{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 156 Frederick Law Olmsted","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":9253970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Kindness Cups: Student-Led Project Supporting School Wellness.\" Your contribution has provided my students with new resources that are making a real difference in their daily lives. We are using these materials to create \"Kindness Cups,\" which are filled with personal care items to promote student wellness and self-care. This project empowers students to take a leadership role in supporting their peers. When the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled to have the tools they needed to execute their vision and were eager to get started on the assembly line.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was watching a group of students carefully assemble the first batch of cups. They ensured each cup had a variety of items, from deodorant wipes to mini toothbrushes and LifeSavers mints. It was heartwarming to see them work together, laughing and sharing ideas. This project has not only taught them about giving back but also about teamwork and empathy. The Kindness Cups are more than just a collection of items; they are a tangible symbol of our school's commitment to supporting one another.\r\n\r\nOur students have big plans for the Kindness Cups project. They have already started a system for distributing the cups to students. Your donation has kick-started a movement of kindness and compassion in our school, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership in this important work.","fullyFundedDate":1748621172493,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-cups-student-led-project-suppo/9253970/","projectTitle":"Kindness Cups: Student-Led Project Supporting School Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":8481262,"letterContent":"I'm writing to say a HUGE thank you for helping our AP Biology class! This year, we're doing a lot of cool stuff, but we need some special equipment to really learn. It's not just about reading books; we need to do labs and see things for ourselves.\r\n\r\nThe incubator you helped us get is SO important. It lets us grow cells and study how genes work. We can even see how populations change! This stuff is really important if students want to become scientists.\r\n\r\nAnd the flashlights are awesome too! They help us see bacteria that we've changed. It's like seeing DNA in action, which was so memorable.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we get to:\r\n\r\nSee DNA and genes\r\nLearn how genetic engineering works\r\nDo experiments that are actually really fun\r\n\r\nSo, thank you for making science awesome!","fullyFundedDate":1726666742847,"projectUrl":"project/incubating-success-one-bacteria-colony/8481262/","projectTitle":"Incubating Success: One Bacteria Colony at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":8238930,"letterContent":"I'm writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude for your incredible generosity in helping me stock our classroom's reward box.\r\n\r\nYou see, in my classroom, I really try to create a space where everyone feels valued and supported. I believe that kids learn best when their basic needs are met – not just for knowledge, but for things like feeling appreciated, having what they need, and being part of a positive community. That's why I came up with the idea for the reward box.\r\n\r\nIt's filled with things my students actually asked for – a mix of practical stuff like folders and notebooks, fun treats like snacks and candy, and even those fidget toys that help some of them focus. It's varied so that everyone can find something that feels like a real reward.\r\n\r\nYour donations have given me a way to really celebrate my students' efforts and good choices. Instead of always focusing on what they shouldn't be doing, I can now shine a light on all the awesome things they are doing.\r\n\r\nHere are some of the things we're rewarding, and it's making such a difference:\r\n\r\nBeing on time: It might seem small, but when a student shows up ready to learn, it shows respect for everyone.\r\nTurning in work on time: That responsibility and dedication deserves a high-five!\r\nDoing their best on tests: Hard work pays off, and it's great to acknowledge that.\r\nHelping each other out: This is huge! When they lift each other up, it makes us all stronger.\r\nShowing kindness: Respect, empathy – these are just as important as anything in a textbook.\r\n\r\nBut the biggest thing? You've helped my students feel seen and appreciated. And as a teacher, that's the best reward I could ask for.","fullyFundedDate":1716559360744,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-reward/8238930/","projectTitle":"Ready Set Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":8423363,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing our project to donate to. With your support, we were able to do more dissections and hands on projects in our Anatomy and Physiology classes this year. These are the kinds of lessons that students remember, even when they see me long after the school year ends. \r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated and really makes a difference. The impact is felt immediately. We labeled skulls. We dissected hearts. We used the pins and scalpels to make these projects possible. \r\nThank you again for supporting our STEM classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1727885543001,"projectUrl":"project/gloves-scalpels-and-pins-oh-my-basics/8423363/","projectTitle":"Gloves, Scalpels and Pins Oh My: Basics for Lab Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":8421224,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing our classroom to donate to. WIthout your support, we would not be able to do all the wonderful things we do every day in our science classroom. Students have been busy making flash cards all year to best prepare for the AP exam. \r\nWe have made good use of the test tubes and test tube clamps for a wide assortment of experiments. \r\nBy simply providing pens and pencils, that barrier to learning is removed and students can get right to work. I try to build an environment that is student centered and focuses on equity so all students can participate all the time. Thank you for helping make my vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1726836086325,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-supplies-for-success/8421224/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":8423623,"letterContent":"Learning is challenging. Learning while hungry is even more challenging. By providing snacks like Cheerios, I am able to address the student need of hunger and ensure students are ready to put forth their best academic effort. \r\nThe Cheerios are truly one of the most popular snacks I provide. Lucky Charms, though, may be the most popular. Providing something so seemingly simple has such an amazing impact. \r\nThank you for choosing to donate and make this project a reality. We are so very grateful for your support. I could not do the amazing things in my classroom without the DonorsChoose community.","fullyFundedDate":1726170693527,"projectUrl":"project/cheer-cheer-cheerio/8423623/","projectTitle":"Cheer, Cheer, Cheerio!