{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 212","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":533875,"projectId":10698135,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so very much for your support and kindness. Thanks to all of your donations our project, \"Helping Our Young Learners Become Little Readers!\" has become a reality. Our young learners were so excited when they saw our new boxes. They wanted to know what was inside the boxes right away. \r\nThe new ABC books are so popular. The students love looking at their new books while visiting the library center. \r\nThe listening center is so popular, our young learners love to listen to their new audio books. \r\nOne of our young learners is already reading some basic books to other students in our library center. We really appreciate all of your support. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1790777996188,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-young-learners-become-little/10698135/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Young Learners Become Little Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp533875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594330388559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/533875"},{"teacherId":533875,"projectId":10590003,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so very much for your kind and generous donations. Thanks to all of you our project, \"Building Little Engineers: A STEM Block Center for Young Learners,\" has become a reality. \r\nOur young learners were so happy when they saw their new large building foam blocks. These are a very popular item in our block center area.\r\nThe giant timber blocks are going to provide our young learners with many opportunities to plan and problem solve while creating and building different structures.\r\nThanks to your help now we have a magnet center. This will help our young learners to explore with magnetism, while learning and having fun.\r\nWe really appreciate all of your support. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1789665808481,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-engineers-a-stem-block/10590003/","projectTitle":"Building Little Engineers: A STEM Block Center for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp533875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594330388559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/533875"},{"teacherId":10298457,"projectId":10599907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extraordinary generosity and support of our classroom! We are thrilled to share how excited our students are about the new Scholastic News magazines and the giant magnetic looseleaf paper.\r\n\r\nWhen I announced to the class that our subscription to Scholastic News was funded and on its way, the room erupted with cheers! The students are buzzing with excitement to start receiving their very own magazines, dive into real-world news stories, and explore current events together. Having engaging, colorful texts tailored just for them makes reading feel like an adventure.\r\n\r\nWe have already put the giant magnetic looseleaf paper to work on our board, using it to post our daily learning objectives. It gives our students a clear anchor every single day to track what they are learning and take ownership of their progress. The clear lines and large format make our focus areas so easy for everyone in the room to follow along with.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. Thank you for giving my students tools that spark curiosity, boost literacy, and make learning so much fun!","fullyFundedDate":1791223092616,"projectUrl":"project/big-news-for-big-thinkers-interactive-r/10599907/","projectTitle":"Big News for Big Thinkers: Interactive Reading and Writing Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10298457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788554485653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10298457"},{"teacherId":10298457,"projectId":10658522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and contribution to our classroom! The new small-group chairs have made an immediate difference in our daily learning routine.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new chairs set up, their eyes lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to sit in them! Having a designated, comfortable area specifically for small-group work made them feel instantly valued and excited to learn. One student even asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Seeing their genuine surprise and joy was such a special moment for our whole class.\r\n\r\nWe have already put the chairs to great use during our daily guided reading and math rotations. Having this flexible seating setup allows me to easily break our class into small teams for differentiated instruction and targeted support. Whether we are practicing reading strategies, working through math problems step-by-step, or engaging in peer discussions, these chairs give my students a cozy, focused space where they can collaborate and get the individual extra support they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly transformed our learning environment, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1790350318661,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success/10658522/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10298457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788554485653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10298457"},{"teacherId":5728723,"projectId":10181780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and bringing a 3D printer into our classroom! It has been an incredible addition and has brought so much creative, hands-on fun to our students.\r\n\r\nFrom designing personalized nameplates and custom keychains to learning how to turn digital ideas into physical objects, our students are thrilled every time a print begins. This technology has sparked curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork in ways we couldn't have imagined.\r\n\r\nWe are just getting started, and we can't wait to tackle bigger design projects in the coming weeks. Thank you for believing in our students and making this opportunity possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777575416150,"projectUrl":"project/3d-prints-in-multi-color/10181780/","projectTitle":"3d Prints in Multi Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geraghty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5728723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704745939639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5728723"},{"teacherId":6830037,"projectId":10327994,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire therapy team and the bright, resilient students who fill our Occupational and Physical Therapy rooms each day, I want to express our gratitude for your donation to our handwriting supplies project. \r\n\r\nHandwriting is often viewed as a simple classroom task, but for children navigating motor challenges, sensory processing differences, or physical developmental delays, putting pencil to paper is a complex, multi-system milestone. Functional handwriting requires a delicate interplay of hand muscle strength, finger isolation, bilateral coordination, shoulder and core stability, visual-motor integration, and mental endurance. