{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 306","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2159308,"projectId":9627111,"letterContent":"Receiving Scholastic News and Science Spin magazines had a significant impact on my students. They enjoyed the colorful and engaging content, which captured their attention and encouraged a love for reading. These magazines supported meaningful conversations both in school and at home, allowing students to share what they learned and discuss current events and scientific topics. Additionally, the rich content sparked their curiosity about the world around them, motivating them to ask questions and seek further information. 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As students program a robot to dance or navigate a maze, they are actively mastering core computer skills: they are figuring out the right order of steps (sequencing), creating a plan (algorithm), and learning how to make the robot do something \"if\" a certain thing happens (conditional logic). And when the robot bumps into a wall? That's awesome! They get to be detectives, looking for the tiny mistake in their code and fixing it (debugging). This process is moving them past just guessing and is showing them how to solve problems the smart way.\r\n\r\nBut the impact is much bigger than just tech skills. Robotics challenges are consistently fostering teamwork! Kids are learning to talk to each other, share ideas, and work together to get the robot to complete its mission. This collaborative effort is building essential teamwork skills and a sense of shared success. Crucially, the process of constantly trying, failing, and fixing is teaching them to be resilient. 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Your thoughtful contribution is truly appreciated, and we're all excited about the creative possibilities they will bring to our projects.\r\n\r\nWhile we haven't yet had the opportunity to use the salad spinners in class (and thus don't have any photos to share at this moment), we're looking forward to incorporating them into our lessons very soon. The students are eager to try their hands at spin art, and we know it will add an extra layer of fun and creativity to our work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support—it truly means a lot to us and enhances the students' experience in ways words can't fully express.","fullyFundedDate":1758636810156,"projectUrl":"project/spin-art-fun-in-art/9665553/","projectTitle":"Spin Art Fun in Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas- Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1847_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532549165351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1847"},{"teacherId":7176593,"projectId":9686738,"letterContent":"We would like to say thank you for all your help. The headphones and reward gifts will go a long way. The students are excelling in their reading especially because they are able to use the headphones for digital reading and other computer programs. They have also written beautiful stories and reflections based on the sample stories they have listen to in groups. They use the headphones daily during guided reading and math. The hi5 gifts have bought happiness and they look forward to the rewarding gifts.","fullyFundedDate":1758898792951,"projectUrl":"project/shhhhh-our-scholars-are-trying-to-conce/9686738/","projectTitle":"Shhhhh! Our Scholars Are Trying to Concentrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176593_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y724&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584944692280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7176593"},{"teacherId":1898311,"projectId":9508683,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generosity. Your funding of the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards have enabed me to access effective and relevant materials for my students. These materials, created by teachers and used by teachers, have proven to be the most receptive activities that the students complete in class.\r\n\r\nNo matter what subject or content area, the gift cards enable me to access those specific instructional aids that help to move my students forward, making learning easier for them.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support and thank you for being part of my classroom this year.","fullyFundedDate":1758898828402,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-supplemental-mater/9508683/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Supplemental Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robert Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1898311_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448593771036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-robertmelendez"},{"teacherId":1898311,"projectId":9403637,"letterContent":"First and foremost, your contributions have enabled my students to learn in a bright and welcoming classroom. Pictures of the classroom were posted and show how simple things such as bulletin board backing/paper and borders can transform a rather mundane environment into one where children will love being in.\r\n\r\nA welcoming environment full of bright colors and positive energy is the most productive for children learning. Just imagine trying to focus on a difficult new concept surrounded by bare gray walls. The materials funded have enabled me to maintain that ideal learning environment and change it according to the seasons or holidays celebrated.\r\n\r\nI know that you do not know me or my students personally, but we all feel grateful to have you as friends we haven't met yet.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758899003585,"projectUrl":"project/decorating-the-classroom-for-a-super-ne/9403637/","projectTitle":"Decorating the Classroom for a Super, New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robert Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1898311_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448593771036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-robertmelendez"},{"teacherId":7176593,"projectId":9686672,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment again to thank you for donating these rocking chairs. The students not only use it for reading but writing as well. We use these chair at different times of the day. Some use it in their pretend office when they want to read alone. A few of the teachers were impressed with the chair and asked where we got them from. Parents also so the chairs during parent teacher conferences and they were happy their students are getting an equal opportunity to learn as other students in other community schools.","fullyFundedDate":1759152873391,"projectUrl":"project/kapow-look-out-for-the-new-upcoming-roa/9686672/","projectTitle":"Kapow! Look Out for the New Upcoming Roaring Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176593_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y724&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584944692280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7176593"},{"teacherId":9939692,"projectId":9155347,"letterContent":"We - myself and my co-teacher and the students of Class 302 - cannot begin to thank you enough for your generosity! To say that the shark books were a big hit... would be an understatement! \r\nWe as teachers wanted the students to become more engaged and enthusiastic about reading, especially in terms of non-fiction books pertaining to science and nature. Most children I know are fascinated by sharks - I became a certified scuba diver because of my lifelong interest in them - and the students of Class 302 are no exception! With these shark books -the beginning of an already-growing science library - your generosity has helped spark curiosity, interest, and a genuine passion for reading and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1751546184989,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-reading-request-for-shark-b/9155347/","projectTitle":"Diving Into Reading: Request for Shark Books to Spark Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Como","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939692"},{"teacherId":1847,"projectId":9765073,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous gift of the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. Your thoughtful support means so much to us and has opened up wonderful new opportunities for our art classroom. With these resources, we are able to create engaging and exciting digital experiences that truly enrich our students' learning.\r\n\r\nIncorporating technology and interactive materials into art lessons helps spark creativity and imagination in ways that traditional tools sometimes can't. Our students are more motivated and inspired to explore new artistic techniques, connect with different cultures and styles, and express themselves in unique, meaningful ways. This gift allows us to provide high-quality resources that enhance instruction and make art accessible to all learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can continue to nurture a love of art while integrating important 21st-century skills like digital literacy and creative problem solving. Your support is making a real difference in our classroom, helping us prepare students not only as artists but as confident, innovative thinkers. We deeply appreciate your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us create an inspiring, vibrant learning environment. Your gift truly makes a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1760104934507,"projectUrl":"project/digital-resources-in-art/9765073/","projectTitle":"Digital Resources in Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas- Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1847_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532549165351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1847"},{"teacherId":1847,"projectId":9613830,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous gift of the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. Your thoughtful support means so much to us and has opened up wonderful new opportunities for our art classroom. With these resources, we are able to create engaging and exciting digital experiences that truly enrich our students' learning.\r\n\r\nIncorporating technology and interactive materials into art lessons helps spark creativity and imagination in ways that traditional tools sometimes can't. Our students are more motivated and inspired to explore new artistic techniques, connect with different cultures and styles, and express themselves in unique, meaningful ways. This gift allows us to provide high-quality resources that enhance instruction and make art accessible to all learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can continue to nurture a love of art while integrating important 21st-century skills like digital literacy and creative problem solving. Your support is making a real difference in our classroom, helping us prepare students not only as artists but as confident, innovative thinkers. We deeply appreciate your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us create an inspiring, vibrant learning environment. Your gift truly makes a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1758898774987,"projectUrl":"project/creating-digital-art-experiences/9613830/","projectTitle":"Creating Digital Art Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas- Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1847_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532549165351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1847"},{"teacherId":8255320,"projectId":9408254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the headphones! Our class uses them every day for I-ready and other interactive learning programs. Each one of my students love how they have their own pair of headphones to use, especially for when they all have to listen to programs at once! 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