{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 13 M L Lindemeyer","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9323707,"projectId":10266341,"letterContent":"How is technology helping your students learn?\r\n\r\nI use technology, including ChatGPT, to create engaging, hands-on resources that strengthen my kindergarteners' literacy and math skills. Our SmartBoard and document camera also help me model lessons and showcase students' work, giving children opportunities to share their thinking and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nWhat about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to start school with brand-new crayons! Laminated number labels help them identify their supplies and keep their individual bins organized. These materials support creativity, independence, and smooth classroom routines. Thank you for helping our youngest learners start the year ready to learn!\r\n\r\nAre there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology, and how so?\r\n\r\nThis project provided classroom supplies rather than new technology, so this question does not apply. However, the materials help my kindergarteners take ownership of their supplies and practice caring for their classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1786366854449,"projectUrl":"project/the-basic/10266341/","projectTitle":"The Basic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ogieste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323707_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697054552127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ogieste"},{"teacherId":9896433,"projectId":10611403,"letterContent":"Your gift has made an immediate, positive impact on our youngest learners. Before your donation, writing on the rug often meant balancing clipboards or leaning over awkwardly, which made it difficult for small hands to focus on forming letters. These sturdy new trays give our students a stable, comfortable, and personalized workspace right where they gather for group lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our kindergarteners are more engaged, organized, and excited to practice their writing skills every day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting early literacy.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1789943126721,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers-big-ideas/10611403/","projectTitle":"Little Writers Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896433_orig.jpg?crop=1460,1460,x10,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765982873570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9896433"},{"teacherId":8503081,"projectId":10331174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, we recently received our brand-new sensory weighted stuffed animal and a vibrant rug for our STEM corner. These resources have already transformed our daily learning environment, giving students dedicated spaces to regulate their emotions and engage deeply in hands-on exploration. The weighted animal has become a comforting companion during independent reading and transitional moments, helping students find their focus, while the new rug has instantly defined our STEM area as an inviting hub for collaboration, inquiry, and discovery.\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, my students could barely contain their excitement as we unboxed everything together. Gasps filled the room the moment the soft, colorful STEM rug was unrolled, and several children immediately sat down on it, declaring it the \"best building spot ever.\" Meanwhile, when the weighted stuffed animal was introduced, one of my students with sensory processing needs gently hugged it, smiled, and whispered that it felt like a warm hug. Their faces lit up with pure joy and gratitude, knowing that supporters like you cared so much about their comfort and education.\r\nWe are already putting these incredible tools to work during a recent collaborative engineering challenge. Small groups gathered on our new STEM rug to construct towers using building blocks and recyclable materials, testing different architectural designs and learning how to solve problems together. When frustration occasionally arose during the building process, students utilized the weighted stuffed animal for a quick, calming break before returning to their teams refreshed and ready to try again. Your gift has not only provided physical materials but has also fostered a nurturing, inclusive classroom culture where every child feels supported. Thank you again for investing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1781378897410,"projectUrl":"project/regulate-to-educate-sensory-support-for/10331174/","projectTitle":"Regulate to Educate: Sensory Support for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oropeza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8503081_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788237212249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8503081"},{"teacherId":6103918,"projectId":10194192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project and helping provide my students with resources they can use every day. Your generosity allowed us to receive mini deodorants, snacks, notebooks, headphones, tissues, glue sticks, and many other supplies that make our classroom a more comfortable and welcoming place to learn. These may seem like small items, but they have made a meaningful difference in my students' ability to feel prepared, supported, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were excited to see everything we received! They especially enjoyed having access to snacks and headphones, while the notebooks and glue sticks have been put to use during our classroom activities and projects. Having personal care items like mini deodorants and tissues available also helps students feel comfortable and confident throughout the school day. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and appreciation. \r\n\r\nAs we continue the school year, my students will keep using these resources during lessons, creative projects, and independent work. The notebooks will give them a place to record their ideas and learning, while the headphones will help them stay focused during activities that require individual listening and concentration. Your support has helped create an environment where my students can focus more on learning and feel cared for along the way. Thank you for investing in my students and our classroom—you have made a real and lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1778525577157,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-what-they-need-to-succee/10194192/","projectTitle":"Giving students what they need to succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelovic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6103918"},{"teacherId":2939292,"projectId":10653362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for investing in my amazing first graders! Because of your support, our classroom is now a much more organized, safe, and efficient environment where my students can truly focus on learning, reading, and growing.\r\nThe impact of your donations can be felt every single day in our classroom community:\r\n• Greater Independence: With our new, reliable pencil sharpener, students no longer lose valuable learning time waiting in line or struggling with broken tips. They can quickly sharpen their pencils and get right back to their writing and drawing.\r\n• Pride in Organization: The binders and folders have given my first graders a sense of ownership over their schoolwork. They take immense pride in keeping their assignments neat, organized, and neatly tucked away in their designated spots.\r\n• Stronger Home-School Connection: The book baggies have been a massive success. Students are absolutely thrilled to choose books to take home to read with their families. This has bridge the gap between school and home, fostering a genuine excitement for reading.\r\n• Peace of Mind: The security door curtain provides a vital layer of privacy and safety for our classroom, helping us maintain a secure and focused environment.\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they have eliminated the daily stress of missing materials. My students walked into the classroom feeling cared for, valued, and fully prepared to succeed. Thank you for giving these eager young learners the exact tools they need to thrive!\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1789943126885,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-dreams-essential-s/10653362/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Dreams, Essential Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2939292_orig.jpg?crop=949,949,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789507353299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2939292"},{"teacherId":549902,"projectId":10313640,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Donors,\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding my project and helping me provide special end-of-year materials for my students. Your kindness allowed me to make the last day of school a truly memorable celebration of all their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year. The excitement in the classroom was unforgettable. As the students received their items, their faces immediately lit up, and they simply could not stop smiling. They were so excited to look through everything, share with their classmates, and talk about what they had received. It was one of those moments as a teacher that I will always remember because I could see just how much it meant to each child to feel celebrated and appreciated.