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":7118469,"projectId":8884800,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our Civics Club students have successfully implemented a transformative project that ensures every female student at our diverse urban New York school has access to essential feminine hygiene products with dignity and respect. The student-led initiative has placed well-stocked hygiene carts in our school bathrooms, eliminating the barrier that many of our students previously faced due to financial constraints or limited access to these necessary items.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity extends far beyond the practical aspects of providing hygiene products. Our Civics Club members have embraced their role as change-makers, taking full responsibility for maintaining and restocking the bathroom carts. This project has empowered them with real-world experience in civic leadership and community service, while also fostering a more supportive and inclusive school environment. Most importantly, our female students can now focus fully on their education without the stress and anxiety of managing their monthly needs, knowing they have reliable access to quality products throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, I am deeply moved by the outpouring of support from our community. Watching our donors come together to support this student-initiated project has reinforced my belief in the power of community engagement in education. When I see our Civics Club students taking such meaningful action and receiving this level of community backing, it reminds me why I became a teacher. Your generosity has not only helped meet an essential need but has also shown our students that their voices matter and that they have the power to create positive change in their community. This is the kind of authentic learning experience that truly transforms students into tomorrow's leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1731285773473,"projectUrl":"project/olmsteds-civics-club-period-of-dignity/8884800/","projectTitle":"Olmsted's Civics Club: Period of Dignity: A Community Care Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Eberle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7118469_orig.png?crop=284,284,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646419849258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-eberle"},{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":8408082,"letterContent":"For several years, I have been stocking an area of my classroom called the Kindness Kart, Comfort Corner, Kindness Corner or Care Station. This area is filled with basic supplies to help teenagers feel good about themselves and meet their basic needs. \r\n\r\nThings like pads, shout wipes, contact lens solution, masks, bandaids, hijab pins, hair ties and more are readily accessible to students. They take what they need. Why is this important? It helps students feel good about themselves. As a result, they feel safer in the classroom and are more likely to take the necessary learning risks.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference. Your generosity affects students every single day. I am truly so appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1722442971585,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-corner-basics-restock-supplies/8408082/","projectTitle":"Kindness Corner Basics Restock: Supplies to Care for Teenage Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":6179688,"projectId":8209922,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for choosing my students and my classroom to donate to. Your support truly means so much and helps to make amazing things happen on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nIn AP Biology, we have been using the boards consistently. Our favorite technique is the discussion diamond. Students solve problems individually then collaborate to come up with a group answer. It has worked so well. Students have been asking to do more and more of this group learning strategy. \r\n\r\nAnd, believe me, when I say this collaborative thinking has paid off. Student scores are going up and they are approaching problems in new and unique ways. \r\n\r\nYour generosity really made a difference. \r\n\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1714999270449,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-thinking-teamwork-makes-the-dr/8209922/","projectTitle":"Modeling Thinking: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704764867893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjenkins156"},{"teacherId":7118469,"projectId":8515473,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support of the Ignite Inquiry Project. This initiative has truly transformed the way our students engage with science, allowing them to conduct hands-on experiments and explore complex biological concepts in a stimulating environment.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new resources, my students have been using them in various projects, including biological lab experiments. Their excitement when they have real scientific tools and resources at their disposal reminds me of the importance of the work that we do within the classroom. Our future deserves scientifically literate and conscious problem solvers. This enthusiasm has led to deeper discussions and a willingness to ask questions, fostering their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThis project not only supports their educational journey but also addresses the diverse needs of our student body, creating a space that celebrates all cultures and promotes positive coping strategies. Thank you once again for being an integral part of this journey. 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