{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pat A Diskin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":324832,"projectId":10189183,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring these Acorn early reader books into my classroom! Although we only had a short time to enjoy them before the school year ended, they quickly became a favorite during independent reading time. Students were excited to discover new characters and stories, and many loved that there were multiple books in each series. This encouraged them to keep reading and helped build enthusiasm for books.\r\n\r\nThese early readers support important literacy skills such as decoding, recognizing sight words, building fluency, and strengthening comprehension. Because the books are carefully leveled, students were able to experience success while reading independently. Many students chose to reread their favorite books multiple times, which provided valuable practice and helped increase their confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes was seeing hesitant readers eagerly pick up books and feel proud of what they could accomplish on their own. Students who sometimes struggled to stay engaged during reading time were excited to return to familiar characters and continue a series. The Acorn books helped create positive reading experiences and foster a love of reading that will continue to grow. I am excited to use these books with even more students in the coming school year. Your generosity has provided resources that will benefit beginning readers for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778005811749,"projectUrl":"project/helping-beginning-readers-soar-with-earl/10189183/","projectTitle":"Helping Beginning Readers Soar with Early Reader Acorn Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tertipes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp324832_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673408305459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/324832"},{"teacherId":324832,"projectId":10189187,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring these Acorn early reader books into my room! Although we only had a short time to use them before the school year ended, they quickly became a favorite among my students. The engaging stories and colorful illustrations immediately captured their attention, and many students were excited to discover that there were multiple books in each series. This encouraged them to keep reading and eagerly look for the next book featuring their favorite characters.\r\n\r\nThese books provided valuable opportunities for students to practice foundational reading skills such as decoding, recognizing sight words, building fluency, and strengthening comprehension. Most importantly, the books helped students experience success as readers. Because the texts were accessible and engaging, students felt confident reading independently and were excited to share what they had read with their classmates and teachers.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited about the impact these books will have in the upcoming school year. With a full year to incorporate them into independent reading time, many more students will benefit from these high-interest, carefully leveled readers. Your generosity has provided resources that will continue to support struggling readers, build confidence, and foster a love of reading for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them develop the skills they need to become successful, lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1778246729280,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-success-with-early-rea/10189187/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Success With Early Reader Acorn Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tertipes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp324832_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673408305459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/324832"},{"teacherId":324832,"projectId":10189169,"letterContent":"The Fairylight Friends early chapter books have provided my students with an exciting bridge between beginning readers and longer chapter books. These texts are helping students strengthen fluency, comprehension, reading stamina, and confidence while still feeling successful as readers. Because the books are engaging and accessible, students are more willing to take risks with longer texts and are beginning to see themselves as capable chapter book readers.\r\n\r\nReading often includes shared reading, rereading for fluency, partner discussions, and meaningful conversations about characters and story events. Having multiple copies of the same books has allowed students to follow along together, discuss important moments in the story, and build deeper comprehension skills. Students especially enjoy getting to know the recurring characters throughout the series, and many were eager to predict what might happen next as the stories continued.\r\n\r\nEven in the short time we were able to use these books before the school year ended, students loved the stories and were already asking to read more from the series. The books helped make reading feel exciting and achievable for students who were still building confidence. I look forward to continuing to use these books with more students during the upcoming school year. Thank you again for your generous support and for helping students grow as confident, joyful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1778068699485,"projectUrl":"project/fairylight-friends-bridging-early-reade/10189169/","projectTitle":"Fairylight Friends: Bridging Early Readers to Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tertipes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp324832_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673408305459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/324832"},{"teacherId":7385196,"projectId":10194050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Pre-k Learning to Play Outside Together\" project! Your generosity has created exciting new opportunities for our preschool students with autism to learn, grow, and connect with one another through outdoor play. These materials have helped transform our outdoor learning space into an engaging environment where students can build important social, communication, motor, and cooperative play skills while having fun with their peers.\r\nWhen the new outdoor materials arrived, our students were filled with excitement and curiosity. They immediately began exploring the activities together, practicing taking turns, sharing, communicating needs, and participating in group play experiences. One especially meaningful moment occurred when a group of students worked together during an outdoor game activity and independently encouraged one another while waiting patiently for turns. For many of our learners, cooperative play and peer interaction can be challenging, so seeing students engage positively with each other outdoors was a huge success for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777490876398,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-learning-to-play-outside-together/10194050/","projectTitle":"Pre-k Learning to Play Outside Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7385196"},{"teacherId":7385196,"projectId":9523535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Preschool Learning Centers Autism\" project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has provided our students with engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that support their unique developmental needs. Because of your support, our preschoolers now have access to center materials that encourage communication, social interaction, fine motor development, independence, and early academic skills through structured and play-based learning experiences.