{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6315584,"projectId":10065654,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our music room has become a more inclusive, responsive, and supportive space for every student who walks through the door.\r\n\r\nYour contributions helped fund sensory and adaptive materials that are already transforming how my students engage with music. In particular, the stepping stones have been an absolute hit in my self-contained classes. They've given students a structured, movement-based way to participate in lessons—supporting coordination, focus, and joyful exploration. What might look like simple stepping quickly becomes music-making: students are internalizing rhythm, pattern, and sequencing through their bodies in ways that feel natural and affirming.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the resistance bands we've added to chairs have made a noticeable difference in student focus and regulation. For students who need sensory input to stay grounded, these bands provide a quiet, consistent outlet for movement. Instead of struggling to sit still or disengaging from the lesson, students are now able to channel their energy in a way that helps them remain present and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been profound. Students who previously found it difficult to engage for extended periods are now participating more consistently and confidently. There is a greater sense of calm, agency, and success in the room. Most importantly, these tools have allowed more of my students—especially those with diverse learning needs—to access music education in ways that honor how they learn best.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is not only a place where music is taught, but a space where all students are supported, seen, and empowered to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for investing in equitable, student-centered learning.","fullyFundedDate":1770055549136,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-sensory-adaptive-materials-fo/10065654/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Sensory: Adaptive Materials for the Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6315584_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662848194052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6315584"},{"teacherId":6315584,"projectId":10027395,"letterContent":"Because of you, our afterschool chorus has been filled with more than just music—it's been filled with care, stability, and joy.\r\n\r\nYour support in fully funding our snack project has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students. For many of them, the hours between the end of the school day and rehearsal can feel long, especially when they're hungry, tired, or coming from a challenging day. Having snacks readily available has allowed me to meet their basic needs first, so they can fully show up as singers, collaborators, and young people.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most powerful is how these snacks have become more than just food—they've become a tool for care and connection. When a student walks into rehearsal after a rough morning or a difficult day, offering them a snack is a simple but meaningful way to say, \"I see you. I've got you.\" That small gesture often shifts their entire energy. Students who may have felt distracted, withdrawn, or overwhelmed are able to reset, re-engage, and participate fully in our musical community.\r\n\r\nIn rehearsal, this has translated to stronger focus, increased stamina, and a deeper sense of belonging. Students are more present, more willing to take creative risks, and more connected to one another. The chorus room has become not just a place to sing, but a space where students feel supported in every sense—emotionally, socially, and physically.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, having extra snacks on hand has allowed me to support students beyond rehearsal time. Whether it's a child who comes in hungry in the morning or someone who just needs a moment of care during the school day, these resources have made it possible to respond with compassion and immediacy.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where students can thrive—not just as musicians, but as whole human beings. Thank you for investing in their well-being, their voices, and their joy.","fullyFundedDate":1768681700790,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-full-voices/10027395/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Full Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6315584_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662848194052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6315584"},{"teacherId":1101130,"projectId":9893952,"letterContent":"Since the beginning if the year, we have had some behavioral issues that had left us perplexed. We had a leader in our school's NEST program come to our room to offer some guidance and the first thing she said after looking around was, \"I think you need to start here!\" Our makeshift room was a cacophony of colors, bad lighting, and disorder. We knew that we had to make a change.\r\nYou gave us the tools to plan our room thoughtfully and in a way that would not leave our students overstimulated.\r\nThe effect has been immediate. We see less dysregulated behaviors, more participation and a calmness we didn't have before. \r\nIt is hard to imagine that one's surroundings would have such an effect, but it was immediate.\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764713691654,"projectUrl":"project/the-soothing-project/9893952/","projectTitle":"The Soothing Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reitzfeld and Mr. Rainey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1101130_orig.jpg?crop=2224,2224,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764161172863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps10class5401"},{"teacherId":1101130,"projectId":9855136,"letterContent":"The difference these games have made in our room is beyond what we hoped. If you came by our room during our Friday choice time, you would see most kids playing board and card games. It has increased engagement, limited screen time, and helped the students strengthen and grow friendships. \r\nTo underestimate the impact of screen time on our young minds is easy to do; seeing the excitement over some really \"old school\" games is heartwarming. The children have been able to use the games to increase their problem solving and social skills and nothing is more important.