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These items can also be taken home with the students upon discharge from the hospital. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by such a supportive community.","fullyFundedDate":1772041477532,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-toys-for-hospitalized-students/9910061/","projectTitle":"Fidget Toys for Hospitalized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5990384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539878779644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5990384"},{"teacherId":5990384,"projectId":9814726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my special students. These fans and massagers have been already coming in handy! I work with a lot of students who are sensory seeking. Due to developmental disabilities, some of the children I work with have difficulty with temperature regulation and the fans help to alleviate that. These items help to target occupational therapy goals as well! Thanks to your donation, my students are able to keep these items to use throughout their hospital stays and they can bring them home upon discharge!","fullyFundedDate":1770661586325,"projectUrl":"project/fans-and-massagers-for-hospitalized-stud/9814726/","projectTitle":"Fans and Massagers for Hospitalized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5990384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539878779644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5990384"},{"teacherId":5990384,"projectId":9772940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about the special population of students that I have the pleasure of working with every day. The paint by sticker books have been such a hit with my students! We were also able to give some adult paint by sticker books to parents to use throughout these long admissions. Hospital days can be long and these activities are calming, educational, and can be used as decorations for the walls in the hospital rooms. It is so nice to see the smiles from my students and families when they see their new paint by sticker books!","fullyFundedDate":1767236338363,"projectUrl":"project/paint-by-sticker-books-for-hospitalized/9772940/","projectTitle":"Paint by Sticker Books for Hospitalized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5990384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539878779644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5990384"},{"teacherId":5990384,"projectId":10062600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my class and our Book Fair. Because of you, our book fair was a smashing success! This book fair was so special because every item given out was free for students and their families. Parents and students were able to fill up shopping bags full of books, fun pens and pencils, sensory items, and other goodies! I am so happy that we were able to put together an event that promotes the love of reading in a way that everyone can enjoy. We had the book fair two days ago and everyone is still talking about how great it was! 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Your generosity goes beyond materials- you are helping the students feel seen, valued and cared for. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1762550139617,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-wins/9872693/","projectTitle":"Wellness Wins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7504288_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759240249649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7504288"},{"teacherId":3984665,"projectId":9806738,"letterContent":"Dear Maureen and my fantastic Anonymous Donor,\r\n\r\nMany Thanks for your incredibly generous and kind donations.\r\nYour generosity has made it possible for many of our students/patients to receive a brand new beautifully written and illustrated classic children's book to take home.\r\n\r\nI also requested bilingual English/Spanish books for our ELL students.\r\nMany of our parents do not read in English, so it is wonderful that they can read to their children in Spanish. Perhaps they will learn a bit of English as well?\r\n\r\nThe books are incredibly beautiful and expose our students to the best in children's literature. We have received and are giving out books by Eric Carle, Judith Viorst, Crockett Johnson, Audrey Wood, Don Freeman and Kevin Henkes!\r\nFor many of our younger students, it is their first exposure to the old classics.\r\nHopefully, it will instill in them a life long love of books and the desire to read for pleasure and knowledge.","fullyFundedDate":1763388507212,"projectUrl":"project/every-home-should-have-books-part-2/9806738/","projectTitle":"Every Home Should Have Books Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donnelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3984665"},{"teacherId":8496848,"projectId":9778695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. Your support has had a meaningful and immediate impact on my students and our classroom. Because of your kindness, I was able to access high-quality, engaging instructional resources that directly support student learning and help me better meet the diverse needs of my class.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed me to provide differentiated lessons, interactive activities, and enrichment opportunities that keep students motivated and excited to learn. Having access to these ready-to-use resources also gives me more time to focus on instruction and individual student support, which makes a significant difference in our daily classroom experience.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your investment in education and in my students' success. Your generosity helps create a positive, engaging learning environment and reminds us how powerful community support can be. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the hospital setting.","fullyFundedDate":1768227540696,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-for-the-win/9778695/","projectTitle":"TPT for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schurr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8496848"},{"teacherId":3989747,"projectId":9710086,"letterContent":"I am writing with deep gratitude for your generous support of my classroom and my students. Thanks to your kind donations, my hospitalized students—who are bravely fighting cancer—now have access to science books and supplies that will bring a spark of learning and normalcy during their difficult journeys.\r\nThese students face incredible challenges every day, but with your help, they can continue to explore the wonders of science, ask questions, and fuel their curiosity. Your kindness not only provides them with essential learning materials but also gives them a sense of hope and purpose, even in the hospital room.\r\nPlease know that your contribution has made a meaningful difference in their lives. These books and supplies will not only support their academic growth but also inspire them to keep fighting and dreaming, no matter the obstacles.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for being a beacon of light for these amazing young people. Your generosity is truly making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758898841423,"projectUrl":"project/stem-success-inspiring-young-minds-lear/9710086/","projectTitle":"STEM Success: Inspiring Young Minds Learning About Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3989747_orig.jpg?crop=1914,1914,x401,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729862446884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ccastillo"},{"teacherId":7504288,"projectId":9844021,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donation. Your generosity made our project come to life! The STEM kits received have been loved by the students-from building STEAM boats to volcanic experiments the students are excited, engaged and learning.\r\n\r\nThrough this project I have been able to bring STEM to students bedside and foster their curiosity, STEAM is all around us and your donation went towards these meaningful kits which continue build a love for learning for my amazing students.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1762222749346,"projectUrl":"project/bedside-brilliance-through-stem/9844021/","projectTitle":"Bedside Brilliance through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7504288_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759240249649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7504288"},{"teacherId":7504288,"projectId":9651206,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your help in getting this project funded for my students. School supplies are a vital component to learning especially in a hospital setting. The students faces light up each time they receive their new school supplies. The wonderful students will be able to use their school supplies during their admission and beyond.\r\nNew pencils, notebooks, markers, glue, scissors etc bring the normalcy of a 'classroom' into their hospital rooms. My students are very appreciative for your generosity and want you to know that these new supplies bring them so much joy amidst an uncertain time in their lives.\r\nTHANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1758899166479,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-supplies-and-strength/9651206/","projectTitle":"Smiles, Supplies and Strength","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7504288_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759240249649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7504288"},{"teacherId":7504288,"projectId":9697001,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for help in funding our STEM project. My students have been busy, building and creating with the STEM kits purchased through our STEM &DISCOVERY project.\r\n\r\nStudents curiosity is being fueled through science and math. 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Hospital Schools M401 is
an urban public school
in Bronx, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 49 students
in grades Not specified.
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65%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Hospital Schools M401
$201,964
raised using DonorsChoose
366
projects
funded
83
teachers
funded
1,129
donors
24
projects
for
basic supplies
84
projects for
technology
69
projects for
books
47
projects
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art supplies
Hospital Schools M401 has received support from
556 individuals from New York and
573 individuals out-of-state.