{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 130 Hernando De Soto","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2610439,"projectId":9691839,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become an even more positive and motivating environment where students are excited to learn and celebrate their progress. The motivation prizes have been integrated into our daily routines as part of a reward system that recognizes effort, growth, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources during individual and group activities, particularly in reading and math. For example, during our independent reading program, students earn points for staying on task, completing assignments, and showing improvement. They can then exchange those points for small prizes. One memorable moment was when a student who typically struggles with focus worked diligently all week to earn a reward—his pride and excitement when choosing his prize was incredible and truly highlighted the impact of your support.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity. It immediately created a sense of anticipation and motivation. Even students who are usually hesitant became more engaged, eager to participate, and determined to meet their goals.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to expand this system into longer-term goal setting. Students will work toward larger rewards tied to academic milestones, such as completing a book series or mastering key math skills. This not only reinforces positive behavior but also teaches responsibility, perseverance, and goal-setting.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are more motivated, confident, and invested in their learning journey. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where effort is celebrated and success is within reach for every child!","fullyFundedDate":1766854897686,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-and-inspire-prizes/9691839/","projectTitle":"Motivate and Inspire - Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaconu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2610439_orig.jpg?crop=1228,1228,x0,y419&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774217128221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2610439"},{"teacherId":2610439,"projectId":9783562,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in a simple yet powerful way. With the addition of individual headphones, students are now able to fully access and engage with the technology we use every day to support their learning.\r\n\r\nIn elementary classrooms, technology plays a critical role in helping students build foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. Many of our learning programs include audio components such as read-alouds, phonics instruction, language support, and step-by-step directions. Before having headphones, it was often difficult for students to hear clearly or stay focused when multiple devices were in use at once. Now, with their own set of headphones, students can listen closely, follow along independently, and truly absorb the material being presented.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this new addition is the sense of independence it gives our students. They take pride in using their headphones and feel empowered to take control of their own learning. Whether they are listening to a story, practicing math skills, or working through an interactive lesson, students are more engaged and motivated. The headphones create a personal learning space for each child, helping them stay focused and reducing distractions in a busy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially meaningful for certain groups of students. Our English language learners benefit greatly from being able to hear clear pronunciation and replay instructions as needed. Students who require additional support in reading can listen to texts while following along visually, strengthening both comprehension and confidence. Additionally, students who are easily distracted are better able to concentrate when outside noise is minimized. For these learners, the headphones have made a noticeable difference in their ability to stay on task and complete their work successfully.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the headphones have also helped create a more inclusive and equitable classroom environment. Every student now has equal access to high-quality audio, ensuring that no one is left out or struggling to hear important instructions. This has fostered a sense of fairness and consistency that benefits the entire class.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has enhanced both teaching and learning in our classroom. Students are more focused, more independent, and more excited about using technology as a tool for growth. Your support has made it possible for us to create a learning environment where every child can thrive. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the meaningful difference you have made in our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1763612746718,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-futures/9783562/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaconu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2610439_orig.jpg?crop=1228,1228,x0,y419&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774217128221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2610439"},{"teacherId":8079770,"projectId":9943802,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in making flexible seating possible in our classroom. Because of your donation, our learning space has become more comfortable, welcoming, and adaptable to the different ways students learn best. The variety of seating options allows students to choose spaces where they can focus, collaborate, and feel at ease, helping create an environment where everyone can do their best work.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these flexible seating options has been immediate and meaningful. Students are more engaged during lessons, more willing to participate, and better able to stay focused throughout the day. Having choices in where and how they sit has also encouraged a greater sense of responsibility and independence, as students learn to select the seating that helps them learn most effectively.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom community. These seating options are more than just furniture—they are tools that support comfort, collaboration, and confidence in learning. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the positive difference you have made in our students' daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768536125383,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-flexible-minds/9943802/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Flexible Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8079770_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704818240616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8079770"},{"teacherId":4675429,"projectId":9927928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful books into our classroom! They have been a complete game-changer for my students' reading habits. From the moment the boxes were opened, the 'reading vibe' in our room shifted; my students are more focused, more curious, and more excited to read than ever before. It's been amazing to witness them building community through book recommendations and developing a level of reading stamina that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\n\r\n Beyond just reading, these books have become vital mentors for our classroom writing workshop. My students have been studying the \"I Survived\" series not just as fans, but as authors. They are currently dissecting how the author uses vivid sensory details and internal dialogue to show—rather than just tell—a character's fear and resilience. Seeing my students flip through their favorite graphic novels to find inspiration for their own survival narrative storyboards has been incredible. They are learning to bridge the gap between being consumers of stories and being creators of them, using the professional layouts and pacing of these books as a blueprint for their own work.