{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 234","outOfStateSupporters":18.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":10432187,"letterContent":"The excitement on my students' faces was priceless when they saw the new couch and the new books added to our classroom library! They couldn't wait to sit down, get cozy, and explore all the wonderful stories waiting for them. Watching them flip through the pages, talk about the books, and choose their first reads reminded me of how special it is to create a classroom where children feel excited about reading. This new cozy space has already become a favorite place in our classroom, and I know it will inspire many wonderful reading adventures throughout the year!","fullyFundedDate":1789431734915,"projectUrl":"project/plant-the-seeds-of-readingone-book-at-a/10432187/","projectTitle":"Plant the Seeds of Reading—One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10270965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our new classroom environment. The new bulletin board paper has had a positive impact on the overall atmosphere of the classroom. Its calming appearance helps create a peaceful and focused learning environment, reducing visual distractions while providing a clean and cohesive backdrop for student work and classroom displays. Together, these updates have enhanced both the functionality and comfort of our classroom, making it a more engaging and supportive space for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1787709483590,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-for-success-with-inspi/10270965/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage for Success With Inspiring Bulletin Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10415948,"letterContent":"A million thanks to donating to our classroom. I can't begin to tell you how the new library books bins have revamped our classroom library. The new pastel colors and book bins make the library more inviting and easier to navigate books and books in a series than before!The colorful and neatly arranged display creates a welcoming environment that draws students in and promotes a love of literacy.\r\nIn addition, our classroom librarians love organizing our books bins and sorting away the books either by genre or series bins.","fullyFundedDate":1787667865836,"projectUrl":"project/bins-books-and-bright-beginnings/10415948/","projectTitle":"Bins, Books, and Bright Beginnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10422684,"letterContent":"Thank you thank you so much for donating to our classroom library. Our students love when they get to independently read and give book recommendations to each other. These brand new books can hardly stay on the shelves! We appreciate you so much! Thank you for supporting our class! During our D.E.A.R ( Drop Everything And Read) time our students feel like they are in a quiet coffee shop able to relax and really focus on their book. We have even seen students take these books to lunch because they cannot put them down.","fullyFundedDate":1789650784352,"projectUrl":"project/page-turning-adventures-for-every-studen/10422684/","projectTitle":"Page-Turning Adventures for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":10290636,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous donors for funding our Sensory Snuggles project and helping us bring a collection of plush toys and sensory items into our classroom! These resources have already made a meaningful difference for our students. The plush toys provide comfort, encouragement, and a calming presence throughout the school day, while the sensory items give students hands-on tools to help them regulate, refocus, and feel more comfortable in the classroom. We are using them during sensory breaks, quiet time, transitions, and whenever a student needs a little extra support.\r\n\r\nOur students have been so excited to explore the new items, and their reactions have been wonderful to see! They have quickly developed favorites and enjoy choosing items that meet their individual sensory needs. So far, the clear favorite has been the weighted sloth! Students love its soft texture and comforting weight, and it has become a go-to option for students who need a calming break or some extra reassurance.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these materials into our daily routines and observe which items are most helpful for each student. We hope to expand our sensory collection over time so we can offer even more choices and individualized support. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where they can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1789159903048,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-snuggles/10290636/","projectTitle":"Sensory Snuggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3110392_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273099254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110392"},{"teacherId":10475718,"projectId":10184255,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating and contributing to our new sensory area that gives students a safe and welcoming space to take a break, regulate their emotions, and meet their sensory needs. The new resources have become an important part of our daily classroom routine.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were very excited and wanted to use them right away! We went over how each sensory toy worked, set some rules/directions on how to use them and quickly understood that the sensory area was a place they could use when they needed a moment to calm their bodies, refocus, or take a sensory break.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these learning experiences possible. Your generosity has brought new excitement into our classroom and has given my students resources that help them learn, explore, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1779318891336,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-corner-for-growing-minds/10184255/","projectTitle":"A Calm Corner for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10475718_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788323698083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luu3"},{"teacherId":123115,"projectId":10209745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We could not be happier with the new computers for our classwork! Having a device that works smoothly and properly makes the teaching and learning better!