{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Yonkers Montessori Academy","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7240624,"projectId":9744832,"letterContent":"First and foremost, the class and I truly appreciate your donations. These Rode mics will be a game changer in the classes ability to conduct interviews. These mic's will allow students to conduct interviews to obtain data, practice journalism skills and practice their social skills. The Rode mics will also let the students roam the school to acquire a broader range of data from a wider audience. The audio quality of these mics will also permit the class to produce quality content that will sound professional.","fullyFundedDate":1758806777574,"projectUrl":"project/on-the-rode-towireless-wisdom-student/9744832/","projectTitle":"On the Rode to\"Wireless Wisdom: Student Stories, Unplugged\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240624_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632341692760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/man-ram"},{"teacherId":7240624,"projectId":9282284,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation toward my professional development in emotional awareness. Your support has made a meaningful impact—not only on my growth as an educator but also on the lives of the students I teach every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, I've been able to participate in specialized training focused on emotional intelligence (EQ), a vital skill set that helps individuals recognize, understand, and manage emotions—both their own and those of others. This journey has deepened my understanding of how emotional awareness influences learning, relationships, and overall well-being in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI am now actively incorporating these insights into my teaching practice. My students are learning what it means to be emotionally intelligent: how to identify their feelings, express themselves constructively, and empathize with others. We're exploring concepts like self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social responsibility through engaging activities and reflective discussions. It's truly inspiring to witness their growth in these areas.\r\n\r\nYour support has empowered me to create a more emotionally attuned and inclusive learning environment—one where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. I am deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of this work and for investing in a future where emotional intelligence is a cornerstone of education.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nManuel","fullyFundedDate":1746496379620,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-with-heart-an-emotional-intelli/9282284/","projectTitle":"Leaders with Heart: An Emotional Intelligence Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240624_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632341692760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/man-ram"},{"teacherId":7240624,"projectId":9602340,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations that made it possible for us to receive the Xvive Microphone Wireless System.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enhanced our classroom experience. With this new system, our students and teachers can communicate more clearly during presentations, projects, and performances. It has already begun to foster stronger engagement, boost confidence, and create a more professional learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided us with valuable equipment, but also reminded us of the incredible power of community support. Because of you, our students are inspired to pursue excellence, knowing that there are people who believe in them and their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students. We are deeply appreciative of your kindness and commitment to helping us succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758024381662,"projectUrl":"project/the-future-of-sound-technology-behind-w/9602340/","projectTitle":"The Future of Sound: Technology Behind Wireless Mics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240624_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632341692760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/man-ram"},{"teacherId":7240624,"projectId":9268370,"letterContent":"This Everse speaker is a game changer for the school climate and culture. The school and I are so grateful that we were able to have this project funded. As the teachers and students walk into the building the EV speaker is blasting a plethora of diverse music representing the entire school wide community. When the staff and students hear the music as they walk into the building you notice an instant change in their mood. As the music plays everyone starts to two step and sing along with the music as it plays. \r\nNot only do we play music but we also play inspirational TED Talks, speech's and sound tracks from popular Broadway shows. \r\n\r\nThe best part of having this EV speaker is the comments that teaches make when they walk into the building. I've had teaches tell me \"man..... hearing that song made me feel young again.\" I also love when I hear teachers say \" Wow..... that song reminds me of the great times I had in high school.\" \r\n\r\nDonors..... we can thank you enough for your sacrificial giving so that we can have this game changing speaker set the mood for our school day.","fullyFundedDate":1746475535003,"projectUrl":"project/everse-8-initiative-empowering-staff-/9268370/","projectTitle":"Everse 8 Initiative: Empowering Staff & Students Through Quality Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240624_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632341692760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/man-ram"},{"teacherId":8850072,"projectId":8979312,"letterContent":"Thank You - Your Support Brought Our Smart-board Project to Life!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous contribution to our project, \"Fund a Smart-board, Empower Students!\" Thanks to your support, we were able to bring a state-of-the-art Smart-board into our classroom, and the impact has been truly remarkable!\r\n\r\nThe moment we revealed the Smartboard, the students were absolutely thrilled! Seeing their faces light up as they took turns using the interactive pen on the board was such a joy. It has instantly transformed our lessons from something passive to an engaging and dynamic experience.\r\n\r\nIt's hard to fully convey the joy and wonder on their faces as they interact with the board. They are eager to come to the front, solve problems collaboratively, and explore concepts in a way that simply wasn't possible before. The smart-board has become an invaluable tool in making learning more accessible, interactive, and fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for providing them with this invaluable tool. Your kindness has made a tangible difference in their education and has opened up a world of new possibilities for learning. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742937428619,"projectUrl":"project/fund-a-smartboard-empower-students/8979312/","projectTitle":"Fund a Smartboard, Empower Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850072_orig.jpg?crop=781,781,x216,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668994213225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8850072"},{"teacherId":2213445,"projectId":8326504,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our \"Interactive Learning Board\" project on DonorsChoose. The new interactive board has completely transformed our classroom environment, creating a dynamic and engaging learning experience for my students.\r\nSince the board arrived, we've seen a shift in student participation and understanding. The ability to interact directly with educational content through touch and visual elements has sparked curiosity and excitement, especially among our more visual learners. We now use the board daily to explore complex concepts and even collaborate on projects in real-time, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration among the students.\r\nOne particularly impactful moment was when we used the board to take a visual journey through the \"digestive system\" during our science unit. Students were able to zoom in on specific organs, rotate the image, and even label parts collaboratively, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject matter than ever before.\r\nYour support has not only provided our students with cutting-edge technology but has also empowered them to take a more active role in their learning journey. Thank you for believing in the power of this project and for making a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1723683905328,"projectUrl":"project/smart-board-for-special-needs-students/8326504/","projectTitle":"Smart Board for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabadi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2213445"},{"teacherId":9260758,"projectId":8486717,"letterContent":"On behalf of YMA and my students, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the beautiful class carpet. Your thoughtful gift has already made a tremendous difference in creating a warm and inviting space for learning and collaboration in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new carpet has quickly become a favorite spot for students to gather during storytime, group discussions, and other interactive activities. It has truly transformed the environment, making it more comfortable and engaging for everyone.\r\nYour support means so much to us, as it helps provide an enhanced educational experience for our students. We are incredibly fortunate to have donors like you who care deeply about fostering a positive learning environment for children.","fullyFundedDate":1725557814257,"projectUrl":"project/cool-as-a-cucumber-on-the-carpet/8486717/","projectTitle":"Cool as a Cucumber on the Carpet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Degree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9260758_orig.jpg?crop=435,435,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720470720158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9260758"},{"teacherId":8373323,"projectId":7171638,"letterContent":"My students had the best experience doing horticulture and serving the community at the same time, while working to beautify the environment. The students learned about some specific issues as those issues relate to protecting our plant life. The students learned about the different types of careers they could pursue. These careers were not your typical office or indoor environment careers. The learned about environmental and natural science type careers. 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