{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Enrico Fermi School Perf Arts","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6165218,"projectId":10714686,"letterContent":"Here's a draft you can paste between \"Dear donors,\" and \"With gratitude, Ms. Ledesma\":\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting \"Small Essentials, Big Support: Ready to Learn.\" Many of my students are newcomers learning math while also learning English, and some arrive each morning without the basic things they need to focus. Because of you, every student in my classroom now has what they need to start the day ready to learn. When a student comes in without a pencil, a notebook, or a warm layer on a cold morning, they no longer have to feel embarrassed or fall behind. They simply grab what they need and get to work.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. A few of them asked, \"¿Esto es para nosotros?\" (\"Is this for us?\") and couldn't believe that people they had never met wanted to help them succeed. One student who is usually very quiet told me in Spanish that it made her feel like she belonged here. That moment reminded me that small essentials send a big message: someone believes in you.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are already making a difference in our daily math work. Right now, my students are working on integer operations and sign rules, and having their own materials means more time solving problems and less time searching for what they need. As we move into equations and geometry this winter, your gift will keep supporting them every single day. Thank you for helping my students feel prepared, cared for, and confident in a new language and a new country.","fullyFundedDate":1791083756585,"projectUrl":"project/small-essentials-big-support-ready-to/10714686/","projectTitle":"Small Essentials, Big Support: Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ledesma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6165218_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545445678722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6165218"},{"teacherId":9429445,"projectId":10027711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! Because of you, my students have access to snacks that help them stay energized, focused, and ready to learn. Having these snacks available throughout the school day makes a difference, especially for students who may come to school hungry.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped me create a caring classroom environment where students feel supported and can focus on their learning. We will continue using these snacks to help students stay motivated throughout the day. Thank you for making a positive impact on my students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1778044507097,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-focused-minds/10027711/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9429445_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704811654784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9429445"},{"teacherId":8328965,"projectId":10588358,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping put more books into the hands of my middle school readers! The additional 15 copies each of Freak the Mighty and Ghost have expanded our existing sets, helping our classroom resources keep pace with growing class sizes. Having more copies means more students can follow along in their own books, revisit important passages, and prepare to contribute to discussions.\r\n\r\nThese books support novel studies focused on character development, theme, and making inferences. With a copy in front of them, students can locate evidence, examine a character's choices, and support their ideas during small-group and whole-class conversations. Both stories offer meaningful opportunities to explore friendship, identity, and perseverance while engaging students with a range of reading abilities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped address a practical barrier to participation: having enough books. You have given more students access to engaging stories and the opportunity to take an active role in our reading community. Thank you for supporting their growth as thoughtful readers and confident contributors.","fullyFundedDate":1790860946670,"projectUrl":"project/more-novels-for-our-growing-reading-clas/10588358/","projectTitle":"More Novels for Our Growing Reading Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8328965"},{"teacherId":8328965,"projectId":10446671,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our classroom a warmer, more welcoming place for my middle school readers and writers. The fluorescent light filters and floor lamps soften the harsh overhead lighting, while the programmable timers help keep our lighting consistent each day. Together, these resources create inviting spaces for independent reading, writing, and small-group discussions.\r\n\r\nStudents have shared that they love the softer lighting and how cozy and comfortable it makes our classroom, especially the library area. Several have told me they love being in my classroom because of its \"cool vibe.\" Hearing that feedback means so much—it tells me that students notice and appreciate the care put into creating a space for them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped turn a classroom with harsh lighting into a place where students enjoy spending time. Thank you for helping create an environment where my students can settle in with a book, express their ideas, and grow as readers and writers.","fullyFundedDate":1791300439087,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-to-literacy/10446671/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way to Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8328965"},{"teacherId":10058088,"projectId":10604566,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. The new resources have made a meaningful difference in my classroom by creating more opportunities for students to learn through movement, sensory exploration, and hands-on experiences. We have established a sensory corner with specialized gross motor and sensory materials that support kinesthetic learning and allow students to engage with their environment in ways that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding changes has been seeing how excited and motivated my students are to use the new materials. When they first saw the resources, they were incredibly excited and could not wait to explore and try everything. Their enthusiasm showed how valuable these materials could be in making our classroom a more engaging and welcoming learning environment. One of my students, in particular, loves entering the classroom and spending time using the spinning chair. Having access to this resource has become a meaningful part of their classroom experience and provides an opportunity for sensory exploration and movement.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I plan to continue incorporating these resources into our daily routines and classroom lessons. My goal is to use the sensory corner intentionally to support students' engagement, attention, motor development, and participation in learning activities. I will continue observing how each student responds to the different materials and adapting their use to meet individual needs. I also hope to expand opportunities for students to transition between sensory activities and structured learning tasks, helping them participate more comfortably and confidently throughout the day.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for this project and the positive impact it has already had on my students. These resources have given us more ways to support different learning styles, encourage exploration, and create an inclusive classroom where every student has opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1789563725214,"projectUrl":"project/necessary-sensory-tools/10604566/","projectTitle":"Necessary Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Convento","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10058088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787397180870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058088"},{"teacherId":2643480,"projectId":10349493,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing math posters and charts for my students! Your generosity gives us visual resources to support lessons on operations, fractions, area, perimeter, and geometry. Having clear examples available will give students another place to look when they need a reminder or help getting started.\r\n\r\nDuring our small-group math lessons, I plan to use these materials to review vocabulary, model strategies, and help students make connections between concepts. Students will be able to refer to the charts while practicing and explaining their thinking. My goal is to help them become more comfortable choosing a strategy and working through a problem independently","fullyFundedDate":1792600826909,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-supplies-for-curious-yo/10349493/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science Supplies for Curious Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sylaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marksylaj"},{"teacherId":3832624,"projectId":5582900,"letterContent":"**Thank You for Helping Us Survive the Humidity of New York! ☀️❄️**\r\n\r\nA huge thank you to our generous donors for helping bring some much-needed cool air into our classroom!