\r\nThe excitement in our classroom when the materials arrived was unforgettable. Our students immediately wanted to explore the new learning centers, and many were eager to participate in activities that encouraged sorting, matching, building, sensory exploration, and imaginative play. One especially heartwarming moment occurred during a small group center activity when students worked together to complete a task while practicing sharing, requesting items, and taking turns independently. For many of our learners with autism, these social and communication milestones are incredibly important and worth celebrating.\r\nThese new learning center materials are now part of our daily classroom routine and are helping create a more engaging and supportive learning environment for all students. As we continue through the school year, the resources will support individualized instruction, cooperative play, early literacy and math activities, and social-emotional learning. Your kindness and generosity are helping our students build confidence, develop new skills, and experience the joy of learning every single day. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1755719726944,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-learning-centers-autism/9523535/","projectTitle":"Preschool Learning Centers Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7385196"},{"teacherId":7385196,"projectId":9570846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Building Imagination in Preschool\" project! Your generosity has brought excitement, creativity, and meaningful learning opportunities into our preschool autism classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to hands-on materials that encourage imaginative play, communication, problem-solving, and social interaction in ways that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for young learners.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were filled with excitement and curiosity. They immediately began exploring, building, pretending, and creating together during centers and free play activities. One especially memorable moment occurred when a group of students worked together to build a pretend community using the new materials. Students practiced sharing, taking turns, communicating ideas, and using their imaginations in ways we had not previously seen. For many of our learners, imaginative play can be challenging, so seeing students independently engage in creative and cooperative play was incredibly meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1755730815564,"projectUrl":"project/building-imagination-in-preschool/9570846/","projectTitle":"Building Imagination in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7385196"},{"teacherId":7385196,"projectId":9987742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Preschool Autism Centers\" project! Your generosity has had an incredible impact on our classroom and on the daily learning experiences of our students. Because of your support, our preschoolers now have access to engaging, hands-on center materials that help build communication, social skills, fine motor development, independence, and early academic readiness in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways.\r\nOur students were so excited when the new center materials arrived. The colorful, interactive activities immediately captured their attention and encouraged participation during small groups and independent work time. One special moment occurred during a matching and sorting center when a student who typically struggles with sustained attention remained engaged for the entire activity and proudly completed the task independently. Experiences like these are huge milestones for our learners and show how powerful the right tools can be in helping students feel confident and successful.\r\nThe new materials are already being used daily throughout our classroom centers to support individualized learning goals and structured play opportunities. As we continue through the school year, students will use these resources to strengthen communication, cooperative play, problem-solving, and school readiness skills. Your kindness has helped us create a classroom environment that is supportive, engaging, and full of opportunities for growth. Thank you again for believing in our students and investing in their future — your generosity truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768012490843,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-autism-centers/9987742/","projectTitle":"Preschool Autism Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7385196"},{"teacherId":7385196,"projectId":9475863,"letterContent":"The new basic learning supplies have made a huge difference in our preschool autism classroom and are being used every single day during centers, small groups, art activities, and independent work time. Items like crayons, pencils, paper, folders, glue, manipulatives, and organizational tools help create structured and engaging learning opportunities for our students. One special moment happened during a classroom name-writing activity when several students proudly used the new supplies to practice tracing and writing their names independently. For many of our preschoolers, these small milestones are major accomplishments that build confidence and excitement for learning.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited and eager to explore everything. Simple items that many people may take for granted became motivating tools for creativity, communication, and hands-on learning. The colorful supplies captured students' attention and encouraged participation during activities and transitions throughout the day. Many students were especially excited to use the new art and sensory materials during centers, and we noticed increased engagement, longer focus during tasks, and more positive peer interactions while sharing materials and working together.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support our next classroom projects focused on early literacy, fine motor development, communication, and social skills. Students will use the supplies to create alphabet books, participate in themed sensory activities, practice pre-writing skills, and complete hands-on learning tasks that support individualized goals. The materials also allow us to provide consistent routines and structured learning opportunities that are essential for students with autism. