{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Davis Street Arts & Academics","outOfStateSupporters":36.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5566766,"projectId":9477853,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of supplies to my classroom in New Haven. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, we have been able to provide essential resources that enhance our educational activities. The supplies have not only enriched our lessons but have also fostered creativity and engagement among the students. Seeing their excitement as they use the new materials has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reflects the strong sense of community we are fortunate to have here in New Haven. It is inspiring to know that we have such dedicated supporters who believe in the importance of education and the growth of our children.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of our students, and we are grateful to have you as partners in this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1753299636522,"projectUrl":"project/tissues-pencils-wipes-oh-my/9477853/","projectTitle":"Tissues, Pencils, Wipes, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5566766_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533852376809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5566766"},{"teacherId":9458979,"projectId":9235224,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to support prizes for state testing. Your contribution made a powerful and immediate impact, helping us create an environment of motivation, encouragement, and celebration during one of the most challenging academic periods of the year.\r\n\r\nStandardized testing can be a stressful time for students. It demands focus, stamina, and confidence. One of our goals this year was to help students approach testing not with fear or anxiety, but with a sense of readiness and reward. Thanks to you, we were able to offer meaningful incentives that encouraged them to try their best every single day.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour support sends a strong message to our students: their efforts are seen, valued, and worth investing in. This kind of encouragement helps build a positive school culture—one where achievement is celebrated, perseverance is recognized, and every child feels that success is within reach.\r\n\r\nWe also want you to know that your impact doesn't end with this testing season. The positive associations students now have with testing—thanks to the fun, rewards, and recognition—will carry over into future academic efforts. You've helped shape how they view challenges and rewards, which will serve them far beyond this year.","fullyFundedDate":1745430132380,"projectUrl":"project/sbac-prep/9235224/","projectTitle":"SBAC PREP!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rashidy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458979_orig.png?crop=330,330,x30,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729450360223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458979"},{"teacherId":9458979,"projectId":9341063,"letterContent":"On behalf of my classroom, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your recent donations. Your kindness has made a tangible, immediate difference in the lives of our students—and your generosity did far more than simply fill a need. It showed our children that they are seen, valued, and cared for.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we focus not only on academics, but also on building confidence, community, and self-worth. For many of our students, simply feeling prepared and presentable can have a powerful impact on their day. Having access to basic hair care items may seem like a small thing, but to our students, it means walking into class with their heads held high. It means they can focus on learning instead of feeling self-conscious. It means dignity, pride, and comfort.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, students who might otherwise feel unprepared or out of place have had the chance to fix a loose braid, secure their curls, or add a splash of color and fun with a handful of bright beads. These supplies have sparked joy in ways that are both beautiful and profound. I've seen students smiling as they choose their favorite color of hair tie, or lighting up with excitement when they get help styling their hair with one of the new combs you helped provide. Moments like those may seem small, but in our classroom, they're everything.\r\n\r\nYour gift also reinforces the values we try to teach every day—kindness, generosity, and the power of community. When I tell the students that these supplies came from people who don't even know them personally, but still care deeply about their well-being, their faces light up with awe and appreciation. You have shown them what it means to be part of a broader, supportive world.","fullyFundedDate":1750255531379,"projectUrl":"project/feel-good-supplies/9341063/","projectTitle":"Feel Good Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rashidy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458979_orig.png?crop=330,330,x30,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729450360223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458979"},{"teacherId":2286286,"projectId":9360151,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation that helped us bring the Codrones into our computer science classroom! Seeing the boxes arrive and watching the students unbox them was an amazing experience. Your support has transformed our learning environment, providing a tangible, hands-on opportunity that we simply couldn't have offered otherwise. Thank you for believing in the potential of our students and investing directly in their future technological education.\r\n\r\nThese drones are not merely fun gadgets; they are powerful tools for teaching crucial computer science principles. When students program the drones, they are actively engaging with core concepts like algorithmic thinking and sequential logic. They learn to write code using block-based or text languages to control flight paths, speeds, and maneuvers, instantly seeing how a misplaced command or a faulty loop affects the drone's behavior. This process provides immediate, physical feedback on their code, forcing them to become experts at debugging and precision—skills that are foundational to any successful career in computer science. By giving our students this practical experience, you are helping to inspire the next generation of engineers and programmers.","fullyFundedDate":1757555516255,"projectUrl":"project/take-off-with-drones/9360151/","projectTitle":"Take Off With Drones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Discenza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2286286_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552923383591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-discenza"},{"teacherId":2286286,"projectId":9748181,"letterContent":"Thank you for making my room a safe place for all. As we head into fall and germs are running wild, having a way to attempt to keep some shared germs at bay gives me a sigh of relief. As a specialist, I have over 500 students who come in and out of my room each week. By having these supplies, students can feel safe coming in and using all the manipulatives and electronics in my room knowing that the students the class before also came in germ free. We want to keep our students in school as much as possible and having a clean and healthy environment ensures that.","fullyFundedDate":1758901620974,"projectUrl":"project/lots-of-hands-zero-germs/9748181/","projectTitle":"Lots of Hands, Zero Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Discenza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2286286_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552923383591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-discenza"},{"teacherId":2286286,"projectId":9700434,"letterContent":"The students are already building incredibly things due to your generous gift. The suction cup builders are ideal for all levels of students and allows those that struggle with other building materials an opportunity to be successful. In addition the new Lego pieces are helping supplement those we