{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Normal Park Museum Magnet Lower","outOfStateSupporters":17.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10322655,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get more reading resources that will help us decode and read longer words. The morpheme book gives the students a colorful way to understand parts of words like pre, tion, bio, graph, therm, and more. We use the word ladders to complement our lessons and students learn how to map out words which helps them be better readers and spellers. Besides learning to become better readers, I want my students to improve in vocabulary and spelling. These materials will help them do just that!\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1787265422625,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-morphemes/10322655/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Morphemes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10330167,"letterContent":"Thank you for renewing the subscription to Edmark Reading (my students call it Word Dog). It has helped some students who are whole word readers to learn words and practice reading them in phrases and sentences. The addition of the reader books takes the stories that they have online in the program and allows me to print them so they can read them to their families. \r\nThis reading program helps my students learn to read who may have significant speech disabilites and are struggling to learn to read by sounding out the words and learning phonics patterns. They still get to participate in that instruction in their general education classroom, but get additional support to supplement that learning.\r\nThank you for helping us.","fullyFundedDate":1787134627669,"projectUrl":"project/renewing-word-dog-time/10330167/","projectTitle":"Renewing Word Dog Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10450477,"letterContent":"SPIRE Next is just that - the next step. My 3rd graders have been using SPIRE to learn decoding skills and how to read. While there are stories to practice and comprehension that go with it, the questions are not as in-depth as grade-level questions. We were able to take two poems the week before break and learn about literal and non-literal language, which complemented the work they are doing in their literacy block. As they were learning from the guidance of the curriculum, they asked other questions and their curiosity rose as they became more interested in the poetry. They learned vocabulary words and the history of one poem, just from their own curiosity. \r\nI plan to do more units once or twice a quarter based on what they are learning in class and their needs. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1787135137337,"projectUrl":"project/spire-next/10450477/","projectTitle":"SPIRE Next","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10204868,"letterContent":"Sensory needs are always going to be a need in my classroom. Students have tried out some of the items like the wobble board, but it's challenging. The weighted stuffed animals have helped students who need that pressure to regulate, but don't want to stand out. Sometimes kids play with them too or read to them. \r\nThe Picasso magnetic cubes are always a favorite as they build with them in infinite ways and can quickly clean them up too. Students can use the guide book to follow directions to create something which helps with focus.\r\nThank you for supporting me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1777978325898,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs-for-2026/10204868/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs for 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10253662,"letterContent":"The file holder has helped my students keep their work and be proud of what they are learning. The stamps have been successful for myself and the inclusion paraprofessionals so they can communicate with other teachers and parents about how much support the student needed to complete their work. Some of the other things have helped with the day in the classroom like the paper towel holder as an organizer for headphones. Now students know they go by the Tonie's box and we don't find them laying on the floor. This project has helped my students be more responsible.","fullyFundedDate":1785184190887,"projectUrl":"project/look-what-i-can-do/10253662/","projectTitle":"Look What I Can Do!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10378001,"letterContent":"The new art station is a big hit! At first, my students were a little sad that iPads were no longer an option for break time. I showed them that we still had building, puzzles, the library with a comfy couch, and our big movement space where the trampoline is. \r\nWhen I put out the art cart with a dedicated table, markers, colored pencils, colored paper, it was just meh. Even playdough wasn't cutting it. Then once I knew they could respect the materials and the space, I brought out the cinkle-cut scissors, paper punchers, and the origami books and paper. They LOVE it. Every day after we finish our work, students choose that table to make creations and follow step-by-step directions for origami. \r\nAnd do you know what? I noticed the students talking more, collaborating, sharing, taking turns, and persevering when the origami fold isn't just right. Today a student was having big emotions that would have set the tone for her whole day. We talked about things that might help her. She decided to make a heart for her daddy to tell him sorry and that she loved him. It's in those little moments that having the art station has proved just how important it is.","fullyFundedDate":1787135636482,"projectUrl":"project/tech-free-choices/10378001/","projectTitle":"Tech Free Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":10553161,"projectId":10383164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students a special place to gather, learn, and connect! They were so excited when they first saw our new rug, and it quickly became a favorite spot in our classroom. We use it every day for morning meetings, read-alouds, lessons, and sharing ideas. It has become a place where we come together as a class each day.