\r\n \r\n\r\n I can't thank you enough for these books you donated. You have made my classroom such a fun learning environment. 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They explored how to set up a circuit connected to the battery and even had the exciting opportunity to go up to the roof to test whether their circuits were set up correctly.\r\n\r\nThis project gave them a real-world understanding of science concepts and allowed them to experience the importance of trial and error. Through hands-on learning, they discovered that mistakes are part of the process and that problem-solving leads to success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped spark curiosity, critical thinking, and excitement about renewable energy in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support in making this meaningful learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763937133311,"projectUrl":"project/spark-the-future-empowering-young-engin/9893354/","projectTitle":"Spark the Future: Empowering Young Engineers Through Hands-On Circuit Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp795028_orig.jpg?crop=564,564,x1239,y1108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629833613143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gina-lee"},{"teacherId":136000,"projectId":9898959,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our Lunar New Year celebration so special! When my students saw their outfits, they were so excited and loved them immediately. The Hello Kitty on a horse for the Year of the Horse was adorable—parents absolutely bombed our message app with compliments all week long! Our little ones performed beautifully and even learned how to fold their shirts neatly afterward.\r\n\r\nBecause the shirts came in under budget, we added snacks, tools, and supplies. Having enough materials means we can focus on lessons instead of worrying about replacing things.\r\n\r\nThough our song choice meant lanterns couldn't be used onstage, we're turning this into a STEM lesson on transparent, translucent, and opaque. Thank you for bringing so much joy and learning to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763587221624,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-lunar-new-year-with-stem/9898959/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Lunar New Year with STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp136000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727995317094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/136000"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":9654928,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Back to School\" project. With this project we were able to use the bulletin board papers and borders to create a warm and inviting classroom environment. We also utilized the homework folders for students to keep their notices and homework in a safe place. The magnets have also come in handy in posting up important notices and signs throughout the classroom. Overall the back to school supplies have been very helpful in bringing our fifth grade classroom to life. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a warm and safe space for our bright learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758835123234,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9654928/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":9655070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Books Galore\" project. With your support we were able to stock up our classroom library with new books. The books we purchased has helped spark student interest in reading. Students are allowed to book shop and borrow books from our classroom library to read at home. Our goal is to help our students build their reading stamina. We hope that each student in our class will be able to find a genre that they love. Thank you once again for helping us making their goal come true.","fullyFundedDate":1758899012719,"projectUrl":"project/books-galore/9655070/","projectTitle":"Books Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":9655153,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our fifth grade classroom. This project \"Let's Play\" has encouraged our students to play and socialize together during our weekly choice time. Our fifth graders have been able to bond and deepen friendships through play of cards, board games, and jenga pieces. Students are able to work on their S.E.L through play as well. This includes taking turns, collaborating, and building friendships with peers. Thank you once again for your generous contributions and support towards our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758828201393,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play/9655153/","projectTitle":"Let's Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":9678555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create a calm class environment. The tennis balls has allowed our students to transition from subject to subject calmly and quietly. The tennis balls will also help keep our classroom furniture in good shape. Having a calm classroom environment has allowed our students to stay focused and on task. Our class was able to put the tennis balls onto their own chairs at the beginning of the school year. We thank you once again for your generous contributions towards our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758636779070,"projectUrl":"project/calm-chairs/9678555/","projectTitle":"Calm Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":9717746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our \"News for Kids\" project. Our scholastic magazine subscription has helped our fifth graders ignite excitement in learning about current events. The Scholastic News magazines offer insightful information in an engaging way. We have also been utilizing the online features and resources as well. Our class looks forward to our monthly magazines. We can't wait to receive our next one! Thank you once again for your thoughtful and generous support towards our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758857318145,"projectUrl":"project/news-for-kids/9717746/","projectTitle":"News for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":4766671,"projectId":9653360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our STEM materials! Our first graders always look forward to STEAM - where they are able to use their creative juices to solve problems. We've been automotive engineers and created cars that can roll a distance. We've helped the Grinch return the Christmas gifts on a zip line. And most recently, we created stained glass hearts for Valentine's Day, and then added a circuit that lit up the heart (in the picture). We can't wait to do more projects such as creating automotive circuits! 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