{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 181 Pablo Casals","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8830985,"projectId":10333311,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our girls have been given the opportunity to build their soccer skills, confidence, and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment. Having access to new soccer equipment has made a huge difference in our PE classes, allowing more students to participate, practice their skills, and feel included.\r\n\r\nThe girls were so excited to see the new equipment and couldn't wait to start using it! We've been working on dribbling, passing, shooting, and small-sided games that encourage communication and teamwork. One of the most rewarding parts has been watching students who were initially hesitant to participate become more comfortable, take risks, and cheer each other on.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we'll continue building on these skills through soccer activities, team challenges, and games that encourage leadership and cooperation. Our goal is to help our girls recognize their strengths, develop confidence, and feel empowered both on and off the field.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create more opportunities for our girls to learn, grow, and discover what they're capable of!","fullyFundedDate":1781262129572,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-girls-building-skills-conf/10333311/","projectTitle":"Empowering Girls: Building Skills & Confidence Through Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830985_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745331626994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shandphysed"},{"teacherId":7863767,"projectId":10100506,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for helping make our project celebrating the amazing moms in our community a success! Your kindness and generosity have given us the opportunity to host a special breakfast honoring the mothers and mother figures who play such important roles in the lives of our students, families, and community.\r\n\r\nMothers are often the unsung heroes of our daily lives. They nurture, encourage, sacrifice, and work tirelessly to ensure that their children have the love, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed. Whether they are helping with homework, attending school meetings, balancing work and family responsibilities, or offering a comforting hug after a difficult day, moms make an immeasurable difference. We wanted to create a meaningful opportunity to recognize their dedication and show them just how much they are appreciated.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we can bring our community together over a delicious breakfast in a warm, welcoming, and celebratory atmosphere. This gathering is about so much more than sharing a meal. It is about creating connections, expressing gratitude, and reminding the incredible women in our community that their efforts do not go unnoticed. Every cup of coffee, breakfast treat, and shared conversation will help create an experience filled with appreciation, joy, and fellowship.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we understand that a strong school community extends beyond the classroom. Families are essential partners in student success, and the love and support children receive at home play a significant role in their educational journeys. By celebrating our moms, we are also strengthening the relationships between our school and the families we proudly serve. When families feel welcomed, valued, and respected, they are more likely to remain engaged and connected to their children's education.\r\n\r\nWe hope this breakfast will provide our moms with a well-deserved moment to relax, enjoy themselves, and connect with other members of the community. So often, mothers spend their time caring for everyone else that they have little opportunity to focus on themselves. This celebration is our way of saying, \"Thank you for everything you do!\" We want every mother and mother figure who attends to leave feeling recognized, appreciated, and reminded that she is an important part of our community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped turn this vision into something meaningful and memorable. By contributing to this project, you are doing more than providing breakfast supplies. You are helping us create an environment where families feel welcomed, relationships grow stronger, and gratitude is expressed in a tangible way.\r\n\r\nWe sincerely thank each and every donor who made this project possible. Your willingness to invest in our school community demonstrates the power of kindness and the importance of celebrating the people who make a difference every day. We are excited to share this special experience with our moms and create memories that will last long after breakfast is over.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us honor our moms, strengthen our community, and remind these extraordinary women that they are valued, appreciated, and deserving of celebration. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1773419429588,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-moms-in-the-community/10100506/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Moms in the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shikarides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7863767"},{"teacherId":224816,"projectId":10739526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our project. Your contribution has made it possible for our students to come together in a meaningful and impactful way.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students are collaborating to create wellness packets for families in our community who may not otherwise have access to these essential supplies. Your generosity is directly helping to meet real needs, and it is making a tangible difference in the lives of many.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials provided, this experience is teaching our students invaluable lessons about teamwork, compassion, and the importance of giving back. They are learning that even small acts, when done together, can create powerful change.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to education and community well-being. Thank you for believing in our students and in this project.","fullyFundedDate":1792520511345,"projectUrl":"project/community-wellness-packs/10739526/","projectTitle":"Community Wellness Packs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lonquich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp224816_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667863195121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/224816"},{"teacherId":7875625,"projectId":10166637,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our enthusiastic students, dedicated school staff, and entire community, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible support of our project, \"Rolling into STEM: Soap Box Derby & Allstate Celebration.\" Because of your generosity, our students experienced an unforgettable hands-on learning adventure that combined physics, engineering, teamwork, and celebratory community spirit.\r\n\r\nWhen we first envisioned this Soap Box Derby project, our goal was to bring abstract science and engineering concepts off the textbook pages and into the physical world. For many of our students, understanding principles like gravity, friction, aerodynamics, and structural integrity can be challenging when taught strictly through lectures or worksheets. Your sponsorship brought those concepts to life in a tangible, exciting way.