{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 11 Kathryn Phelan","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10559895,"letterContent":"A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous donors for helping bring the magic of the Polar Express to our classroom! Your kindness and generosity will transform our space into a cozy, festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and endless wonder. Your support means so much more than beautiful decorations; it creates a warm, welcoming environment where our students feel valued, included, and excited to come to school each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students will experience the joy of imagination, the magic of the holiday season, and the comfort of belonging to a caring classroom community. These special touches will create lasting memories, spark excitement for learning, and remind our children how much they are loved and supported. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for making this magical experience possible. All aboard for an unforgettable Polar Express adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1793042374341,"projectUrl":"project/all-aboard-the-cozy-express-a-classroom/10559895/","projectTitle":"All Aboard the Cozy Express: a Classroom Holiday Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10757621,"letterContent":"The impact of this project goes far beyond sharing a wonderful holiday story. Many of our students come from low income families, and having a book of their very own is something truly special. For some children, this may be one of the few new books they receive this holiday season. Being able to take home their own copy of The Polar Express will allow them to revisit the story, share it with their families, and create a treasured holiday tradition of their own.\r\n\r\nThis project gives our students more than just a book. It gives them the joy of ownership, the excitement of reading, and the opportunity to build lasting memories. We are so grateful to our generous donors for making this possible and for providing us with this wonderful emailing opportunity to share the impact of our project. Your kindness and generosity are helping put books into the hands of young readers and bringing a little extra magic to their holiday season. Thank you for believing in our students and making a difference! You are amazing! We love you' ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1793379407043,"projectUrl":"project/all-aboard-the-polar-express/10757621/","projectTitle":"All Aboard the Polar Express!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10770899,"letterContent":"Dearest Dave and your wonderful wife, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity and support of our Polar Express Holiday Breakfast! Your kindness means more than words can express. Many of our students come from families facing financial challenges, so providing special experiences like this makes a meaningful difference. Because of you, our children will enjoy a festive holiday breakfast filled with delicious food, holiday magic, laughter, and friendship. Beyond the breakfast itself, they will have an opportunity to connect with classmates, practice important social skills, feel included, and create joyful memories before the holiday break.\r\n\r\nI would love for you to see the smiles and excitement your generosity brings to our school! I will be sharing pictures of our Polar Express celebration on X (formerly Twitter) so you can see firsthand the impact of your kindness. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a special experience they will remember. You are making a difference in the lives of our future leaders, and we are truly grateful! ❤️🚂","fullyFundedDate":1793211693403,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-breakfast-celebration-project/10770899/","projectTitle":"Holiday Breakfast Celebration Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10359732,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our upcoming May Glow Party Breakfast! Although May may seem far away, we always begin fundraising early so we have plenty of time to gather the materials needed to make our annual student celebration truly special.\r\n\r\nEach year, we choose a new theme to celebrate our amazing students and recognize the generosity of Belgian Boys, who will be treating our children to a delicious pancake and waffle breakfast. This year, we're planning a Glow Party filled with black lights, glowing accessories, and creative T-shirt designs!\r\n\r\nYour generosity will help us turn this special morning into an exciting experience where students can explore, create, collaborate, and, most importantly, feel celebrated. We want every child to have the opportunity to participate and take home a special memory of the day.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for helping us plan ahead and make something wonderful possible for our students. We can't wait to see their faces light up in May! Follow our other projects or my social media Panstav (Instagram) or school webiste to see it all put together.","fullyFundedDate":1783617317706,"projectUrl":"project/glow-into-learning-a-colorful-glow-in-t/10359732/","projectTitle":"Glow Into Learning: A Colorful Glow-in-the-Dark STEM Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10413770,"letterContent":"These glow-in-the-dark rugs will transform our classroom into an exciting, creative space where students can explore the magic of visual arts. As they experience the glowing colors, patterns, and designs, students will use their imaginations, observe how light changes their surroundings, and discover new ways to appreciate art. This special experience will encourage creativity, curiosity, and a sense of wonder while making learning fun and memorable.\r\n\r\nOur Glow in the Dark Celebration Breakfast will also give us a wonderful opportunity to recognize our students' hard work, leadership, teamwork, and accomplishments throughout the year. The glowing rugs will help create a festive atmosphere where students can relax, celebrate their achievements, and feel proud of everything they have accomplished. Most importantly, this celebration will remind our students that they are valued, that their efforts matter, and that learning can be an exciting adventure worth celebrating!","fullyFundedDate":1786133882675,"projectUrl":"project/glow-create-celebrate/10413770/","projectTitle":"Glow, Create & Celebrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10293493,"letterContent":"The impact of our Snoopy chair project is already evident! Our students assembled the chairs themselves, turning the experience into an exciting opportunity for teamwork, problem-solving, and collaboration. Their conversations as they figured out how to put the chairs together were amazing! They took ownership of the process, shared ideas, and experienced firsthand how working together leads to success.\r\n\r\nThese Snoopy chairs provide more than a comfortable place to sit; they create a welcoming space where students can collaborate, connect, and build friendships. The experience reinforced that leadership starts early when children are given opportunities to take initiative, work together, and celebrate their accomplishments. Our students are learning that they can create something meaningful through teamwork, creativity, and perseverance. Thank you so much for making this magic happen for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1789618600496,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-celebrate-student-success-with-s/10293493/","projectTitle":"Help Us Celebrate Student Success with Snoopy Celebration Chairs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10362457,"letterContent":"Your generosity will make our end of the school year May Leadership Breakfast celebration extra special! Thanks to your support, every child will have the opportunity to receive a trophy recognizing their leadership, kindness, teamwork, and personal growth. For our students, this is more than a trophy, it's a reminder that their efforts matter, their contributions are valued, and they have the potential to become tomorrow's leaders.