{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Home Avenue School","outOfStateSupporters":43.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5457067,"projectId":10264899,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a dynamic and engaging learning environment where students are not just consuming information, but actively exploring, creating, and growing as independent learners. The technology and materials you helped provide have opened doors that many of my students had never experienced before—especially for those who do not have consistent access to these tools at home.\r\nIn early elementary classrooms, especially in a bilingual setting like mine, technology plays a powerful role in building foundational skills. With these new resources, students are able to practice reading, writing, and language development in interactive and meaningful ways. For example, digital programs allow them to hear sounds, see visuals, and engage with content at their own pace. This is especially important for my emergent bilingual students, who benefit greatly from multimodal learning experiences that combine audio, visuals, and hands-on interaction. As a result, students are developing stronger literacy skills and gaining confidence in both English and Spanish.\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects for my students has been the opportunity to use tools that make learning feel like discovery. They are thrilled to log in, explore activities, and take ownership of their progress. What once felt like a challenge—such as reading independently or practicing phonics—now feels like an adventure. The excitement in the classroom is visible every day: students eagerly ask to use the technology, celebrate their achievements, and encourage each other. This level of engagement has significantly increased participation, even among students who were previously hesitant or shy.\r\nI have seen particularly meaningful growth in students who struggle with attention or confidence. For instance, one student who often found it difficult to stay focused during traditional lessons now becomes deeply engaged when working with these tools. The interactive nature captures their attention and allows them to experience success in smaller, manageable steps. Another student, who is still developing English proficiency, benefits from the ability to replay instructions and hear language modeled clearly, helping them feel more confident when participating in class discussions.\r\nBeyond academics, these resources are helping students build essential 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, independence, and perseverance. They are learning how to navigate tools responsibly, collaborate with peers, and take pride in their learning. These are lifelong skills that will benefit them well beyond the classroom.\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact not only on my students' academic growth but also on their confidence, motivation, and love of learning. You have helped create opportunities for equity, ensuring that all students—regardless of background—have access to tools that support their success. On behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1778062011237,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-ideas-with-small-tools/10264899/","projectTitle":"Building Big Ideas with Small Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457067_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626095024361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zorypagan"},{"teacherId":5457067,"projectId":10214058,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts—thank you! Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, supportive, and joyful place where students are excited to learn every single day.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the room immediately filled with excitement. My students' eyes lit up as they explored the new resources. Many of them couldn't wait to touch, organize, and begin using everything. It was a moment of pure joy—students felt seen, supported, and motivated knowing that someone outside of our classroom cared enough to invest in their learning.\r\nWe have already begun using these resources in meaningful ways. For example, during a recent lesson, students worked together using the new materials to practice collaborative skills, communication, and problem-solving. I saw students who are often quiet begin to participate more confidently, while others took on leadership roles and supported their peers. The materials helped make learning more interactive and accessible for all of my students, especially those who benefit from hands-on and visual support.\r\nYour donation has not only supported academic growth but has also strengthened our classroom community. Students are learning how to work together, express themselves, and build positive relationships—skills that will stay with them far beyond this school year.\r\nAs we continue, our next steps include expanding these activities into small group projects where students will apply what they've learned in deeper and more creative ways. We will also continue building structured routines using these materials to support social-emotional learning, independence, and confidence in both academic and social settings.\r\nBecause of you, my students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited about learning. You have truly made a lasting difference in their lives, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1777995263080,"projectUrl":"project/handson-stem-for-my-bilingual-superstar/10214058/","projectTitle":"Hands‑On STEM for My Bilingual Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457067_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626095024361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zorypagan"},{"teacherId":5457067,"projectId":9935950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the materials they need to learn in an organized, welcoming, and engaging environment. These donations have had a positive impact on our daily routines and have helped create a space where students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and kindness. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nZory Pagán\r\nTeacher, Forest Home Avenue School","fullyFundedDate":1775080681313,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-space-to-thrive/9935950/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Space to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457067_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626095024361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zorypagan"},{"teacherId":5457068,"projectId":9910273,"letterContent":"The use of sensory, manipulative, and relaxing materials has a significant positive impact on promoting social-emotional learning. This helps reduce stress and improve student concentration. Resources such as stress-relieving toys and models for students to build a farm, use the animals, and describe them help foster a safe and calm environment that supports mental health and improves academic engagement.\r\nThank you so much for the support and materials you have given my students this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1763990983819,"projectUrl":"project/ear-hands-and-relax/9910273/","projectTitle":"Ear, Hands and Relax!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balseiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457068_orig.jpg?crop=452,452,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638669912977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yahaira"},{"teacherId":9094312,"projectId":9324887,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate and lasting impact on our classroom. The donated supplies: crayons, markers, glue, pencils, stickers, name tags, dry erase boards and markers, erasers, magnets, laminator sheets, clipboards, and lap desks. Are essential resources we use every single day. By this point in the year, we were running low on many basic materials, and these donations ensured that students could continue learning without interruption during whole-group lessons, small groups, centers, and independent work time.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to receive lap desks and clipboards, which they had been requesting all year. These items have allowed students to work comfortably in flexible seating areas and even take their learning outside the classroom. Having the ability to choose where they work has increased focus, engagement, and motivation, especially for students who benefit from movement and alternative learning spaces.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support learning not only for this year's students but for future classes as well. Because of your generosity, students have the tools they need to participate fully, stay organized, and take pride in their work. Your support has helped create a more flexible, engaging, and well-equipped learning environment for all.","fullyFundedDate":1746553342601,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-renew/9324887/","projectTitle":"Restock and Renew!