\r\n\r\nAs a museum magnet school, we build exhibits to share our learning with others. Our rug has become an important place for us to gather as we plan and create our exhibits. Students share ideas, give one another feedback, and work together to decide how they want to show what they have learned. It is exciting to watch them take ownership of their learning and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nOur morning meetings have also helped us grow as a classroom community. As students share about their families, interests, experiences, and things they love, we have discovered so many ways we are alike and so many ways we are different. The rug has given us a comfortable place to listen, learn about each other, and celebrate what makes each of us unique. Thank you for helping create a space where my students feel connected, valued, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1784992421010,"projectUrl":"project/learning-launchpad/10383164/","projectTitle":"Learning Launchpad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10553161_orig.jpg?crop=3270,3270,x542,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784767572032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10553161"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10204817,"letterContent":"Wrapping up the end of the year is always a little bit sad and always a lot of work. Some students even helped me wrap the shelves and had a blast helping. The wrap protects the shelves from the wax and moving of furniture without having everything fly off the shelves. \r\nIt also makes set up in August easier as we just need to remove the wrap and things are where they need to be.\r\nThe students enjoyed the Taki's as the end-of-year reward and snack they could earn. For a couple students, it's highly motivating for them to do well on their daily sheet so they can earn a treat and Taki's are a favorite.\r\nThanks for helping me \"wrap\" up the end of 25-26!","fullyFundedDate":1777978116309,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-wrap/10204817/","projectTitle":"It's a Wrap!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":9911344,"letterContent":"What an amazing experience the Ron Clark Academy experience was. Even though my school is very different as a magnet elementary, and RCA is middle school, I saw many opportunities of ideas I can implement in my classroom. \r\nA few take aways are: set up expectations early. RCA has 55 rules, which I find to be too many, but I can have 20 expectations written on my walls such as clean up after yourself and congratulate and encourage your classmates. These can change the climate of a classroom to one of collaboration. \r\nI want to put in more chants, cheers and hand motions to help the students remember things. I'm thinking of songs to help them learn the multiplication facts.\r\nSmall celebrations such as a 30 second dance party at the end of the block for groups that met their daily goal will encourage them to try their best and do hard things.\r\nFinally I met a teacher who shared how important morphology and spelling are to reading. That hit me as I know most all of my students struggle with spelling. He gave some ideas that he does with older elementary and I will need to look into it more for my students who are younger. \r\nOverall, it was one of the best PD's I've attended. It makes you excited watching these teachers and students and all the work they put into it.","fullyFundedDate":1772581374569,"projectUrl":"project/take-me-to-the-ron-clark-academy/9911344/","projectTitle":"Take Me to the Ron Clark Academy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10146438,"letterContent":"My students love having the newest books from their favorite authors. Pete the Cat has been getting a lot of read time lately from my younger students. They love the rhyme and animated way Kim and James Dean write. They find the animated read-alouds on KidsTube and take the physical book and follow along, increasing their own reading skills. DogMan is a hit with my older students who love graphic novels. They are thrilled to have the latest versions. \r\nI also ordered green folders to help get important papers back and forth for signatures. They replace the large envelopes I was using that needed replacing. These are bright and get the job done!\r\nThank you for all your support this year!","fullyFundedDate":1773831021220,"projectUrl":"project/our-favorite-authors-new-books-yes-p/10146438/","projectTitle":"Our Favorite Author's New Books - Yes, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":4495212,"projectId":10188688,"letterContent":"The treasure box is a highlight of their week. Students get to pick from the Treasure box on Fridays as a reward for hard work and good behavior. Ringpops and Airheads are some of their favorite treats. They love the stickers too. We call them \"smart stickers,\" and they hang by the door. Students who have shown excellent academic progress are encouraged to get a smart sticker to show off how smart they are. It has also helped with a student who loves sharks to choose a sticker as a transition back to his classroom.\r\nThank you for helping us bring some joy and rewards for all their hard work this year.","fullyFundedDate":1776123845729,"projectUrl":"project/refilling-the-treasure-box/10188688/","projectTitle":"Refilling the Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Modrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495212_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569786536722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-modrow"},{"teacherId":3535864,"projectId":10171089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding a new classroom rug for my students to learn on. Providing students with a safe place and comfortable spot is so important to helping them learn and grow. Now that we have a beautiful rug, they are able to do so. This rug has a 10 year warranty, so I will be able to use this rug to help students for many, many years to come as a classroom teacher at Normal Park. \r\n\r\nHere are some ways in which a rug is helping my students:\r\n1. Students come in each morning and are able to greet each other when we sit on the rug in a circle and have our morning meetings and social emotional learning time.\r\n2. Students gather on the carpet for math, reading, writing, social studies, and science whole group lessons.\r\n3. Students love to play on the rug during indoor recess with board games and legos.\r\n4. Students are able to relax on the rug when reading during independent reading time. Don't you just love laying on a cozy spot and reading a good book, too?\r\n\r\nI want to express my profound thanks for making this all possible. Your donation has helped me provide all this and more to students this year and for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777074344393,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug-as-a-dedicated-comfortable/10171089/","projectTitle":"Classroom rug as a dedicated comfortable learning spot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redfoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3535864_orig.jpg?crop=2865,2865,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774547363105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3535864"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_92633","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":432,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":11,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"7.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":82.2,"schoolId":92633,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Normal Park Museum Magnet Lower on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Normal Park Museum Magnet Lower","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/hamilton-county-schools/normal-park-museum-magnet-school/92633"}