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us celebrate their accomplishments. Your kindness will create lasting memories and bring smiles, pride, and a sense of achievement to every child. We are truly grateful for your support in making every student feel like a star!","fullyFundedDate":1783530947259,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-student-leadership-honoring/10362457/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Student Leadership: Honoring Tomorrow’s Changemakers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10410074,"letterContent":"This project will positively impact our students by celebrating their leadership, building their confidence, and giving them a meaningful opportunity to express themselves through creativity. Since our Leader in Me breakfast will take place in May, I had to begin my fundraising efforts earlier to ensure we have enough time to gather the necessary supplies and allow students to help create decorations, artwork, banners, and personalized pieces for the celebration. For our students at a Title I school, this experience will show them that their hard work, kindness, and positive choices matter. With community support, we can create a memorable celebration that empowers our young leaders, encourages teamwork, and reminds every student that they have the ability to make a difference. I thank you immensely for your generous support for all my classroom experiences and celebrations!","fullyFundedDate":1786542181252,"projectUrl":"project/create-celebrate-lead-a-breakfast-of/10410074/","projectTitle":"Create, Celebrate, Lead! A Breakfast of Young Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":3554535,"projectId":10350203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a rocking chair to our first-grade classroom! Your kindness is helping us create a warm, cozy, and welcoming space where learning can come to life. ❤️\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to have a special spot where teachers can rock while reading fun, engaging stories aloud and teaching lessons that spark curiosity and imagination. It's another wonderful addition to our classroom that will make learning feel even more comfortable, inviting, and special for our first graders.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us continue adding warmth and cozy vibes to our classroom and making it a place where our students love to learn, grow, and explore!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nOur First-Grade Class 📚🪑","fullyFundedDate":1789594235204,"projectUrl":"project/where-little-readers-can-relax-and-grow/10350203/","projectTitle":"Where Little Readers Can Relax and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahoney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3554535_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459302716866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjmahoney"},{"teacherId":3554535,"projectId":10138735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring a mini couch into our first-grade classroom! 🛋️ Your generosity is helping us create a cozy, welcoming space where students can feel comfortable during lessons, enjoy reading their favorite books, and complete independent work.\r\n\r\nWe love adding these cozy vibes to our classroom and creating a warm environment where our first graders feel happy, safe, and excited to learn. We are so grateful for your support as we continue making our classroom feel like a special place for every student!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nOur First-Grade Class ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1777945909462,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-spot-to-read-reset/10138735/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Spot to Read & Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahoney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3554535_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459302716866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjmahoney"},{"teacherId":4043197,"projectId":10703853,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding my project, Books, Books, Books. I greatly appreciate your support for funding this project for my English Language Learners in grades two through six. They are Entering, Emergent, Transitioning, and Expanding level students. They are going to benefit from these books. When I showed them the books, they were excited. \r\n We took the photos and they asked me when we would be reading them. \r\nI will be using the decodable book, Tug the Bug this week with the CVC words. After that, I will be using the chapter book, Mr. Putter and Tabby to read aloud and use different strategies for reading with writing responses. I will also be using the decodable books with the vowel teams. \r\n I also created questions for the students to restate them and answer for comprehension. I look forward to using these books. I wish I had ordered more for the project because I know they would be so beneficial. \r\n I am so glad this project was funded and I will look into creating another books project. It was funded very quickly and I want to tell you how grateful I am.","fullyFundedDate":1790816122336,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10703853/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4043197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542761626018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alison-kelly"},{"teacherId":4854765,"projectId":10229895,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Little Learners! 💙📚\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our kindergarten and first-grade students with special needs will have access to engaging, differentiated learning resources that support their unique abilities, interests, and learning goals.\r\n\r\nEvery child learns differently, and having the right materials can make a tremendous difference in helping students feel confident, successful, and excited about learning. With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, I will be able to select meaningful resources that meet my students where they are academically and provide them with opportunities to grow at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help our students practice important academic skills, strengthen their understanding of new concepts, and develop greater independence. I will also be able to provide fun, engaging worksheets that families can use at home to reinforce everyday skills and continue learning beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gives me the flexibility to find the right materials for each child, whether they need additional practice, extra support, or an exciting new challenge. Most importantly, it helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate, make progress, and experience the joy of accomplishing something new.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our amazing students and helping me create a classroom where every learner feels supported, included, and celebrated. 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