{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS Q177 Robin Sue Ward School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9057965,"projectId":10287635,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project! We've launched a student-run bakery called Sprinkles Bakery. The students enjoy learning to bake, make treats, package them, and sell them at our school's Farmers Market every Friday.They're eager to use the oven and dog treat maker. We've already made dog treats, and they've been a hit! \r\n\r\nNext, we're working toward making donuts. We hope to share some with our school community during the holidays.The students are proud of their work, and their confidence is growing. I'm truly grateful for the generous gifts that are making a meaningful difference in our classroom. The skills students are learning will benefit them throughout their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1787333145914,"projectUrl":"project/sprinkles-bakery-baking-up-sweet-succes/10287635/","projectTitle":"Sprinkles Bakery: Baking up Sweet Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCrann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9057965_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684933239103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9057965"},{"teacherId":10429353,"projectId":10166045,"letterContent":"The addition of individualized goal-work binders has provided my students with meaningful opportunities to develop independence, confidence, and ownership of their learning. These binders allow students to practice skills aligned with their individual IEP goals through structured, accessible activities tailored to their abilities. By having their own materials readily available, students are learning to follow routines, complete familiar tasks with fewer adult prompts, and build independence while working at their own pace.\r\n\r\nKinetic sand has been a valuable addition to our classroom by providing opportunities for sensory exploration, fine motor development, and self-regulation. Through hands-on sensory play, students can practice squeezing, molding, and manipulating materials while strengthening hand muscles and coordination. Kinetic sand also provides a calming sensory experience that supports students in regulating their emotions, maintaining focus, and preparing to engage in classroom learning.\r\n\r\nVelcro has allowed us to create interactive, hands-on learning activities that make academic skills more accessible and engaging for our students. Through matching, sorting, sequencing, and identifying activities, students can physically manipulate materials while strengthening their understanding of important concepts. These activities are especially beneficial for students who require visual and tactile supports, as they encourage active participation, repeated practice, and greater independence. Together, these resources have helped us create a more engaging, individualized, and supportive learning environment where every student can experience success.","fullyFundedDate":1785688100099,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-binders-breakthroughs/10166045/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Binders, & Breakthroughs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429353_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782220074533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningwithlivingston"},{"teacherId":3251152,"projectId":10421682,"letterContent":"My students are using their new resources to build independence, develop functional life skills, and participate in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. In our P177Q Urban Farm and Chicken Coop program, students learn by doing. Whether they are caring for our chickens, completing farm chores, planting seeds, or preparing for our student-run farmers market, each activity provides opportunities to practice communication, follow directions, build confidence, and develop skills they can use throughout their lives. We break tasks into manageable steps and use visual supports and individualized prompting to help each student participate as independently as possible. Watching students take ownership of their responsibilities and recognize that they have an important job to do is one of the most rewarding parts of our classroom.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to explore the new materials and see how they could use them in their daily activities. For students with autism and other significant disabilities, having accessible, hands-on materials can make learning more engaging and meaningful. The resources help turn abstract concepts into concrete experiences that students can see, touch, and practice. Their enthusiasm reminds me that when we provide students with the right tools, individualized support, and opportunities to succeed, we can open doors to learning that might otherwise be difficult to access. Every step toward greater independence deserves to be celebrated.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building students' independence by practicing skills consistently, gradually reducing adult prompts, and helping students transfer what they learn to new situations. Through our urban farm and chicken coop, students will continue learning to care for animals, maintain their environment, grow and harvest produce, and participate in our student-run farmers market. We will use visual task analyses and individualized data collection to monitor progress, celebrate accomplishments, and identify each student's next learning goals. Ultimately, our goal is to prepare our students for greater independence, meaningful community participation, and future employment opportunities. We want every student to understand that they have valuable skills, meaningful contributions to make, and a place in their community. We are so grateful to our donors for helping make these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1787145757995,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-the-177q-farmers-market/10421682/","projectTitle":"Expanding the 177Q Farmer's Market","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3251152"},{"teacherId":8836759,"projectId":9863545,"letterContent":"A HUGE THANK YOU for your generosity and support of my sports teams! These warm base layers are essential for our athletes, as many of our tournaments and games are played in colder weather. Allowing our athletes to be appropriately dressed means they can focus on performing our best. This equipment was so essential for our sports athletes and will last us a very long time. The football gloves are also helpful in allowing our students to grip the football and make their catches, which boosts self esteem as well. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764179827220,"projectUrl":"project/one-team-one-goal/9863545/","projectTitle":"One Team, One Goal!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. David","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836759"},{"teacherId":8836759,"projectId":10206114,"letterContent":"Wow! We are so appreciative of your donation and support to our school's soccer program! Our special needs soccer team was so excited to receive the donations and equipment we need to perform our very best! Having shin guards, awareness socks, and team benches helped out team feel prepared for the day. The ponchos came to use as well, as we had one very windy and rainy tournament! We thank you so much for supporting our students and school programs with your generous donation! Because of this, soccer is more accessible for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1781307336926,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-for-all/10206114/","projectTitle":"Soccer for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. David","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836759"},{"teacherId":1750109,"projectId":10334099,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so very much for generously donating to my project. Supplying each of my athletes with their very own pair of cleats in their favorite color scheme truly impacted their emotional wellbeing and made them feel ready and prepared for our soccer season!!! Although our league does allow us to play in sneakers, my athletes have always seen other teams wear cleats and have asked for them many times. Being able to supply my students with their own cleats, shinguards, and soccer socks, made them feel prepared and ready for competition! We even won 1st place in our division this season. Thank you so much for supporting our team!","fullyFundedDate":1781474277451,"projectUrl":"project/making-soccer-accessible/10334099/","projectTitle":"Making Soccer Accessible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kresic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1750109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605807132464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ckresic"},{"teacherId":9057965,"projectId":10329491,"letterContent":"This project is improving the educational program we use to offer learners authentic opportunities in practical life skills. The learners are enthusiastic about engaging with the program materials from this project, and it is supporting their development. These competencies can subsequently be applied in their neighborhoods and family settings.