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and feel successful every day in our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1755730853518,"projectUrl":"project/little-autism-basic-supplies/9475863/","projectTitle":"Little Autism Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7385196"},{"teacherId":7385196,"projectId":9537564,"letterContent":"Our students were absolutely thrilled when the new resources arrived! The excitement on their faces as they explored the materials was incredible to see. In our preschool autism classroom, we immediately began incorporating the new tools into our daily centers, small group instruction, and sensory activities. One especially meaningful moment happened during a matching and communication center when a student who is typically hesitant to participate independently used the new task materials to complete an activity on his own for the very first time. The visual supports and hands-on activities helped build his confidence, and the entire class celebrated his success with cheers and smiles. Moments like these remind us how important engaging and accessible materials are for our learners.\r\nThe students were fascinated when they first saw the materials and could not wait to explore them. Many of our students thrive with structured, visual, and sensory-based learning opportunities, so the colorful and interactive resources immediately captured their attention. We noticed increased engagement, longer attention spans, and more positive peer interactions during centers. Students were eager to take turns, practice communication skills, and participate in group activities. Even transitions between activities became smoother because the materials motivated students to stay involved and connected to learning.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support our next steps in developing communication, social-emotional skills, fine motor development, and early academic readiness. We are currently focusing on building independence during centers and strengthening peer interactions through structured play and cooperative activities. The materials will also help us create individualized learning opportunities tailored to each student's unique needs and goals. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our students have access to tools that make learning meaningful, engaging, and joyful every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755719726664,"projectUrl":"project/learning-center-help-for-autism/9537564/","projectTitle":"Learning Center Help for Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7385196"},{"teacherId":324832,"projectId":10189138,"letterContent":"The Scholastic Acorn early readers have quickly become a valuable part of our literacy instruction, even though we have only recently received them. These books are supporting students as they build reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence through engaging, accessible stories. Because the texts are high-interest and appropriately matched for beginning readers, students are able to experience success and stay motivated as they grow as readers.\r\n\r\nIn independent reading time, students are excited to choose books that match their interests. Reading practice includes buddy reading and independent reading where students practice fluency, discuss stories, and build comprehension skills. The Crabby books have been a clear favorite among many students, while others have especially enjoyed the Fox Tails series, which has sparked enthusiasm and conversation.\r\n\r\nEven in a short time, these books have increased student engagement and willingness to read independently. Students are beginning to see themselves as capable, confident readers, and having a variety of engaging texts available has made reading time more exciting and meaningful. We look forward to continuing to build on this momentum as students grow their skills and love of reading. Thank you again for your generous support of this project and for helping make these learning experiences possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1777985597224,"projectUrl":"project/growing-confident-readers-with-acorn-ear/10189138/","projectTitle":"Growing Confident Readers with Acorn Early Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tertipes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp324832_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673408305459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/324832"},{"teacherId":324832,"projectId":10189114,"letterContent":"We have already started reading The Adventure Friends books, and my students absolutely love them! These books have been a wonderful way to help students strengthen decoding, fluency, comprehension, and character analysis skills while still feeling successful as readers. One feature students especially enjoy is the map at the front of the book. As the story mentions streets and landmarks, students can refer back to the map for support, which helps provide a visual connection and strengthens comprehension.\r\n\r\nThe main characters, Miguel and Clarke, are also incredibly relatable for my students. They are constantly asking questions about the characters and wanting to know what will happen next. Because the books all take place in the same neighborhood with the same characters, it will be much easier to teach character development and help students make connections across stories. Reading in our intervention groups has become more engaging and discussion-based because students are truly invested in the stories and characters.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped create positive reading experiences where students feel excited, confident, and motivated to keep reading. I look forward to reading the next two books with my students and introducing the series to even more students next school year. Thank you again for your generous donation and for helping foster a love of reading in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778006709609,"projectUrl":"project/decoding-to-reading-confidence-the-adve/10189114/","projectTitle":"Decoding to Reading Confidence: The Adventure Friends Early Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tertipes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp324832_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673408305459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/324832"},{"teacherId":324832,"projectId":10280170,"letterContent":"The Storybook Tonies have quickly become one of the most engaging literacy activities for my students. Students listen to stories while following along with the matching books, which helps strengthen fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and overall reading confidence. The ability to pause the story independently by simply taking the Tonie off the box has been especially helpful because students can stop when they need extra time to process the text or look more closely at the words and pictures. When they are ready, they place the Tonie back on the box and the story immediately continues.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love the Storybook Tonies and the Julia Donaldson books have been a huge hit. Some students love The Gruffalo, others enjoy Stick Man, and many ask for Room on the Broom again and again. The interactive, hands-on design keeps students engaged and excited about reading. We look forward to continuing to use these resources with even more students next school year. 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