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your generosity even more meaningful is that the impact did not end on the last day of school. To this day, former students stop me in the hallway and excitedly talk about the items they received. They remember exactly what they got, how they felt that day, and how much fun we had celebrating together. I have even had parents stop me to express their appreciation and tell me how excited their children were when they came home. Hearing from families made me realize that these materials were much more than end-of-year gifts. They became special reminders for my students that their effort mattered, their accomplishments were noticed, and their teacher and community were proud of them.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me create such a joyful and meaningful experience for my students. As teachers, we want our students to leave our classrooms with not only academic growth but also happy memories of feeling valued, supported, and successful. Your generosity helped me give my students exactly that. The smiles, excitement, and gratitude that filled our classroom—and that my students still talk about months later—were possible because of you. Thank you for investing in my students, supporting our classroom, and helping me end our school year with a celebration they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1780741630625,"projectUrl":"project/summer-sendoff/10313640/","projectTitle":"Summer Sendoff!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549902_orig.png?crop=1136,1136,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658519619123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissaramos"},{"teacherId":9896433,"projectId":10157614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sending us the wonderful decorations for our kindergarten end-of-year celebration on Kindergarten Graduation.\r\n\r\nYour gift turned our classroom into a magical party space. The children gasped with joy when they walked in and saw the colorful streamers, balloons, and banners.\r\nHow Your Gift Helped\r\n• Made the classroom look festive and exciting for the big day.\r\n• Gave the five- and six-year-old students a special way to celebrate finishing their very first year of school.\r\n• Created joyful photo memories for families to cherish forever.\r\nIt means the world to our school community to have supporters like you who care about our young learners. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1774971315803,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-our-kindergarten-graduat/10157614/","projectTitle":"Let’s Celebrate Our Kindergarten Graduates!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896433_orig.jpg?crop=1460,1460,x10,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765982873570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9896433"},{"teacherId":10534617,"projectId":10451559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your thoughtful contributions, our students now have sturdy folders to keep their work organized, delicious cookies for snack time, and back-of-chair seat sacks to help keep our learning space clean and functional.\r\nThe seat sacks have made an immediate difference in our daily routine. Each student now has a dedicated, easily accessible spot for their essential materials right at their desk, cutting down on transition time and helping everyone stay focused. Having dedicated folders has also given them a sense of ownership and pride over their daily assignments and projects. Plus, having snacks available means our students can recharge during long learning blocks without worrying about an empty stomach.\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our classroom community every single day, creating a more structured, welcoming, and comfortable environment for learning. We are so grateful for your belief in our students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789604114184,"projectUrl":"project/organization-sparks-success/10451559/","projectTitle":"Organization Sparks Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiNapoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10534617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781815203989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10534617"},{"teacherId":9917867,"projectId":10214856,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, the students were excited to see the new supplies and eager to put them to use! Having these resources readily available has helped our classroom run more smoothly and gives students the tools they need to work independently.\r\nOur next steps are to continue building independence and focus during our literacy and math activities. Students will use the headphones during independent learning stations while practicing their skills, completing assignments, and taking pride in their work","fullyFundedDate":1783105358467,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-write-it-learn-it/10214856/","projectTitle":"Hear It, Write It, Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Motola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917867"},{"teacherId":9696719,"projectId":10290747,"letterContent":"Our new classroom resources are already transforming how my students interact with their daily learning environment and take ownership of their space. With fresh ink cartridges and neon erasers, students are creating crisp, high-quality assignments and approaching their daily classwork—from complex math problems to creative writing drafts—with renewed confidence, knowing they can cleanly correct mistakes as they learn. The poster putty and vibrant bulletin borders have allowed us to turn our plain classroom walls into dynamic, ever-changing learning hubs where students actively display anchor charts, group research projects, and personal achievements, building an environment that feels welcoming and visually engaging.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these essentials will continue to support my students as we dive deeper into our upcoming curriculum units. Learners will regularly print out customized graphic organizers and project materials to guide their independent work, then use the poster putty to hang and rotate their interactive study guides during morning warm-ups and peer review sessions. By having consistent access to basic organizational and creation tools, my students are developing stronger habits around editing, presenting their work, and maintaining a collaborative learning space they take true pride in every day.","fullyFundedDate":1781723345931,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-for-student-success/10290747/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9696719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724949661016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696719"},{"teacherId":10502619,"projectId":10274595,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for your generosity. I am grateful to you for making my class an enriched classroom. The headphones, dry erase boards, and magnets help provide the visuals that the children need to understand math concepts better. \r\nThe students love the new supplies, especially the dry erase boards because it helps them workout math problems with more ease. \r\nThese supplies have helped my students have better understanding of their math skills.\r\nThank you again for your amazing gift to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1779344665767,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-for-success/10274595/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattioli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10502619"},{"teacherId":10534617,"projectId":10413808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our classroom has a brand-new supply of markers, colored pencils, glue, and eraser tops. Having these basic materials ready to go completely transforms how our day runs.\r\nThe new markers and colored pencils have brought so much life to our projects and reading assignments, and the kids take real pride in seeing their colorful work on display. The glue has made interactive notebooks and hands-on activities smooth and easy, so no one has to wait around to share dried-out sticks. Plus, having plenty of eraser tops gives students the freedom to make mistakes, fix them easily, and keep learning without frustration.\r\nYour gift ensures my students have the exact tools they need so they can focus entirely on learning and growing. 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