{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 226 Alfred De B Mason","outOfStateSupporters":65.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":395125,"projectId":9936554,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students at P.S./I. S. 226, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of watercolor paints. Our students, from kindergarten through fourth grade, were thrilled to use the wide array of colors you provided.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our families are unable to provide art supplies at home, so your donation made a world of difference. Our students were able to explore their creativity through a variety of projects, including Black History Month celebrations, spring-themed artwork, and individual canvas paintings. Watching their excitement and pride in their work was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided supplies but also fostered joy, learning, and self-expression in our young artists. We are deeply grateful for your support of our students and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1769192060763,"projectUrl":"project/color-creations/9936554/","projectTitle":"Color Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/395125"},{"teacherId":395125,"projectId":9936535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of watercolor paper. Your support made a meaningful difference in our art classroom.\r\n\r\nOur fourth grade students used the paper to create a Black History Month project inspired by Lois Mailou Jones. They explored her style by designing and painting vibrant mask artworks, and the quality of the paper truly helped bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nOur second grade students also benefited from your donation as they created cheerful spring paintings inspired by artist Robin Mead. They were excited to experiment with color and technique, and having the right materials made their work even more special.\r\n\r\nOur students love to paint, and your contribution helped their creativity shine. Having high-quality materials allows them to fully express themselves and see their artwork come alive.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support of our young artists.","fullyFundedDate":1769192054684,"projectUrl":"project/creative-canvas/9936535/","projectTitle":"Creative Canvas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/395125"},{"teacherId":395125,"projectId":9936494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of clay to our art program. Your support made it possible for many of our students to experience working with clay for the very first time.\r\n\r\nOur kindergarten and first grade students had a wonderful introduction by creating pinch pots. They were thrilled to explore the texture and possibilities of the material. Meanwhile, our third and fourth graders expressed their creativity by making clay cupcakes, which they were incredibly proud of.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was contagious—some students even asked if they could take clay home to continue creating! They were especially eager to share their work at our recent art expo, where their enthusiasm truly shined.\r\n\r\nYour contribution provided a meaningful, hands-on artistic experience that our students will remember. We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our young artists.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1769192007941,"projectUrl":"project/clay-time/9936494/","projectTitle":"Clay Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/395125"},{"teacherId":4287023,"projectId":9805605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. My students were thrilled as each package arrived. Their smiles grew bigger and bigger as they saw kinetic sand, a bluey tree house, and new art materials arrive. We use the materials daily during choice time. Students get to now choose new front sand sensory bins, they can also be creative with our new paint sticks as well as cardstock. They love to use their imagination creating paintings, collages, pictures, and more each day. It is because of generous donors like you that this is all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1767647062370,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-choice-time-supplies-for-prek/9805605/","projectTitle":"Art and Choice Time Supplies for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4287023_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487809151443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-n-demarco"},{"teacherId":10381434,"projectId":9954712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our 4th grade classroom. Because of your donation, all 39 of my students now have access to high-interest books, including graphic novels that have truly transformed our reading time. Before, some students struggled to stay engaged or find books they connected with. Now every student is able to pick up a book they're excited about and read independently with confidence.\r\n\r\nI've seen a noticeable increase in both stamina and enthusiasm. Students who once avoided reading are now fully immersed, asking for more time to read and even recommending books to their classmates. During independent reading, the room is filled with focused, motivated readers. Students are also applying key skills like identifying theme, making inferences, and citing text evidence directly to books they chose themselves, which has deepened their understanding and strengthened their responses.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful impacts has been on my struggling and multilingual learners. The visual support and engaging formats of graphic novels have helped them access stories more independently, build vocabulary, and participate more confidently in discussions. Your donation didn't just provide books, it helped build a classroom community of readers where every student feels included, capable, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a powerful and lasting difference in my students' reading journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1767621894731,"projectUrl":"project/readers-assemble-graphic-novels-to-powe/9954712/","projectTitle":"Readers Assemble! Graphic Novels to Power Up Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10381434_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765418407592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10381434"},{"teacherId":4287022,"projectId":9998732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your generosity and support! We really need support from donors like you to help make the year successful. The gift card for TPT has been so helpful with differentiation of activities already! We have been able to have math and literacy centers given at the levels we need to succeed! I am able to laminate the card stock for new activities to meet each student based on their level. The new markers were so needed! They seem to disappear so quickly, maybe because we always work so hard. \r\nThank you also for the disinfectant and band aids to help keep us healthy!