\r\n\r\nNew York's heat and humidity can make it difficult for students to stay comfortable and focused throughout the school day. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, our classroom will be a cooler, more comfortable place where students can concentrate on learning instead of the heat.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to both my students and me. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to make a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1623495799238,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-survive-the-humidity-of-new-york/5582900/","projectTitle":"Help Us Survive the Humidity of New York!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3832624_orig.jpg?crop=650,650,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616005624265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfarah"},{"teacherId":10707795,"projectId":10727049,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom by funding ink and a weighted vest! Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact on my students and continues to help me create a learning environment where every child feels supported, understood, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe ink you provided is an essential resource that allows me to modify and adapt curriculum materials to meet the diverse needs of my students. Many of my students have speech and language disabilities and benefit tremendously from visual supports to help them understand concepts, communicate their needs, and participate more independently in classroom activities. With access to printed visuals, adapted worksheets, picture supports, and individualized learning materials, I can make lessons more accessible and meaningful for every learner. Something as simple as a printed picture or visual schedule can make a world of difference for a student who struggles to process spoken language. Your generosity helps me remove barriers to learning and provide my students with the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe weighted vest has also already made an incredible difference in our classroom! It has become a valuable tool for helping students regulate their nervous systems, feel calmer, and prepare themselves for learning. I have been so touched to see students come into the classroom specifically looking for the vest because they recognize that it helps them feel more comfortable and regulated. Once they put it on, I have seen students become noticeably calmer and more ready to engage with their surroundings. For these students, the vest is more than just a classroom resource; it is a tool that helps them feel safe, supported, and better equipped to navigate their school day.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, it is incredibly rewarding to see students begin to recognize their own needs and seek out the supports that help them feel successful. Your donation has helped make these moments possible. By providing both the materials needed to adapt instruction and the sensory support students need to regulate, you are helping create a classroom where students can learn in ways that work best for them.","fullyFundedDate":1791643077408,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning-calmer-minds/10727049/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning, Calmer Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10707795"},{"teacherId":2643480,"projectId":10349556,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"Math Books That Make Learning Meaningful\" to our Math AIS classroom! Your generosity is helping me offer students another way to connect with math through stories, pictures, and real-world examples. My students benefit from extra support and encouragement, and these books will give us opportunities to explore ideas beyond worksheets and calculations.\r\n\r\nI plan to incorporate the books into our small-group lessons to introduce concepts, build math vocabulary, and encourage discussion. For example, we will connect stories about place value with hands-on activities where students build and compare numbers. We will also use photographs from Math Is Everywhere to notice mathematical details, ask questions, and explain our thinking. These activities will give students different ways to participate and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nMy goal is for students to become more comfortable talking about math and more confident working through challenges. Your support will help make our lessons more inviting and show students that math is something they can explore and understand. Thank you for investing in their learning and giving our classroom resources we can return to again and again!","fullyFundedDate":1792452633301,"projectUrl":"project/math-books-that-make-learning-meaningful/10349556/","projectTitle":"Math Books That Make Learning Meaningful","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sylaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marksylaj"},{"teacherId":10058088,"projectId":10714175,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for every snack donated to my classroom. ❤️ These donations mean so much more than just food; they mean that my students can finish their school day feeling cared for, supported, and with a full belly. Many of my students rely on the food provided at school, and most do not have snacks available to eat in the afternoon. Having these snacks makes a real difference in their day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the snacks, they were so excited! Seeing their smiles and watching them happily choose something to eat reminded me how meaningful even the smallest acts of kindness can be. Something as simple as an afternoon snack can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of security to a child.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these snacks as part of our daily classroom routine, helping students stay comfortable and ready to participate in our afternoon academic activities. As we work on our lessons, build new skills, and celebrate small accomplishments, knowing that our students have something to eat helps us focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and feeling supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of my students and for making a difference in their lives. Every snack is appreciated more than words can express. Your generosity reminds us that our students are seen, valued, and cared for. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1791067987388,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-snacks-for-special-edu/10714175/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds: Snacks for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Convento","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10058088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787397180870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058088"},{"teacherId":2643480,"projectId":10673170,"letterContent":"Thank you to The Tepper Foundation for supporting my math intervention students! Having snacks available means I can offer something to students who arrive hungry or need a little extra energy before lunch. My students work hard during our small-group sessions, and your generosity helps me create a classroom where they feel cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOur work focuses on strengthening foundational math skills and giving students the confidence to try, even when something feels difficult. We use hands-on materials, practice different ways to solve problems, and talk through our thinking together. Something as simple as a snack can help make this extra learning time feel more welcoming.\r\n\r\nAs we continue, my students will build on these skills and work toward becoming more independent problem-solvers. Thank you for supporting both their learning and their everyday needs. I truly appreciate your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1790907730575,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-for-math-intervention/10673170/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel for Math Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sylaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marksylaj"},{"teacherId":8328965,"projectId":10611589,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing copies of Restart for my 8th grade reading intervention students. Having their own books allows students to annotate, underline key details, ask questions, and return to the text when they need evidence or clarification. This gives them a more active role in reading and helps make the novel manageable and accessible.\r\n\r\nAs we read, students are practicing inference, summary, character analysis, theme, point of view, vocabulary in context, and evidence-based discussion. Chase's story opens meaningful conversations about identity, responsibility, friendship, choices, and second chances. In our classroom, reading means stopping to think, talking through ideas, marking the text, and building confidence one chapter at a time.\r\n\r\nFor students who have struggled with reading, finishing a chapter they understand or sharing an idea supported by evidence is a real accomplishment. 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