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the Allstate-sponsored derby car kits arrived, the atmosphere in our classroom completely transformed. The sheer excitement on the students' faces as they unboxed the wheels, axles, steering mechanisms, and chassis components was priceless. Working in small collaborative teams, they took on the roles of mechanical engineers, safety inspectors, and project managers. They measured, calibrated, tightened bolts, and calculated force and acceleration. They learned through trial, error, and triumph, gaining critical problem-solving skills and confidence along the way.\r\n\r\nThe culmination of our hard work was race day, and thanks to your contribution, it turned into an extraordinary event. Beyond the racing equipment, your donation made it possible to provide delicious refreshments—including fresh fruit, snacks, and chilled drinks—for all our student racers, volunteer families, and supporters. Having quality refreshments kept our young drivers energized and made the event feel like a true high-profile community celebration. It brought families together on the sidelines, cheering not just for their own children, but for every single student crossing the finish line.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project extends far beyond a single race day. Building and racing these derby cars taught our students valuable life lessons about perseverance, communication, leadership, and sportsmanship. They learned how to listen to one another's ideas, troubleshoot unexpected mechanical challenges, and celebrate both victory and effort. For several of our students who often struggle in traditional academic settings, this hands-on project was a turning point—a moment where they truly shined and discovered a passion for engineering and technology.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your belief in our classroom and your willingness to invest in our students' futures. In a time when educational resources are often limited, community partners and individual donors like you make all the difference. You have given our students more than just car parts and snacks; you have provided them with rich memories, practical skills, and the knowledge that there are people in the world cheering for their success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable kindness, foresight, and investment in our young learners. Your generosity has set our students on a track toward lifelong curiosity and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1776884742118,"projectUrl":"project/soap-box-derby-complimentary-refreshment/10166637/","projectTitle":"Soap Box Derby Complimentary Refreshment Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gotay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7875625"},{"teacherId":224816,"projectId":10678050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project! Your generous support provides our English Language Learners with essential supplies that make a world of difference in their daily learning.\r\nAcquiring a new language can be challenging, but these new materials make the process truly engaging and exciting for my students. They particularly enjoy the resources that allow them to practice their speaking skills with each other, as well as the interactive games that help them learn English through play and collaboration.\r\nYour kindness gives our students the tools they need to build confidence and succeed academically, while showing them that there is a whole community cheering them on. We are deeply grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1790008783650,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-in-need-of-res/10678050/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners in Need of Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lonquich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp224816_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667863195121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/224816"},{"teacherId":8076242,"projectId":10612549,"letterContent":"As our music department expands across our two newly established rooms including our dedicated piano lab and theory space maintaining a clean, healthy, and welcoming environment is more important than ever. Because our high-traffic space lacks windows, germs can spread quickly across our instruments and shared gear, making daily upkeep vital. \r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our new supplies have arrived and are already making a tangible difference for our 6th grade and special needs music classes! Protecting Our Gear and Keeping Students Healthy: We are actively using the specialized electronic safe wipes and microfiber cleaners on our keyboards, digital pianos, and desktop computers. These supplies ensure our technology stays hygienic and fully operational without risking damage to delicate equipment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' health, comfort, and musical education!","fullyFundedDate":1789757846467,"projectUrl":"project/clean-keys-clear-minds/10612549/","projectTitle":"Clean Keys, Clear Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8076242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735150338499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenahernandez"},{"teacherId":8076242,"projectId":10480129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our music program! Because of your generosity, our classroom is buzzing with tactile, hands-on learning every single day.\r\n\r\nAbstract musical rhythms and beat fractions can be tough to visualize on paper, especially for my ICT and 12-1 students. With our new Giant Building Blocks, students are physically building beat structures, turning complex rhythmic concepts into a tactile, 3D activity. \r\n\r\nDuring a recent lesson on scales and chords, students used the Magnetic Music Boards & Note Symbols to step up to the boards, move notes around, and actively construct melodies during small-group instruction. Meanwhile, the \"I Need Help\" Flip Charts have given students a silent, empowering way to signal their understanding level so I can provide targeted interventions without disrupting the class flow. Behind the scenes, the adhesive pencil holders, bulk pencils, and magnetic/duct tape are keeping our custom music centers and notebooks fully functional and organized","fullyFundedDate":1787320697981,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-music-theory-for-every-learner/10480129/","projectTitle":"Hands On Music Theory for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8076242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735150338499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenahernandez"},{"teacherId":224816,"projectId":10250917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom's real-world problem-solving project! Your contribution directly provides our students with hands-on, direct experiences that allow them to explore issues in our community and engineer practical solutions. By helping us secure essential printer toner, you have made it possible for our young learners to take pride in their work, printing out their final reports to display at school and share with their families at home.\r\nFor our classroom, this support reaches far beyond just printing paper. Many of our students do not have access to internet devices at home, making it difficult to conduct or review research outside of school hours. Thanks to your kindness, we can now print out essential research materials for them to study, evaluate, and discuss with their families. Having these physical copies bridges the digital divide and ensures every child has equal access to learning opportunities.