have to allow for more imaginative play. Even though these items may seem simple, they open a who world of imagination. This allows students to see that the world of technology isn't a silo, but connected to the world of art and architecture. Thank you for giving these students a way to explore these worlds while learning computer science.","fullyFundedDate":1758230899319,"projectUrl":"project/making-a-world-for-our-robots/9700434/","projectTitle":"Making a World (for our robots)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Discenza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2286286_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552923383591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-discenza"},{"teacherId":8964391,"projectId":9277797,"letterContent":"My students and I created this last project as an opportunity to get the last few things we needed before our opening night performance. There were a handful of props and costume pieces and front of house items that we knew we needed. We are so grateful to the DonorsChoose community for supporting us in getting these materials. Our goal on top of putting together our performance was also to have a fully decorated front lobby for our audience to enjoy before the show began and at intermission. We wanted the experience to go beyond the stage. My students were thrilled that the entire lobby was decorated for their performances!\r\n\r\nThese props and front of house items will be used again and again!","fullyFundedDate":1746635288432,"projectUrl":"project/5-minutes-to-places/9277797/","projectTitle":"5 Minutes To Places!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richetelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964391_orig.jpg?crop=1816,1816,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759343547789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964391"},{"teacherId":8964391,"projectId":9130189,"letterContent":"My students and I were able to use all of the new resources to help enhance our performance of Shrek Jr! We were sent costumes and props to really help us tell the story and embody our characters fully. My students were so excited as each package arrived. We opened each one together and their reactions were priceless. Whether the item was for them specifically or not they were so happy to have it and they knew how much better our performance was going to be because of it. Every year we try to level up our performances and we are so grateful to DonorsChoose and all of our donors that help make this possible. My students participate in the shows at no cost so we do the very best that we can to provide everything for them. \r\nThe goal is always to continue growing so we are so happy to have these materials for future productions and performances!","fullyFundedDate":1742926647042,"projectUrl":"project/big-bright-beautiful-costumes/9130189/","projectTitle":"Big, Bright, Beautiful Costumes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richetelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964391_orig.jpg?crop=1816,1816,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759343547789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964391"},{"teacherId":9459416,"projectId":9285743,"letterContent":"My students and I have been so excited to use our new backpack organization resources in the classroom. Having everything in one place has helped us stay focused and ready to learn. For example, during a recent group reading project, students were able to quickly grab their notebooks, highlighters, and sticky notes without wasting time searching through messy bags. This small change has made a big difference in keeping our lessons flowing smoothly and helping students take ownership of their learning materials.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new organizational tools, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately started arranging their supplies and even compared how neat their bags looked once everything had a place. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm—several students mentioned how much easier it would be to find what they needed at home as well. The sense of pride they felt in keeping their supplies organized was a powerful motivator, and it gave them a boost of confidence in their daily routines.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to build on these organizational skills as we continue working on larger projects. In our upcoming science unit, students will be keeping observation journals and collecting data, so staying organized will be especially important. Thanks to these resources, they now have the tools to keep track of their notes and materials in a way that supports deeper learning. I'm excited to watch them grow more independent and responsible as they take on new challenges, and I know the skills they're practicing now will continue to benefit them throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1746786288778,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-organized/9285743/","projectTitle":"Keeping Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9459416_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x513,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746125366389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9459416"},{"teacherId":2286286,"projectId":9324208,"letterContent":"I don't know where to begin except to say thank you. The students are so excited to start making project this year as they head into the classroom for the first time. Many of the older students immediately started pointing out the new supplies and started conversing about what they wanted to make. I have to say, getting 7th grade boys excited about school is an amazing feet and it happened because of you!!\r\n\r\nAs we get under way this year and settle into this new routine, I am excited to share all of the projects your donations allowed to happen. Thank you again for your constant support of these amazing young scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1746664333073,"projectUrl":"project/this-that-and-the-other-thing/9324208/","projectTitle":"This, That, and the Other Thing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Discenza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2286286_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552923383591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-discenza"},{"teacherId":8811841,"projectId":9568335,"letterContent":"I had a student share with me yesterday that he has never felt more at home in a math classroom in his life. And just like that my year is made. The students feel at home, they are excited to come and try out math ideas and science labs together; they are LEARNING. This was my goal, to make it so that each one of them felt a piece of joy bloom in their hearts and you made that happen.\r\n\r\nYour donation caused them to smile, laugh, and play to learn just a little bit more. My ceiling lights were covered with an earth green to make the classroom a mood of grounded joy. Every day more of them are using the sensory headphones (they aren't even diagnosed with sensitive sensory issues). More and more these students are feeling and utilizing the classroom as a cultivating environment for joy in their learning and you made that happen.\r\nSo here is to you and all you have done for us! Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1755729088664,"projectUrl":"project/remembering-joy/9568335/","projectTitle":"Remembering Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8811841_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722564806226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8811841"},{"teacherId":2286286,"projectId":9315531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping keep my classroom clean and students healthy. The new vacuum has already made such a difference in my classroom. Knowing that the room is clean every night is a huge relief. In addition, having the swifter's has also been such a relief. They have given the students ownership of cleaning up our space after we get very creative with all of our projects. With over 500 students coming in and out of my room each week, keeping everyone safe and healthy is a top priority. 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