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9094312_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688784075166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094312"},{"teacherId":9094312,"projectId":9613287,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our classroom store has become a powerful tool for teaching responsibility, motivation, and real-world life skills. The donated items such as fidgets, pencils, stickers, bookmarks, erasers, slime, Play-Doh, candy, bracelets, tattoos, mini airplanes, and other treasure box toys. Have made the store exciting and meaningful for students. These incentives have helped create a positive classroom environment where good choices are recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThrough the classroom store system, students earn points for positive behavior, effort, and responsible decision-making. They exchange those points for play money, track their savings, and decide how and when to spend it. This process has given students hands-on practice with counting, budgeting, saving, and making thoughtful choices. Many students have learned patience by saving for items they really want, while others are learning to plan and manage their \"money\" more wisely.\r\n\r\nBeyond motivation, these donations have helped students build confidence and pride in their behavior and accomplishments. The store has become something students look forward to and work toward each day. Because of your generosity, our classroom is a more positive, engaging, and supportive place where students are learning skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755521948927,"projectUrl":"project/the-positive-points-market/9613287/","projectTitle":"The Positive Points Market","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9094312_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688784075166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094312"},{"teacherId":9094312,"projectId":9613296,"letterContent":"Because of this project, social studies in our classroom has truly come alive. The donated books, puzzles, maps, flash cards, and election materials have transformed lessons into hands-on experiences that actively engage every student. Instead of just reading about concepts, students are now exploring them: building maps, solving puzzles, and using flash cards to strengthen their understanding of states, capitals, and key vocabulary. These resources have helped make learning more interactive, meaningful, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe diverse collection of books featuring different cultures, ethnicities, holidays, and historical perspectives. Has had a powerful impact on my students. They see themselves reflected in the stories they read while also learning to appreciate and respect the experiences of others. These books have sparked thoughtful discussions, curiosity, and a deeper connection to social studies topics that go beyond the textbook.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the materials used to run a classroom election gave students a real-world understanding of civic responsibility and the democratic process. Students were excited to participate, take on roles, and practice making informed choices. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not only learning facts. They are building critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a genuine love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762197032669,"projectUrl":"project/mapping-the-world-around-us/9613296/","projectTitle":"Mapping the World Around Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9094312_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688784075166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094312"},{"teacherId":246214,"projectId":9866025,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. Blooket is a hands-on game oriented tool for teachers to use with students. I can pretty much create any topic for review or practice in game form. It is highly motivational. I honestly don't think the students see this as practice. I have used Blooket games for math, reading, social studies or science review. Having the ability to create my own games is very important because I can differentiate the learning that meets the needs of a set of students or the entire class.\r\n\r\nHaving headphones that work and fit our heads is amazing. You have made a difference in my classroom. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1762267599157,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-interactive-with-blooket/9866025/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Interactive with Blooket","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietrzak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp246214_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540761522266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pietrzak"},{"teacherId":5457068,"projectId":9272824,"letterContent":"Organization influences a student's daily routine by improving time management, reducing stress, and increasing academic performance through structure and focus. Having their materials organized, visible, and accessible allows students to complete assignments and find materials more easily. This enables them to better manage their time, conserve mental energy, and reduce the anxiety associated with not having the necessary materials. It also helps develop executive functions such as planning and organization, and can lead to better sleep and overall well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1756759358514,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-the-key/9272824/","projectTitle":"Organization Is the Key","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balseiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457068_orig.jpg?crop=452,452,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638669912977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yahaira"},{"teacherId":9714561,"projectId":9525473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of school supplies and cleaning materials. It really is helpful, supports our students academic growth, but also their self confidence. This year, I had many students show up to school with nothing. I was so nice to be able to give them new school supplies and for them to feel like they belonged and had what they needed to be successful. \r\n\r\nOf all the items donated, the student favorite is white board markers! They absolutely love the fresh tip and clean lines. The student engagement is significantly higher and they really enjoy doing math calculations much more. The students are doing the same tasks they would do on paper, but there is something magical about whiteboard and markers!\r\n\r\nThe donation of cleaning materials has been much appreciated. The students clean and santize their work spaces daily. They are always amazed at just how much dirt and grime they remove. It really does help keep our classroom looking clean and smelling fresh!","fullyFundedDate":1755473998471,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies/9525473/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Busch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714561"},{"teacherId":5457068,"projectId":9165036,"letterContent":"Maintaining a consistently clean and usable room without worry involves creating a system of daily habits, students love being part of the classroom cleaning and take it very seriously, following the class helper schedule. When something spills on the tables or the floor, they know where the wipes or mop are and run to ask if they can clean it up.\r\nThey love the smell of the classroom and love keeping the classroom clean and are happy to see it clean and smelling fresh. They are very thankful for it.","fullyFundedDate":1752769511901,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-room-clean-and-suitable-to-use/9165036/","projectTitle":"Keep the Room Clean and Suitable to Use Without worry.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balseiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457068_orig.jpg?crop=452,452,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638669912977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yahaira"},{"teacherId":5457067,"projectId":9331648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project to get a new printer. Your donation has made a huge difference! With the printer, I've been able to provide students with high-quality handouts, visuals for lessons, and personalized materials that support their learning. It's helped me stay organized and offer more engaging resources. Students especially love the colorful prints for projects and classroom displays. Your generosity has truly improved our daily learning experience. 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