{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 111 Jacob Blackwell","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6153052,"projectId":10249208,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project and providing the cleaning supplies our classroom needed. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in creating a clean, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for my students.\r\nWe are using these supplies every day to sanitize desks, tables, shared learning materials, and high-touch surfaces throughout the classroom. Having these resources readily available allows us to maintain a safe space where students can focus on learning and collaborating. One special moment occurred during a recent small-group activity. Students worked together on a hands-on project using shared materials, and afterward they eagerly helped clean and organize the work areas. It was wonderful to see them take ownership of keeping our classroom healthy and respectful for everyone.\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, my students were excited and curious. While cleaning products may not seem as exciting as books or games, they quickly understood how important these materials are in helping us stay healthy and ensuring that our classroom remains a comfortable place to learn. Many students expressed pride in being able to contribute to keeping our classroom clean and organized.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these supplies to support hands-on learning experiences, collaborative projects, and daily classroom activities. Our next steps include several interactive lessons that require students to work together in small groups, share materials, and engage in project-based learning. Thanks to your support, we can focus on these enriching experiences knowing that we have the resources needed to maintain a clean and safe learning environment.\r\nYour contribution provided much more than cleaning supplies. You helped create a classroom where students feel cared for, valued, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting their success.","fullyFundedDate":1788104695464,"projectUrl":"project/clean-desks-clear-minds/10249208/","projectTitle":"Clean Desks, Clear Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiMeglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6153052_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565218172922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153052"},{"teacherId":6153052,"projectId":10452394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project focused on learning through play with board games. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has engaging educational games that will help students develop important academic and social skills while having fun.\r\nBoard games provide children with opportunities to practice critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and strategic planning in a hands-on and meaningful way. These games will create an exciting learning environment where students can build confidence, strengthen friendships, and discover that learning can be both challenging and enjoyable.\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education have made a direct impact on our students. They are thrilled to use these new resources, and I am grateful for the opportunity to bring more interactive and enriching experiences into our classroom.\r\nThank you for investing in our students' growth, creativity, and success. Your support will continue to inspire learning, laughter, and collaboration for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1787176128764,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10452394/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiMeglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6153052_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565218172922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153052"},{"teacherId":8367094,"projectId":7023776,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing a document camera for our classroom. With parallel teaching and small group instruction, this allows students to view concepts from another point of view.\r\nIt also allows the teacher to work with the students in real time by showcasing the exact assignment. It gives students a chance to showcase their work to their classmates and explain their thinking. \r\nThank you for all the support from our wonderful donors. This will be a tool many students will benefit from for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1676404082864,"projectUrl":"project/documenting-our-progress/7023776/","projectTitle":"Documenting Our Progress!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367094"},{"teacherId":8367094,"projectId":8527484,"letterContent":"Thank you to all of our wonderful donors for your support and generosity for our classroom supplies. These supplies have given our students everything they need to be most successful in the classroom throughout the entire day from working on the ipad and computer independently to completing projects to everyday needs using pencils, headphones, pouches and enjoying a snack when needed. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited to have access to so many different supplies considering many of them come from low-income families who cannot afford supplies. These supplies have helped make the day-to-day flow easily and with transparency. They were very grateful and have treated them with such care. These supplies will continue to come in handy as we work on projects and continue through the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1727197828757,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-third-grade-adventure/8527484/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our Third Grade Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367094"},{"teacherId":10488761,"projectId":10241161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide my students with the supplies they need to be successful. The materials from this project have already become a regular part of our classroom. My students use the composition notebooks for daily Social Studies notes, source analysis, writing activities, and reflections. The headphones have also been especially helpful when students are working independently on digital assignments and activities. The organizers and other classroom supplies have helped us keep materials accessible and our classroom more organized.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies arrive, especially knowing that they would have the materials they needed rather than having to share or go without. Having pencils, notebooks, highlighters, paper, and other basic supplies available for everyone makes a real difference in a classroom where students have different needs and learning styles. It allows us to spend less time worrying about supplies and more time learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these materials will support students as they read historical sources, take notes, participate in discussions, complete writing assignments, and work on projects. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they can come prepared, stay organized, and focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777905465115,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact/10241161/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10488761_orig.png?crop=754,754,x0,y369&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777515714390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488761"},{"teacherId":548731,"projectId":9837455,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Classroom Grow! 📚❤️\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of books to our 4th grade classroom library! Your kindness is helping us create a classroom filled with opportunities for my students to discover new stories, explore new ideas, and fall in love with reading.\r\nA classroom library is such a special part of our learning environment, and these books will be enjoyed by so many students throughout the school year. Every book you donated gives a child another chance to find a character they connect with, a story that inspires them, or a topic that sparks their curiosity.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where reading can truly come alive. We are so grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1761745658281,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-government-and-history/9837455/","projectTitle":"Read All About Government and History!