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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orchard Park School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2581708,"projectId":9488418,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our tennis team.\r\nWhen our case of tennis balls and the Tourna Ballport ball mower arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement. They immediately recognized that these new materials meant more time moving, practicing, and actively engaging during our PE lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching a normally reserved student eagerly volunteer to help demonstrate how to use the ball mower. Within minutes, our class had turned retrieving scattered balls—usually a slow, tiring task—into a fun, cooperative activity. The new tennis balls have already helped us introduce more structured drills and stations, giving every student a chance to participate without waiting for equipment.\r\nThe first day we opened the box, the reactions were priceless. Students cheered, clapped, and crowded around the equipment, thrilled that our small gym now felt more like a real training space. Many of them had never used a ball mower before, and the sense of ownership and pride they showed as they learned to use it was inspiring. What could have been a simple equipment upgrade became a confidence-building moment for the whole class.\r\nGoing forward, these resources will allow us to expand our tennis unit and integrate more skill‑building activities that emphasize teamwork, coordination, and perseverance. We're now able to run rotating practice stations, small-group challenges, and even student-led warm-ups—all because we have enough materials and the tools to manage them efficiently. My students are excited to continue improving their skills and are already asking when they can try new drills they've seen professional players use. Your generosity has truly elevated what learning looks like for them, and we're so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764915473837,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-tennis/9488418/","projectTitle":"For The Love of Tennis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calderon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2581708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533303216101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zzcalderon"},{"teacherId":7189731,"projectId":9769144,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom. Having new seating options has allowed for more flexible space in our room. Our teaching staff is using a Professional Learning Community Model. We share students among the grade level to provide a more tailored learning experience for our students. Having more seating options helps the teachers run small group intervention time smoothly simply because we can create space on the carpet for lessons. Our class uses the new, colorful stools so we can fit comfortably around a table for small groups. We love our floor pillows as well. Students have the option to find a comfy spot on the carpet to read or work. The students were excited to receive new items for our classroom. Your support is amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1760643681920,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-group-seating/9769144/","projectTitle":"Comfy Group Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fithian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7189731_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759030459137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7189731"},{"teacherId":8426106,"projectId":9837592,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a bright and inviting reading space that students love. The new rugs make the area soft and comfortable for sitting, stretching, or gathering with friends for storytime. The wall decals, with playful animals and reading quotes, make the space fun and welcoming. Together, these materials have turned a corner of our classroom into a special place where students enjoy reading and exploring stories.\r\n\r\nWhen we first set up the rugs and decals, the students were very excited. They loved the bright colors, the animals, and the words on the walls. Many said it felt like a \"real library.\" Some ran to the rugs to read right away, while others helped decide where the decals should go, which made them feel proud of the space. Their excitement has lasted every day since. Students who sometimes avoid reading now look forward to using the reading area.","fullyFundedDate":1764711443472,"projectUrl":"project/sit-learn-and-shine/9837592/","projectTitle":"Sit, Learn, and Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426106"},{"teacherId":7377620,"projectId":9932795,"letterContent":"I apologize we haven't gotten our materials yet. My district decided, without notice, I needed a different board, (newlink) so I am waiting on it to be mounted. Once we get this I will send you photos. The district has to get it passed by the board members. I am so thankful and so is my class they can't wait to finally get it installed and be able to use it in class. I know this will make a huge difference in their learning! I appreciate your generosity again in helping our class become tech savvy and a more modern day classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764563922831,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-meaningful-lessons/9932795/","projectTitle":"Enhance Meaningful Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ghiggeri-bieker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7377620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764530734128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacieghiggeribieker"},{"teacherId":8426106,"projectId":9837120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring these new books to my students. These texts are helping students build important reading skills such as comprehension, making connections, and understanding different perspectives. Through graphic novels, biographies, and popular series, students are learning about perseverance, identity, and real-world figures while strengthening their confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now more engaging, and student driven. Many students, especially reluctant readers, are excited about the graphic novels, Goosebumps, and The Wild Robot series. Students are choosing books more independently, reading for longer periods of time, and sharing recommendations with their peers. Your generosity has helped create a joyful and motivating reading environment for all.","fullyFundedDate":1764690412331,"projectUrl":"project/sticky-shiny-and-full-of-stories/9837120/","projectTitle":"Sticky, Shiny, and Full of Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426106"},{"teacherId":6577745,"projectId":9497399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations, these sports items have been used during rainy day recesses. We use the hacky sacks to play games focused on teamwork and hand/eye coordination, and we use the floor mats to keep our games organized. All of the materials that were donated are indoor activities which will keep the sports items clean without being worn out from the weather or simply being used outdoors. My team of 3rd grade teachers will also use these items as we like to share what we receive from our wonderful donors. \r\nThank you so much for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758856271321,"projectUrl":"project/sports-for-indoor-and-outdoor/9497399/","projectTitle":"Sports for Indoor and Outdoor!