{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shirley Chisholm Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9218488,"projectId":10343643,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the beautiful carpet. Not only do the students love it, but nearly every teacher that walked by my room during setup exclaimed, \"Ohh you have a new carpet!! It's so nice!!\" or \"That looks so great in your room!\" \r\n\r\nAs I mentioned in my proposal, we are in a new space this year and it has been a major adjustment for all, teachers and students alike. Some classrooms did not have carpets at all, while others had old, dingy ones left behind by other teachers. While it may seem insignificant to someone who has not worked in a school, I can assure you this literally made the biggest difference in my classroom environment. Each student has their own spot, which creates a much needed structure for whole group instruction. It also provides a space for small group learning, independent reading, and center work, all of which enhance learning and are so important for our youngest learners. The bright, yet soft, colors tie the room together and bring a joyful aesthetic to our room. \r\nThank you so much, again, and please know that we all appreciate your donation daily.","fullyFundedDate":1784912653878,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet/10343643/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Di Stasio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218488"},{"teacherId":5856707,"projectId":10465310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring Secret Stories back into my classroom! The new posters are officially up on our walls, and my students were so excited to see them and start using them! They love referring to the stories throughout the day, especially when reading and writing. It has been wonderful to see how quickly they are making connections, remembering tricky phonics patterns, and already becoming more confident and accurate spellers!\r\n\r\nThese posters are so much more than classroom decorations. They are tools that help my students become independent, successful readers and writers. Thanks to your kindness, my students have a resource they can rely on every day, and one that will continue to benefit future classes for years to come. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning to read fun and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1787150056510,"projectUrl":"project/secret-stories-to-read/10465310/","projectTitle":"Secret Stories to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daugherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5856707_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x82,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583949232088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5856707"},{"teacherId":2510960,"projectId":10167410,"letterContent":"In education there are many shifts we experience during our time teaching. The new literacy shift is following the Science of Reading techniques. This course has served as a great introduction to help begin my shift for teaching my students reading and incorporating these new techniques in my classroom. \r\nI really enjoyed the format of this course as I was able to take my own pace and with such a demanding job not have to worry about falling behind. Thank you so much for taking the time to not only read but help move my teaching forward.","fullyFundedDate":1775585345200,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-reading-pd/10167410/","projectTitle":"Science of Reading PD","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clemons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2510960_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458302119666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2510960"},{"teacherId":6895530,"projectId":9578387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The materials we received have made a wonderful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. The headphones and earmuffs have been especially helpful during independent learning and technology time, allowing students to focus and work at their own pace with fewer distractions. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has also allowed me to provide engaging educational activities that support the different learning needs of my students.\r\n\r\nMy students have been especially excited about the STEM building materials, beads, crayons, and other hands-on resources. They love having opportunities to build, create, problem-solve, and use their imaginations while developing important fine motor and critical-thinking skills. The Colors of the World crayons have also been a wonderful addition, giving students the opportunity to represent themselves, their families, and others more authentically in their artwork.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin board materials have helped us create a colorful and welcoming learning environment where student work can be celebrated. Your generosity has brought so many opportunities for creativity, exploration, and learning into our classroom. My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in their education. Thank you for helping make our classroom a special place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1760625182188,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-tools-for-a-fun-s/9578387/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Tools for a Fun Spanish Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6895530"},{"teacherId":2510960,"projectId":9904259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The snacks in the classroom, have been an invaluable asset. The snacks are used when students didn't get a chance to eat breakfast or after we come from swimming classes. They know that the snacks are there if needed but not to be abused.\r\n\r\nThey are so blown away that strangers would take the time to give their money to help them have snacks in the classroom during their time of need.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart and their stomachs (lol) thanks again for taking the time to donate to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772550464201,"projectUrl":"project/brain-power-food/9904259/","projectTitle":"Brain Power Food","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clemons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2510960_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458302119666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2510960"},{"teacherId":2510960,"projectId":9904224,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to donate to my project. The impact of your donation is already visible. Several students have shared how excited they are to use the iPads for coding lessons and engineering simulations. Others are eager to explore digital art, data visualization, and science experiments that require interactive tools. These devices are helping them see themselves not just as learners, but as innovators—people capable of shaping the future rather than simply observing it.\r\nYour support also sends a powerful message: that girls belong in STEM spaces, that their ideas matter, and that their dreams deserve the same resources and encouragement as anyone else's. Representation and opportunity go hand in hand. When girls have access to the tools they need, they gain the confidence to pursue fields where they have historically been underrepresented. 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