{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 20 Anna Silver","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4448565,"projectId":8874823,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Makerspace LEGO project. Your generosity has allowed us to launch an engaging, hands‑on learning experience that is already inspiring our students. With the LEGO Spike Essential sets you helped provide, students are exploring engineering concepts, building creatively, and learning to code and program their own LEGO robots.\r\n\r\nWorking in teams, they take on building challenges that strengthen communication, collaboration, and perseverance. As they design, test, and refine their creations, students develop critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills while gaining confidence in their ability to bring ideas to life.\r\n\r\nThis project has transformed our Makerspace into a vibrant environment where imagination and innovation thrive. Students are not only learning STEM concepts—they're experiencing them in a way that is exciting, meaningful, and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and creativity. Thank you for investing in our students and being a vital part of this LEGO adventure.","fullyFundedDate":1734408009366,"projectUrl":"project/building-dreams-a-lego-adventure/8874823/","projectTitle":"Building Dreams: A LEGO Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448565_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513646999017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yhugreig"},{"teacherId":4448565,"projectId":7841886,"letterContent":"Our STEM recess clubs were launched last school year, and the excitement is off the charts. Thanks to your support, students are diving into hands‑on creativity, engineering, and game design in ways that spark curiosity and build real‑world skills.\r\n\r\nStudents are now exploring interactive digital creation with Nintendo Switches, using Super Mario Maker 2 and Game Builder Garage to design their own levels, build games, and think like programmers and engineers. These tools are helping them understand logic, problem‑solving, and design thinking through play.\r\n\r\nDuring STEM/Technology club recess time, students also rolled up their sleeves to build Smartivity engineering models, including the Kaleidoscope 3D kit, the Music Machine, and the Multiplication Machine. These hands‑on builds strengthened their understanding of mechanics, motion, creativity, and math in a fun, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped students engage in creative coding and game design, build mechanical models that deepen STEM understanding and strengthen problem‑solving, teamwork, and imagination. Students got to experience STEM as something exciting, empowering, and accessible\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students aren't just learning—they're inventing, experimenting, and discovering what they're capable of. The joy on their faces says it all.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a STEM experience that inspires every young innovator who walks through our doors.","fullyFundedDate":1695233256747,"projectUrl":"project/coding-robots-needed/7841886/","projectTitle":"Coding Robots Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448565_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513646999017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yhugreig"},{"teacherId":4448565,"projectId":9207933,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students started building and programming Scribble Bots, exploring movement, robotics, and design in real time. They're also crafting custom buttons with our new button‑making tools—turning their ideas into wearable art. Students made buttons for special days such as Mother's Day, Earth Day etc during our STEAM fair. \r\n\r\nYour contributions helped our students experiment with engineering and robotics, express themselves through design and creativity and build confidence through hands‑on learning.\r\n\r\nYou're fueling the next generation of makers, thinkers, and innovators—and we're just getting started. Thank you for making this STEAM journey for my students possible!","fullyFundedDate":1743690971801,"projectUrl":"project/doodle-bot-button-a-makers-playgroun/9207933/","projectTitle":"Doodle, Bot, Button: A Maker’s Playground","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448565_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513646999017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yhugreig"},{"teacherId":8850146,"projectId":9854275,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students were able to use these resources for a hands-on literacy project where they built their own \"storybook forts.\" The moment they saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to dive in and start designing and reading. This project created a safe space where students felt comfortable reading aloud to one another, which was a huge step for those still regaining confidence after remote learning. Next, we will use these items to launch a creative writing unit where students will author and illustrate their own short stories to share with the class.","fullyFundedDate":1763608712592,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-organize-a-classroom-makeo/9854275/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, Organize: A Classroom Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850146_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x315,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761176163140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8850146"},{"teacherId":3414570,"projectId":5900820,"letterContent":"The children benefitted greatly from the wonderful donations they received. They were able to safely use their individual sensory toys to help them remain engaged in lessons and helped them from becoming distracted. The students were so excited to see all the amazing and new materials they received. They had seen and used some in previous classrooms but never so many like the ones they received. We learned to use them properly and it had a huge impact in the entire classroom. The students alsi learned how to respect each others needs for the materials.","fullyFundedDate":1634515341814,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-toys-to-maintain-attention-in-in/5900820/","projectTitle":"Sensory Toys to Maintain Attention in Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres-Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3414570_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y277&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754880403679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3414570"},{"teacherId":530576,"projectId":8975359,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation for your generosity in supplying my students with a variety of materials for our glow-in-the-dark art show. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide paint, oil pastels, crayons, and fluorescent paper. The joy my students experienced while using these materials during our STEAM celebration—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—was truly inspiring. They had plenty of resources to create fascinating artworks!\r\n\r\nSome materials were left over, and I am excited to incorporate them into this year's glow-in-the-dark art show, ensuring that our creative journey continues. We could not offer such delightful experiences for our students without your thoughtfulness and support. \r\n\r\nYour contributions play a crucial role in providing necessary materials that might otherwise be beyond our budget, allowing students to express themselves and fully enjoy the learning and creative process. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible support. Wishing you happy holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1742939948030,"projectUrl":"project/help-artists-prepare-for-a-glow-gallery/8975359/","projectTitle":"Help Artists Prepare for a Glow Gallery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp530576_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573780660268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-e-darby"},{"teacherId":530576,"projectId":8975356,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of this project. My students were absolutely thrilled to receive brand new Gelli Plates, which have become a fantastic addition to our art program. Their enthusiasm to use these plates was truly contagious! The Gelli Plates turned out to be a tremendous success at our STEAM fair event last spring, where the entire school came together to create beautiful prints that celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.\r\n\r\nRecognizing the immense value these Gelli Plates bring, we will continue to incorporate them into our lessons this year, as they greatly enhance our artistic experiences in numerous ways. I eagerly anticipate hearing all the \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\" from my students as they pull their prints.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful to everyone who contributed to this project. I am especially moved by the contributions of two donors, Wesley and Ranfy, who were once my students. Every time I use the plates with my students, I will cherish the memory of your generosity. Your kind words and thoughtfulness bring me great joy, and your support empowers my students to express themselves in beautiful and impactful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness. Happy holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1740421671154,"projectUrl":"project/gelli-plates-for-our-artists/8975356/","projectTitle":"Gelli Plates for Our Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp530576_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573780660268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-e-darby"},{"teacherId":530576,"projectId":8972748,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of this project. My students were thrilled to receive a full order of model magic and brand new brayers. The brayers were a tremendous success at our STEAM fair event last spring, where the entire school participated in creating beautiful prints that celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.\r\n\r\nThe students also enjoyed using the model magic to craft a variety of fun characters during our second-grade study of frogs. Any leftover materials were utilized in the art club, allowing their creativity to flourish as the clay unleashed their imagination.\r\n\r\nSince the brayers proved to be such a valuable resource, we will continue to use them this year, as they support our work in so many ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity. Your support allows my students to express themselves in beautiful and impactful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1733244203418,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-needed-for-art/8972748/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools Needed for Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp530576_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573780660268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-e-darby"},{"teacherId":58462,"projectId":9674167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase new shelving for our science materials. Because of your contribution, our classroom now has an organized and accessible space where students can easily find the tools they need for hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe new shelving has made a tremendous difference. Our science bins are neatly arranged, materials are easier to locate, and students are more independent and engaged during investigations. Your kindness has directly enhanced the learning environment and has helped foster curiosity and excitement for science.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' success. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where exploration, discovery, and learning can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758123906005,"projectUrl":"project/stacking-up-science-shelves-for-curricu/9674167/","projectTitle":"Stacking Up Science: Shelves for Curriculum Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Panagiotidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp58462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599235197238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-panagiotidis"},{"teacherId":9742365,"projectId":9714822,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom has transformed into a dynamic learning space where English language development and play come together! Your donated games and materials are being used daily during our language learning centers, where students practice vocabulary, conversation skills, and reading comprehension in small groups. The chess sets have become particularly popular during our critical thinking time—students are learning strategic planning while naturally using directional language like \"forward,\" \"diagonal,\" and \"capture.\" The ESL board games and UNO have turned language practice into something my students actually look forward to, helping them build fluency through friendly competition and collaboration.\r\n\r\nYour donations didn't just give us materials—they gave my students confidence, joy, and countless opportunities to practice English in authentic, meaningful ways. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1760533325672,"projectUrl":"project/games-creativity-and-learning-for-grow/9714822/","projectTitle":"Games, Creativity, and Learning for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9742365_orig.jpg?crop=3776,3776,x0,y427&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758074565600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9742365"},{"teacherId":8850146,"projectId":9694504,"letterContent":"It is with a heart full of gratitude that I share the incredible impact your support has had on my young learners. Your contribution did more than supply our classroom with new tools; it injected our daily phonics and reading lessons with a powerful dose of joy, engagement, and hands-on discovery. The Play-Doh tools, CVC games, and phonics games you provided have transformed essential, foundational literacy skills from repetitive drills into exciting adventures. You have truly turned our classroom into a vibrant hub of confident, emerging readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760533325797,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-supplies-building-a-community/9694504/","projectTitle":"More Than Supplies: Building a Community of Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850146_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x315,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761176163140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8850146"},{"teacherId":58462,"projectId":8270078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. We are excited to share that we used all of the materials you helped provide for our school-wide STEAM Fair. The event was a wonderful success!\r\n\r\nStudents were fully engaged as they explored, created, and problem-solved together. They collaborated, learned from one another, and most importantly, had fun. Your contribution made it possible for every student to participate meaningfully, and the excitement throughout the building was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create such a memorable and enriching experience for our students. 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