{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 106 Edward Everett Hale","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10691371,"projectId":10691330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund my kindergarten project! Your generosity means so much to me and my students. Because of your support, my little learners will have exciting new opportunities to practice letter formation, recognize letter sounds, and begin writing simple words in fun and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help students feel confident exploring, practicing, making mistakes, and trying again. They will be especially helpful for my English language learners and students who need extra support, allowing each child to learn at their own pace and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a meaningful difference in my classroom. You are helping build a strong foundation for early literacy and inspiring my students to grow as readers and writers. Most importantly, you are showing them that there are people who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' learning and helping make our kindergarten classroom an even more engaging, supportive, and joyful place to learn. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1790686677216,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-learn-building-confident/10691330/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe & Learn: Building Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10691371_orig.jpg?crop=2545,2545,x2105,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1793132326589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10691371"},{"teacherId":9623504,"projectId":10366640,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting \"Helping Little Learners Feel Safe, Calm, and Ready\"! Your generosity will help create a comforting space where my kindergarten students can take a break, practice calming strategies, and return to learning feeling supported.\r\n\r\nFor my bilingual students with special needs, learning to communicate feelings and manage big emotions is an important part of each school day. The cozy seating, sensory tools, and books you have helped provide will give them opportunities to build these skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reaches beyond classroom supplies. You are helping my students feel valued and giving them a place to find comfort when the school day feels overwhelming. Thank you for believing in my little learners and helping our classroom become a place where they can grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1787165476478,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-feel-safe-calm/10366640/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Feel Safe, Calm, and Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623504_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y452&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786587979518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ramos106"},{"teacherId":9800087,"projectId":10122032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 3rd grade classroom! We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and thoughtfulness in providing our students with supplies that they can use throughout the school year. The dry erase markers, reusable dry erase sleeves, colorful masking tape, and pencil-top erasers were incredibly useful for our students and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our classroom each day. Our students use dry erase markers and reusable sleeves for practicing math problems, working on spelling and vocabulary, completing writing activities, reviewing lessons, and showing their thinking in a fun and interactive way. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and support. Your generosity contributed to a fun, engaging, and well-equipped learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778223732981,"projectUrl":"project/learning-essentials/10122032/","projectTitle":"Learning Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tejada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800087"},{"teacherId":3618158,"projectId":10214717,"letterContent":"My students are immensely grateful for the donations that provided timers to use as visual supports to understand expectations, manage their time, and navigate daily routines with greater independence. These Individual digital timers have provided clear, consistent cues that help them to anticipate transitions, stay engaged in tasks, and reduce anxiety during changes in activities. The students have been empowered to better regulate their behavior by making abstract concepts like time more concrete and predictable. \r\nFurthermore, the two-month dry erase wall calendar has further strengthened students' understanding of routines and upcoming events by offering a large, accessible visual reference for the entire class. This tool supports daily structure, reinforces concepts of sequencing and time, and allows both the educators and educational assistants to pre-teach transitions or changes in schedule, which can significantly reduce challenging behaviors. Together, these resources have created a more structured, supportive learning environment. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1778206330693,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-kids/10214717/","projectTitle":"Time for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3618158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747842739301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-currysclassroom"},{"teacherId":3618158,"projectId":10366596,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for the support in enhancing the professional development resources for our special needs classroom. As educators dedicated to the success of our diverse learners, we recognize the importance of continual growth and improvement. Your generous donations have helped us acquire essential books and guides focused on IEP data collection, progress monitoring, behavioral strategies, and intervention techniques. These resources are vital for equipping us with the tools necessary to meet the unique needs of each student and ensure that they receive the best possible education.","fullyFundedDate":1787703419933,"projectUrl":"project/empower-our-educators-enrich-our-studen/10366596/","projectTitle":"Empower Our Educators, Enrich Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3618158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747842739301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-currysclassroom"},{"teacherId":3618158,"projectId":10277157,"letterContent":"The device that was obtained by the donations allows student responses to be digitized and saved as evidence of participation, helping us document progress, assess understanding, and celebrate student growth over time. This is crucial for non-verbal students. In our classroom, creating access points to communication is not just important—it is essential to ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, connect, and be heard. Your generous support has directly impacted our students by providing them with a voice, increasing independence, and helping us build a more inclusive learning environment. Thank you for this opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778719410836,"projectUrl":"project/equal-access-to-communication/10277157/","projectTitle":"Equal Access to Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3618158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747842739301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-currysclassroom"},{"teacherId":1532114,"projectId":10227600,"letterContent":"It means so much to me that you helped bring this project to life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our classroom and making this special celebration possible. Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students were able to celebrate the end of an incredible year in a way they will always remember. They have worked so hard to learn, grow, and overcome challenges, and this celebration gave them the chance to feel proud of everything they accomplished. Seeing their smiling faces and hearing their laughter made my heart so full.