{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donna Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5634955,"projectId":9747916,"letterContent":"This \"Make That Most Magnificent Thing\" game has been such a fun addition to our classroom! It pairs perfectly with one of our favorite read-alouds, The Most Magnificent Thing, which tells the story of a girl who doesn't give up even when her creation doesn't turn out the way she hoped. It's such a great reminder that sometimes things aren't magnificent on the first try, and that's okay!\r\n\r\nStudents who may have a little perfectionism can sometimes get nervous to try something new, especially if they think they won't do well. This game gave them a chance to practice perseverance in a fun, low-pressure way. When they first saw the game, they were immediately excited to learn more about it.","fullyFundedDate":1760996551595,"projectUrl":"project/making-marvelous-things-with-our-creativ/9747916/","projectTitle":"Making Marvelous Things with Our Creative and Imaginative Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5634955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684196544616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmartino"},{"teacherId":5634955,"projectId":9549939,"letterContent":"The Finch robots have helped my GT students take everything they've learned from simpler coding and robotics activities and push it to the next level. They've gone from programming basic movements to creating complex sequences, using sensors, and more! It's been so rewarding to watch them take those foundational skills and apply them in new and creative ways.\r\n\r\nWhat's really special about the Finches is how they make coding come to life. My students aren't just coding on a screen, they're seeing their ideas come to life right in front of them. They immediately warmed to their Finches and felt their personalities come to life! Students get to experiment, make mistakes, fix them, and try again. I can see their problem-solving and perseverance growing with each project.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are not only learning advanced coding concepts, but they're also building confidence, creativity, and a love of learning that will last far beyond this classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757529334551,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-innovators-finch-robo/9549939/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Innovators: Finch Robots for Our Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5634955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684196544616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmartino"},{"teacherId":5096716,"projectId":9222453,"letterContent":"Your gifts have helped my students become even more confident on stage. By having good sound equipment we are able to make our programs even more engaging and exciting.\r\nPerformers can feel confident in their performance because they have quality microphones to amplify their voices. Older students are learning about sound production by helping an adult staff member assign mics, put mics on people, and make sound adjustments during the show. \r\nFinally our audience has a much better experience because we can now make sure all our hard work comes through clearly.\r\nThank you again for investing in our students.\r\nSincerely,\r\nMrs. Fink","fullyFundedDate":1746489616670,"projectUrl":"project/finding-sound-for-nemo/9222453/","projectTitle":"Finding Sound for Nemo","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5096716_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628626127844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5096716"},{"teacherId":5948769,"projectId":9222095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project \"Manipulatives for Guided Reading\"! Your generosity made it possible to purchase several new items that our students can use to reinforce skills learned in class during their time at the guided reading station. \r\n\r\nHow are we going to use everything? Great question! The Unifix Letter Blends Cubes Set is used to help us build words that have blends. The headphones are used during weekly literacy stations and math testing three times a year. The Clorox Wipes are used to wipe down the tables and materials used during guided reading to prevent the spread of germs. The foam magnets are used to practice phonics skills such as blends, CVC words, and magic e words. And finally, the play foam is used to build letters and is also great use of our fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nAll of these items are important and necessary to the success of our students! I believe students deserve to have high quality materials to help them learn and to make learning fun! Because of your donation, we have exactly that. We could not have done this without your support! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744039143756,"projectUrl":"project/manipulatives-for-guided-reading/9222095/","projectTitle":"Manipulatives for Guided Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5948769_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539566975869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5948769"},{"teacherId":5948769,"projectId":9210094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project \"Fresh Classroom Supplies\"! Your generosity made it possible to purchase several new items that helped us \"freshen\" up our classroom. As you can see in the pictures provided, some of our classroom supplies have been well loved over the years and needed replacing. \r\n\r\nHow are we going to use everything? Great question! The storage cubes house our STEM supplies that we use each week. The rolling storage cart helps me, as the teacher, stay organized and on top of copies each week. The wooden chairs are used at a table that the students visit frequently throughout the day. The headphones are used during weekly literacy stations and math testing three times a year. The foam magnets are used in the magnet station each week to help reinforce phonics skills. We use the binder rings to bind books made by the students in our classroom. And lastly, I use the felt pens when completing assessments because the boldness of the pens shows up nicely when I make copies of the assessments. \r\n\r\nAll of these items are important and necessary to the success of our students! I believe that students deserve \"nice\" materials that they can be proud to use. So, thank you for refreshing our supplies and helping us to have new materials that we are excited to use day in and day out! We could not have done this without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1743532430695,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-classroom-supplies/9210094/","projectTitle":"Fresh Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5948769_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539566975869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5948769"},{"teacherId":5634955,"projectId":9009698,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they walked into our classroom and saw their brand new table lamps set out on their tables and lighting up their learning space. They enjoyed the different temperatures of light they could get and dimming and brightening them until they were perfect. Students enjoy huddling around the lights as they focus on their classwork like their thinking skills practice and their snap circuits. These have really enhanced our classroom learning environment and I can not thank you enough for the generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1744032876955,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-and-comfortable-classroom-for-creat/9009698/","projectTitle":"Cozy and Comfortable Classroom for Creativity and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5634955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684196544616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmartino"},{"teacherId":9334186,"projectId":8288407,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous contributions have made by providing us with an ice machine to help provide ice packs to my students. This resource has not only enhanced our clinic environment but also played a vital role in our students' learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nUtilization in the Nurse's Office: The ice packs have become an essential resource in the nurse's office. We use them daily to provide immediate relief to students who come in with minor injuries, headaches, or inflammation. Recently, a student arrived with a sprained ankle from gym class. Thanks to the ice packs, we were able to reduce the swelling and provide comfort right away. The quick access to ice has made a noticeable difference in how we manage minor injuries and provide care.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions: When the students first saw the new ice machine, they were intrigued and excited. Many of them expressed gratitude, knowing they could receive quicker treatment for their injuries. The knowledge that we now have an efficient way to provide relief has made them feel more secure and supported during school hours.\r\n\r\nNext Steps: Looking ahead, we plan to integrate more educational components about injury prevention and self-care for our students. We aim to conduct workshops on the importance of first aid and how to use ice packs effectively for various injuries. This will empower students with knowledge and encourage them to take an active role in their health and wellness.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a tangible difference in our ability to provide immediate care and promote a healthier school environment. Thank you for helping us create a safer and more responsive space for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1716403524764,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-ice-packs/8288407/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students Ice Packs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9334186_orig.jpg?crop=578,578,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724344849471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334186"},{"teacherId":5634955,"projectId":8799972,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of innovation and excitement! The LEGO Education SPIKE Essential kits have quickly become a favorite among my students. From the moment they unboxed the SPIKE kits, their faces lit up with awe and curiosity. It was a joy to watch them dive right in, eager to create, code, and problem-solve together.\r\n\r\nWe get to engage in technology and coding each week, and I love watching my students troubleshoot, refine their designs, and celebrate their successes showcased the kind of real-world problem-solving skills that these resources inspire. They are learning not just coding and engineering concepts, but also teamwork and resilience.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences have sparked a love for STEM in my classroom, and I can't wait to see how my students will continue to grow and innovate. Thank you for making this possible—you are truly shaping their futures in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1733165082406,"projectUrl":"project/lego-spike-sparks-love-for-learning/8799972/","projectTitle":"Lego SPIKE Sparks Love for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5634955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684196544616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmartino"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_13107","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":452,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.3,"schoolId":13107,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donna Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donna Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/hurst-euless-bedford-independent-school-district/donna-park-elementary-school/13107"}