{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 179 Kensington","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10461667,"projectId":10145520,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, I was able to place drying racks in all 8 elementary school classrooms where I taught art last school year. As you know, I was teaching art from a cart in classrooms not equipped for art studio practices. \r\nNot only were the teachers delighted that their bookshelves and closets would no longer be crammed with prints, drawings, and paintings, but the students were excited to see their work being handled with care in a designated place. Their faces were glowing with pride as they stood in line to pass their work to the drying-rack monitor. \r\nThis year I have taken a position as a middle school teacher, and as I leave PS 179, I am leaving the drying racks in good hands. They will continue to be filled with joyful, expressive work by the most imaginative age group of students. \r\nWith support like yours, art education will continue to be delivered in a way that teaches students professional and mindful art studio practices that they can carry with them as they grow.","fullyFundedDate":1775568253306,"projectUrl":"project/artwork-drying-racks/10145520/","projectTitle":"Artwork Drying-Racks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10461667"},{"teacherId":10081554,"projectId":9781867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of carpet circles for our classroom. Your support has truly made a difference in our daily learning experience.\r\nThese carpet circles have completely transformed our meeting area. Each student now has their own special spot, which has helped create a sense of structure, comfort, and belonging. It may seem like a small change, but having a defined space has made a big impact on student focus and behavior during lessons and discussions.\r\nMy students are more engaged, attentive, and excited to come together as a class. The carpet pieces have also helped us build a stronger classroom community—students feel included, respected, and ready to learn when we gather on the rugs.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more organized and welcoming environment where all students can succeed. Thank you for supporting our classroom and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764720352870,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-learners/9781867/","projectTitle":"Comfy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brandofino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752861924859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081554"},{"teacherId":10295938,"projectId":9781575,"letterContent":"Getting a printer in our classroom has made a big difference in our daily routine. It saves time because we can print worksheets, reading passages, and other materials right away instead of waiting for shared printers. This helps lessons run smoothly without interruptions and protects valuable instructional time. It also allows us to quickly adjust materials to support different learning needs, whether students need extra practice or more challenging work.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also increased student motivation and engagement. When students print their final drafts or projects, their work feels more important and professional. They take pride in seeing their work displayed, which builds confidence. In addition, we can easily print reminders and newsletters to keep families informed. 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They were so excited when they first saw the new materials, and their faces lit up with joy and curiosity. The math games have also become a favorite, giving our students fun and engaging opportunities to build number sense, practice problem solving, and strengthen important foundational skills.\r\n\r\n Your donation also supported our classroom in ways that help us stay organized and ready to meet our students' needs. The organizers have been incredibly helpful for us as teachers as we gather student information, organize materials, and plan instruction more effectively. The seat sacks have made a big difference in helping our students keep their books and supplies organized and easily accessible at their seats. This has helped create a more structured and independent classroom environment. The soft floor chairs have also been such a special addition. Our students love using them during instruction, and they have made the classroom feel much more comfortable and welcoming. They no longer have to sit on the cold floor, and that small change has made a big impact on their comfort and focus.\r\n\r\n Because of your support, our students are able to learn through play, stay organized, and feel cared for in their classroom environment. These resources are being used every day, and they continue to support both academic growth and our classroom community. As we move forward, we will keep using these materials during small-group lessons, center time, and whole-class instruction to help our first graders grow as readers, writers, and mathematicians. Thank you for giving our students tools that they truly appreciate and use. 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