{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 414","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9756140,"projectId":9920957,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my first-grade students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that they are genuinely excited to read. Seeing their faces light up as they discover new stories has been one of the greatest joys of this school year.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped my students strengthen important literacy skills such as decoding, building fluency, expanding their vocabulary, making predictions, and improving reading comprehension. In our classroom, reading is a time for exploration and growth. Students read independently, with partners, in small groups, and during read-alouds. Having books that match their interests and reading levels has encouraged even my most reluctant readers to pick up a book and read with confidence.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant to read are now eager to share their favorite books with classmates and ask if they can take them home to continue reading. Watching them grow into more confident, enthusiastic readers has been truly rewarding. Your generosity has not only put books into their hands—it has inspired a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773883452330,"projectUrl":"project/bright-new-books-for-growing-readers/9920957/","projectTitle":"Bright New Books for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peralta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756140_orig.png?crop=390,390,x159,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726719266974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756140"},{"teacherId":3109892,"projectId":9617485,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been using BrainPOP as an additional learning resource in the classroom. The engaging videos and interactive activities provide another way for students to explore, reinforce, and review important concepts. These varied resources support different learning styles and encourage students to engage with content in a meaningful and accessible way.\r\n\r\nI greatly appreciate your support in helping provide my fifth-grade students with enriching learning opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1755738078669,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-click-through-brainpop/9617485/","projectTitle":"Making Math Click Through BrainPOP!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans-Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3109892_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y478&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744732495128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evanslora"},{"teacherId":3109892,"projectId":9929301,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to have started using these amazing flipcharts in our classroom! They have made a meaningful difference by helping students become more confident in sharing their mathematical thinking and explaining their problem-solving strategies. The large writing space promotes active collaboration, giving students the opportunity to compare strategies, discuss misconceptions, and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our young mathematicians are communicating their ideas with greater clarity, engaging more deeply in math discussions, and developing the confidence and perseverance needed to tackle challenging problems.","fullyFundedDate":1764612545982,"projectUrl":"project/show-your-thinking-flipcharts-for-colla/9929301/","projectTitle":"Show Your Thinking: Flipcharts for Collaborative Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans-Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3109892_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y478&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744732495128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evanslora"},{"teacherId":1519516,"projectId":9931640,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for supporting this project. Teaching pre‑kindergarten means creating a learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is nurtured, and every child feels empowered to explore. Your donation helped make that vision possible.\r\n\r\nThe materials you funded, from the light‑study tools to the art supplies and sensory activities, enriched our classroom in so many ways. Students were able to investigate how light works, express themselves through art, and engage with literacy and math concepts through meaningful, hands‑on play. These experiences build foundational skills that will support them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in early childhood education and for believing in the importance of joyful, discovery‑based learning. My students and I are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764706494750,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-light-color-and-creativity-i/9931640/","projectTitle":"Exploring Light, Color, and Creativity in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Costanza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1519516_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595783724828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/costanza"},{"teacherId":6964538,"projectId":9938860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Paint Stix project! Because of you, our students were able to explore color, creativity, and problem‑solving in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\nOur second graders recently used the Paint Stix to add color and detail to their 3D animal habitat dioramas. Students carefully colored the walls, floors, and background elements of their habitats, thinking about environment, mood, and realistic details. Inside each diorama, students placed their own small clay animal sculptures, bringing their habitats fully to life. The Paint Stix were easy for young artists to control and allowed them to apply bold, vibrant color without spills or long drying times, helping students stay focused and confident throughout the process.\r\nThese Paint Stix will continue to have a lasting impact beyond this project. They are a durable, versatile material that will be used by students across our entire school for many future art projects, including drawing, mixed media, and design work. Your donation supports creativity, experimentation, and artistic confidence for students in multiple grade levels.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the importance of art education. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom and throughout our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1770309751000,"projectUrl":"project/kwik-stix-for-kindergarten-to-3rd-grade/9938860/","projectTitle":"Kwik Stix for Kindergarten to 3rd grade artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maryanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-maryanna"},{"teacherId":9842232,"projectId":10133651,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a vibrant collection of high-interest books that are already transforming our classroom. Your support has opened the door to richer literacy experiences, deeper conversations, and a renewed excitement for reading.\r\n\r\nWith these new books, my students are participating in small-group book clubs where they read shared texts and engage in thoughtful discussions. They are asking questions, making connections, and exploring ideas together in ways that build both their comprehension and their confidence. Skills like identifying main ideas, analyzing themes, and making inferences are coming to life as students collaborate and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nBeyond book clubs, these titles have expanded our classroom library in powerful ways. Students now have the opportunity to choose books that reflect their own identities, interests, and curiosities. This sense of ownership has made a noticeable difference—students are more eager to read, more engaged during independent reading time, and more willing to challenge themselves with new texts.