{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"ABLE at Mt. Vernon","outOfStateSupporters":53.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8806230,"projectId":9532671,"letterContent":"The vacuum cleaner, squeegee and scrubber, dust mop disinfectant, and shop towels have transformed the way my students engage with vocational training. These tools allow us to simulate real-world cleaning and maintenance tasks, giving students hands-on experience in skills that are essential for careers in custodial work, hospitality, and facility management. Beyond technical skills, students are learning responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail—qualities that will serve them well in any profession. We've incorporated these supplies into a classroom project focused on \"Workplace Readiness and Facility Care.\" Students rotate through stations where they practice vacuuming, scrubbing floors, disinfecting surfaces, and properly using shop towels for cleanup. One memorable moment was when a group of students worked together to deep-clean our classroom floor using the squeegee and scrubber—they were proud to see the immediate results of their effort and commented on how professional the space looked afterward. When the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many said, \"This feels like a real job!\" and eagerly volunteered to try the equipment. The next steps in our current lesson involve teaching proper chemical handling and sanitation protocols, followed by a mock \"custodial service day\" where students will clean and organize a designated area as if they were on a professional team. This project will help them build confidence and prepare for internships or entry-level positions in vocational fields.","fullyFundedDate":1763474841070,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-futures-empowering-students-th/9532671/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Futures: Empowering Students Through Vocational Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806230_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666284753533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806230"},{"teacherId":8013180,"projectId":8162294,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The materials your donation funded has afforded my student the opportunity to relax during free time. Oftentimes, many of our special education students do not have the materials available to them. Your generosity has allowed my students to re-charge their batteries during free time.\r\nThe bean bags have become my students' favorite way to relax. They are able to rest, nap and chill out with their classmates. Some have even asked their parents to buy them bean bags for their homes!","fullyFundedDate":1715370449867,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-time/8162294/","projectTitle":"Relaxing Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8013180"},{"teacherId":3520407,"projectId":9518606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the supplies for the classroom. The cleaning supplies such as wipes and disinfectant spray truly helps keep the classroom clean and helps teach the students the importance of keeping the place clean. \r\nThe students were very excited when we opened the fun erasers that are being used as positive reinforcements in the classroom. They were also excited to play with the magnetic blocks. The markers and crayons were of course a big hit as each student got a new packet of both which they use all of the time. \r\nThe laminating pouches are used throughout the year to help with projects and gives them a finished look. The students enjoy helping put projects in the pouches and run them through the laminator. \r\nThank you so much for your generous donations that really help my classroom flourish throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1758316138815,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-readiness/9518606/","projectTitle":"Classroom Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3520407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517349831519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3520407"},{"teacherId":8806230,"projectId":9536251,"letterContent":"The BIC 4-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens, #2 pencils, and laminator machine donated by The Campbell Foundation have had an incredible impact on our classroom. My students use these resources daily for writing assignments, organizing projects, and creating professional-quality materials. One of the most memorable moments was when we laminated student-created job safety posters for our vocational skills unit. Seeing their work preserved and displayed gave them a sense of pride and ownership, and they commented on how \"official\" their posters looked. When they first saw the pens and laminator, their excitement was contagious—they immediately began brainstorming ways to use them for upcoming lessons and projects.\r\nOur next steps include creating a portfolio of laminated instructional guides and checklists that students can use during hands-on training. This will help them stay organized and reinforce the skills they need for real-world job environments. Thanks to The Campbell Foundation's generosity, we are able to provide students with tools that make learning engaging, practical, and professional. These resources are not just supplies they are helping us prepare students for success beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763474737042,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-clerical-skills-build/9536251/","projectTitle":"Special Education Clerical Skills: Building Confidence Through Organization and Cleanliness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806230_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666284753533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806230"},{"teacherId":8707284,"projectId":9623339,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been transformed! My students were so excited when the new materials arrived. We immediately began incorporating them into our daily lessons and routines. The moment they saw the boxes, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy, it felt like Christmas morning! These resources have already made learning more engaging and accessible for all of my students.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new materials to support hands-on learning and social skill development. For example, during our morning group activities, students use the items to work collaboratively, share, and communicate in new ways. For my students with special needs, these tools have provided more opportunities to express themselves and stay engaged throughout the day. It's amazing to see how much more confident and motivated they feel.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. By supporting our project, you've given my students the opportunity to learn in ways that meet their unique needs. