{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eugenio Maria Dehostos ECC","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10417377,"projectId":10055872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation and for believing in the power of education. Your support means far more than words can fully express, and I am deeply grateful for your willingness to invest in my students and our classroom. Because of your kindness, you are directly contributing to meaningful learning experiences that will have a lasting impact on young learners.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of my greatest goals is to create a learning environment where students feel inspired, supported, and excited to learn. Many of my students come to school with diverse backgrounds, unique learning needs, and varying levels of access to educational resources. Your donation helps bridge that gap by providing materials that enrich instruction, encourage creativity, and support hands-on learning. These resources allow students not only to learn academic content, but also to develop confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769377494158,"projectUrl":"project/warm-snacks-cozy-gear-and-care-for-my/10055872/","projectTitle":"Warm Snacks, Cozy Gear, and Care for my Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417377"},{"teacherId":10415057,"projectId":10048659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, our learning environment has become cleaner, more comfortable, and more welcoming for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies you funded have made a big difference in our classroom. The vacuums, steam mops, and floor cleaners help keep our floors, rugs, and shared spaces clean and sanitary. Having a cleaner classroom makes it easier for us to focus on learning and helps us feel healthier and more comfortable during the school day.\r\nYou also helped meet important everyday needs. The snacks you provided are really appreciated and help students stay focused when they're hungry. The clothing items, like hoodies, hats, and gloves, have been especially helpful during cold weather and make students feel warm and supported.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels like a better place to learn and be together. We truly appreciate your kindness and support. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in our success.","fullyFundedDate":1769261520668,"projectUrl":"project/warm-snacks-cozy-gear-and-care-for-my/10048659/","projectTitle":"Warm Snacks, Cozy Gear, and Care for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chemame","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415057"},{"teacherId":7356556,"projectId":10051266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project, Warm Hearts, Bright Futures: Supporting My Students This Winter. Because of your generosity, my students will soon have the support they need to feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn each day. These resources will help create a classroom where students can focus, participate, and feel safe during all of our activities.\r\n\r\nWhen I share the news that our project was funded with my students, they will be so excited and proud. They will see that people they have never met chose to help them and care about their success. It will also provide a wonderful opportunity to talk about kindness, gratitude, and community.\r\n\r\nWith these needs being met, we will be able to focus even more on our learning goals. My students will continue building strong literacy and math skills, working on hands-on projects, and practicing teamwork and responsibility. Your support will help make all of this possible in a positive and nurturing environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for being such an important part of their school journey. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769558493769,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-bright-futures-supporting/10051266/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Bright Futures: Supporting My Students This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7356556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595743606559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7356556"},{"teacherId":7356556,"projectId":10041675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Warm Snacks, Cozy Gear, and Care for My Students.\" Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources every day, including snacks, cleaning supplies, and jackets and clothing for my students. The snacks help keep students energized and focused throughout the day, especially during long learning periods. The cleaning supplies allow us to keep our classroom safe and healthy, which is very important for young children. The jackets and clothing have been incredibly helpful for students who needed extra warmth, especially during the colder days.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were very excited and thankful. They were happy to receive snacks and feel cared for, and the students who received jackets and clothing felt more comfortable and confident at school. It meant a lot to them to know that people they have never met cared enough to help them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we can now focus even more on learning, building routines, and developing social skills in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Right now, we are working on hands-on activities, early reading skills, and learning how to take care of our classroom and each other.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. You truly helped make our classroom a better place for my students to learn and grow","fullyFundedDate":1768799818664,"projectUrl":"project/warm-snacks-cozy-gear-and-care-for-my/10041675/","projectTitle":"Warm Snacks, Cozy Gear, and Care for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7356556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595743606559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7356556"},{"teacherId":9519453,"projectId":9386907,"letterContent":"This resource although small has made a great impact on our classroom. We have been able to upgrade our classroom with a clean, neat and inviting soft space for children to learn through play. Students are able to use this to be able to sit and engage in reading and pretend play. When they saw the rug they were all so excited and running over to show their friends the new gift we had for the classroom. The students had fun identifying the letters and colors on the rug. \r\n\r\nThe next steps are to integrate more literacy into the learning center. The students will be able to now use the new activities in a clean and inviting place. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. It means the world to the teachers in the classroom and the students we have now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1755791357512,"projectUrl":"project/making-literacy-cozy-approachable/9386907/","projectTitle":"Making Literacy Cozy & Approachable","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519453"},{"teacherId":7356556,"projectId":9675562,"letterContent":"The new projector has truly transformed our kindergarten classroom! My students are now more engaged and excited to learn every day. We use the projector to explore interactive lessons, watch educational videos, and display colorful images that bring our stories and activities to life.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first experience learning through technology, and they are absolutely fascinated by it. They love seeing their own drawings projected on the big screen and participating in songs, games, and lessons that we can all enjoy together.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, who was usually shy during group activities, now eagerly comes to the front to help present slides or point out letters and shapes on the screen. The projector has helped boost confidence, curiosity, and teamwork in ways I couldn't have imagined before.\r\n\r\nThanks to this wonderful donation, learning in our classroom has become more dynamic, joyful, and full of discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1759155175599,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-learning-a-projector-for-c/9675562/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Learning: A Projector for Curious Little Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7356556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595743606559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7356556"},{"teacherId":7356556,"projectId":9262008,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support in helping us receive a laminator for our classroom. This wonderful tool has already made a difference by allowing us to protect and preserve educational materials, student artwork, instructional visuals, and classroom signage. Because of your donation, resources that once wore out quickly can now last throughout the school year, giving my students more consistent access to the tools they need for learning and creativity. Your kindness has truly helped us build a more organized, supportive, and inspiring environment for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1749215581985,"projectUrl":"project/protect-and-preserve-enhancing-learning/9262008/","projectTitle":"Protect and Preserve: Enhancing Learning Materials with Lamination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7356556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595743606559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7356556"},{"teacherId":7356556,"projectId":9247909,"letterContent":"I would love to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity in helping me bring the Rubbermaid 2-Shelf Mobile Utility Cart into my classroom. My vision has always been to combine art, care, and nourishment to create a supportive and healing space for my children at school. Thanks to your donation, I now have a way to bring art supplies and comforting items directly to them, keeping everything organized and within reach. This simple but powerful tool allows my students to feel more cared for and supported while they create, explore, and grow. Your kindness has truly made a difference in their daily learning experience, and I am beyond thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1746817521235,"projectUrl":"project/the-warmth-of-care-the-hunger-for-love/9247909/","projectTitle":"The Warmth of Care, the Hunger for Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7356556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595743606559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7356556"},{"teacherId":9519453,"projectId":9293938,"letterContent":"My students are using this adorable bench to explore our literacy center in a. ore interactive way. The accessible book area allows them to explore various levels of reading materials. They are so very excited to be able to get to the books easily and read with their peers. The storage area has allowed them to be able to have literacy games that enhance their language art skills in a fun and inviting way. They have already begun a sign up to be able to use our new library area. \r\n\r\nMy students were beyond excited to see the new addition to our classroom. The reactions were, \"Now we have a sofa where we all fit\", \"Wow it's so beautiful\", \"Who got this for us they are amazing\". Yes you all are so amazing. I was so excited to set this up and add games that the students love to use but we did not previously have space to set it up. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for our library area are to add more interactive games since we now have an accessible storage area that the students can manage on their own. The students will be making their own books to add to the book area. They agreed that they wanted text that was made by themselves. We will be purchasing a new rug to add to the area as well. 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