{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 368 William Lynch School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4995481,"projectId":9922337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the amazing supplies. We used them in all subject areas including math and science. Our big project, however, was creating a Fossil Museum that went with our EL curriculum. As we learned about different fossils, we made them in class. We used clay to make imprints and we made slime to show fossils in amber. In addition, we created a dinosaur fossil with paper towel roles that we painted white. We hung this from our ceiling. In addition, we used the water colors to paint the layers of rock and soil with fossils in them. The students wrote papers as if they were paleontologists and then led families around the museum as experts. It was amazing. \r\n In our next unit on pollination, we will use the supplies to create 3-d flowers with labels that will identify the different parts. We will draw and make different pollinators out of the clay. By making the work hands-on, the students are more invested in reading and writing about the subject. We could not make the learning come alive without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764695021335,"projectUrl":"project/bring-learning-to-life-with-art/9922337/","projectTitle":"Bring Learning to Life with Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4995481_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683730313685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4995481"},{"teacherId":3090618,"projectId":9934364,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how helpful our new area rug has transcended our learning in Pre-Kindergarten. We use our rug every single day for learning activities, games, movement and rest time. \r\n\r\nThe children were so excited when our carpet arrived! The colorful squares have been a great management tool. The children know where to sit and it is very to call a colored row for children to either sit or exit the carpet.\r\n\r\nCurrently we are using the carpet for number and color games. It is so easy to manage the children with the colored squares. Also, the children sit on the carpet during morning work centers upon their arrival at school. It has been a great and productive addition to our classroom routines and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764705042455,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-place-to-learn/9934364/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Place to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. FRYMAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3090618_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535462433295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-fryman"},{"teacherId":4964211,"projectId":9924459,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to the generous donors who helped bring these materials into our classroom. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to headphones for i-ready, calming fidgets that help them stay regulated, and engaging phonics games that make practicing reading skills fun and interactive. These resources make a meaningful difference in helping students stay attentive, confident, and excited about learning every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness also helped us create a more comfortable and organized learning environment. The floor cushions give students flexible seating options where they can work, while the storage bins keep our materials organized under our chairs. The light covers help soften the classroom lighting, creating a calmer space where students can concentrate and feel at ease. Because of you, our classroom is not only better equipped but also a more welcoming place for every learner. Thank you for investing in our students and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1765906586025,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-student-success/9924459/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cait","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4964211_orig.jpg?crop=1068,1068,x1018,y1058&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636475319840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscait"},{"teacherId":9806242,"projectId":9957872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!\r\n\r\nHangry pre-teens have been avoided due to all the wonderful snacks, and no one is complaining about not having a pencil. All in all it is a much happier and less cranky classroom! \r\n\r\nBut in all seriousness, the students and I appreciate all your generous donations. The snacks, pencils, and other supplies have been put to good use. The poster was a wonderful addition the walls...an excellent reminder of what it means to be a good mathematician as well as student in general.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your continued generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1768353698387,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-more/9957872/","projectTitle":"Snacks and More...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Redfern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729453566611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mredfern-math"},{"teacherId":9745190,"projectId":9671121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of notebooks and folders. We are using these new resources every day, and they have made a noticeable difference in how my students organize their work and approach their learning. Each student now has a dedicated notebook and folder for our core subjects, which has helped them keep assignments, notes, and reflections in one place instead of scattered papers.\r\n\r\nOne meaningful moment came during a recent writing project. Students were able to plan, draft, revise, and store their work neatly in their folders, and several of them commented on how much easier it was to find their work and see their progress. Having their own organized materials has helped students feel more responsible and confident in managing their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. Many immediately asked if the notebooks were \"theirs to keep\" and carefully wrote their names on the covers. For some students, having brand-new supplies made them feel proud and motivated, and it set a positive tone for our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include continuing our current lesson on organizing ideas for a research and writing project. Students will be using their notebooks to take notes, brainstorm, and reflect, while their folders will help them track drafts and feedback. These materials are helping us build strong habits that will benefit students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us a peek into your generosity and for being a part of our classroom journey. Your support truly makes a difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758822553693,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pockets-and-potential/9671121/","projectTitle":"Paper, Pockets, and Potential!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Myint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745190"},{"teacherId":6006043,"projectId":9921102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project and making these incredible resources possible for my students! Because of your generosity, our classroom is filled with even more curiosity, creativity, and excitement.\r\nWe are already using our new child‑friendly cameras to document classroom moments, capture things that spark curiosity, and tell stories from our own perspectives. Students have been taking photos of their work, classroom activities, and details in their environment that stand out to them. We then print the photos and use them as a foundation for discussions, storytelling, and reflection. Students are learning to describe what they see, explain why a moment is important to them, and listen thoughtfully to their classmates' ideas.\r\nWhen students first saw the cameras and photo materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to hold the cameras, carefully choose what to photograph, and proudly share their pictures with peers. Many students asked, \"Can I take another picture?\" or \"Can I show everyone what I took?\" Seeing their work printed and displayed helped boost confidence and made students feel valued as creators and storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1765025274823,"projectUrl":"project/learning-one-snapshot-at-a-time/9921102/","projectTitle":"Learning One Snapshot at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6006043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634687819940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-familia"},{"teacherId":9745190,"projectId":9671079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for adding these wonderful books to our classroom library! These new texts are already playing an important role in our reading instruction. Through them, students are practicing key skills such as identifying main ideas and themes, making inferences, analyzing characters, and expanding vocabulary. Many of the books also introduce students to diverse perspectives, which helps spark meaningful discussions and deeper comprehension.