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community. Thank you for helping us create a space where every student can learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1757421811095,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-building-independence/9623339/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Building Independence Through Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707284"},{"teacherId":1125051,"projectId":9194338,"letterContent":"We are having an absolute blast playing with our new outdoor activities! We only have a small grassy area outside our room with a couple of tables which was quite boring before these new additions! We've been setting them out on Mondays and Fridays as those are our more \"fun\" days and a few times this week they were brought out at lunch by students who wanted to play.\r\n\r\nIf it wasn't for kind folks like you, teachers would never have the opportunity to have these sort of items in our classroom for our kids. You've made me and my students lives much richer with your giving. You are so greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1753203516110,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-peer-activities/9194338/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Peer Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1125051"},{"teacherId":3520407,"projectId":9178384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations to my project. The fidget toys are a great asset to my students that are special needs. These toys help calm them and keep them focused when needed. \r\n The games and other supplies help to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom along with learning new skills and working on hand/ motor skills that are much needed with my students. \r\nWe truly appreciate all the donations for the classroom. The supplies help to create an interactive and positive working environment!!!","fullyFundedDate":1742327200701,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-fun-in-the-classroom/9178384/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and Fun in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3520407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517349831519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3520407"},{"teacherId":1125051,"projectId":9083261,"letterContent":"We have been loving our new air fryer and cookbooks!! We have had the opportunity to cook a few times since receiving this amazing gift. We've made carrot fries, breakfast bites, and heated up leftover pizza!\r\n\r\nI believe this cooking device is crucial for these young adults who are working on living independent. A lot of parents, for safety reasons, do not want their child using the stove or oven. This only leave them using a microwave which doesn't always produce the best results. With an air fryer there are so many more options available and better tasting foods!\r\n\r\nThan you so much for helping out teachers and their classes!","fullyFundedDate":1739366794095,"projectUrl":"project/air-fryer-cooking/9083261/","projectTitle":"Air Fryer Cooking!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1125051"},{"teacherId":8806230,"projectId":8532747,"letterContent":"The donated supplies have greatly benefited our students:\r\n\r\nColored Pencils: Enhanced creativity and engagement in art projects.\r\nToothbrushes with Toothpaste: Promoted good oral hygiene and boosted confidence.\r\nLiquid School Glue: Enabled hands-on craft and science projects.\r\nReusable Juice/Water Bottles: Encouraged hydration and supported sensory activities.\r\nCap Erasers: Facilitated easy correction of mistakes, aiding learning.\r\nLow-Odor Dry Erase Markers: Made lessons more interactive and visually organized.\r\nThese supplies have enriched our classroom, fostering creativity, health, and effective learning.","fullyFundedDate":1731940458550,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-adventures-lets-make-thi/8532747/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Adventures: Let’s Make This School Year Unforgettable!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806230_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666284753533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806230"},{"teacherId":9614388,"projectId":8529431,"letterContent":"I want to personally THANK YOU for all the supplies that you donated to this classroom. As a first year teacher, I had no idea where to start, or what my students would need. After I received some of your donations, my students have loved coming to class and we were able to have more fun in the classroom! My students have severe behavioral issues and it is often a struggle for them to stay on task, however, with your donations my students have things to play with, music to listen to and things to build. \r\n\r\nEveryday is a new day in this class but we have included many art projects, dance parties and learning with our world map. I have built more confidence in my teaching with the help of your donation by finding more things to do and ways for my students to learn. I cannot not thank you enough for your generous donation to my classroom and I will be forever grateful for all my supplies and manipulative objects my students play with daily.","fullyFundedDate":1731940489108,"projectUrl":"project/life-in-special-education/8529431/","projectTitle":"Life in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kretsinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614388"},{"teacherId":5777871,"projectId":8464031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! My students are in a self-contained program with significant academic, social, emotional, and functional needs. We specialize in teaching life skills to students with a variety of disabilities, including Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and physical impairment. We target these unique learning needs through specialized instruction and support. Thank you so much for helping us be properly equipped with materials to target these unique learning goals. \r\nMy students were so stoked and cheering as I opened the box. Each student in my classroom loves participating and fully engaging as I teach. As soon as I showed them the skills game, block games, and money activity they quickly finished their work to play with them. They also love the snacks as incentives. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1728918615220,"projectUrl":"project/money-games-and-snacks-in-sped/8464031/","projectTitle":"Money Games and Snacks in Sped","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5777871_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536952182724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-alanis"},{"teacherId":3520407,"projectId":8593092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the great sensory items that my students love using. The minute I unpacked the items the students were ready to explore with them. I have a specific place in my room that they are placed so all students have them available to use throughout the day when needed. I have had to remind 2 students that the sensory items are to stay at school for all students to use and not to take home. I did also receive smaller sensory items that I have placed in my student store that on Fridays students are able to choose for themselves. This has been a great tool in my classroom as all my students enjoy using the sensory tools when needed to help destress. 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