\r\nMy students are emergent bilinguals and working through literacy challenges, yet they show incredible resilience, curiosity, and determination every day. Your generosity validates their hard work and provides them with the tangible tools they need to shine. Thank you for believing in our students and for investing in their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1787582951789,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-language-barriers-through-techn/10250917/","projectTitle":"Breaking Language Barriers Through Technology and Creative Expression Part 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lonquich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp224816_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667863195121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/224816"},{"teacherId":5515189,"projectId":10066021,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors and The Allstate Foundation, our students now have access to meaningful wellness and self-care resources that are helping them develop healthy habits, greater independence, and confidence. The hydration, hygiene, skin-care, and personal-care supplies have allowed us to have important conversations about taking care of our bodies and understanding that wellness includes both physical and emotional well-being. Students were especially excited when they first saw the materials and enjoyed learning about the purpose of each item and how it could be incorporated into their everyday routines.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been seeing students take ownership of what they are learning. We have used the resources to reinforce practical life skills such as staying hydrated, maintaining personal hygiene, protecting and caring for their skin, and recognizing when they need a moment for self-care. These lessons have created opportunities for students to practice independence, make thoughtful choices, and discuss how small daily habits can help them feel prepared and confident at school and in their community.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building upon these lessons through student-led wellness and community-service activities. Students will have opportunities to share what they have learned with others and help promote healthy habits beyond our classroom. This project is about much more than receiving supplies—it is giving our students tools, knowledge, and experiences that they can carry with them into their daily lives. We are incredibly grateful to our donors and The Allstate Foundation for making these meaningful learning opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770397834655,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-care-and-confidence-with-supp/10066021/","projectTitle":"Wellness, Care, and Confidence with Support from The Allstate Foundation","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Seriki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-seriki"},{"teacherId":8076242,"projectId":10336127,"letterContent":"Having proper gear has completely elevated our soccer program at IS 181 Pablo Casals, turning every practice into an organized, high energy environment:\r\n\r\nDrastically Increased Ball-Contact Time: With 9 new soccer balls, gone are the days of standing in long lines. Every student now gets maximum repetitions to build essential footwork, passing accuracy, and ball control.\r\n\r\nAuthentic Tactical Drills: The 2 large field nets have completely transformed our shooting, goaltending, and tactical drills. Our players now get a true game-day experience every time they step up to take a shot.\r\n\r\nDuring a recent afternoon practice, we ran our first full field scrimmage with the new gear. In the past, tracking teams without vests was confusing, but with the bright pinnies, students were calling out passes, holding their defensive zones, and executing set plays with complete clarity. When one of our midfielders set up a beautiful cross that led to a goal in the new net, the entire team cheered together. It wasn't just a fun play it was a moment of true teamwork, pride, and athletic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our middle schoolers the tools they need to stay active, build teamwork, and hit the field with pride!","fullyFundedDate":1781485262397,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-madness/10336127/","projectTitle":"Soccer Madness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8076242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735150338499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenahernandez"},{"teacherId":8076242,"projectId":10266036,"letterContent":"Over my years as a music teacher, I have always focused on finding new ways to help my special needs students absorb and process concepts. Thanks to your support, we are now living a multi-sensory approach every day blending auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning:\r\n\r\nTactile & Visual Rhythm Building: Students use rhythm cards and blocks to physically construct and sequence beats, turning abstract musical concepts into something they can see, touch, and rearrange.\r\n\r\nMovement & Melody Connection: Simple instruments and guided movement patterns allow students to feel the pulse and pitch, building stronger memory pathways, improving focus, and developing confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a classroom experience where learning is accessible, multi-sensory, and joyful! Your generosity ensures that every child, regardless of their learning style, has the tools they need to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1786541698119,"projectUrl":"project/music-manipulatives/10266036/","projectTitle":"Music Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8076242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735150338499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenahernandez"},{"teacherId":8076242,"projectId":10263026,"letterContent":"When my students first walked through the doors to see our transformed spaces, the reaction was pure wonder. Without windows in our rooms, the space previously felt dim and clinical. Stepping into a room bathed in warm, skylight filtered glow with our \"Glow and Grow\" nature theme completely blew them away!\r\n\r\nSeeing their eyes light up was unforgettable. The vibrant green borders, plant themed privacy accents, and peaceful sky light covers instantly changed the mood. The students felt prioritized, welcomed, and genuinely excited to dive into the school year.\r\n\r\nHow We Are Using the Resources: Two Dedicated Music Spaces\r\nExpanding our program into two separate classrooms has completely redefined how my students experience music education:\r\n\r\nOur Main Music Room (Theory, Culture & Collaboration): Wrapped in our soothing green and brown \"Glow and Grow\" decor, this space serves as our hub for active discussions, music history, listening analysis, and group ensemble work. The soft, natural lighting creates a calm, focused environment where every student feels comfortable raising their hand and sharing creative ideas.\r\n\r\nOur Hands-On Piano Lab: Having a dedicated second room exclusively for our piano keyboards allows students to transition seamlessly into practical skill building. The plant-themed window privacy accents keep the space feeling cozy and private, allowing students to practice comfortably without feeling on display.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a bright, welcoming environment where music begins! 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