{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 139 Alexine A Fenty","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":102039,"projectId":10089166,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our compassion project. We have been learning how to crochet using the beautiful, colorful, soft materials you provided to us. \r\nStudents with difficulty with fine motor skills are developing more nimbleness and control with the hand crafts. We are also developing confidence and resilience -- like any new skill, it can be frustrating trying to crochet at first. Students have to learn how to hold the yarn and maintain the tightness that is needed in order to crochet. We have had so many students \"clicking\" with the ability to crochet, and then sharing their knowledge by helping others. \r\nWe are talking about the lessons this brings-- don't give up, stick with it, and when you understand more, make sure to help others. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773685744772,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-compassion-through-fiber/10089166/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Compassion Through Fiber Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meijer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp102039_orig.png?crop=1995,1995,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755779653003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/102039"},{"teacherId":9310315,"projectId":10164782,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom and in the daily learning experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nAs a first-grade dual language ICT classroom, our students learn to read, write, speak, and think in two languages while developing foundational literacy skills. These materials have allowed us to create engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that support language development, reading fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and independent practice. Because these resources are durable and reusable, they will continue benefiting future groups of students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate. Students were excited to explore the new materials and quickly incorporated them into their literacy routines. Through interactive games, word-building activities, fluency practice, and collaborative learning tasks, students are strengthening their reading skills while building confidence as learners. \r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits has been the increase in student independence. Our learners can now access materials on their own, make choices about their learning, and practice skills at their individual levels. The resources also help us differentiate instruction and ensure that every child has opportunities to experience success.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, these materials have fostered collaboration, communication, and joy. It is wonderful to watch students work together, support one another, and celebrate their progress as they play literacy games and engage in language-rich activities. The laughter, conversations, and enthusiasm filling our classroom are a direct result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in the power of literacy. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for the opportunities you have provided our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1777996017090,"projectUrl":"project/read-play-repeat-durable-literacy-for/10164782/","projectTitle":"Read, Play, Repeat: Durable Literacy for Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marmolejos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9310315"},{"teacherId":9310315,"projectId":10218944,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our dual language classroom. Your gift has helped us create an effective and accessible organization system that has transformed the way our students and teachers use instructional materials every day.\r\n\r\nWith these storage boxes, our resources are now clearly organized by language and learning purpose. Students can independently locate materials for phonics, word work, sentence building, fluency practice, literacy games, and other differentiated activities designed to meet their individual needs. What was once a challenge to manage is now a system that promotes independence, responsibility, and confidence.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these organizational tools, materials were often difficult to store, keep track of, and access efficiently. Important resources could become misplaced or mixed together, making it harder to maximize instructional time. Now, everything is visible, organized, and readily available. Teachers can quickly gather materials for whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction, while students can confidently navigate the classroom and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate. Learning time has increased, classroom routines have become more streamlined, and students are more engaged because the resources they need are always within reach. Most importantly, our classroom has become an even more welcoming and productive learning environment where students collaborate, practice new skills, and celebrate their growth together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where learning is organized, accessible, and joyful. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences and success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1777943195665,"projectUrl":"project/building-systems-for-bilingual-success/10218944/","projectTitle":"Building Systems for Bilingual Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marmolejos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9310315"},{"teacherId":9269625,"projectId":9417563,"letterContent":"My students and I are truly grateful for the donors who participated in supporting our colorful classroom project. Your generosity and kindness have made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we sincerely appreciate your willingness to help create a positive learning environment for our students. Knowing that others believe in and support our classroom means so much to us.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, we have been able to liven up and spruce up our classroom in a colorful and engaging way. The new materials have helped create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel excited, comfortable, and motivated to learn each day. A bright and organized classroom helps students stay engaged and take pride in their learning space, and your support has helped make that possible. Thank you again for making such a positive impact on our students and classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1756914850848,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-classroom/9417563/","projectTitle":"Colorful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269625"},{"teacherId":9269625,"projectId":9501040,"letterContent":"My students and I are truly grateful for the donors who participated in supporting our bulletin board project. Your generosity and kindness have made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we sincerely appreciate your willingness to help create a positive learning environment for our students. Knowing that others believe in and support our classroom means so much to us.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, we have been able to liven up and spruce up our classroom in a colorful and engaging way. The new materials have helped create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel excited, comfortable, and motivated to learn each day. A bright and organized classroom helps students stay engaged and take pride in their learning space, and your support has helped make that possible. Thank you again for making such a positive impact on our students and classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1756914849583,"projectUrl":"project/bulletin-board/9501040/","projectTitle":"Bulletin Board","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269625"},{"teacherId":9269625,"projectId":9758203,"letterContent":"My students and I truly appreciate your generous donation toward our project. Your support has helped us build a Spanish library in our classroom, giving students the opportunity to read books in Spanish that match their interests and encourage a love for reading. It is also very important in our dual language classroom to have both English and Spanish books available so students can strengthen their understanding in both languages. Adding more Spanish books has been a wonderful addition to our classroom and has helped students grow their vocabulary, comprehension skills, and confidence while learning a second language. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763388503580,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-books/9758203/","projectTitle":"Spanish Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269625"},{"teacherId":9269625,"projectId":9662984,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly thankful for your interest in supporting our DonorsChoose project. