{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Greenburgh Academy","outOfStateSupporters":51.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4036218,"projectId":9424676,"letterContent":"I just want to reach out to say thank you so much for the donation. I have needed something in my office for the kids to use and you came through just in the nick of time. I chose the couch and then when I confirmed it, I was told that it was out of stock and I needed to choose replacement items.\r\n\r\nI chose to replace the furniture with snacks for the sudents because so many of them come to school hungry- they also have a bus ride of 1-2 hours to come to school and the same distance to go home. They often live in different boroughs of New York City and we are located out of New York City, in a special school for kids that cannot go to public school.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you very much for your support and help. You are amazing!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760834048561,"projectUrl":"project/new-couch-for-counseling-time/9424676/","projectTitle":"New Couch for Counseling Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4036218_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531916541117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4036218"},{"teacherId":9012572,"projectId":9412056,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has greatly benefited from the new headphones and chargers. The students absolutely love the headphones — they're comfortable, help them focus on their individual assignments, and allow them to work without distractions or disturbing others. It's made a noticeable difference in keeping the learning environment calm and productive.\r\n\r\nThe chargers have also been a game changer, ensuring our Chromebooks stay fully powered throughout the day. Students no longer have to stop mid-assignment due to low battery, which keeps lessons running smoothly and maximizes learning time.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts is seeing how much more independent and responsible students have become with this technology. Several students who previously struggled to stay on task are now engaged, confident, and proud to use their tools effectively.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a real difference — thank you for helping our students stay focused, connected, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1752671539042,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-chargersfocused-learning/9412056/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Chargers=Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jevric","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9012572"},{"teacherId":8908716,"projectId":9150221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to \"Level Up STEAM: Sphero LittleBits for Future Innovators\"! Your support has been instrumental in bringing new life to our STEAM classes. With the new **Sphero robots** and **LittleBits kits**, our students now have hands-on tools to explore coding, engineering, and design in ways that were previously not possible. This project has a profound impact, especially on our students with special needs, as these intuitive, modular tools allow them to engage with complex concepts through tactile and visual learning. The simple, snap-together components and programmable robots break down barriers, fostering an inclusive environment where every student, regardless of ability, can build, create, and innovate. Because of your kindness, we are empowering the next generation of problem-solvers and ensuring that every child has the chance to dream big.","fullyFundedDate":1746786393151,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-steam-sphero-littlebits-for-fu/9150221/","projectTitle":"Level Up STEAM: Sphero LittleBits for Future Innovators.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8908716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671814228714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8908716"},{"teacherId":9750337,"projectId":9242674,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our speech and language therapy sessions. Your support has made a profound difference, and we are so thankful for your belief in our students' potential.\r\n\r\nYour donations are directly empowering our students to improve their comprehension and expand their vocabulary skills. With your help, we can provide specialized materials, engaging activities, and essential resources that make learning fun and effective for our students. You are helping them build a stronger foundation for academic success and lifelong communication.\r\n\r\nWe are truly touched by your kindness and commitment to education. Your generosity is a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of community support. Thank you for investing in our students' futures and for making such a meaningful impact on their speech and language development.","fullyFundedDate":1746786256302,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-communication-with-books-and/9242674/","projectTitle":"Empowering Communication with Books and Reinforcements in Speech- Language Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shqutaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9750337"},{"teacherId":2853113,"projectId":8968067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the clothes. These resources will help\r\nSo many students. Many of our students can not afford to get essentials for clothing for school. With your donations we will be able to help ease this burden for many families and let students focus on academics rather than these issues. The sweatshirts pant and shorts will be handed out next school year in a back to school shopping package to our most\r\nNeediest families. We really appreciate you all for believing in our students and program","fullyFundedDate":1742823950659,"projectUrl":"project/emergency-clothing/8968067/","projectTitle":"Emergency Clothing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2853113_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504732244948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-phillipsga"},{"teacherId":3236035,"projectId":8654055,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank: Your Support is Calming Our Classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in helping us create a much-needed sensory corner in our classroom. Your contribution has already made a significant and tangible difference in the lives of our students, providing a calming and supportive space where they can regulate their emotions and ease anxiety. Since its arrival, the sensory corner has become an integral part of our daily routine. Students now have a designated area to retreat to when feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply in need of a moment of quiet focus. We've seen children independently utilizing the bean bag and fidget tools to self-soothe before rejoining activities with renewed calm and engagement. Just last week, during a particularly challenging History lesson, one of our students, who often struggles with frustration, quietly went to the sensory corner for a few minutes. When they returned, they were noticeably more composed and able to successfully complete the task. It was a powerful moment that truly highlighted the impact of your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and providing them with this invaluable resource. Your kindness has created more than just a corner; it has fostered a sense of security, well-being, and emotional intelligence within our classroom. We are so grateful for your partnership in creating a more supportive and nurturing learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1723664563417,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-a-sensory-corner-to-ease-anx/8654055/","projectTitle":"Help Create a Sensory Corner to Ease Anxiety","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Crews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3236035_orig.jpg?crop=2983,2984,x0,y477&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759953440193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3236035"},{"teacherId":8058036,"projectId":8785991,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for your donation of the much needed therapy tools. \r\nMy students, are amazed that strangers wanted to help them with their mental health, with supplies that teach new effective skills. They are enjoying new and fun ways to address their intense emotions with techniques taken from workbooks like, \"DBT Skills Workbook For Kids\". Some new skills being taught include techniques like: Changing My Thoughts, Mood Tracker, and How We Communicate. (DBT focuses on techniques that make kids more conscious of thier feelings and how those feelings affect their behavior.)\r\n\r\nBecuase of your much needed donations, my students, are reducing thier maldaptive behaviors, to inculde, yelling, walking out of class, and fighting. Your donations, have been vital in allowing my students to engage in desired behaviors, like, recognizing the physical response of stress, and accessing techniques like T.I.P.P, S.T.O.P, and Deep Breathing, to regulate these behaviors in a more functional manner. \r\n \r\nLastly, I am in awe of you all, and forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1733261563138,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-can-be-cool-and-educational-wit/8785991/","projectTitle":"Therapy Can Be Cool And Educational With The Right Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8058036_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631286999727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8058036"},{"teacherId":9800825,"projectId":8871852,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a difference in our classroom. I hope this message finds you well and I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my students. Your kindness and commitment to education have made a meaningful impact in our school and I want to take a moment to share just how much your contributions have meant. \r\n\r\nYour support is more than just a donation, it's an investment in the future of these young minds. Because of you, they are gaining confidence, discovering their passions, and reaching their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1732023608771,"projectUrl":"project/empower-young-minds-support-hands-on-le/8871852/","projectTitle":"Empower Young Minds: Support Hands on Learning for Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farrar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800825"},{"teacherId":5096584,"projectId":8780712,"letterContent":"Immediately after receiving the packages of snacks and fidgets, students were ready to receive the caring gesture of a snack as they transitioned between classes. Often our students are hungry between meals and need a little something to get them through their classes. Your donations help us make sure hunger isn't a reason they are distracted in class. \r\n\r\nThe fidgets were distributed to several areas to reach the most students. Many of the classrooms have calm areas. Sensory items, such as fidgets help them use the mindfulness practices we teach here, while providing a calming sensory experience. Your donations make an impact in our school daily.","fullyFundedDate":1731248043466,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-fidgets-for-mental-health/8780712/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Fidgets for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Aebly-Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5096584_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634592114671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5096584"},{"teacherId":5153616,"projectId":8783439,"letterContent":"Our classrooms are humming along with all the latest Chromebook teaching apps. 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