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Seeing relatable topics debated in print empowers my ELLs to realize that their opinions are valid and that they have the tools to express them effectively. We have already begun using one of the new titles to identify \"claim\" and \"evidence.\" Seeing the students point to a professional text and say, \"I can write a sentence like that,\" is a moment every teacher dreams of and you made that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these young voices. You aren't just providing books; you are providing the keys to communication, advocacy, and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1773883466344,"projectUrl":"project/what-is-your-opinion-were-ready-to-sha/10156948/","projectTitle":"What is Your Opinion? We're Ready to Share Ours!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":9851320,"letterContent":"It's so wonderful to give my students exposure to stories from different cultures and show different experiences. This helps my youngest learners see the world through brand new eyes. Their exposure to other experiences and different ways of life builds empathy, understanding, and curiosity! My English language learners grow their vocabulary and it becomes a part of their growing daily vocabulary! The more literature they are exposed to, the more confidence they will have in reading. Keeping my students engaged and interested and wanting them to learn more every day is my greatest goal. Your donation brought colorful, engaging books into our classroom and open the door to new adventures for every student.Thank you for helping our readers grow!","fullyFundedDate":1761953440934,"projectUrl":"project/raising-ready-readers/9851320/","projectTitle":"Raising Ready Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":9868992,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our library isn't just a collection of books anymore - it's a window into our society! For many of my students, these books are the first time they've seen Native American characters. It opens up discussions on American History for my youngest students who naturally are inquisitive and always ready to know more. They meet characters who have special traditions are culture they may not be familiar with. With my students being from such varied backgrounds, we love to explore new cultures. Your donation did more than buy paper and ink, it sparked a curiosity that I know will stay with these kids long after they leave my classroom. Thank you for making our library a place where every student can find a story that speaks to them.","fullyFundedDate":1772233415538,"projectUrl":"project/knowing-about-native-americans/9868992/","projectTitle":"Knowing About Native Americans!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":9773283,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, we are able to have our own laminators for our classroom and it has already made such a positive impact on my students and our learning environment!\r\n\r\nAs an English as a New Language (ENL) teacher, I work with students who are learning English as their second language. The laminator allows me to create durable, reusable materials that help my students practice vocabulary, language structures, and reading skills every day. From picture cards and word games to anchor charts and sentence-building activities, the resources we make together can now last all year long — and even be used by future students!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us build a more engaging, hands-on classroom where every student has the tools they need to learn and succeed. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and for believing in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1760104933547,"projectUrl":"project/laminating-for-long-lasting-learning/9773283/","projectTitle":"Laminating for Long Lasting Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":9464588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donations allow us to have a set of headphones which will be so helpful in our classroom, especially for our English language learners. These will be super helpful when using our special language programs, allowing students to focus better and hear all the important sounds and instructions. We really appreciate your support in making our classroom a better place! It is so wonderful to have the support of donors like you to make our dreams a reality inside the classroom. I love knowing others want my students to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1758898878523,"projectUrl":"project/listening-learning/9464588/","projectTitle":"Listening = Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":9310884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! Your generosity has provided us with charging stations for our classroom iPads! This support is vital for our English Language Learners (ELLs) because the iPads offer immediate access to visual aids and translation tools - essential for bridging language barriers. Your donations ensure that every ELL student has a fully charged device every day, giving them equitable access to the tools they need to learn English and succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your love and support!!","fullyFundedDate":1747522501573,"projectUrl":"project/we-got-the-power-almost/9310884/","projectTitle":"We Got The Power ... Almost!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":9303695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward expanding our classroom library with bilingual books. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our students now have access to stories in both English and their home languages — books that represent who they are, where they come from, and the languages they speak with their families. These books have quickly become some of the most popular in our library. The excitement and pride on my students' faces when they recognize their home language or culture in a story is truly moving.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide books — it has helped create a more inclusive, welcoming, and empowering learning space for every child in our class. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and for believing in the importance of language, culture, and representation in education.","fullyFundedDate":1746676899271,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-library/9303695/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":3538718,"projectId":8900134,"letterContent":"Dear PTA, Parents, Friends, and Family,\r\n\r\nI want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, we were able to fully fund a sensory room designed specifically to support our autistic students, as well as any child in emotional distress who may need a safe space to self-regulate and regroup. This room is already making a meaningful impact, offering calming tools and a nurturing environment that helps students feel understood, safe, and ready to return to learning.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have created more than just a physical space—they've built a sanctuary where students feel valued and supported. It's inspiring to see how this room is helping children manage overwhelming emotions, improve focus, and gain confidence in themselves. Thank you for believing in this project and for investing in the well-being of all our students. Your generosity is making a real difference, every single day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nKate Loonam \r\nAlyson Hurwitt\r\nMary Primarit","fullyFundedDate":1737132813649,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room-for-autistic-students/8900134/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room for Autistic Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3538718_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638301974111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3538718"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":9283008,"letterContent":"I want to express our sincere gratitude for your incredible support of our project. Thanks to your generosity, our classrooms are now equipped with engaging sight word readers and a wonderful collection of small, easy readers spanning levels A through G.\r\n\r\nThese resources are invaluable for our students, especially our newly arriving English Language Learners and those just beginning their reading journey. The sight word readers provide a crucial foundation for building fluency and confidence with high-frequency words. The leveled readers, progressing from simple to slightly more complex text, allow students to develop their decoding skills and comprehension at their own pace, fostering a love for reading and a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is directly impacting the lives and learning of our students, empowering them to become successful and confident readers. Thank you for making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1745804059611,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-reading/9283008/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":8738219,"letterContent":"It is always so wonderful to have such great support from our donors. Even though we were unfortunately unable to secure the table we wanted, we were able to use these generous donations to purchase other materials. As my students are new to the language and often the alphabet as well, we decided to purchase many materials that would help give them a strong foundation for reading! They have loved having these materials and they are the perfect addition to our classroom! Hopefully we can soon find the table of our dreams but until then we are so happy to have your support and be able to get other materials to help our students succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1734099468560,"projectUrl":"project/come-have-a-seat/8738219/","projectTitle":"Come Have a Seat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":8279030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of spring themed books to our classroom library! We are incredibly grateful for your support and excited to add these beautiful stories to our collection.\r\n\r\nOur students lit up with joy when they saw the new books—bright covers, colorful illustrations, and fresh stories that reflect the energy and excitement of spring. We're using them during read alouds, independent reading time, and classroom discussions to explore the changing seasons, nature, and the many holidays and traditions celebrated around the world during this time of year.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping us grow not only our vocabulary and reading skills, but also our understanding of cultures and the world around us. Your kindness has brought new life to our classroom and made learning even more meaningful and fun!!!","fullyFundedDate":1712111668716,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-library-for-spring/8279030/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Library for Spring!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"},{"teacherId":2416475,"projectId":8298630,"letterContent":"Wow, wow, wow! Thank you so much for your generous donation to support Arab American Heritage books for our ENL classroom! Your contribution is making a real difference in the lives of our students, especially those from Arab American backgrounds who are now able to see their cultures, languages, and identities reflected in the stories we read at school. For many of my English language learners, whether newly arrived or American-born, reading materials that connect to their heritage provides more than just academic support—it offers comfort, belonging, and pride. These books allow our students to engage with English through culturally relevant stories, characters, and experiences, which helps to build both language skills and self-esteem.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is becoming a more inclusive and welcoming space where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to learn. Your generosity has not only provided books, but has opened doors for meaningful connections, deeper engagement, and more joyful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart and on behalf of all my students—thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1712374433812,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-arab-american-heritage-month/8298630/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2416475_orig.png?crop=421,421,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759146301718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class4202"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95715","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":42,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":76.4,"schoolId":95715,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 207 - Early Childhood Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 207 - Early Childhood Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/integrated-curriculum-and-instruction-learning-support-organization/ps-207-early-childhood-center/95715"}