\r\nThank you so much for all of your help in making this year a successful one!","fullyFundedDate":1768393352155,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-rock-with-a-classroom-restock/9998732/","projectTitle":"We Can Rock with a Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cioce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4287022_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574632868013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4287022"},{"teacherId":4287022,"projectId":9932167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with much needed supplies to continue to be successful this school year. We really appreciate all of your help! \r\nThe triangle crayons are such a hit! They stay on the table without rolling off! Not only is that super cool but also super helpful! \r\nWe love our new math and writing centers thanks to our new dry erase markers and glue. They seem to disappear so quickly, so this refresh was needed. We are also thankful for the tissues, soap, disinfectant to cleaning up and helping us stay healthy. \r\nWe are very grateful for donors like you! Can't wait to send photos.","fullyFundedDate":1764720448940,"projectUrl":"project/aaaaah-refreshing-school-supply-refres/9932167/","projectTitle":"Aaaaah, Refreshing! School Supply Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cioce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4287022_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574632868013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4287022"},{"teacherId":2650007,"projectId":9591594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for providing our classroom with these amazing robots. Because of your kindness, my students now have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences that truly bring technology and STEM concepts to life. Building and coding robots has made learning exciting, meaningful, and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nYour support allows students to think creatively, solve problems, and work together as they design, build, and program their own robots. Many students who were once hesitant are now more confident, engaged, and eager to learn. They are developing perseverance, critical thinking, and teamwork skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their future. Your generosity is making a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758898847079,"projectUrl":"project/building-robots/9591594/","projectTitle":"Building Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palomeque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2650007"},{"teacherId":2650007,"projectId":9745525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating Play-Doh and tools! My students were thrilled to see the colorful materials and couldn't wait to start creating. These supplies give them hands-on opportunities to explore, imagine, and express their ideas in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nUsing the Play-Doh, students strengthen fine motor skills, build confidence, and practice problem-solving. They collaborate, experiment, and take pride in their creations. Your generosity has made learning exciting and joyful, and we are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1762267530016,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-play-doh/9745525/","projectTitle":"Play with Play-Doh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palomeque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2650007"},{"teacherId":1658337,"projectId":9730122,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. My students were super excited to receive our new learning materials. The number match game, the sorting kit, and the nesting dolls are used in our Math and Games Center. With all the sensory bins I received, I was able to set up a Sensory Center. The students use both centers daily. \r\nSensory toys play a vital role in a child's development by enhancing sensory exploration, supporting emotional well-being, and promoting cognitive and social skills. \r\nMy students are having a great time while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759344423654,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play/9730122/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valenti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1658337_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654532689295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1658337"},{"teacherId":1658337,"projectId":9771863,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. My students were super excited to receive the new dollhouse furniture and the multicultural dolls. The students play in the dollhouse center every day. My students use their imagination and pretend play with these materials. \r\nDollhouse play is beneficial in my class because it's key in developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills, such as emotional intelligence, problem-solving, language development, and fine motor skills.\r\nMost importantly, the children are having fun while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762195343627,"projectUrl":"project/doll-house/9771863/","projectTitle":"Doll House","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valenti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1658337_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654532689295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1658337"},{"teacherId":9145457,"projectId":9562178,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a difference by allowing my students to have additional education resources which are being used in my speech sessions. The educational resources are teaching my students about different emotions and showing differences to help them understand their feelings and emotions. \r\n The picture scenes resource provide different examples, where they are able to observe the change in emotions and relate them to the situations in the picture. It is a very helpful resource because it provides many every day scenarios which are very relatable. \r\n I am appreciate your support on my project and I know that there will be many other positive changes in near future. 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