\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764010835139,"projectUrl":"project/making-friends-building-skills/9855136/","projectTitle":"Making Friends, Building Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reitzfeld and Mr. Rainey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1101130_orig.jpg?crop=2224,2224,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764161172863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps10class5401"},{"teacherId":8040341,"projectId":9798265,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support! When the students saw the new equipment they were excited to start experimenting and thankful for your kindness in helping make these experiments possible. \r\n\r\nOur gardens have only just started really producing a harvest, so we have been using the blender and dehydrator for small batches and samples, but are busy planning for the spring bounty. We have already been able to make a small batch of sauce (delicious!), as well as dehydrate different herbs for cooking and teas, and make chard chips - something none of us have ever tried before! The students are already planning for the next, bigger harvest. Can we make tomato sauce? Can we make a big batch of hot sauce? Can we make more teas? Can we make a tomato or pepper powder? Can we try flavoring the chard chips? The answer to all of these questions is yes, thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1760819837514,"projectUrl":"project/hot-sauce-spices-and-herbs/9798265/","projectTitle":"Hot Sauce, Spices, and Herbs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040341"},{"teacherId":6315584,"projectId":9562132,"letterContent":"This year, a new rug transformed my music classroom into a true learning and gathering space. The rug gives students a clear, welcoming place to sit together, move safely, and focus during lessons. It has helped establish structure and calm—especially during singing, listening, rhythm work, and group discussions.\r\n\r\nFor many students, the rug is where they first feel grounded and included in the music room. It supports community-building, social-emotional learning, and accessibility by allowing all students to participate comfortably, regardless of learning style or physical need. Transitions are smoother, behavior expectations are clearer, and students are more engaged because they know exactly where they belong.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the rug has turned the music classroom into a warm, inviting space where students feel safe to take creative risks—singing boldly, sharing ideas, and learning together. Your support didn't just purchase a rug; it helped create a foundation for connection, confidence, and joyful music-making all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1759492968846,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-rug/9562132/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6315584_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662848194052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6315584"},{"teacherId":788620,"projectId":9928063,"letterContent":"When the new flexible seating arrived, our technology classroom immediately felt more inviting and dynamic. Students were excited to see the colorful stools and the ergonomic chair, and their reactions were priceless! They couldn't wait to try them out! Instead of sitting in rigid rows, students now move their stools to form small groups or work independently, making exploring technology tools much more engaging.\r\n\r\nOne of the first lessons we used the new seating for was a Google Docs activity where students practiced creating and formatting documents. The flexible seating allowed them to collaborate easily, share ideas, and help each other with features like inserting images and adjusting layouts. The ergonomic chair has been a favorite for students who need to move during longer sessions, giving them a sense of choice and ownership in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these resources as they dive into lessons on gathering information from non-text sources such as charts, graphs, and videos. The ability to move freely and work in comfortable spaces will continue to support collaboration and creativity. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this transformation possible—your generosity has created a classroom where students feel empowered, engaged, and excited to learn every day!","fullyFundedDate":1764774350101,"projectUrl":"project/byte-sized-comfort-flexible-seating-for/9928063/","projectTitle":"Byte-Sized Comfort: Flexible Seating for Future Innovators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Greco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp788620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490746277688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-greco"},{"teacherId":10270268,"projectId":9731777,"letterContent":"In the season of being grateful, thankful and kind I want to express so many thanks! You have all made the lives of so many children that much better. The looks on their faces as new centers roll out and new Lego sets arrive is truly priceless. However as we all know, nothing in life is free and for that I needed so much help to make this dream a reality. I have already seen the love and excitement for Science, Engineering and STEAM grow in the short time since our boxes started to roll in. I am so excited to show them the projects we can now create with the donated art supplies. I have to say an extra thank you for the Clorox wipes, especially in this fun flu season. In the start of this school year I stepped into a new roll at school for the first time in 16 years. I was switching all I knew about teaching to become a Science cluster teacher. My dreams of turning this room into a world for children to learn and grow while getting their hands on an array of materials to expose them to new career opportunities and dreams for their future are all coming to life each day as I watch the children explore all the new donations. From the bottom of all of our hearts we thank you for your impact on this project.","fullyFundedDate":1763553881043,"projectUrl":"project/creating-the-future-builders-and-shapers/9731777/","projectTitle":"Creating the Future Builders and Shapers of the World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Levin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270268"},{"teacherId":6315584,"projectId":9165193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping us bring new social-emotional learning and music books into our classroom. Because of your support, we now have curriculum materials that reflect the rich diversity of our student population and help every child feel seen, valued, and included. These books are already sparking curiosity and opening doors for deeper conversations in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe identity-centered texts you helped provide give students tools to better understand their emotions and regulate them throughout the school day. They also offer meaningful opportunities for children to connect their own experiences and cultures to what they're learning. Each time a student recognizes themselves in a story or discovers new language for what they feel, they are empowered to grow not only as musicians but as human beings.