{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hospital Schools M401","outOfStateSupporters":50.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5990384,"projectId":10149422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my students. Because of you and your generous contribution to my class, we have received so many fantastic children's books! I have already begun distributing these books to my students and they are bringing big smiles and excitement! These stories will enhance lessons and leisure time during lengthy hospital stays. My students are able to keep these books and add them to their own personal libraries when they return home from the hospital. I am so lucky to be surrounded by such a supportive and loving community!","fullyFundedDate":1773844742272,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-hospitalized-students/10149422/","projectTitle":"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":3758776,"projectId":10063669,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and kindness in supporting my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your contributions, my students now have access to much-needed snacks in our hospital classroom, providing them with comfort and nourishment during their school day. Your support has made an incredible difference, and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nAs you may know, my students face unique challenges as they navigate both their education and medical journeys. For many of them, spending time in the hospital can be overwhelming, and the classroom serves as a space where they can feel a sense of normalcy and connection to learning. Having access to snacks has made this environment even more welcoming and supportive. It may seem like a small gesture, but for my students, it is a source of joy and comfort.\r\n\r\nThe moment the snacks arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. One student, who had been feeling particularly tired from treatments, perked up immediately upon seeing the selection of snacks. \"Wow! We get to have these?\" she asked with a bright smile. It was a moment of pure happiness and relief. Another student, who often struggles with nausea and appetite loss due to treatments, was thrilled to find options that were easy on the stomach, allowing them to stay nourished while participating in class.\r\n\r\nI want you to know that your generosity extends beyond just providing food. You have contributed to creating a space where students feel supported, valued, and able to focus on their learning despite their circumstances. Your kindness has sent a message to these young learners that there are people out there who care about them and their education. That is a powerful and meaningful gift.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, their families, and myself, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness has brought smiles, comfort, and encouragement to children who need it most. We are beyond grateful for your support, and we will continue to make the most of these resources in our classroom. Your generosity is making a lasting impact, and we will always remember your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1772550434771,"projectUrl":"project/hospital-schools-snacks/10063669/","projectTitle":"Hospital Schools Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3758776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471315517264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3758776"},{"teacherId":9493058,"projectId":9828274,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students with these slime kits! Your generosity is giving them a fun, hands-on way to explore creativity while also helping reduce stress and build focus. These engaging activities provide a meaningful outlet for self-expression and bring moments of joy and calm to their day. Students will also strengthen their fine motor skills, problem-solving, and ability to follow multi-step directions through this interactive experience. In a hospital school setting, these small moments of engagement and success are especially powerful. Your support helps create a positive, welcoming learning environment where every student feels capable, supported, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1770828894603,"projectUrl":"project/healing-through-hands-on-learning-slime/9828274/","projectTitle":"Healing Through Hands-On Learning: Slime Science for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tricia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9493058"},{"teacherId":2207617,"projectId":10048417,"letterContent":"Many of my students spend long days in a setting that can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming, and having something as simple as a soft, cozy blanket gives them a sense of comfort and security. I've seen how they hold onto their blankets during lessons, treatments, or rest time, and it helps them feel a little more at ease in a difficult environment.\r\n\r\nThese blankets have helped create a warmer, more welcoming classroom space. My students are more relaxed and open when they feel physically comfortable, which allows them to focus more on learning and connecting with others. It may seem like a small thing, but this project has given my students a sense of care and normalcy when they need it most, and I'm so grateful for the impact it has had on them. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1772550503972,"projectUrl":"project/soft-blankets-for-hospital-beds/10048417/","projectTitle":"Soft Blankets for Hospital Beds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiMartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2207617_orig.png?crop=904,904,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654181935216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-dimartino"},{"teacherId":715761,"projectId":9939851,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution. The student is benefitting from the translation device which help support our ENL students. It is a wonderful device that support our ELL and ENL learners in class especially for long texts and passages. The device is so useful that the student is requesting to utilize the translation device during her lessons. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate the donation to our classroom. It really is a help to our program and for our students. Again I am so grateful for generous donors as yourselves!","fullyFundedDate":1768227536332,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-ells-in-the-mainstream-classr/9939851/","projectTitle":"Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp715761_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670855158204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shirley-lew"},{"teacherId":675087,"projectId":9713196,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in helping us receive an iPad for our classroom. Your kindness and commitment to education have made a meaningful impact on both my teaching and my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith this iPad, my students now have access to interactive learning tools that bring lessons to life. It allows us to explore educational apps, conduct research, and engage in creative activities that support different learning styles. This technology not only enhances academic growth but also builds important digital skills that students will carry with them into the future.\r\n\r\nYour donation has opened new opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and curiosity in our classroom. My students are excited, motivated, and inspired every day because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of my students. Your support truly matters more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1765964374663,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-hospitalized-students/9713196/","projectTitle":"Technology for Hospitalized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacileo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp675087_orig.jpg?crop=1756,1756,x1085,y1970&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757794643820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/675087"},{"teacherId":5990384,"projectId":10062669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my classroom. Because of your generous contribution, We received our new totes and fabric markers. These items allowed our students to go \"shopping\" at our donation based book fair. The markers allowed for the students to decorate their bags and add their own personal flair to the totes. We also allowed parents to get in on the fun as well. This book fair event allowed for a normalizing experience in the hospital. The book fair happened last week and people are still talking about how wonderful it was!","fullyFundedDate":1772063856413,"projectUrl":"project/tote-bags-for-hospitalized-students/10062669/","projectTitle":"Tote Bags 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":6414425,"projectId":9857635,"letterContent":"Your generous gift has made it possible for my hospitalized students to participate in fascinating lab experiments. We were limited because we needed a refrigerator to set the samples. Now my students can practice their recipes for lip balms and lip sticks while learning about chemistry. The kids were so excited to see the new refrigerator and were anxious to fill it full of their experiments. \r\n\r\n With your generosity, my students have come to enjoy chemistry. They have even expressed interest in becoming cosmetic scientists and also in starting a DIY cosmetic business. Aiming high with your help! Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1765394240093,"projectUrl":"project/we-have-chemistry/9857635/","projectTitle":"We Have Chemistry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6414425_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557150363527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6414425"},{"teacherId":5990384,"projectId":9910061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my special population of students. We are in constant need of fidget toys, as many of these items are for one time use. In collaboration with other mini grants I have written, I have been able to provide my students with special \"school goody bags\" filled with educational and sensory items to use while in the hospital. 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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