{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":10144098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Sturdy Stories: Helping Diverse Learners Connect.\" Your generosity is directly impacting students in our Utah classroom in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nOur learners include students with autism, students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, students who use wheelchairs or other mobility supports, and students with a wide range of communication and learning needs. These sturdy, engaging books are helping make literacy more accessible and meaningful for every child.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we see students actively participating in ways that match their strengths—turning pages, pointing to pictures, using communication supports, and engaging with peers during shared reading. These moments matter so much, and your support is helping make them happen.\r\n\r\nFrom our classroom here in Utah, thank you for believing in our students and helping create learning experiences where every child can connect, participate, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778017142153,"projectUrl":"project/sturdy-stories-helping-diverse-learners/10144098/","projectTitle":"Sturdy Stories: Helping Diverse Learners Connect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":10002786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Touching, Feeling, and Reading!\" Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for our students with diverse learning, communication, sensory, and physical support needs. Our classroom includes students with autism, students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, students who use wheelchairs or other mobility supports, and students with a wide range of communication and learning differences.\r\n\r\nMany of our students learn best through hands-on, interactive experiences that allow them to touch, feel, explore, and actively participate in literacy activities. These materials help make books and language more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for every learner in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students have increased opportunities to participate in shared reading, build communication and language skills, strengthen social interaction, and develop confidence as learners. The sensory and interactive components help students stay engaged and allow them to access literacy in ways that meet their individual needs and strengths.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts has been seeing students light up with excitement during reading activities and participate in ways that were previously challenging for them. Your kindness is helping create an inclusive classroom environment where all students can learn, connect, and experience success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping provide resources that support every child's ability to learn and grow. Your support truly matters to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1772837457583,"projectUrl":"project/touching-feeling-and-reading/10002786/","projectTitle":"Touching, Feeling, and Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":10279468,"letterContent":"For our students with complex communication and learning needs, literacy becomes meaningful when it is interactive, hands-on, and connected to real experiences. Thanks to these new resources, our classroom has transformed into a space where students actively participate in stories rather than simply listen to them. We have been using the books, visual supports, manipulatives, and interactive materials during small group literacy instruction, AAC activities, vocabulary lessons, and social communication groups. One of the most exciting moments was watching students light up as they matched story pieces, activated vocabulary on their AAC devices, and independently participated in repeated storylines. Many of our students need multiple opportunities and sensory supports to engage with literacy, and these materials have made that possible in a motivating and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited and curious. Several students reached for the interactive pieces right away, while others who are typically hesitant during group activities became more engaged and willing to participate. It was especially meaningful to see students using communication devices, gestures, and verbal responses to request turns, answer questions, and interact with peers during story activities. The materials helped create an inclusive learning environment where every student could participate at their own level.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, we are expanding our literacy instruction to include more themed book units, vocabulary development, sequencing activities, and communication opportunities tied directly to classroom stories. These materials are helping us build foundational language, communication, and social interaction skills in ways that are accessible, engaging, and joyful for our extraordinary learners. Thank you for believing in our students and helping provide resources that truly meet their unique needs.","fullyFundedDate":1778505060472,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-literacy-for-extraordinary-l/10279468/","projectTitle":"Interactive Literacy for Extraordinary Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":9892037,"projectId":9070326,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much joy to our classroom! I'm a firm believer that connection is key to learning, and seeing my students strengthen their bonds with each other and our staff during centers has been a highlight of my year.\r\n\r\nIt turns out that Legos are the great equalizer—everyone loves them! While the students have a blast with the kinetic sand and putty, the Legos really push their creativity to the next level. All of these tools have helped my students learn how to collaborate, share, and grow their minds through play. These \"fun\" moments are actually essential building blocks for their future success. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1737471992592,"projectUrl":"project/building-connection-through-focused-play/9070326/","projectTitle":"Building Connection Through Focused Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. WIlkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892037"},{"teacherId":2649057,"projectId":9826873,"letterContent":"Science is such a fun thing to teach, but it can get expensive trying to have something for everyone to touch and manipulate, so these donations really help my little scientists truly explore their senses and science skills with some hands-on experience. It's fun to set them up as centers and allow students to work in small groups rotating through the stations. The conversations, questions, experiments and ideas that they come up with in this relaxed exploratory environment is the best part of teaching for me, truly seeing what they can do and learn on their own. Thank you for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760720479092,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-of-tomorrow-playing-hard-tod/9826873/","projectTitle":"Scientists of Tomorrow, Playing Hard Today","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2649057_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536960568508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2649057"},{"teacherId":2649057,"projectId":8337702,"letterContent":"Thank you for making learning accessible and fun! Bingo is such a universal game- \"kids\" of all ages can play it and enjoy playing it. It is so easily manipulated to teach or reflect every topic and subject imaginable, from seasons and holidays to letters and sounds, rhyming and numbers. It's so fun to pull out a game that doesn't need to be taught every time because it isn't new rules and expectations, just new images and topics. It's great to have it available at centers for independent group play and set one out for substitutes to review whatever needs reviewed. It can be played quickly (because they know the expectations) with only one winner, or it can be dragged on and played multiple ways with multiple winners... and, of course, in the end, they all get a treat and the experience of learning while playing! Thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1714996271722,"projectUrl":"project/b-i-n-g-o-and-learning-was-the-game-o/8337702/","projectTitle":"B-I-N-G-O, and Learning Was The Game-O!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2649057_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536960568508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2649057"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":9664364,"letterContent":"When my students opened the materials from our \"Building Bright Futures with Financial Literacy\" project, they were instantly curious and excited! They couldn't wait to explore the colorful piggy banks, play money, and engaging games that make learning about money fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these materials during our weekly life skills lessons to help students understand the value of saving, spending, and sharing. One of my favorite moments was watching a student proudly explain that he was \"saving for something special\" after sorting coins into his new piggy bank. The hands-on practice has made abstract financial concepts come to life in a way that truly sticks.\r\n\r\nThis project has given my students the tools and confidence to start building real-world money skills they'll use for the rest of their lives. Your generosity has empowered them to dream big, set goals, and begin thinking about their futures in a positive, practical way.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their financial literacy—and in their bright futures!","fullyFundedDate":1758720399622,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-financial-l/9664364/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures with Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":6177946,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new learning bins, their faces lit up! Each bin focuses on a \"Core Word of the Week\" — words like GO, STOP, MORE, and HELP — and is filled with hands-on materials, visuals, and interactive activities that make language come alive.\r\n\r\nWe use these bins daily during speech groups and in our Life Skills classroom. For example, during our \"GO\" week, students pushed toy cars down ramps, pressed the \"go\" button on their communication devices, and practiced saying \"go\" to make a friend on a scooter move. It was such a joyful way to connect language to action, and even our quietest students were motivated to join in.\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed how my students learn core vocabulary. They now have consistent, engaging opportunities to use words across activities and settings — from speech therapy to morning circle. Many are beginning to generalize these core words to real-life situations, such as asking for \"more\" snacks or telling a peer to \"stop.\"\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue expanding our \"Core Word of the Week\" lessons to include literacy and play centers. With your help, our classroom is becoming a language-rich environment where every student has a voice. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1644976151577,"projectUrl":"project/core-word-of-the-week-learning-bins/6177946/","projectTitle":"Core Word of the Week Learning Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":8651866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing laughter and learning to my students. Every child I work with has a disability—whether speech, cognitive, or physical—and these new materials have opened up opportunities that words alone couldn't. Because we are a Title I school, my students don't have much, and your generosity truly brightened their days.\r\n\r\nThe games, toys, and hands-on activities have given my students a fun and motivating way to practice communication. Their smiles say it all! One student who rarely spoke started using new words during play, and another learned to take turns for the very first time. Seeing their pride and excitement during these moments has been such a gift.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll keep using these materials to build social skills, vocabulary, and confidence through play-based learning. You didn't just give us supplies—you gave my students joy, connection, and a reason to feel proud of their progress. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1723668853074,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-tools-to-enhance-sp/8651866/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning Tools to Enhance Speech and Language Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":9275423,"letterContent":"Our speech and language groups have been filled with laughter, imagination, and incredible growth thanks to your generosity! The new games, toys, and hands-on materials have completely transformed our sessions. My students are now practicing their social language, turn-taking, and expressive vocabulary through play-based activities that feel like pure fun. Whether they're pretending to run an ice cream shop, building silly sentences, or guessing emotions from pictures, they're learning valuable communication skills without even realizing it.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a group of students who typically struggle to engage light up when we introduced a new board game that required teamwork and expressive speech. Their excitement was contagious—they were cheering each other on, practicing their target sounds, and using spontaneous conversation far beyond what I'd seen before. These joyful moments remind me why play is such a powerful tool for language development.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue expanding on these playful lessons by introducing storytelling and problem-solving games that encourage my students to use new vocabulary in complete sentences. Their confidence is growing, and your support has helped create a classroom where communication feels fun, safe, and rewarding every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755726311776,"projectUrl":"project/language-learning-through-laughter-and-p/9275423/","projectTitle":"Language Learning Through Laughter and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":6279110,"projectId":8677203,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have been able to learn and grow through games and fun activities that bring our lessons to life. We've been using the new resources during group work and whole-class activities, and the excitement in the room is contagious. One favorite moment was watching a group of students cheer each other on during a team game—suddenly, even the shyest students wanted to jump in and participate.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students could hardly wait to try them out. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked everything, and it instantly made learning feel less like \"work\" and more like play. These activities provide them with an opportunity to practice essential skills while also fostering confidence, teamwork, and a sense of joy in the classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue to weave these games into our daily lessons, creating opportunities for laughter, collaboration, and deeper learning. Your support has given my students tools that make school both meaningful and fun, and for that, we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1725916956167,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-through-play-motivati/8677203/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning Through Play: Motivational Games for Skill Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6279110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704469756186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6279110"},{"teacherId":1948551,"projectId":9252386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. The diverse collection of realistic fiction books you provided has truly transformed reading in my classroom. These stories have opened doors for students to explore new perspectives, connect deeply with characters, and reflect on their own lives and choices.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is not just about decoding words on a page—it's about stepping into someone else's shoes, grappling with complex emotions, and building empathy. With these books, my students are practicing critical skills such as identifying themes, analyzing character motivations, and making connections between the text and their own experiences. They're also growing their vocabulary and comprehension as they navigate plots that are rich, layered, and thought-provoking.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been powerful. One student who loves basketball was thrilled to find a story that reflected his passion, saying, \"I love this amazing story because it has basketball and so many amazing details.\" Another student connected with When Stars are Scattered, realizing for the first time that children around the world face very different challenges, sharing: \"I learned that people live in really stressful and tough situations... the girls were told they can't go to school and that they have to get married.\" Still another student was excited to see herself in a main character starting 6th grade, saying, \"I've wanted to read this book for a long time... I'm super excited to read the rest of the story.\"\r\n\r\nPerhaps one of the most powerful moments came when a student reflected on Long Way Down: \"The family have rules like no crying, no snitching, and always get revenge... but in the elevator he sees a bunch of people who are dead and he can't tell what's real and what isn't.\" This sparked thoughtful class discussions about choices, consequences, and the complexity of grief.\r\n\r\nThese books are not only teaching skills, they're helping my students see themselves, understand others, and grow as thoughtful, empathetic readers. Your generosity has made our classroom a place where stories truly come alive, and I am so grateful for the opportunities you've given my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746468244157,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-one-books-for-all/9252386/","projectTitle":"Books for One & Books for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Remkes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1948551_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512253788835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-remkes"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33422","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":33422,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/weber-school-district/north-park-elementary-school/33422"}