{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mauro-Sheridan Sci-Tech-Comm","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8536679,"projectId":10228471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project so that my students could have these wonderful materials! My students were so excited to see the new plants and flowers that we were able to add to our flower shop! They had so much fun pretending to purchase plants and flowers for their \"families\". They used the tulips, roses, and other new flowers to create bouquets as well. They also used them as a sorting activity! We sorted the flowers by colors first and by the first letter sound! Thank you again for providing these wonderful materials to help my students learn through play!","fullyFundedDate":1785259750204,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-blooming-in-pre-k/10228471/","projectTitle":"We are BlOOMING in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raspardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770604948312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536679"},{"teacherId":8536679,"projectId":10089848,"letterContent":"When my students saw me open the box that was delivered to our classroom they were so excited to see the additional magna tiles materials!! Their faces lit up! \r\n\r\nWe now have some in our science center in addition to our block center. My students love being able to create their own special creations! They have built towers, garages for cars, cube boxes, etc. They love to be able to come up with their own unique creations!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these additional materials for us to create with!","fullyFundedDate":1780430111124,"projectUrl":"project/magnificient-creations/10089848/","projectTitle":"Magnificient Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raspardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770604948312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536679"},{"teacherId":2048863,"projectId":10570068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The addition of our repaired, smooth-working trombones has completely transformed how my students approach learning and playing their instruments. Our previous trombones had sticky, misaligned slides that made playing frustrating and physically challenging for young musicians. Now, with fully restored instruments, my students are no longer battling their equipment, they can focus entirely on producing a bright, beautiful sound and mastering proper technique.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first got to hold and play the restored trombones, their eyes lit up instantly. Having instruments that move effortlessly has made reading music and executing smooth slide transitions much more accessible during our daily ensemble rehearsals. Several of my trombone players who previously struggled or grew discouraged are now practicing with newfound confidence and excitement, taking pride in their playing and even asking to try advanced pieces.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve preparing a diverse set of ensemble music for our upcoming concert, where these bright-sounding trombones will take center stage in our brass section. Having functional, quality instruments has refreshed our entire band program, and we are immensely grateful for the opportunities you have created for our student musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1789049948033,"projectUrl":"project/smooth-slides-bright-sound-restoring-o/10570068/","projectTitle":"Smooth Slides, Bright Sound: Restoring Our Trombones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iezzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725927593549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iezzi"},{"teacherId":2048863,"projectId":10570363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The addition of these new music method books has completely transformed how my students approach learning their instruments. Our previous materials were outdated and often frustrating for young musicians to navigate, but these modern resources are intuitive, visually engaging, and designed specifically for how students learn today. Reading music in our classroom has become far more interactive and accessible, allowing students to spend less time feeling stuck on confusing layouts and more time making music together as an ensemble.\r\n\r\nWith these updated books, we have been able to build stronger fundamentals, such as rhythm reading, key signatures, and proper technique, through exercises that feature diverse musical styles and contemporary, relatable melodies. Several of my beginner and intermediate students who previously struggled with traditional notation have gained newfound confidence, actively practicing ahead in their books and taking pride in mastering new pieces. Having resources that reflect current teaching methods has refreshed our entire band program, and we are immensely grateful for the doors you have opened for our student musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1789049948737,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-replacing-outdated-music/10570363/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Replacing Outdated Music Books with Inclusive Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iezzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725927593549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iezzi"},{"teacherId":8175322,"projectId":10133299,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of dry erase markers to our classroom. These essential supplies are a vital part of our daily learning environment, and your support ensures that every student has the tools they need to actively participate. In our classroom, dry erase markers are used constantly. Your kindness does so much more than just provide school supplies; it shows my students that their community genuinely cares about their education and success. Because of your generosity, we can keep our focus entirely on learning, exploring, and creating without worrying about running out of materials. Thank you once again for investing in our classroom and making a tangible, positive impact on our academic journey.","fullyFundedDate":1780042892893,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-dry-erase-markers/10133299/","projectTitle":"Colorful Dry Erase Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Consiglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8175322_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644863797341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8175322"},{"teacherId":2048863,"projectId":10258505,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring our flutes back to playing condition. Your support means that instruments in need of repair can return to our students instead of sitting unused. In a school band program, every working instrument creates another opportunity for a student to participate, learn, and grow as a musician.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us provide students with reliable instruments and ensures that more young musicians have the opportunity to be part of our band program. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1780519551336,"projectUrl":"project/from-repairs-to-performance-help-us-upg/10258505/","projectTitle":"From Repairs to Performance: Help Us Upgrade Our Flute Section","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iezzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725927593549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iezzi"},{"teacherId":2048863,"projectId":10169734,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an immediate impact on our band program. Because of your support, we are able to repair saxophones that otherwise would have remained unusable. Having working instruments means more students can fully participate in band, develop their skills, and experience the confidence and sense of belonging that comes from making music together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping ensure that the condition of an instrument never stands in the way of a student's opportunity to make music.","fullyFundedDate":1780430114863,"projectUrl":"project/saxophone-restoration/10169734/","projectTitle":"Saxophone Restoration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iezzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725927593549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iezzi"},{"teacherId":8730263,"projectId":9063359,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible! These materials quickly became a classroom favorite. What started as a grocery store transformed into a smoothie shop as students used their imaginations to adapt the same materials in new and exciting ways. They practiced reading signs, writing shopping lists, counting money, taking customer orders, working together, and solving problems through play. I especially love how versatile these materials are. They will continue to support many dramatic play themes for years to come. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746471983743,"projectUrl":"project/little-shoppers-big-smiles/9063359/","projectTitle":"Little Shoppers, Big Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bernardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730263_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664465661408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bernardo"},{"teacherId":9456765,"projectId":9324252,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new class set of durable over-ear headphones has completely transformed our daily learning environment. In a modern classroom, technology is an incredible tool for individualized education, and these headphones are the essential bridge that connects my students to their daily lessons without distraction.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, technology is used to tailor instruction to every child's unique needs through daily blended learning and independent literacy stations. Students use their devices to access interactive reading programs, listen to modeled fluent reading via audiobooks, and complete targeted literacy activities. Before these headphones arrived, ambient noise in the classroom could make it difficult for students to hear the subtle phonetic sounds necessary for mastering words with complex spelling patterns. Now, each student has a completely focused, clear audio experience that directly supports their decoding accuracy and reading growth.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled to have a high-quality, comfortable headphone that belongs entirely to them during the school day. What excites them most is the newfound independence. They love plugging in their headphones and knowing they can dive straight into their personalized learning paths at their own pace. The physical design of these over-ear headphones makes them feel like \"real scientists\" or \"audio engineers,\" turning a standard academic routine into an exciting, immersive event.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially powerful for my students who are easily overwhelmed by background noise or who require a little extra focus to stay on track. One student, who previously found it challenging to tune out classroom movement during independent stations, has completely warmed up to this technology. The moment they put on their new headphones, you can visually see them dial into their work. It provides them with a quiet, safe, and personal learning bubble where they can confidently practice their reading skills. Your generosity has truly leveled the playing field, allowing every child in our diverse classroom to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746785524929,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-3rd-graders/9324252/","projectTitle":"Headphones for 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456765_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780431475976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456765"},{"teacherId":9456765,"projectId":9324325,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new texts and individual book pouches has completely transformed the energy during our daily independent reading time. Because of your generosity, every student now has a dedicated, organized way to manage a personalized selection of books that truly speaks to who they are, fostering a deeper sense of ownership and pride in their literacy journey.\r\n\r\nThese new texts were carefully chosen to support our diverse classroom population, offering a wide range of topics that match our students' varied interests while spanning a wide spectrum of reading levels. This variety allows us to implement an asset-based approach to literacy instruction, ensuring every reader can find a book that captivates them without feeling restricted by its difficulty. By engaging with these highly engaging formats, especially the newly added graphic novels, students are successfully mastering words with complex spelling patterns. The rich visual context of graphic novels, combined with text, allows all readers to build decoding accuracy and deep comprehension, turning reading into an achievable success rather than an intimidating chore.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active, inclusive, and deeply personal experience. During our literacy blocks, our room transitions into a focused community of readers. You will see students reaching into their individual book pouches to pull out their curated \"must-reads\" borrowed from our library. These pouches have been a game-changer for classroom management; they eliminate the time spent wandering or searching for misplaced materials, allowing us to protect every single minute of valuable reading time.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredibly moving to watch, particularly for students who previously struggled to find books that reflected their own experiences or matched their current reading goals. Having a classroom library that honors their unique cultural backgrounds, personal interests, and exact readiness levels has turned book selection into a celebrated ritual. The graphic novels have been an absolute magnet for student engagement; readers of all abilities are devouring them, eagerly discussing the plots, and sharing recommendations. Students who used to feel overwhelmed by the library now proudly pack their pouches with books they are genuinely excited to read. Your support has ensured that every child in our diverse community feels seen, valued, and fully capable of thriving as a reader.","fullyFundedDate":1746786164979,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/9324325/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456765_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780431475976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456765"},{"teacherId":9456765,"projectId":8511868,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new class set of durable over-ear headphones has completely transformed our daily learning environment. In a modern classroom, technology is an incredible tool for individualized education, and these headphones are the essential bridge that connects my students to their daily lessons without distraction.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, technology is used to tailor instruction to every child's unique needs through daily blended learning and independent literacy stations. Students use their devices to access interactive reading programs, listen to modeled fluent reading via audiobooks, and complete targeted literacy activities. Before these headphones arrived, ambient noise in the classroom could make it difficult for students to hear the subtle phonetic sounds necessary for mastering words with complex spelling patterns. Now, each student has a completely focused, clear audio experience that directly supports their decoding accuracy and reading growth.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled to have a high-quality, comfortable headphone that belongs entirely to them during the school day. What excites them most is the newfound independence. They love plugging in their headphones and knowing they can dive straight into their personalized learning paths at their own pace. The physical design of these over-ear headphones makes them feel like \"real scientists\" or \"audio engineers,\" turning a standard academic routine into an exciting, immersive event.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially powerful for my students who are easily overwhelmed by background noise or who require a little extra focus to stay on track. One student, who previously found it challenging to tune out classroom movement during independent stations, has completely warmed up to this technology. The moment they put on their new headphones, you can visually see them dial into their work. It provides them with a quiet, safe, and personal learning bubble where they can confidently practice their reading skills. Your generosity has truly leveled the playing field, allowing every child in our diverse classroom to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1721912277521,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-headphones/8511868/","projectTitle":"We Need Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456765_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780431475976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456765"},{"teacherId":2048863,"projectId":10168199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a classroom microphone. This headpiece has already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nIn a music classroom filled with instruments, it can be challenging for students to hear instructions clearly. Before, I often had to raise my voice just so everyone could hear me over the sound.\r\n\r\nNow, with this microphone, I can speak in a calm, normal tone while still being heard by everyone. This has created a more positive and focused atmosphere where students can better understand directions without feeling like they are being shouted at. It allows us to spend more time making music and less time repeating instructions.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly improved both teaching and learning in our classroom. 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