snacks, and candy), Oreo Cookies, Popcorn/Pretzel variety packs, and a cute woven storage basket. We were able to use these items to create several baskets that we used as prizes for our Student & Family Turkey Bingo night that our school had a few days before Thanksgiving. The event was a huge hit, and many students and their families were able to attend. Thank you again for all of your support! We really appreciate your generosity and all of your help!","fullyFundedDate":1762828407200,"projectUrl":"project/gift-baskets-to-support-positive-social-/9884470/","projectTitle":"Gift Baskets To Support Positive Social-Emotional Health At Our School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4005828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516167078711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005828"},{"teacherId":4005828,"projectId":9710386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating Plinko boards and prizes for our Fall Festival! In the past, our Fall Festival had been one hour for each grade. This year, our Fall Festival was an all-day event, and it was a tremendous success! Our students had a fabulous time, and the Plinko boards and prizes station was extremely popular! Thank you so much for your kind and generous donations that made it possible for us to have Plinko boards and prizes at our Fall Festival! The Plinko boards were an enormous \"win\" for us, as our students really enjoyed playing Plinko! Our students and staff are very grateful for your donations! We appreciate you and your amazing support!","fullyFundedDate":1758546534445,"projectUrl":"project/plinko-boards-and-prizes/9710386/","projectTitle":"Plinko Boards and Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4005828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516167078711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005828"},{"teacherId":2461348,"projectId":9473822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students were so excited when I showed them all of our new classroom materials. We are currently using the pattern blocks for our math centers and whole group lessons. We use the blocks daily! We will be using the 3D shapes next week. The class cannot wait!\r\n\r\nThe students used the paint and tape to make fun \"toys\" out of recycled materials during one of our literacy units. Since then, we have started our weather unit and have been using the thermometer to check the temperature daily.\r\n\r\nTheir favorite item was the magnetic tiles. They play with these daily during choice time. They love to make buildings, cars and food out of these tiles.\r\n\r\nYou have made such a difference in our kindergarten classroom. Thank you for your impact!","fullyFundedDate":1755687765852,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-discoveries/9473822/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laughman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2461348_orig.jpg?crop=1029,1029,x0,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677113908225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-laughman"},{"teacherId":5779498,"projectId":9568252,"letterContent":"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for fully funding our \"Stem-tastic Games for Newcomer Learners\" project. The moment the boxes arrived, the energy in the classroom completely shifted. My students, many of whom are navigating a new language and a new country, reacted with absolute delight. Seeing the colorful boxes and fun themes of games like Zingo! and Skillmatics Memory Match instantly lowered the anxiety and formality of the classroom. They were buzzing with excitement, pointing at the numbers and pictures, and immediately wanting to know how to play. This wasn't just \"school work\"—it was a gift that made them feel welcomed and valued, offering a non-intimidating way to engage with new academic concepts.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the resources to incredible use. A specific and powerful moment occurred recently when we used the Zingo! Bingo Numbers & Counting Game. These students often struggle with rapid number identification in English, but the tactile nature of the Zingo! tiles and the immediate feedback of the game made it click. One student, who usually hesitates during math activities, shouted \"Zingo!\" after matching the number seven. The pride on their face was immense; they weren't just counting—they were successfully participating in an English-language game for the first time. Simultaneously, we've used Words Over Easy and Scattergories The Card Games to inject joy into vocabulary acquisition, allowing students to practice quick word retrieval without the pressure of formal writing.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has built a foundation for fun, functional learning in our classroom. As a next step, we are currently working on strategy and problem-solving. We will be transitioning to using Make 7 and Quirkle next week. These games require pattern recognition, sequencing, and critical thinking, building upon the basic vocabulary and number sense they gained from Zingo! and Memory Match. The goal is to move from simple recognition to complex application, using these engaging games to make abstract STEM concepts concrete and collaborative. Thank you again for providing the resources that make this essential growth possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758292656411,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-games-for-newcomer-learners/9568252/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Games for Newcomer Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5779498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535161357523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5779498"},{"teacherId":5650481,"projectId":9704329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our new wobble chairs! These vibrant additions have truly transformed our classroom environment. My students are absolutely loving them—they're more engaged, focused, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to see how something as simple as flexible seating can make such a big difference. The chairs have not only added comfort and movement to our learning space, but they've also sparked joy and creativity. We're incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1763580999012,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-my-amazing-esol-stu/9704329/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating For My Amazing ESOL Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5650481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533811735831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jo"},{"teacherId":4005828,"projectId":9903329,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donations that helped us get these wonderful snacks for kindergarten! Now I am able to guarantee that any child who needs a snack in kindergarten is able to get one when I am in one of the classes that I co-teach during our math centers/snack time. Our students in kindergarten have really been enjoying the Cheetos, Cheez-its, cookies, and Goldfish crackers. Thank you for providing this snack to my students! My students and I are very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763580999343,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-snacks/9903329/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4005828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516167078711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005828"},{"teacherId":4005828,"projectId":9891383,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donations that helped us get these wonderful snacks for kindergarten! Now I am able to guarantee that any child who needs a snack in kindergarten is able to get one when I am in one of the classes that I co-teach during our math centers/snack time. Our students in kindergarten have really been enjoying the Cheetos, Cheez-its, cookies, and Goldfish crackers. Thank you for providing this snack to my students! My students and I are very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763490183193,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-my-wonderful-students-in-kind/9891383/","projectTitle":"Snacks For My Wonderful Students in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4005828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516167078711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005828"},{"teacherId":5650481,"projectId":9881844,"letterContent":"I'd love to Sharing a Specific Moment: \r\n\r\nWe are currently studying group theory, which is often taught as a purely theoretical concept. With the new resources, we turned it into a building challenge. Students used the LEGOs and components from the making kits to construct physical models illustrating symmetries and transformations. For example, they built complex gears and rotating assemblies to physically demonstrate the commutative and non-commutative properties of different mathematical groups. One student, holding up their functional model, said, \"This makes so much more sense than just seeing the symbols on the board!\" This tactile approach allowed them to literally feel how the abstract rules govern real-world construction and motion.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1763568502987,"projectUrl":"project/transform-abstract-algebra-into-real-wor/9881844/","projectTitle":"Transform Abstract Algebra into Real-World STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5650481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533811735831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94411","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":854,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.8,"schoolId":94411,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Juniata Park Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Juniata Park Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/juniata-park-academy/94411"}