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your donation is helping to nurture a lifelong love of reading. When students see themselves in the stories they read and feel excited about what they're learning, they begin to view reading not as a requirement, but as a meaningful and enjoyable part of their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in the power of literacy. Your support is making a lasting impact on their growth as confident, enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773844367010,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-of-reading/10133651/","projectTitle":"Building a Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xinting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9842232_orig.jpg?crop=2733,2733,x1200,y2133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731979484633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msxinting"},{"teacherId":4375842,"projectId":10012303,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more comfortable and inspiring place to learn. The comfy seating has completely changed the way students approach reading and independent work. Students now have inviting spaces to sit, relax, and focus, which has improved engagement and stamina, especially during reading time. \r\n\r\nThe printer ink has also made a meaningful impact. Students were thrilled to see their writing, projects, and assignments printed clearly and ready to share. It gave their work a sense of importance and helped them feel like true authors. Thank you for making learning more joyful and accessible for our students every day. We are extremely grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1770402547197,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-space-for-learning/10012303/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ciesinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ciesinski"},{"teacherId":2020262,"projectId":9979366,"letterContent":"We received an amazing new color printer earlier this year, and it has been a game-changer for our kindergarten team, allowing us to create vibrant, visually stimulating resources that cater to our students' diverse learning styles. This toner refresh is helping us provide materials such as rich photos, colorful storybooks, visually appealing charts, and interactive worksheets that are tailored to the children's specific needs. With the addition of the high-yield black toner, these cartridges should take us through the end of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1768248013019,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-classroom-with-vibrant-visuals/9979366/","projectTitle":"Color Our Classroom with Vibrant Visuals! Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2020262_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494926666787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdonna"},{"teacherId":9747046,"projectId":10192480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! The 2nd and 3rd grade drama club will be so excite Students are using them during our weekly theater workshops, where they practice storytelling, character development, and stage movement. As soon as they put on their costumes, their performances transformed. The costumes helped them step fully into their roles, making the experience feel real and exciting.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, the room filled with gasps, cheers, and endless questions about who would get to wear what. Many were eager to try everything on and jump into performance. For some students, this was their first time ever wearing a costume, and it sparked a sense of wonder and belonging that is hard to replicate with words alone. They felt seen, celebrated, and inspired to participate in ways they hadn't before. This next step is helping them build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills. Thanks to your generosity, these young performers are not only learning about theater, they are experiencing the joy of creative expression in a truly meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1776559899677,"projectUrl":"project/this-play-is-absolutely-claw-some/10192480/","projectTitle":"This Play is Absolutely Claw-some!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olimpio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747046_orig.png?crop=522,522,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726243510377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msolimpio"},{"teacherId":2230387,"projectId":9917534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring this project to life. My students are a dynamic group of creative, thoughtful, and highly motivated learners who thrive when given opportunities to explore, create, and grow. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in their daily experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the tools they need to succeed as readers, writers, scientists, and mathematicians. Your kindness is helping us build a classroom where every student feels supported, organized, and empowered to do their very best each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1766006817488,"projectUrl":"project/tune-into-learning-headphones-more/9917534/","projectTitle":"Tune Into Learning: Headphones & More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230387_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693338189985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kacarevic"},{"teacherId":2101654,"projectId":9724325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by helping us receive a new Mac desktop. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference for my third graders.\r\n\r\nHaving this computer in our classroom opens the door to so many learning opportunities. My students are able to research topics we are studying, create digital writing projects, and explore educational programs that strengthen their reading, math, and problem-solving skills. For many of my students, access to technology like this at school is incredibly valuable and helps them build important digital skills they will use throughout their education.\r\n\r\nThe Mac desktop has quickly become an exciting learning station in our room. Students collaborate to type stories, practice keyboarding, and complete interactive activities that bring our lessons to life. It also allows us to display and share student work more easily, giving them a chance to feel proud of what they create.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have another tool that helps them learn, create, and grow. Your kindness and support remind them that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our third graders and helping make our classroom an even better place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758924621200,"projectUrl":"project/reliable-technology-needed/9724325/","projectTitle":"Reliable Technology Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rockfeld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2101654_orig.jpg?crop=2435,2435,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683080263702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rockfeld"},{"teacherId":10246492,"projectId":9933550,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Your generosity has helped bring meaningful, hands-on learning materials into our Pre-K classroom, and my students are already benefiting from them.\r\n\r\nYoung children learn best by touching, building, exploring, and seeing ideas come to life. Because of your support, our classroom now has tools that make learning more interactive and engaging. The standing dry-erase easel helps guide our morning meetings, where students follow our daily schedule, answer our Question of the Day, and participate in shared writing. This has strengthened their communication skills and helps them feel confident participating in group discussions.\r\n\r\nThe sensory light table accessories, flashlights, and light-up tracing letters have sparked incredible curiosity. Students are exploring letters, tracing shapes, and experimenting with light while developing early literacy, fine motor skills, and scientific thinking.\r\n\r\nWith the Unifix cubes and wooden city blocks, children are building towers, counting, sorting, and working together to solve problems. These materials encourage teamwork, creativity, and early math skills through play.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies allow students to express their ideas freely while strengthening their fine motor skills during daily projects. Laminating sheets also help us preserve important vocabulary cards and visual supports so students can use them again and again throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom is an even more joyful and engaging place where young learners feel excited, confident, and ready to explore every day. 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