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6577745_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625799674746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6577745"},{"teacherId":4761835,"projectId":9729630,"letterContent":"I am back to teaching 5th grade this year after two years in 4th grade. I was able to keep a few of my students from last year. I have had the privilege to monitor their reading progress and growth. Two of my students were reading below 2nd grade. The two of them have grown 1.5 years in reading in just 5 months of this school year. \r\n Due to your donations, I was able to acquire reading books at various levels to accommodate diverse reading groups. Many low-level readers struggle to read and have never read a chapter book. By putting students with high level readers, low-level readers can get the support that they need through peer reading.\r\n Thank you very much for supporting this project. Literacy is so important, and your contribution enables teachers like me to watch students grow and thrive and become better, stronger readers.","fullyFundedDate":1758856271947,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/9729630/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4761835_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531332967860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cannadycrew"},{"teacherId":593899,"projectId":9500258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. This year in particular it was important to have extra gross motor activities for our students to do. Our play structure was under construction for several weeks leaving few options for active play. Thankfully through your generous donation we were able to provide alternative gross motor activities for the students.\r\n\r\nThe students have throughly enjoyed playing with the leap frog stickers inside the classroom. They also really enjoy building the balance beam structure and walking on it. They get really creative with it. Furthermore students have been able to engage in cooperative games using the multi hoop basketball hoop. Finally they enjoy building \r\nwith the magnetic blocks and making creative structures with them.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity. Because of you we have been able\r\nto provide more enriching gross motor activities than our students previously had access too.","fullyFundedDate":1758856271677,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/9500258/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dexheimer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp593899_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721077635611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/593899"},{"teacherId":3338320,"projectId":9896440,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity. When the books arrived at our classroom, the students wanted the boxes opened immediately. Their reaction was priceless. They wanted to check out books and were excited to see them come into our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, I require students to read a book within their specific reading level. They must take a comprehension quiz biweekly to show that they are reading at home and trying to increase their reading level. My sixth graders have a wide range when it comes to their independent reading levels. This donation brought in books at the third and fourth grade levels. I want to make sure I have books for ALL students, so thank you for your help in achieving this goal.\r\n\r\nI hope that with the new additions to our classroom library more students will be encouraged to read or want to read.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1764690126154,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-love-reading/9896440/","projectTitle":"Learning to Love Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3338320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513099937484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicoleguerrero"},{"teacherId":6577745,"projectId":9362626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students are having a great time learning cursive. \r\nEvery year, for the past 4 years, my third grade students have a chance to practice cursive writing. They also know that they will be rewarded with a special fountain pen when they complete a whole packet on their own. The reward is for anyone who has the motivation to want to learn cursive. \r\nStudents from previuos years still come to me to refill their ink from thier fountain pens. The pen is a reminder that with practice, they can accomplish many things. \r\nYour donation has helped me to coninue my passion to share cursive with students and pass on this amazing, almost lost art.","fullyFundedDate":1755611367917,"projectUrl":"project/cursive-writing/9362626/","projectTitle":"Cursive Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6577745_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625799674746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6577745"},{"teacherId":9131237,"projectId":9489061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! Art in Kindergarten is one of the essential parts of our day that encourages student learning and creativity. With your donation, my students and I have had fun creating different crafts for the holidays like Halloween and most recently, Thanksgiving. With the Winter holidays around the corner, we are excited for all of the future crafts we will create when we learn about the holidays around the world! During this unit, we create a craft for each country's tradition they have for Winter time. Your generous donation makes these special moments happen for our students. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1756235264697,"projectUrl":"project/lets-construct-with-construction-paper/9489061/","projectTitle":"Let’s Construct with Construction Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9131237_orig.jpg?crop=4480,4480,x0,y358&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731541475338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9131237"},{"teacherId":9699242,"projectId":9652973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me provide my middle school soccer girls a net to practice their skills with. In the past they've never had a goalpost to practice with, and I believe it was a disadvantage for them on the field. Now they love coming out to practice and actually getting to use it and practice with it. Not just imagining but actually getting to visualize and do what they need to. They get to use what there being taught in real time. They're leaving practices and showing up to games feeling prepared with a bit more confidence. The girls are very grateful and full of smiles for what you guys have done for them.\r\n\r\nThank you, thank you!\r\n\r\nMrs. Lopez","fullyFundedDate":1758207534834,"projectUrl":"project/lets-practice/9652973/","projectTitle":"Let's Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LOPEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9699242_orig.jpg?crop=793,793,x1011,y313&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724357770586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9699242"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94640","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":750,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"25.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.6,"schoolId":94640,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Orchard Park School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Orchard Park School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/antioch-unified-school-district/orchard-park-school/94640"}