\r\nWith our new computers we have been able to incorporate more technology into our lesson plans, bringing more vivid images and videos to build background knowledge. Our students appreciate the fast connections and the new apps we can access. We all are so excited to have these new computers and we really appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777985072434,"projectUrl":"project/apples-for-the-teachers/10209745/","projectTitle":"Apples for the Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smoretti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123115_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x243,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758552333636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/123115"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10443444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The students are ready this school year with plenty of fun paper supplies and pencils to start their journey of writing. would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who supported our classroom project by donating pens and copy paper. Your kindness and commitment to education will make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students every day. These essential supplies may seem simple, but they play a critical role in helping students learn, create, and achieve their academic goals. With new pens, students will be able to complete assignments, take notes, practice writing skills, and participate confidently in classroom activities without worrying about having the tools they need. Having an adequate supply of copy paper will allow me to print important learning materials, worksheets, assessments, and hands-on activities that support student growth and engagement throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1786181548352,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pens-and-pencils-galore/10443444/","projectTitle":"Paper, Pens, and Pencils Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10026742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and updating our classroom library. I can't begin to tell you how many students wanted to read the new collections received. The students were so excited when the books arrived that many of them picked one up and started reading right away.\r\nSeeing their enthusiasm and love of reading grow has been wonderful. These new books are helping spark curiosity, imagination, and a joy for learning. We are truly grateful for your support and investment in our students.Thank you for helping put great books into the hands of our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773840236814,"projectUrl":"project/from-wish-list-to-bookshelf-books-for-o/10026742/","projectTitle":"From Wish List to Bookshelf: Books for Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":10277369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project for cleaning supplies and materials. These resources have made a meaningful difference in helping us maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment for all of our students. We are using the new supplies during our daily classroom routines, including keeping our learning spaces tidy, organizing materials, and teaching students the importance of caring for their environment. One special moment was seeing students work together during a classroom clean-up project where they took pride in organizing their supplies and making our classroom feel refreshed and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excited and curious to see everything we received. They were eager to help unpack the supplies and immediately noticed how the new resources would make our classroom more comfortable and functional. Your generosity has allowed students to feel more ownership of their space and has supported a positive classroom atmosphere. As we continue with our current lessons and projects, students will use these resources while working collaboratively on activities, maintaining their learning areas, and building responsibility through classroom routines. We are grateful for your support and for the opportunity to create a cleaner, healthier, and more engaging place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1781995700618,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-great-place/10277369/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, Great Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3110392_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273099254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110392"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":9839313,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project a reality! This donation has truly hit all the spots in our classroom, supporting our students' academic, social-emotional, and everyday needs in meaningful ways.\r\nThe Yuck E Balls have been an incredible addition to our sensory area. Students have loved using them as a positive outlet for extra energy, and many have found comfort in holding them close when they need help regulating their emotions or getting their fidgets out. Having tools that support self-regulation and focus has made a noticeable difference in our classroom environment.\r\nThe Clorox tissues have also been an essential resource. They have helped us maintain a clean, healthy, and welcoming classroom by reducing germs, keeping surfaces fresh, and encouraging good hygiene habits. These everyday supplies may seem simple, but they play a huge role in keeping our learning space safe and comfortable for everyone.\r\nAnd last but certainly not least, the Babysitters Club and I Survived series have been absolute hits! The excitement these books generated was unbelievable. Students couldn't wait to get their hands on the newest additions, and they were immediately added to reading wish lists. In fact, the book bin containing these series has been empty almost all year long because the books are constantly being checked out and shared among eager readers. Watching students become so enthusiastic about reading has been one of the greatest joys of this project.","fullyFundedDate":1770417302598,"projectUrl":"project/spine-chilling-stories-for-our-shelves/9839313/","projectTitle":"Spine-Chilling Stories for Our Shelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10161570,"letterContent":"I can't begin to tell you how much your support has impacted our classroom! Thanks to your generosity, our new classroom library books arrived just in time for spring. As flowers began blooming outside, our library blossomed inside with exciting new stories and opportunities for learning.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students saw the new stack of books, their excitement was contagious. They eagerly gathered around, discussing which books they wanted to read first and even calling \"dibs\" on their favorites. It has been wonderful to see such enthusiasm for reading and learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging, high-quality books that inspire curiosity, imagination, and a love of reading. 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