{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"P993Q at P130Q","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9961241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new classroom laptop has opened up incredible learning opportunities for my autistic students. What may seem like a simple device has become a powerful tool for communication, engagement, and independence.\r\nHow We're Using the Laptop\r\nThe laptop is now part of our daily routines. Students use it during centers to access interactive literacy and math activities that match their learning needs. It also supports communication by allowing students to practice using visual supports, digital schedules, and AAC‑friendly programs that help them express their ideas and make choices.\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a writing activity: a student who often struggles with fine‑motor tasks typed his name independently for the first time. He smiled so proudly, and the entire class celebrated with him. The laptop gave him a way to participate fully without the frustration he usually feels with pencil‑and‑paper tasks.\r\nHow Students Reacted When They First Saw the Laptop\r\nTheir excitement was immediate. Some students were drawn to the bright screen and interactive activities. Others explored the keyboard, fascinated by how each key created letters and sounds. A few students who are usually hesitant with new materials approached the laptop with confidence because it felt familiar, predictable, and engaging.\r\nThe room quickly filled with curiosity and joyful chatter as students took turns exploring what the laptop could do.","fullyFundedDate":1772116117847,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-students-with-autsim/9961241/","projectTitle":"Technology for Students With Autsim","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9961262,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now a cleaner, safer, and more comfortable learning environment for my autistic students. What may seem like simple cleaning supplies—wipes, sprays, paper towels, gloves, and sanitizing materials—have made a meaningful difference in how smoothly and calmly our day runs.\r\nHow We're Using the New Cleaning Supplies\r\nWe use the supplies throughout the day to keep our learning spaces clean, organized, and sensory‑friendly. Tables are wiped down between activities, materials are sanitized after centers, and high‑touch areas stay clean to support student health. For many of my students, a clean and predictable environment helps reduce sensory overwhelm and makes it easier for them to focus and participate.\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during centers: a student who usually avoids messy activities joined the art table because he felt comfortable knowing the space was clean and would be wiped down right away. That small moment of confidence was made possible by having the right supplies on hand.","fullyFundedDate":1766414526273,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom/9961262/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9908795,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new sensory items have transformed our classroom into a calmer, more supportive, and more joyful space for my autistic students. What may look like simple tools—fidgets, textured items, sensory bins, and calming materials—have become essential parts of how our students regulate, participate, and learn each day.\r\nHow We're Using the New Sensory Resources\r\nWe've woven the sensory tools into every part of our daily routine. Students use fidgets during morning meeting to help their bodies stay calm and focused. Sensory bins are now a favorite center, where students practice fine‑motor skills, communication, and imaginative play. During transitions, students choose sensory items that help them regulate—soft textures, weighted items, or calming visuals—so they can move smoothly from one activity to the next.\r\nOne of our favorite classroom moments happened during a reading lesson: a student who often struggles to stay seated used a textured sensory strip on his chair and was able to participate for the entire activity. He proudly shared an answer with the group, and the whole class celebrated with him.","fullyFundedDate":1767368405103,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-for-students-with-autism/9908795/","projectTitle":"Sensory for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9961271,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has become a place of joy, calm, and discovery. What may look like simple books have opened up new opportunities for connection, communication, and learning for my autistic students.\r\nHow We're Using the New Books\r\nWe use the books during morning meeting, literacy centers, and quiet reading time. Students explore stories at their own pace, practice turning pages, identify pictures, and engage with characters and themes that feel familiar and comforting. Many of our books now support language development, social‑emotional learning, and sensory‑friendly reading routines.","fullyFundedDate":1766776140005,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-students-with-autism/9961271/","projectTitle":"Books for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9961248,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, breakfast time has become one of the calmest, happiest parts of our day. What may seem like simple snacks—cereal and granola bars—have had a meaningful impact on my autistic students' ability to start their morning regulated, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\nHow We're Using the New Resources\r\nEach morning, students choose a familiar breakfast option that helps them ease into the school day. For some, cereal provides a predictable, soothing routine that reduces anxiety. Others prefer granola bars because the firmer texture meets their sensory needs. These snacks help students settle their bodies, transition smoothly into morning meeting, and participate more fully in early lessons.\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened last week: a student who often arrives dysregulated sat down with his cereal, took a deep breath, and then proudly joined our morning circle for the first time without needing extra support. That small moment was a huge milestone for him—and it was made possible by having the right resources available.\r\nHow Students Reacted When They First Saw the Materials\r\nTheir excitement was immediate. Some students smiled and clapped when they saw their favorite cereal. Others explored the granola bars with curiosity, feeling the textures and choosing the one that felt right for them. The room quickly shifted into a calm, predictable routine that helped everyone feel safe and ready for the day.","fullyFundedDate":1766457906750,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-for-lunar-new-year/9961248/","projectTitle":"Breakfast for Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9961297,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new sensory materials have transformed our classroom into a calmer, more engaging, and more supportive space for our autistic learners. What might look like simple tools—fidgets, textured items, sensory bins, and calming materials—have become essential parts of how our students regulate, participate, and learn each day.\r\nHow We're Using the New Resources\r\nWe've woven the sensory tools into every part of our day. Students use fidgets during morning meeting to help their bodies stay calm and focused. Our sensory bins have become a favorite center, where students practice fine‑motor skills, communication, and imaginative play. During transitions, students choose sensory items that help them regulate—soft textures, weighted items, or calming visuals—so they can move smoothly from one activity to the next.