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giambrone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp548731_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x371,y291&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598302424894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslandberg"},{"teacherId":548731,"projectId":9629723,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom! 🍎📚\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of supplies to our 4th grade classroom! Your kindness and support mean so much to me and my students.\r\nThese supplies will make a wonderful difference in our classroom and give my students the tools they need to learn, create, and grow throughout the school year. It is incredibly special to know that people like you believe in and support our students.\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a welcoming and engaging place to learn. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758899158555,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-a-bright-start/9629723/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for a Bright Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giambrone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp548731_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x371,y291&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598302424894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslandberg"},{"teacherId":6153052,"projectId":10243821,"letterContent":"Thank you for considering supporting our classroom through this project. My students are hardworking, resilient, and eager to learn. Many come from families living below the poverty line, and some face housing instability. Despite these challenges, they arrive at school each day ready to learn, grow, and make the most of every opportunity.\r\n\r\nA laminating machine and laminating sheets may seem like simple tools, but they will make a tremendous difference in our classroom. These resources will allow me to create durable, reusable learning materials that can withstand daily use by many students throughout the school year. From task cards and math manipulatives to literacy centers, visual supports, and classroom games, laminating materials will help protect valuable learning resources so they can be used again and again.\r\n\r\nBy extending the life of our instructional materials, these supplies will help ensure that all students continue to have access to engaging, hands-on learning opportunities. Instead of replacing worn-out materials, I can spend more time creating meaningful activities that support student growth and success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is more than a donation of classroom supplies. It is an investment in my students and their future. Thank you for helping us create lasting learning tools that will benefit not only this year's students but many classes for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778813127468,"projectUrl":"project/learning-that-lasts/10243821/","projectTitle":"Learning That Lasts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiMeglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6153052_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565218172922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153052"},{"teacherId":6153052,"projectId":9888350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Safe Place for Our Students' Belongings.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily experiences of my students.\r\nOur students come to school each day eager to learn, but many face challenges both inside and outside of the classroom. Having a designated, safe space to store their personal belongings may seem simple, but it is something that brings them a sense of comfort, security, and ownership. The clear container drawers you provided will help our classroom stay organized while also teaching students responsibility and independence.\r\nMore importantly, this project shows our students that there are people who care deeply about them and believe in their success. Your kindness helps create a welcoming and respectful learning environment where all students feel valued.\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for investing in us and helping us build a space where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1772116100414,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-place-for-our-students-belonging/9888350/","projectTitle":"A Safe Place for Our Students’ Belongings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiMeglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6153052_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565218172922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153052"},{"teacherId":8708157,"projectId":9310316,"letterContent":"I have to be honest with you. Last summer, my classroom was rough. No air conditioning, a heat wave that wouldn't quit, and 6th, 7th, and 8th graders doing their absolute best to focus on science while basically melting. I'm talking triple-digit heat index, windows that did nothing, and students so uncomfortable that even the most enthusiastic ones were running on empty by 10am. It was not the learning environment any of us deserved.\r\n\r\nAnd then our four fans showed up, and my students noticed immediately. The energy in the room shifted, and I don't just mean the temperature. They sat up, they re-engaged, and one student looked around and went, \"Oh thank goodness.\" Which, same. When students can actually breathe and think, science class becomes science class again. Questions flying, experiments getting done, curiosity taking over. That's what you made possible, and it matters more than I can say. Thank you for seeing a simple wishlist item for what it really was: a room full of students who deserved better.\r\n\r\nBest,\r\nMs. Tenf","fullyFundedDate":1746785587908,"projectUrl":"project/were-fans-of-science/9310316/","projectTitle":"We're FANS of Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tenf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8708157_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746294291564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktenf"},{"teacherId":7055923,"projectId":9538274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding classroom snacks for my students. Your support provided much-needed items such as cereal, cookies, and chips for students who often arrive at school hungry.\r\n\r\nThese snacks were used regularly in our classroom to ensure students had the nourishment they needed to focus, participate, and engage in learning. For many of our students in a Title I school, having access to a snack made a meaningful difference in their day. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to concentrate, regulate their emotions, and fully take part in academic activities.\r\nBecause of your kindness, students were able to start lessons feeling supported and ready to learn rather than distracted by hunger. Your donations helped create a caring, inclusive classroom environment where students felt safe, valued, and prepared for success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for investing in our students' well-being and learning. Thank you for making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764733583388,"projectUrl":"project/1-snack-2-snacks-3-snacks-4/9538274/","projectTitle":"1 Snack, 2 Snacks, 3 Snacks, 4!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7055923_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x265,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664467001411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7055923"},{"teacherId":7055923,"projectId":9532102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding classroom supplies for my students. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has essential materials such as headphones, erasers, dry erase markers, and dry erase boards that are used every single day to support learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have made a meaningful difference for our English Language Learners in our Title I school. Headphones allow students to focus during listening activities and language practice, while dry erase boards and markers give them a comfortable, low-pressure way to practice writing, spelling, and problem-solving. These tools encourage participation, build confidence, and give students the opportunity to practice skills multiple times without fear of making mistakes.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students can actively participate and grow academically. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and for believing in our students' potential. 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