\r\n\r\nYour gift has done more than put books on a shelf, it has created space for our students to make meaning, to celebrate who they are, and to explore the beauty of their identities through music and story. Thank you for believing that every child deserves a curriculum that reflects them. Your support is shaping a classroom where students can thrive both emotionally and musically.","fullyFundedDate":1746277740470,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9165193/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6315584_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662848194052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6315584"},{"teacherId":6315584,"projectId":9412285,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our elementary music classroom now has a brand-new color printer and the difference has been immediate and inspiring. What once seemed like a simple piece of equipment has become a powerful tool for creativity, expression, and learning. Because of your support, our students are experiencing music in richer, more vibrant ways than ever before.\r\n\r\n\r\nWith this printer, we can now create colorful sheet music, posters, and charts that help young learners visualize musical concepts with clarity. Color-coding rhythms and notes to match our instruments has made it easier for all children, including those who learn differently, to follow along and grow their skills with confidence. We've also been able to make personalized games, manipulatives, and bright certificates that keep students engaged and excited about their progress while adding special touches to concerts and celebrations.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour donation has empowered us to open new doors of imagination and discovery for every child in our classroom. You've helped us transform learning into something more joyful, inclusive, and rewarding. Thank you for believing in the power of education and the arts. You've truly made all the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1750030847823,"projectUrl":"project/i-sing-in-color-get-us-that-color-print/9412285/","projectTitle":"I Sing in Color: Get Us That Color Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6315584_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662848194052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6315584"},{"teacherId":6315584,"projectId":9319650,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generosity in helping us purchase new lights for the PS32 auditorium. These lights have already made a tremendous difference in the life of our school. This spring alone, they brightened a variety of productions including the Treble Makers Chorus Show, the Step Show, the Talent Show, PreK Stepping Up, Kindergarten Stepping Up, and our 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony. Each of these events was more vibrant, more professional, and more meaningful because of your support.\r\n\r\nThe joy these lights have brought to our students has been incredible. For the first time, many of them saw their faces lit up on stage, giving them the confidence to perform proudly for their friends, families, and teachers. Parents were equally thrilled, they could clearly see their children's expressions, their excitement, and their hard work come alive under the new lighting. These moments of visibility and celebration are ones that our community will cherish for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just purchase lights, it illuminated possibility. You helped turn our auditorium into a stage where every student feels seen, valued, and celebrated. Thank you for believing in our kids and for investing in the magic of the arts at PS32. With your support, we can continue to create unforgettable moments of joy, pride, and community together.","fullyFundedDate":1746714214082,"projectUrl":"project/brighten-up-our-stage-brighten-up-our-f/9319650/","projectTitle":"Brighten Up Our Stage, Brighten Up Our Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6315584_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662848194052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6315584"},{"teacherId":6315584,"projectId":9309429,"letterContent":"I am overjoyed to share our gratitude for your generous gift of a full drumset for our auditorium and a portable drumset for our classroom. These instruments have already transformed our program in ways that words can hardly capture. With your support, our class bands are now complete, giving every student the chance to experience the heartbeat of music through the drums. The impact of this gift has truly been immeasurable.\r\n\r\nThe new full drumset took center stage at our Spring Talent Show in May 2025, and it was incredible to see our students beam with pride as they performed on a professional-level instrument in front of their families and peers. In the classroom, the portable drumset has been just as powerful allowing every student the chance to practice and learn the foundations of drumming as part of their daily musical journey. Students who once only imagined themselves behind a drumset are now confidently keeping time, experimenting with rhythms, and discovering their own unique musical voices.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only filled a need it has ignited excitement, possibility, and joy. Because of you, my students now have the tools to dream bigger, perform more fully, and feel the power of making music together. 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