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to stock our OT/PT room with a rich variety of specialized, research-backed handwriting tools and adaptive equipment designed to meet each child's unique physical and sensory needs.","fullyFundedDate":1789602103455,"projectUrl":"project/project-title-write-on-trackbuilding-h/10327994/","projectTitle":"Project Title: Write on Track:Building Handwriting Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yelena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6830037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685720978555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6830037"},{"teacherId":6830037,"projectId":10240824,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are enthusiastically developing key fine motor and grasp skills during their therapy sessions. The new games and activities have enabled students from Kindergarten through 5th grade to practice bilateral hand coordination, visual-motor integration, social participation, and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly helps our students with special needs build the foundational skills required for everyday school participation, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nPlease enjoy the attached photos of our students unboxing and playing with their new activities!","fullyFundedDate":1788959275536,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-purpose-rolling-grabbing-an/10240824/","projectTitle":"Play with Purpose: Rolling, Grabbing, and Collaborating for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yelena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6830037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685720978555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6830037"},{"teacherId":533875,"projectId":10589944,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity. Thanks to all of you, our project, \"Little Ears, Big Stories: Building Young Readers!\", has become a reality.\r\n\r\nOur young learners were so curious to find out what their new blue cd player was all about. Many of our young learners had never even seen a cd or cd player before. They were excited to learn about how to make it work. \r\n\r\nOur listening center is such a cozy and beautiful reading area for our little learners. Now they are able to immerse themselves in a story as they listen to stories on their new cd player. They are absolutely loving and enjoying their new listening center. \r\n\r\nThanks to all of your support now our little learners will have countless opportunities to listen to beautiful stories while practicing early literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1789611869083,"projectUrl":"project/little-ears-big-stories-building-young/10589944/","projectTitle":"Little Ears, Big Stories: Building Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp533875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594330388559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/533875"},{"teacherId":533875,"projectId":10301228,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so very much for all of your kindness and support. Thanks to your generosity our project, \"Young Learners Exploring Math Through Play,\"has become a reality for our little learners. \r\n\r\nOur young learners were so excited and curious when they first saw all of our package boxes in the classroom. They asked what was inside. \r\n\r\nOur little learners are so excited about their colorful and beautiful wooden lacing jewels. This lacing set will provide countless opportunities for fine motor improvement in their little hand muscles. The magnetic number tiles are a big hit. Our young learners are having so much fun while learning all about numbers. \r\n\r\nThank you so very much for all of your donations we really appreciate you all!","fullyFundedDate":1784128927236,"projectUrl":"project/young-learners-exploring-math-through-pl/10301228/","projectTitle":"Young Learners Exploring Math Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp533875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594330388559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/533875"},{"teacherId":1142899,"projectId":10518151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our fourth-grade classroom project! Your kindness and generosity will help make our classroom a more organized, engaging, and hands-on place to learn.\r\n\r\nThe materials you donated will give our students exciting opportunities to learn, create, explore, and collaborate. They will also help our students become more independent, responsible, and confident learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful that you chose to support our classroom and invest in our students. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in our classroom throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning more exciting and enjoyable for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1790350318432,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-classroom-where-student/10518151/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Classroom Where Students Can Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Velisarios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1142899_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y546&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733772073672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-skulikidis"},{"teacherId":8092801,"projectId":9741961,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom and making our project, \"A Little Ink Goes a Long Way,\" possible!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thanks to your support, I am able to print engaging worksheets, colorful learning materials, reading activities, and hands-on resources that help bring our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nAs a second-grade teacher, I know how important it is to provide students with materials that meet their individual learning needs. Having access to ink allows me to create differentiated activities, visual supports, and extra practice materials that help all my students feel confident and successful.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts is seeing my students' faces light up when they receive colorful activities and learning resources. These materials make lessons more engaging, especially for students who benefit from visuals and hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as printer ink can make a big difference in a child's education. Your kindness has helped me create a classroom filled with opportunities for creativity, learning, and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me give them the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity truly means the world to us!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Heras and Our Second Grade Superstars 💕","fullyFundedDate":1768582135184,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-ink-goes-a-long-way/9741961/","projectTitle":"A Little Ink Goes a Long Way..","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092801_orig.jpg?crop=294,294,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704515780303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092801"},{"teacherId":533875,"projectId":10241681,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for your kindness and support. Thanks to your donations our project, \"Building a Love of Reading for Young Learners!\" has become a reality. \r\nOur young learners were so excited when they saw all our new books. The Elephant and Piggy books are a very popular addition to our classroom library center. \r\nRead aloud time is a very important part of our day. The Elephant and Piggie plushies has become a favorite during read aloud time. The Elephant and piggie book series by Mo Willems has a variety of social emotional skills within these fun books. Our young learners love the fun and animated main characters in these books.\r\nOnce again thank you so very much for all of your support. 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