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us and to the children who benefit from these opportunities every single day. Because of caring supporters like you, our classroom and library have become places filled with excitement, creativity, and collaboration. The students are always eager to learn, share ideas, and explore new experiences together, and your support helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nThrough the many stories we have read together, our students have grown not only as readers, but also as thinkers, dreamers, and teammates. Read-aloud time has become one of the most meaningful parts of our day, allowing students to connect with characters, learn important life lessons, and spark thoughtful conversations with one another. The library has transformed into a fun, welcoming, and engaging space where students feel inspired to learn more every day. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1758899204339,"projectUrl":"project/read-aloud/9662984/","projectTitle":"Read Aloud","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269625"},{"teacherId":7524768,"projectId":10177264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Building Strong Thinkers Through Hands-On Puzzles.\" Your generosity will help provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my scholars will have opportunities to strengthen their minds while learning through play and exploration. These puzzles will not only challenge them academically, but also build their confidence as thinkers and learners.\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and investment in our students' growth and success. Thank you for helping make learning exciting and meaningful for our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1777943517275,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-thinkers-through-hands-o/10177264/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Thinkers Through Hands-On Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7524768_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661354344841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7524768"},{"teacherId":8023069,"projectId":9423537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Fresh Pages, Bright Minds: New Books for a New Year.\" Your generosity has brought excitement, curiosity, and a renewed love of reading into our classroom.\r\nThe new books have made a huge impact on my students, especially because they include a wide range of genres such as comics, nonfiction texts, and fiction stories. This variety has allowed every student to find something that speaks to their interests and reading level. Students who love visuals and humor have been especially drawn to the comics, while others have been eager to dive into nonfiction texts to learn more about real-world topics. Fiction books have sparked imagination, discussion, and deeper thinking during reading time.\r\nSince receiving the books, reading time has become one of the most anticipated parts of the day. Students are more engaged, more focused, and more willing to talk about what they are reading. Many are even choosing to read independently without being prompted, which is a big shift in their reading habits.\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments has been watching students recommend books to each other and get excited when they discover a new favorite. The classroom has truly become a space filled with curiosity and shared enthusiasm for reading.\r\nYour support has helped create not just a stronger reading program, but a genuine love of books in my classroom. Thank you again for helping my students grow as readers and thinkers through such meaningful resources.","fullyFundedDate":1755725273825,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-pages-bright-minds-new-books-for/9423537/","projectTitle":"Fresh Pages, Bright Minds: New Books for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023069_orig.jpg?crop=2745,2745,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751277817794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023069"},{"teacherId":8023069,"projectId":9327206,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our project, \"End of Year Longlasting Gift For My Students.\" Your generosity has given my students meaningful items they will be able to use and treasure long after the school year ends.\r\nThe water bottles have been especially helpful, encouraging students to stay hydrated throughout the day while also promoting healthy habits. The books you provided have sparked excitement and joy for reading, giving students something they can take home, enjoy, and continue learning from over the summer. The bookmarks have added a special personal touch, helping students keep their place as they explore new stories and build a lifelong love of reading.\r\nWhen students received these gifts, their reactions were full of excitement and gratitude. Many of them immediately opened their books and started reading, while others proudly showed their water bottles and bookmarks to their classmates. It was a moment filled with joy and appreciation, and it made them feel seen and celebrated as learners.\r\nThese thoughtful gifts have not only supported learning but also created lasting memories as we close out the school year. They serve as a reminder of their growth and accomplishments, and they encourage students to continue learning beyond the classroom.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for giving my students something truly meaningful to take with them into the future.","fullyFundedDate":1756914849400,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-longlasting-gift-for-my-stud/9327206/","projectTitle":"End of Year Longlasting Gift For My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023069_orig.jpg?crop=2745,2745,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751277817794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023069"},{"teacherId":8023069,"projectId":9439948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Ready, Set, Learn! A Fresh Start for Our Classroom.\" Your generosity has truly helped us create a more welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment for all students.\r\nBecause of your donations, we were able to refresh our classroom materials and routines in a way that supports student success from the very beginning of each day. Students now have better access to the supplies they need, and our space feels more structured and ready for focused learning. This fresh start has made a big difference in how smoothly our day runs and how confident students feel as they begin each lesson.\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing students take pride in their classroom. They are more motivated to keep their space organized, use materials responsibly, and participate actively in lessons. Even small improvements in structure have led to big gains in attention, independence, and overall engagement.\r\nStudents were immediately excited when they saw the new resources. Many of them asked questions right away, eager to explore and use everything. That excitement carried into our lessons and helped set a positive tone for learning.\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building strong academic habits through reading, writing, and math activities that are supported by the materials you provided. They are learning how to stay organized, work independently, and collaborate effectively with their peers.\r\nYour support has given our classroom a strong and fresh foundation for learning, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them start strong every day!","fullyFundedDate":1756915970776,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-a-fresh-start-for-our/9439948/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn! A Fresh Start for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023069_orig.jpg?crop=2745,2745,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751277817794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023069"},{"teacherId":8023069,"projectId":9670140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Fueling Minds With Snacks and a Clean Space!\" Your generosity has made a noticeable difference in both our classroom environment and student focus throughout the day.\r\nThe snacks you helped provide have been incredibly helpful in keeping students energized and ready to learn. Many of my students have long, demanding days, and having something small to eat has improved their attention, participation, and overall mood. It has also helped reduce distractions so they can stay engaged in their learning for longer periods of time.\r\nIn addition, the cleaning and organizational materials have transformed our classroom space. Students are now more responsible for keeping their areas tidy, and they take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. The classroom feels calmer and more structured, which directly supports better learning habits and smoother transitions between activities.\r\nOne of the most meaningful changes has been how students take ownership of the space. They are more mindful of cleaning up after themselves, organizing materials, and helping one another keep the classroom neat. This has built a stronger sense of community and responsibility among the class.\r\nYour support has not only met basic needs but has also helped create a more focused, respectful, and productive learning environment. 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