{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 53 Basheer Quisim","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":8842668,"letterContent":"These robots have been a game changer in our STEM Lab. The robots have helped my students work together to code the robots but also to solve problems and perseverance. While building and coding the robots, students hit some snags, some wanted to give up but they didn't because their teammates helped them along and cheered them on.\r\n\r\nThe first thing they wanted to do and have them play soccer. It was rough going at first, but they eventually were able to do it. It wasn't perfect, which is ok, but they worked together for a common goal.","fullyFundedDate":1735582171597,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-new-stem-lab-part-5-robotics/8842668/","projectTitle":"Building a New Stem Lab Part 5: Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":5257985,"projectId":10227284,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for the materials donated to my classroom. They were greatly appreciated and used to enhance my teaching and made the experience of my students more enjoyable and rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe materials for Michael Jordan and the team ensured that my students had an opportunity to learn and work together.\r\nJordan and his colleagues are making an impact on student lives worldwide wide.My students and I are thrilled to be a part of your support. The students are so proud to have been involved in this project. \r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1779397815415,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-stars/10227284/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5257985_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756657957677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5257985"},{"teacherId":10393603,"projectId":9975453,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our Cool Down Corner a reality. Your generosity created a safe, calming space where my students were able to regulate their emotions, practice self-soothing strategies, and return to learning feeling calm and confident. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom was more inclusive, supportive, and welcoming for every learner. Your gift has made a lasting impact that extends far beyond the classroom-it helped my students develop skills they will carry with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their success. Your generosity has made a real difference in their lives, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1769921950224,"projectUrl":"project/cool-down-corner/9975453/","projectTitle":"Cool Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tejada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10393603"},{"teacherId":4400497,"projectId":10188559,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to all of our generous donors for helping make our End-of-Year Celebration such a special event for my students. Your kindness and support makes it possible to create a day filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories. This celebration is one of the events where students can enjoy their last day in third grade, and your generosity helps make it truly special.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of the day is watching each student receive a bucket filled with fun goodies, including a beach ball, bubbles, sun glasses, jumprope and tasty snacks. The smiles, laughter, and excitement on their faces are a wonderful reminder of the difference your support makes. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us end the school year with a celebration they will remember long after the last day of school.","fullyFundedDate":1778024781681,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-end-of-year-the-great-summer-s/10188559/","projectTitle":"Fabulous End of Year \"The Great Summer Send-Off\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/acruz5"},{"teacherId":10189747,"projectId":9867850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our special education classroom. Because of you, our students now have new markers, a desk‑kicking band, and kinetic sand—and they have already made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, our students were so excited. Their faces lit up as they explored the markers and eagerly reached for the kinetic sand. One of our favorite moments was watching students who usually struggle to stay engaged calmly focus while squeezing and shaping the sand during work time. The desk‑kicking band has been especially helpful for students who need to move—it allows them to get their energy out while staying seated and ready to learn.\r\nWe are using these resources every day to support regulation, creativity, and independence. The markers have inspired more confident writing and drawing, and the sensory tools help our students feel comfortable and successful in the classroom.\r\nYour kindness and belief in our students truly means the world to us. Thank you for helping create a classroom where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1767029227511,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-creative-tools-for-focused-lea/9867850/","projectTitle":"Sensory & Creative Tools for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189747"},{"teacherId":10263599,"projectId":9717462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students are actively using these new materials every day to learn, explore, and grow. As soon as the resources arrived, students were eager to open them and could not wait to use them during lessons. I immediately incorporated them into our daily instruction, and they have helped make learning more hands-on, engaging, and accessible for all learners. One special moment was watching my students work together, confidently using the materials to solve problems and share their thinking with classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was contagious. Many of them said, \"These are for us?\" and \"We get to use these every day!\" The resources have helped boost motivation, focus, and participation, especially for students who benefit from visual and tactile learning. I've already noticed students taking more ownership of their learning and showing greater confidence as they use these tools independently and during small-group activities.