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gave my little learners more than a celebration it gave them joyful memories, growing confidence, and the feeling that people they have never met truly believe in them. That is a gift they will carry with them long after they leave our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and making their kindergarten year even more unforgettable. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1777984571844,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-world-celebrating-our-kinder/10227600/","projectTitle":"A Whole New World Celebrating Our Kindergarten Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1532114_orig.jpg?crop=338,338,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646513022024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1532114"},{"teacherId":1532114,"projectId":10008930,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our project. Your generosity has made a wonderful difference in my kindergarten classroom.\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they first saw the Magna-Tiles was unforgettable! Their eyes lit up and joyful squeals of, \"Can we build now?\" The classroom was filled with laughter and happy conversations. It was one of those unforgettable kindergarten moments that reminded me how exciting learning can be when you have the right resources to support your little ones learning environment. \r\nThese new materials have become so much more than building toys. During our classroom discussions, students eagerly explain their ideas, solve problems together, and use their imaginations to create everything from houses and bridges to castles and animal habitats. They are learning to think creatively while developing important language and critical-thinking skills.\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments has been watching my students become true team players. They naturally work together, share materials with one another, take turns, encourage their classmates, and celebrate each other's creations. The Magna-Tiles have helped foster kindness, cooperation, and a strong classroom community where every child feels included.\r\nYour generosity has provided more than classroom materials—you have given my students opportunities to learn, create, collaborate, and grow every single day. Thank you for believing in our young learners and investing in their future. Your kindness has brought joy, discovery, and countless learning experiences to our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778635908963,"projectUrl":"project/where-little-minds-grow-big-hearts-magna/10008930/","projectTitle":"Where Little Minds Grow Big Hearts Magna-tiles Joy & Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1532114_orig.jpg?crop=338,338,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646513022024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1532114"},{"teacherId":3618158,"projectId":10128745,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the meditation resources that you so generously provided for my special needs class. These resources have been instrumental in our focus on teaching the students mindfulness, how to regulation and identify their emotions. The provision of these resources have allowed us to significantly expand our dedicated Calming area where students can visit to have a safe space to practice calming strategies. \r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials extends far beyond the immediate lessons. They have fostered a tangible connection to mindfulness that my students will carry with them as they continue their educational journey. This experience is not just about learning; it's about inspiring a sense of responsibility and awareness that will resonate throughout their lives. Thank you immensely for your generosity and support; it has truly made a difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1775474568059,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-meditation-center/10128745/","projectTitle":"Mindful Meditation Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3618158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747842739301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-currysclassroom"},{"teacherId":3618158,"projectId":9905611,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the science exploration materials you generously provided for my special needs class. These resources have been instrumental in our recent studies on plants, allowing us to set up a dedicated planting area where students can engage in hands-on observations. Witnessing their seeds sprout and develop through the stages of the plant life cycle has been nothing short of magical for them. The excitement and curiosity generated in the classroom have made the scientific concepts we are learning come alive in a way that textbooks alone could never achieve.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials extends far beyond the immediate lessons. They have fostered a tangible connection to science that my students will carry with them as they continue their educational journey. This experience is not just about learning; it's about inspiring a sense of wonder and exploration that will resonate throughout their lives. Thank you immensely for your generosity and support; it has truly made a difference in the lives of my students and will inspire future explorations in science.","fullyFundedDate":1773258674467,"projectUrl":"project/super-future-scientists/9905611/","projectTitle":"Super Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3618158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747842739301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-currysclassroom"},{"teacherId":1532114,"projectId":9509074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to our project, Because of you, my kindergarten classroom is now filled with exciting, hands-on math tools that are already making a meaningful difference in my students' learning.\r\nYour donation is helping me create a fun, engaging environment where all my students are exploring important math concepts like counting, number order, addition, subtraction, and shapes in ways that truly make sense to them. From building number sense with interactive puzzles to practicing addition and subtraction through games and movement, these resources are bringing math to life for all my students.\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in my students. Your contribution is making a lasting impact on their growth, confidence, and joy in learning. Thank you for helping my little mathematicians shine!","fullyFundedDate":1763610761323,"projectUrl":"project/little-minds-learning-and-having-fun-dur/9509074/","projectTitle":"Little Minds Learning and Having Fun During Math Time! Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1532114_orig.jpg?crop=338,338,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646513022024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1532114"},{"teacherId":3618158,"projectId":10096799,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a laser pointer, document camera, dry erase markers, board erasers, and document sleeves. These tools will significantly enhance the learning experience in my special education class, allowing me to create vivid and engaging visuals that cater to the diverse needs of my students. The document camera, in particular, will enable me to present materials in real-time, fostering interactive lessons that encourage participation and deeper understanding. Your support means the world to us, and we are excited about the possibilities these resources will bring to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students will have access to more dynamic and engaging learning opportunities. The bright colors of the dry erase markers and the clarity of the document camera will help capture their attention and make learning more enjoyable and effective. With these resources, I can tailor my teaching methods to better suit each student's learning style, ensuring that everyone has the chance to succeed. Your commitment to supporting education is truly inspiring, and I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. 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