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom happens in many ways. Students participate in read-alouds, small-group guided reading, and independent reading time each day. During independent reading, students choose books that interest them, find a comfortable spot, and practice stamina while applying the skills we've been learning. We often end reading time with sharing, where students talk about favorite parts or new discoveries from their books.\r\n\r\nSeveral students are especially enjoying the new additions. Some reluctant readers have been drawn in by engaging topics, colorful illustrations, and relatable characters, and they're spending more time reading than ever before. Other students are excited to challenge themselves with new genres and series, eagerly recommending books to classmates. It has been wonderful to see students excitedly discussing stories and asking for more reading time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped foster a love of reading in our classroom and has given every student access to books that inspire, challenge, and excite them. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757766721044,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-in-every-hand-a-story-in-every-h/9671079/","projectTitle":"A Book in Every Hand, A Story in Every Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Myint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745190"},{"teacherId":9745190,"projectId":9671007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for my students! We are already using these resources daily to support focus, energy, and learning. A specific moment that stood out was during a long reading and writing block—students were able to grab a snack and stay engaged through small-group discussions and independent work. The snacks have helped create a calm, supportive classroom environment where students can focus on learning instead of hunger.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their reactions were priceless. They were excited, grateful, and genuinely touched that people they've never met cared enough to help them. Several students asked me to make sure we told you \"thank you\" and said it made them feel special and supported.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to build strong learning routines during longer lessons and projects. As we move forward with our current unit, students will be working on collaborative activities, reading comprehension, and hands-on projects that require sustained attention. Having snacks available helps ensure all students are ready to participate and do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are so thankful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757455497089,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fueling-young-minds-for-su/9671007/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Fueling Young Minds for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Myint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745190"},{"teacherId":9806242,"projectId":9834226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project \"Small Group Time!\"\r\n\r\nThe laminator and card stock were put to immediate use to create durable materials for our small group and whole class activities. The heavier paper a creates a more stable manipulative, and the lamination make is virtually indestructible. Other items will be put to good use as well...creating/purchasing activities, providing additional support, and providing instructional on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nMy 7th grade students completed a rational number card sort using the materials created. I am looking forward to creating many more similar activities!","fullyFundedDate":1764698891164,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-time/9834226/","projectTitle":"Small Group Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Redfern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729453566611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mredfern-math"},{"teacherId":6006043,"projectId":9798434,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 3-K classroom has been transformed into a more organized, engaging, and hands-on learning environment. The moment our materials arrived, my students' excitement filled the room. They watched with wide eyes as we unpacked the baskets, egg shakers, hockey set, and paper supplies each item sparking new curiosity and conversation.\r\n\r\nThe plastic shelving and sturdy baskets made an immediate difference in our daily routines. Having clearly organized materials at eye level has encouraged my students to take ownership of their learning. They can now independently choose ramps, tubes, balls, and tools during center time, which has led to more purposeful play and smoother transitions. Even my quieter students have started exploring centers more confidently because they can see and reach everything easily.\r\n\r\nOne of the most joyful moments came during music and movement when we introduced the multicolored egg shakers. The children shook them, rolled them, and even compared how each color sounded. A few students began creating their own rhythms, and one child proudly announced, \"I made a shaker song!\" These small instruments have been amazing for supporting listening skills, coordination, and expression.\r\n\r\nThe hockey kit brought teamwork and turn-taking to life. My students practiced gentle hitting, chasing pucks, and cheering each other on. It quickly became one of our favorite outdoor activities and has helped promote gross-motor development and cooperative play.\r\n\r\nWith the card stock, laminating sheets, and TPT resources, I was able to create durable vocabulary cards, center labels, and visual supports that help guide student learning. These tools have made our Balls Study more meaningful, allowing the children to compare shapes, sizes, and motion while having sturdy materials they can use independently. Having extra iPad chargers has also ensured we never miss a moment for documentation, music, or interactive learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students are now able to fully engage in our Balls Study with hands-on materials that promote exploration, language development, problem-solving, and creativity. Their next steps include testing the speed of different balls on ramps, sorting balls by size and texture, and even making predictions about which balls roll the farthest. These experiences build early science, math, and motor skills in ways that feel joyful and accessible for young learners.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support. Your generosity has created a classroom environment where exploration feels exciting, materials feel inviting, and every child feels confident to learn through play. Thank you for believing in our students and helping their ideas come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1761870970982,"projectUrl":"project/bounce-into-learning-exploring-balls-in/9798434/","projectTitle":"Bounce Into Learning: Exploring Balls In 3-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6006043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634687819940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-familia"},{"teacherId":289083,"projectId":9720719,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom and helping to engage my students in mathematics! We were all excited to unpack our new math folders, math tools, and math games. Students could not wait to start playing the new math games.\r\n\r\nWe have set up our new math resource folders as a place to keep all of our study guides and other helpful math trick resources. These folders have become a part of our routine in class. Students use these folders daily to support their thinking and learning. The new math tools are great for when students need a visual representation of fractions and decimals. The students are deepening their understanding of such abstract concepts by having these tools available to them. Our new math games have been incorporated into our weekly math rotations. Students have time a few days a week to practice specific skills they need to work on. These math games are a great way to engage students in math practice while making learning fun! Thank you again for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758826476085,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-fun/9720719/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp289083_orig.jpg?crop=1084,1084,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723217272281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-st-albord"},{"teacherId":9318276,"projectId":9212355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these supplies. My students are thriving and taking responsibility into their own hands! These materials have no only helped me plan and implement lessons that my students can reach, but also help create an environment that supports their needs.\r\n These supplies have helped build independence, initiative and willingness in the classroom. Students feel more involved and in control of their learning. 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