\r\n\r\nWe have been learning to follow recipes and prepare delicious food items using these instructions. We are subsequently offering our food items to the public at our school farmers market and to our school population. The learners find it enjoyable! Thank you so much for your generosity - it is making such a different to our students!","fullyFundedDate":1785335885560,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-life-skill-for-success/10329491/","projectTitle":"Level Up: Life Skill for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCrann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9057965_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684933239103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9057965"},{"teacherId":584277,"projectId":10481990,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you to the community for supporting my students this year. When my students and I unboxed the drums and drum sticks, they were so happy to see all the new things they would use this year. The new sticks are such a meaningful upgrade from what they had used the last couple of years as they look and feel professional. The new drums and shakers have made it easier to have a band or drum circle on the go as they nest nicely with each other, are lightweight enough to travel around the building with, and sound great!\r\n\r\nMy students have already begun using these materials. We have used the drums and shakers in our Hispanic Heritage Month studies, and the drum sticks have been used daily since their arrival. Your support of the P177Q music program has literally been held and felt by dozens of students already. I can't thank you enough for being a part of our learning this year.","fullyFundedDate":1787320725323,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-students-new-drums/10481990/","projectTitle":"New year, new students, new drums!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hegarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp584277_orig.png?crop=1208,1208,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733171506752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrhegarty"},{"teacherId":9057965,"projectId":10272455,"letterContent":"The materials from my project are making a wonderful difference for my students! We have created a classroom bakery business called The Sprinkles Bakery. To date, we have produced cupcakes and dog treats. Every Friday, we offer our products at our school's Farmers Market. Using the project resources, my students are developing practical skills—measuring ingredients, mixing them, baking, and preparing items for sale. Students who typically struggle to engage in school activities are now showing enthusiasm and eagerness to participate and collaborate with classmates.\r\n\r\nOur students are also gaining confidence through the selling experience. Each Friday, our school hosts a Farmers Market in front of the building where community members visit. Our students describe what they've created, discuss the ingredients used, and handle customer purchases. This project has tremendous value because my students are acquiring practical life skills that will benefit them throughout their lives and potentially support their future careers. I am truly grateful for this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1778512547996,"projectUrl":"project/baking-up-life-skills-a-sweet-worksite/10272455/","projectTitle":"Baking Up Life Skills - A Sweet Worksite Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCrann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9057965_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684933239103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9057965"},{"teacherId":10579661,"projectId":10455511,"letterContent":"The sensory items and snacks have already made such a positive impact on our classroom! My students have a wide range of learning and sensory needs, and these materials give them the support, motivation, and comfort they need to participate in their school day. The sensory items help students regulate, take meaningful breaks, and return to learning ready to work, while the snacks have been wonderful motivators and rewards for their hard work.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations have helped me create a classroom where my students can feel safe, supported, and successful. We are so grateful and truly touched to know that there are so many people who want to support teachers and help students have the tools they need to achieve to the best of their abilities. Thank you for investing in my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788525988798,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-for-every-ability-help-us-l/10455511/","projectTitle":"A Classroom for Every Ability! Help Us Learn and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caryn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10579661"},{"teacherId":6097613,"projectId":10196608,"letterContent":"Your generous support has empowered my students to continue making a meaningful difference in our school community. With these supplies, students will expand their school-wide hygiene initiative by creating, organizing, and distributing hygiene kits to more classrooms while developing important vocational, communication, and leadership skills.\r\nThe printer paper, laminating pouches, folders, and labels will help students independently manage orders, create durable communication materials, and keep supplies organized. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will provide specialized visual supports and communication boards, ensuring that our nonverbal students can actively participate, make choices, and take on meaningful responsibilities alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, your donation is helping students build confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose. They are learning that their work has a real impact on others, and they take great pride in promoting health and wellness throughout our school. Thank you for believing in their abilities and investing in opportunities that allow every student to contribute, lead, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778700587473,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-student-led-hygiene-initia/10196608/","projectTitle":"Expanding Our Student-Led Hygiene Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Larsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6097613"},{"teacherId":1750109,"projectId":8737912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much in supporting the generosity of helping my students create this space for our school community! Our student volunteers have still been maintaining this space by sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning weekly, as well as restocking items that may need replacement. Our entire student body benefits from these enhancements, as they have a space to visit when they need to\r\n calm down or take a break. The sensory tent is definitely a favorite , as it provides a private, yet supervised, space for our students. 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