{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 11 Purvis J Behan","outOfStateSupporters":20.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8839141,"projectId":9414035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support! Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a warm, inviting, and engaging learning environment where every student feels welcomed, inspired, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWith the decor and materials you funded, we were able to create a vibrant, organized classroom filled with color-coded bins, bulletin board displays, and welcoming signage that helps students feel a sense of belonging from the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in our learning community. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we appreciate you more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1755875766952,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-setup-and-incentives/9414035/","projectTitle":"Classroom Setup and incentives.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839141"},{"teacherId":29638,"projectId":9491036,"letterContent":"The items that you helped my class procure provide opportunities for me to teach compassion to my youngest learners. We first focus on empathy or \"taking a walk in someone else's shoes.\" From there we move on to how to be kind and compassionate, not just to others but also to ourselves and to see compassion as an action. What can we do for others and for ourselves to make the world a better place? As adults, we still so often struggle with self-care, and it is important to instill in children the importance of caring for ourselves and for others.\r\n\r\nThe beautiful books you provided for us rest in our \"cozy corner.\" We have slowly been reading these books and thinking about them. Next up on our list to read is Luli and the Language of Tea, just in time for fall and sharing a cup of tea together in class. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for these gifts to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753815075189,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-blooms-in-pre-k/9491036/","projectTitle":"Compassion Blooms in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp29638_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720636486072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscrooksclass"},{"teacherId":29638,"projectId":9693506,"letterContent":"These incredible resources have arrived in our classroom and they are already being put to use! We decorated the covers for our science journals, playing with kinetic sand, looking at the liquid bubbler sensory toys, and building with our STEM set. We are having so much fun learning through play. \r\n\r\nWe will use the science journals at least once a week. We drew pictures of apples and pumpkins. We also made leaf rubbings in our journals. We will continue to use these journals throughout the school year. The liquid bubblers are in our \"Cozy Corner\" and students are mesmerized by how they work.\r\n\r\nIt is thanks so much to donors like you that my class has all of the resources it needs to keep my students engaged and my classroom is kept current. Donor's Choose has made a huge difference in the lives of my students and in my career as a teacher. I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1757513780433,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun-for-pre-k/9693506/","projectTitle":"STEM Fun for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp29638_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720636486072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscrooksclass"},{"teacherId":29638,"projectId":9282206,"letterContent":"The new school year has begun and my classroom is brimming over with the buzz of creativity and joyful learning. My students last year and this year are so lucky to be the recipients of your generosity. We use the water colors and water color paper regularly to paint pictures that go along with our units of study and to let our imaginations run wild. \r\n\r\nThis grant also provided my students with fresh glue sticks and crayons which we will use daily in our learning. Other materials will be used for our arts and crafts projects. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Wishing you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1746547194681,"projectUrl":"project/budding-artists-bloom/9282206/","projectTitle":"Budding Artists Bloom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp29638_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720636486072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscrooksclass"},{"teacherId":29638,"projectId":9181059,"letterContent":"I gifted these beautiful books to my students to begin the school year and let them know how special and unique they each are. The students and families were extremely happy to receive these books. It was a wonderful way to begin the school year. \r\n\r\nBefore gifting the books, I read them to my class. The students listened intently. I told them that they are all in my class to shine like the sun, echoing words in the book. I felt so lucky to be able to give each child such a special gift to begin the new school year.\r\n\r\nIt is thanks to the generous spirit and kindness of donors like you that this experience was possible for my young learners. Providing them with a foundation of self-love is critical. Thank you so much for your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1744219706206,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-more-than-enough/9181059/","projectTitle":"We Are (More Than) Enough!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp29638_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720636486072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscrooksclass"},{"teacherId":8839141,"projectId":9097223,"letterContent":"Receiving the collection of Black History books has had a meaningful and positive impact on our second-grade students. These books have broadened students' understanding of American history by highlighting the voices, contributions, and experiences of Black individuals, both past and present. Through age-appropriate biographies, historical fiction, and informational texts, students are learning about trailblazers such as Ruby Bridges, Martin Luther King Jr., Mae Jemison, and contemporary figures like Amanda Gorman.\r\n\r\nThe books have sparked rich classroom discussions about fairness, courage, perseverance, and leadership. Students made connections between historical struggles and the values they learn in school, such as respect and standing up for others. \r\n\r\nThese books are supporting literacy development. Students are engaging with complex ideas in accessible language, improving their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.","fullyFundedDate":1740572632372,"projectUrl":"project/black-history-month-literature/9097223/","projectTitle":"Black History Month Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839141"},{"teacherId":29638,"projectId":9099144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the gift of weekly readers for my Pre-K classroom. These wonderful readers are a gift that will keep on giving throughout the school year. Children will be able to read these readers with their families all year long as we will receive about four per month. The topics in the readers are always on theme and seasonally appropriate. \r\n\r\nThese readers will promote a joy of reading and encourage families to read together. These readers also provide children with the chance to practice early academic skills as the last page of each reader is interactive and children can complete an activity with help.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and support. It means the world to our classroom!\r\n\r\nHave a wonderful Spring!","fullyFundedDate":1739241991289,"projectUrl":"project/weekly-readers-for-little-learners/9099144/","projectTitle":"Weekly Readers for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp29638_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720636486072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscrooksclass"},{"teacherId":29638,"projectId":8950196,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the different items from this project. The number one item that we have been using is the alphabet box. During center time, students engage in letter and sound work. Now that we have the alphabet box, students enjoy working together to sort the sounds. They enjoy looking at the pictures and even playing with the little images. \r\nThe next most used items are our fabulous new mini-clipboards. Students use these during center time as well and are able to work on the classroom rug with the clipboards. They feel so grown up with their new materials. \r\nOther items in this project have been amazing incentives and treats for my students such as the cups and stickers. \r\nI can't thank you enough for such a kind and generous donation. 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