{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Duarte - Marti School 28","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2330596,"projectId":9750596,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Thanks to you, I was able to purchase seating that benefitted all my students, but especially a few of my students who have special needs. One particular student is able to use the wobble chair as an alternative form of seating to help assist her in expanding the time she is able to focus in a small group setting. \r\n\r\nThe children love the alternative seating in the classroom library and the new ToniesBox has transformed books on CD to a more modern use of technology and audio books. I am truly grateful of all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758856014471,"projectUrl":"project/pk-listening-center-with-flexible-seatin/9750596/","projectTitle":"PK Listening Center with Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2330596_orig.jpg?crop=2069,2069,x336,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571789316544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2330596"},{"teacherId":2330596,"projectId":9755298,"letterContent":"I have taught pre-k for many years, but I have not had to need to use as many varying materials as I did this year to meet the needs of my students. \r\n\r\nThanks to you I was able to purchase a variety of sensory materials that all my students have enjoyed using, but most importantly, have helped several of my students that have special needs. They find comfort in things that are moving and things that they can touch such as the brushes and the pillow. The small toys have also greatly helped by being able to keep some students' attention during independent play.\r\n\r\nThe spinning fish chair has made it possible for my student with an extremely short attention span and inability to sit for more than several minutes to be more successful during large group lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1758844934183,"projectUrl":"project/dire-need-for-sensory-materials/9755298/","projectTitle":"Dire Need for Sensory Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2330596_orig.jpg?crop=2069,2069,x336,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571789316544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2330596"},{"teacherId":2330596,"projectId":9318373,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Thank to you we were able to install a new storage chest where we are able to store material for our garden and outdoor classroom. \r\n\r\nWe were also able to install new circular beds where we grew Caribbean oregano and shared it with our students' families. \r\n\r\nWe grew a variety of vegetables this summer and even had parents voluntarily bring seeds and plants they wanted us to grow. \r\n\r\nWe were able to replace the water hose and nozzle that broke from freezing during the winter.","fullyFundedDate":1746491062426,"projectUrl":"project/lets-grow-more-veggies/9318373/","projectTitle":"Lets Grow More Veggies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2330596_orig.jpg?crop=2069,2069,x336,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571789316544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2330596"},{"teacherId":8272241,"projectId":9260815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our middle school science classroom. When my students first saw the new supplies, their excitement was immediate—many of them crowded around the boxes, eager to see what was inside. They couldn't wait to start using the materials, and their energy set the tone for a truly engaging lesson.\r\n\r\n With the new resources, students were able to move beyond just reading about concepts—they were able to see, test, and discuss science in action. It was incredible to watch even my quietest students become active participants.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students will be building on these lessons by designing their own mini-projects using the supplies you helped provide","fullyFundedDate":1746785251706,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-essential-supplies/9260815/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Essential Supplies for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8272241_orig.jpg?crop=1115,1115,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642116033383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rosenhouse"},{"teacherId":9264438,"projectId":9318969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help restocking our hygiene cabinet. Students enjoy the ease of access to these items. Students can feel cared for and ready to learn. Each student was given their own sheet of pimple patch stickers. They were very excited.\r\n\r\nI would love to continue to let students have access to this cabinet. We always appreciate donations and ongoing support. \r\n\r\nWe are very glad for the help. We are grateful and thankful. If you ever see these supplies on sale , we can pick up these items. I will post further requests for more to keep it full.","fullyFundedDate":1749493731937,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-cabinet-refill/9318969/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Cabinet Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sereday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9264438"},{"teacherId":2330596,"projectId":8950268,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity we were able to purchase a tuft table to replace the wooden outdoor sensory table that was falling apart. School-wide, students can participate in selected nature themed sensory activities that are rotated. This adds to the hands on learning experience in our school's sensory garden. \r\n\r\nThese activities are available for all students before and after school. Teachers also take their classes out into the garden during the day, at which time they can also use the materials in the sensory table.","fullyFundedDate":1733252872579,"projectUrl":"project/garden-sensory-table/8950268/","projectTitle":"Garden Sensory Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2330596_orig.jpg?crop=2069,2069,x336,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571789316544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2330596"},{"teacherId":2330596,"projectId":8646802,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Thanks to you, we were able to order scholastic magazines which provide the students the opportunity to practice early reading skills.\r\nThey enthusiastically join their peers in a small group once a week and look at the pictures to discuss what they see. The magazines offer a great deal of non-fiction information accompanied by pictures which is helpful since they still cannot read. Students are able to take the magazines home when they are done and share the joyful literacy experience with their own families. Many of our students do not have access to quality reading materials at home, which makes this opportunity so important.","fullyFundedDate":1723648767714,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-reading/8646802/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2330596_orig.jpg?crop=2069,2069,x336,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571789316544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2330596"},{"teacherId":9264438,"projectId":8322666,"letterContent":"I am so sorry in my late reply to say thank you.. I'm watching students now looking at the cabinet and getting so many thank yous!\r\n\r\nThe thank yous also go out to all of you for helping supply our closet. Truly thank you so much. Our middle school students greatly appreciate being cared for and appreciate the easy access to these items.\r\nHave a fabulous holiday and a very happy New Year.\r\n\r\nStudents use the materials daily. They can easily access the cabinet.\r\nThe students reacted with gratitude for the materials.","fullyFundedDate":1725675802566,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-cabinet/8322666/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Cabinet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sereday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9264438"},{"teacherId":6478258,"projectId":8750404,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation, which made it possible for us to provide locks tp all of our middle school students FOR FREE for our school-issued lockers. Your support has had a profound impact on our classroom and school environment, and I am thrilled to share how your kindness has made a difference. \r\n\r\nWith the addition of locks, students are now able to securely store their belongings, creating a safer and more organized environment. This simple yet essential resource has given students peace of mind, allowing them to focus on their learning without worrying about the security of their personal items. For instance, during a recent science lab involving delicate materials, students were able to store their coats, backpacks, etc. in their lockers in order to free up space to work with the materials at hand. \r\n\r\nWhen the locks arrived, the excitement was palpable! Many students couldn't believe they finally had a way to safeguard their belongings, and they eagerly practiced locking and unlocking them during breaks. One student shared, \"This makes me feel like the school really cares about us.\" Their sense of pride and ownership in maintaining their lockers has been truly inspiring. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided a practical solution but has also boosted morale and cultivated a sense of responsibility among my students. Thank you for investing in their growth and well-being. Your contribution has truly made a difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1726658093906,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-lockers/8750404/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Lockers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625781102959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478258"},{"teacherId":7476030,"projectId":8460153,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school community, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contributions that provided us with two iPads and an Alesis SamplePad, giving our students a meaningful pathway into the world of music technology. Your support has made a lasting impact, allowing our students to explore and learn not only about digital music creation, but also about technology, software, operating systems, and navigating Apple products with confidence and curiosity. 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