{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 206 Jose Celso Barbosa","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10235946,"projectId":9682012,"letterContent":"My students love the new classroom additions! These new tools have made our classroom that much more welcoming, conducive to flexible learning, and have multiplied our students sense of joy in learning! \r\n\r\nThe chair we were able to buy is a favorite in the break area. Students now know when they come into the science room their need to take a 5 minute break will be comfortably met. The chair has been especially useful for our NEST students on the autism spectrum who after transitioning between classes often take advantage of it to pause and regulate themselves. \r\n\r\nSince we were able to introduce the freestanding board, alternative seating, clipboard and organizational tools the classroom has become that much more student activating! The freestanding board on wheels brought the flexibility we needed. We utilize it daily to teach and learn anywhere in the classroom front or back. Students love to be the ones to take notes on it for the whole class and this has given them the opportunity to take on more of a leadership role in the classroom. Since being able to revamp the classroom I have seen more joy and freedom from the students being able to self-advocate, lead, and connect to their own learning. Thank you so much for giving us this! Your impact is real.","fullyFundedDate":1757509547900,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-revamp/9682012/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Revamp!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Age","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235946"},{"teacherId":5524430,"projectId":10170822,"letterContent":"Using LEGO bricks during English Explorers gives students a hands-on, low‑stress way to practice English while staying actively engaged. As students build models together, they are naturally encouraged to use vocabulary related to colors, shapes, size, numbers, and positions (for example, on, next to, taller than). Structured building tasks promote purposeful talk, such as asking for pieces, giving directions, or explaining ideas, which helps students practice speaking and listening skills in meaningful contexts. Because the activity is collaborative, students are motivated to communicate even if their English is still developing.\r\n\r\nLEGOs also support language development through storytelling and problem‑solving. After building, students can describe their creations, label parts, or create simple narratives about what they built and why. This strengthens sentence formation, sequencing, and academic language while allowing multiple entry points for English learners at different proficiency levels. The visual and tactile nature of LEGOs provides strong language supports, helping students connect new English words to concrete experiences and building confidence in using English throughout the after‑school program.","fullyFundedDate":1775054869494,"projectUrl":"project/building-english-learning/10170822/","projectTitle":"Building English Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5524430_orig.png?crop=775,775,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685115809182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-oconnell"},{"teacherId":6877492,"projectId":10157216,"letterContent":"Your generous gift supported 12 amazing students and made their learning journey successful. Thanks to you, students hold in their hands books that they love to read and they are using the tools you donated. They know that there are people who care about them and their education and we are grateful.\r\nThe students show responsibility and empowerment by taking ownership of their learning and enjoy being in a classroom where tools necessary for their success are available to them and accessible.\r\nWe are forever grateful to you! You are our heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1775150756048,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-me/10157216/","projectTitle":"A Book for Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalambakas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6877492"},{"teacherId":6877492,"projectId":10128876,"letterContent":"Your generous gift supported 12 amazing students and made their learning journey successful. Thanks to you, students hold in their hands books that they love to read and they are using the tools you donated. They know that there are people who care about them and their education and we are grateful.\r\nThe students show responsibility and empowerment by taking ownership of their learning and enjoy being in a classroom where tools necessary for their success are available to them and accessible.\r\nWe are forever grateful to you! You are our heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1773666533727,"projectUrl":"project/books-please/10128876/","projectTitle":"Books Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalambakas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6877492"},{"teacherId":8685424,"projectId":9858898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing our classroom. Having color ink in our 3rd grade classroom truly makes a world of a difference. We are able to print our anchor charts in color, as well as hundreds of educational materials that help make learning more engaging and accessible for our students.\r\n\r\nColorful visuals help students better understand new concepts, stay focused, and feel excited about the work they are doing. Because of your generosity, we are able to create bright, meaningful resources that support our lessons every day.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is now filled with vibrant charts, activities, and materials that help bring learning to life. The students love seeing their learning displayed in color, and it helps create a positive and motivating environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, we will have enough ink to support our classroom throughout the entire school year. Your kindness is making a real difference in the learning experience of every student in our class. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1762266282657,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-every-page/9858898/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning with Every Page!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8685424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662582201331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8685424"},{"teacherId":10385981,"projectId":9961942,"letterContent":"We are so extremely grateful for your support of our Tigers Cheer team! The mats have been extremely beneficial in creating a safe practice space for our team. The bows and poms helped to create a cohesive team look and build school spirit at our most recent all school pep rally. \r\nWhen our girls found out that the project was fully funded, their excitement was visible. The gasps and following smiles made our team of coaches so happy and proud. As we continue through the school year, we hope to use the mats to transition girls into stunting and tumbling. The bows and poms match our boys basketball team uniforms and will be used for years to come! \r\nAgain, I cannot express my appreciation enough. We are lucky to have been supported by donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1767109600682,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-new-tigers-cheer-team/9961942/","projectTitle":"Support the New Tigers Cheer Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10385981"},{"teacherId":6877492,"projectId":9985402,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity , our students now have access to high-quality, engaging books that have transformed the way they experience reading and learning. \r\n\r\nWith these books, students are developing essential literacy skills and the new texts also help strengthen vocabulary and fluency. These books were a special gift especially for students who previously struggled to see themselves as \"readers.\"\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these texts have reignited excitement around reading- it has opened doors to deeper thinking, stronger skills, and a genuine love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772116132914,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-please/9985402/","projectTitle":"More Books Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalambakas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6877492"},{"teacherId":6877492,"projectId":9983049,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to high-quality, engaging books that have transformed the way they experience reading and learning. \r\n\r\nWith these books, students are developing essential literacy skills, and are strengthening vocabulary and fluency. These books are a special gift especially for students who previously struggled to see themselves as \"readers.\"\r\n\r\nYour support has not only placed books in their hands—it has opened doors to deeper thinking, stronger skills, and a genuine love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767993740110,"projectUrl":"project/books-please/9983049/","projectTitle":"Books Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalambakas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6877492"},{"teacherId":8685424,"projectId":9404842,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, my co-teacher and I were able to provide our class this year with a decorated and fun classroom environment. Our theme is the world/travel and the students have expressed that they love it! Our classroom has fun themed borders, motivational posters (in Spanish!), as well as a decorated door. Student work is posted on bulletin board decorated with the borders that you have taken a part in giving to us. Our classroom is exciting and students look forward to coming in. The goal always was to create an environment where student see the effort we put into making it a safe and fun learning space for them. I couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1758898850212,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits-transforming-our-class/9404842/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits: Transforming Our Classroom into a World of Wonder!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8685424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662582201331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8685424"},{"teacherId":6877492,"projectId":9969991,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support!\r\nThe new books are having a profound impact on our students, both academically and personally. These texts aren't just opening up worlds of new stories—they're opening up opportunities for growth, creativity, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nWe've seen great enthusiasm from all students! Some students who previously struggled with reading are now much more confident in their ability to understand and enjoy stories because the new texts provide a mix of challenging and accessible material.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference! These books aren't just filling our classroom—they're filling our students with new ideas, skills, and the confidence to continue exploring the world through literature. 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