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, the next steps for my students include deeper learning through collaborative projects, skill practice, and exploration connected to our current lessons. These materials will continue to support our classroom throughout the year, helping students build academic skills while also fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference, and my students and I are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1765205067108,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-inclusive-space-for-al/9717462/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe & Inclusive Space for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tavarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263599"},{"teacherId":9261149,"projectId":9739922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution!! With the funding of this project, you have provided many tools and supports for neurodivergent learners. My neurodivergent learners experience BIG feelings. These materials provided within this project help my students learn to experience and process their emotions in a pro-social and authentic way. \r\nThe SEL stories and feelings manipulatives provided by this project allow my students to see themselves, and their feelings, represented within texts and to help navigate their emotions. They truly enjoy the engaging and relatable read aloud as well as the hands-on learning opportunities provided by these materials. Thank you so much for your generosity and the difference you are making in my students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1758899244589,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-ready-hearts-neurodiversity/9739922/","projectTitle":"Calm minds, ready hearts: Neurodiversity affirming SEL for Autistic learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swimmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9261149_orig.jpg?crop=318,318,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758398518531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261149"},{"teacherId":9261149,"projectId":9738853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The decodable readers you purchased for my students are a fun, engaging, and accessible way for them to build the foundational skills they need to develop fluent reading. \r\n\r\nMy students are older elementary students who experience difficulty reading grade level texts. Many are dyslexic and benefit from simple text structures but are deterred by \"babyish\" content. The texts supplied through this project provide my students with stories, and even chapter books, they are able to decode with content they connect with. Many of my students have even requested to bring the texts home for independent practice. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped to build literacy, instill confidence, and foster a lifelong love for reading among my students and for that we are so grateful!!","fullyFundedDate":1758899155808,"projectUrl":"project/rising-readers-building-literacy-skills/9738853/","projectTitle":"Rising Readers: Building Literacy Skills for Struggling Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swimmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9261149_orig.jpg?crop=318,318,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758398518531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261149"},{"teacherId":1543070,"projectId":9918014,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude for the incredibly generous donation of Squishmallows to my classroom. When my students were getting the squishmallows, their faces absolutely lit up!\r\n\r\nThese plushies are more than just toys; they have already become a source of comfort, a motivation tool, and a wonderful way to help students manage their emotions during the school day. Your kindness has brought so much joy and warmth to our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for thinking of us.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and supporting my students.\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1765307032481,"projectUrl":"project/a-squishy-christmas-gift/9918014/","projectTitle":"A Squishy Christmas Gift","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. Barrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1543070_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765568706966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1543070"},{"teacherId":4400497,"projectId":9673363,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. When my students saw the boxes they couldn't hold their emotions. They started hugging the boxes, because they knew that the things that were inside would change their lives. \r\n These essential hygiene products—including soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand cream, deodorant and more, not only promote health and confidence among the children but also ease the burden on parents who may struggle to provide these necessities. By ensuring that students have access to these basic items, you are helping them feel prepared, supported, and ready to focus on their education. Your kindness has created a ripple of relief and encouragement that touches both the classroom and the home.","fullyFundedDate":1763301558679,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-supplies/9673363/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/acruz5"},{"teacherId":9098213,"projectId":9617794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your support means more than you know. Because of your kindness, our students now have meaningful incentives that motivate them, celebrate their achievements, and help create a joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donations allow us to recognize positive behavior, encourage hard work, and build a classroom community where every child feels seen and valued. The impact of your generosity will be felt daily—through smiles, excitement, and moments of pride as students strive to do their best.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and partnership in helping our students grow. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758636663542,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-me/9617794/","projectTitle":"Motivate Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098213_orig.jpg?crop=2292,2292,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689110092232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098213"},{"teacherId":10189747,"projectId":9624606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new resources—Play-Doh, emotion board games, emotion check-in tools, and our calming koala—have already made a meaningful impact on my students. In our special education class, we've been focusing on emotional regulation and social-emotional learning. One of our favorite activities involves using Play-Doh during our morning emotion check-ins. Students mold shapes that represent how they're feeling, which opens up conversations and helps them express emotions in a safe and creative way. The calming koala has become a classroom favorite—students take turns holding it during quiet moments or when they need a sensory break.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity, especially when they saw the emotion board game. One student exclaimed, \"This looks like fun AND feelings!\"—a perfect summary of how we're blending play with learning. These tools have helped create a more supportive and engaging environment, and we're now working on a project where students identify emotions in stories and relate them to their own experiences. Next, we'll be building emotion journals where students can track their feelings and reflect on strategies that help them cope. Your donation has truly opened up new possibilities for growth and connection in our classroom. 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