{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 115 James J Ambrose School","outOfStateSupporters":13.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":212189,"projectId":10261533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our fourth graders now have a brand new document camera, and it has already made a transformational difference in how we approach math every single day.\r\n\r\nThis school year, our classroom transitioned to the Illustrative Math curriculum. Unlike traditional math programs that rely heavily on teacher lectures and memorizing algorithms, Illustrative Math is centered on student-led discourse, problem-solving, and meaningful \"Math Talks.\" In our room, student work is the textbook. My fourth graders are at a crucial developmental stage where they are moving from simply learning how to solve a math problem to deeply understanding why mathematical concepts work. They are resilient, creative thinkers who genuinely love coming to the front of the room to share new strategies and prove how they reached an answer.\r\n\r\nThe document camera you provided has become the beating heart of our daily math instruction. It acts as a bridge between individual thinking and collective discovery. During our daily Lesson Syntheses and Math Talks, instead of me standing at the board drawing an idealized diagram, I can instantly project a student's actual notebook page onto the screen for everyone to see.\r\n\r\nThis simple shift has elevated our classroom dynamics in several profound ways:\r\n\r\nFirst, it allows us to compare different mathematical strategies side-by-side. For instance, when tackling multi-step word problems or complex multiplication, we can project two entirely different student approaches next to each other. Seeing that a classmate used a visual area model while another used a numerical partial-products strategy helps students realize that math isn't about memorizing one \"right\" method, it is about flexible, creative thinking.\r\n\r\nSecond, the camera has completely transformed how we view mistakes. In our classroom, we celebrate what we call \"beautiful mistakes.\" When a student makes an error in their work, we can project it with their permission and analyze it gently as a whole community. Together, we trace the logic, spot where the thinking shifted, and rewrite the solution. This normalizes struggle, lowers math anxiety, and turns missteps into powerful learning opportunities for everyone.\r\n\r\nFinally, this tool has given every single child a voice. For my students who are shy or still developing their English language proficiency, speaking in front of the class can feel overwhelming. Being able to place their notebook under the camera lets their visual work speak for them first. It provides a concrete foundation that gives them the confidence to step up and explain their reasoning to their peers.\r\n\r\nYour contribution was so much more than a gift of technology; it was an investment in my students' confidence, curiosity, and voice. Every time a student walks up to the document camera, beams with pride, and hears their classmates cheer for their clever strategy, I am reminded of your impact. You have helped create a classroom culture where every student's thinking is seen, valued, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all my fourth graders and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1784133995111,"projectUrl":"project/the-math-talk-focus/10261533/","projectTitle":"The Math Talk Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp212189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538269680446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-dean"},{"teacherId":10255853,"projectId":9707380,"letterContent":"We are excited to share how your support is making a meaningful impact at The James J. Ambrose School through the creation of our new Mindfulness and Calming Space.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our school is building a dedicated environment where students can safely manage the big emotions they experience each day, including anxiety, frustration, and sensory overload. This space provides students with the opportunity to pause, reset, and return to the classroom ready to learn and engage more successfully.\r\nThe addition of items such as soft seating, a rug, a trampoline, weighted stuffed animals, sensory tools, and calming visuals has transformed this space into a supportive and restorative environment. Students are now able to practice self-regulation strategies, engage in guided breathing activities, and develop lifelong skills for managing stress and emotions.\r\nYour donation is not just providing materials—it is directly improving students' emotional well-being, increasing their ability to focus, and fostering a more positive and supportive school climate. With access to this calming space, our students feel safer, more supported, and better equipped to succeed both socially and academically.\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where every child has the opportunity to reset, recharge, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1767895257384,"projectUrl":"project/because-every-child-deserves-a-moment-of/9707380/","projectTitle":"Because Every Child Deserves a Moment of Peace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ria Georgelis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255853_orig.jpg?crop=357,357,x5,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789726460257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255853"},{"teacherId":3456405,"projectId":10096014,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing new carpet for our Kindergarten classroom. The students love the new cozy feel as they sit for lessons and stories. The bright colors are fun and inviting. Each morning, the students are excited to come to school and sit in their spots to begin our day. The clear square spots give children the independence to get to their carpet spots for lessons. They easily know who their partners are for partner discussions. We are so grateful for this new carpet to help create a calm and safe learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1772669146945,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet/10096014/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silvagni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3456405_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736904508911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3456405"},{"teacherId":2761907,"projectId":9675362,"letterContent":"The new library bins have brought this tiny section of the classroom to life! They are big enough for the kiddos to carry the bins themselves, as well as to look through them. These bins have made it easier for me to organize the different genres and books as well. \r\n\r\nThe students use these bins specifically every day during cool down time. The table captains grab a bin for the table to look through and read. Also, every Monday, the kiddos get to book shop and take a certain amount of books home to read for the week. I love how easily the kiddos can now use the books with the new bins, as well as the durability because accidents happen and bins fall to the ground.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making my classroom library more vibrant, accessible and organized.","fullyFundedDate":1758822922933,"projectUrl":"project/loving-library/9675362/","projectTitle":"Loving Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Macedonio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2761907_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533001645053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msglash"},{"teacherId":3456405,"projectId":9715209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in creating a strong and organized classroom library. The baskets have been able to organize the books in our classroom library! The students are able to choose and return books with more independence and confidence knowing that it is clean and organized. It has been extremely helpful in our weekly routines! I am not able to focus on helping students choose books that they are interested in as well as choose books to support their reading. 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