\r\nOne of our favorite classroom moments happened during a literacy lesson: a student who often struggles to stay seated used a textured sensory strip on his chair and was able to participate for the entire activity. He proudly raised his hand to share his answer, and the whole class celebrated with him.\r\nHow Students Reacted When They First Saw the Materials\r\nTheir faces lit up. Some students immediately gravitated toward the sensory bins, running their hands through the materials with huge smiles. Others explored the textures slowly and carefully, showing curiosity and excitement. A few students who are usually hesitant with new items surprised us by eagerly choosing sensory tools that made them feel comfortable and confident.\r\nThe room felt calmer within minutes. You could see students' bodies relax as they found tools that matched their sensory needs.","fullyFundedDate":1765981693588,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-for-autism/9961297/","projectTitle":"Sensory for Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9802555,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new train set has brought so much joy, engagement, and growth to our classroom. Many people are familiar with toys like this at home, but in a special education classroom—especially one serving autistic students—a train set becomes a powerful learning tool.\r\nHow the Train Set Is Helping My Students Learn\r\nThe train set supports communication, social skills, imaginative play, and fine‑motor development. Students practice turn‑taking, problem‑solving, and flexible thinking as they build tracks, share pieces, and create stories together. What looks like play is actually meaningful, structured learning that helps them build foundational skills for school and life.\r\nWhat Excites My Students Most\r\nThe trains themselves are a huge hit. My students love watching them move along the tracks, connecting the cars, and designing new routes. The predictability of the tracks paired with the creativity of building has been especially calming and motivating for many of them. It's a perfect blend of structure and imagination.\r\nStudents Who Have Especially Warmed to This New Resource\r\nOne student who typically prefers solitary play now joins peers at the train table every morning, proudly adding bridges and tunnels to the group track. Another student who struggles with communication has begun using new words and gestures to request specific train pieces. The train set has become a shared space where students feel confident, connected, and excited to learn.\r\nYour support has created a joyful, collaborative learning opportunity that our students look forward to every day. Thank you for helping them grow, play, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1765020357087,"projectUrl":"project/all-aboard-the-learning-train/9802555/","projectTitle":"All Aboard the Learning Train","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2092481,"projectId":9691900,"letterContent":"We thank you for all the donations you made to our class. My students have been practicing clean hygiene and staying healthy with the wipes, and tissues that were sent in. The Swedish fish, goldfish and pretzels have served as extra snacks for kids who do not come in with snacks, behavior reinforcements and incentives for doing a good job behavior wise and work wise. We never used donors choose before and didn't think anyone would donate, but miracles happen! There are nice, caring, and generous people out there. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1767363266518,"projectUrl":"project/verbal-behavior-program-for-k-2/9691900/","projectTitle":"Verbal Behavior Program for K-2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCrain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2092481"},{"teacherId":2092481,"projectId":9722470,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to my class. My students have benefitted from your donations. Because of the cleaning wipes, baby wipes, and tissues we are making sure our kids are practicing good hygiene and are healthy enough to be in school. The goldfish and pretzels along with Swedish Fish are working well as incentives for the kids to start their work, complete their work, and behavior reinforcement. They also work as extra snacks for kids who do not come in with snacks for school. We appreciate all you do for us.","fullyFundedDate":1764702305530,"projectUrl":"project/verbal-behavior-program/9722470/","projectTitle":"Verbal Behavior program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCrain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2092481"},{"teacherId":9469534,"projectId":9445928,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Students!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our project. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide essential goggles and lab coats for our science classes. These resources will help create a safe and engaging learning environment, allowing our students to explore hands-on experiments with confidence.\r\nYour contribution is making a real difference in their education and inspiring a love for science that will last a lifetime. We truly appreciate your commitment to helping our students succeed.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1760756416055,"projectUrl":"project/stem-dress-for-success/9445928/","projectTitle":"STEM Dress for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9469534_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708953030519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469534"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9802359,"letterContent":"When the toy kitchen arrived, the excitement in our classroom was incredible! Our students with autism immediately gravitated toward it, exploring the colorful pieces and pretending to cook meals for each other. This resource has opened up so many opportunities for social interaction and imaginative play—skills that are essential for their development.\r\nOne of our favorite moments was watching two students work together to \"prepare\" a meal. They practiced turn-taking, shared utensils, and even used new vocabulary like \"stir\" and \"pour.\" These small steps are huge milestones for our learners.\r\nNext, we'll be incorporating the kitchen into a life-skills unit where students will learn about healthy foods and practice sequencing steps in cooking activities. Your generosity has made this possible, and we can't thank you enough for helping our students grow in confidence and independence.","fullyFundedDate":1762267571326,"projectUrl":"project/stirring-up-imagination-and-growth/9802359/","projectTitle":"Stirring Up Imagination and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gancio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pgancio"},{"teacherId":2269218,"projectId":9366390,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to clay, a wonderful sensory tool that has transformed our classroom activities. When the clay first arrived, the students were excited and curious, eager to touch, mold, and explore the different textures. One memorable moment was when a student who usually struggles with communication used the clay to create shapes and express ideas, opening new ways to connect and share.\r\nWe use the clay to support fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and provide calming sensory input during challenging moments. This resource has made learning more engaging and accessible for all students. 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