{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 74 Hamlin Park School","outOfStateSupporters":51.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4047732,"projectId":9838855,"letterContent":"Our students are just loving being all the new ways to explore the world. From drawing and creating words and then using their imagination as to what they created, it's just amazing to see.\r\nThey were so excited for the tools. They just love being explorers and being able to have their imagination come to life. The loved using the new learning games in small groups. This has made learning fun for my students. \r\nYou truly such an inspiration have created amazing moments for our kiddos. Thank you so much for being you","fullyFundedDate":1769710296580,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9838855/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4047732_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524260528324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariamason"},{"teacherId":4047732,"projectId":10025015,"letterContent":"Thank you! Words can even begin to express the amount of gratitude we have to you! Because of you, the kids are going home with full bellies. Because of you, we were able to give ALL our kids food to go into their backpacks to take home as well as snacks for during the school day.\r\nThey were really excited to see all the boxes! They loved seeing all the new snacks, new stuffed animals and the socks, the pure excitements of wanting to try everything. The look of happiness when a few of my students were able to wear socks that fit and were warm. You have made our world a better place!! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768671067927,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-warming-hearts/10025015/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Warming Hearts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4047732_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524260528324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariamason"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":10022151,"letterContent":"Thank you for your remarkable generosity. Today, we embarked on an exciting field trip, and I truly cannot express how beneficial it was to have all the children wearing their bright yellow shirts adorned with our school logo. The vibrant color made it incredibly easy for us to spot and count them, allowing the teachers to focus more on the experience rather than worrying about keeping track of everyone. \r\n\r\nNow we are designing their graduation shirts with colorful vinyl, and I can already envision just how adorable they will be for this special occasion. \r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us—thank you for your dedication not only to our kids but also to the teachers, helping us strive for our very best!","fullyFundedDate":1768623867179,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-kindergarten-together/10022151/","projectTitle":"Keeping Kindergarten Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449005331530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchatham"},{"teacherId":4837748,"projectId":10123325,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of snacks for my students. Because many of them come from low‑income households, this snack is often the last thing they eat before dinner or sometimes their final meal of the day. Your kindness brings comfort, security, and dignity to children who truly need it. Your support helps them leave school feeling cared for, nourished, and ready to take on the challenges of home and homework. We are deeply grateful for the compassion you've shown our classroom. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1772550328866,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-scholars/10123325/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-galante-3"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":9701300,"letterContent":"I cannot express my gratitude enough for your incredible generosity. When we opened the box, the excitement among the kids was palpable. For many of them, it was their first encounter with Braille, igniting a lively and engaging conversation about its significance and how it works. They were equally thrilled with the sign of the day cards; we've been practicing diligently, and I'm proud to say that nearly all of the children can now finger-spell their names with confidence. They've even mastered saying \"please\" and \"thank you,\" along with a few other useful phrases.\r\n\r\nThe sound phones have quickly become a highlight of our independent reading time. The kids love using them, and I can see their enthusiasm growing each day! \r\n\r\nThank you for showing such love and support for my kids. Your kindness makes a world of difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768063680843,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-communicate/9701300/","projectTitle":"Learning To Communicate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449005331530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchatham"},{"teacherId":4837748,"projectId":10037523,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. The new lamp, calming tree-patterned shelf covers, and organization baskets have transformed our space into a more peaceful, inviting, and clutter‑free environment. Your kindness helps my students feel focused, comfortable, and proud of the place where they learn each day. I can't thank you enough for providing us with a classroom my students want to be in, want to feel a part of and come in feeling peaceful and happy. You make a true difference in our daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1771011726014,"projectUrl":"project/peace-and-beauty/10037523/","projectTitle":"Peace and Beauty","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-galante-3"},{"teacherId":4837748,"projectId":10123253,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of positive‑incentive trinkets for our classroom treasure box. Your kindness brings excitement, motivation, and joy to my third graders. These rewards encourage hard work, build confidence, and create a positive learning environment. We put the items straight into our treasure box and students were immediately excited to do their best in order to hit goals and be rewarded with new treasures. We are truly grateful for your support in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1772550311701,"projectUrl":"project/positive-people/10123253/","projectTitle":"Positive People","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-galante-3"},{"teacherId":3478057,"projectId":9934984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness! Your generosity has impacted my students in so many ways, there's no way we can show just how thankful we are. My students are some of the most hard working scholars in our city. They understand the meaning of having a growth mindset and despite some of their home lives not being the best, they come to school everyday ready to learn and grow. With your donation, I am now able to give my students snacks throughout the day that will help them stay focused and have the energy to push through tough lessons. Because of you, no student will go home hungry. Thank you again for your donation. The items in this project will go a long way to help fill the bellies of every student until the end of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768493164548,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-hungry-minds-full-of-curiosity/9934984/","projectTitle":"Feeding Hungry Minds Full of Curiosity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3478057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663387631296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshelton"},{"teacherId":3478057,"projectId":9934799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness! Your generosity has impacted my classroom in so many ways. My students used to feel down about not being able to decompress and have recess with their classmates after a long morning of instructional time. They work extremely hard and always looked forward to time to bond and socialize with their classmates. \r\n\r\nWith your donation, my students now are able to enjoy indoor recess on cold winter days by playing games and participating in activities that gives them a much needed \"brain break\". Thank you again for donating to our classroom. These materials will go to great use for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1765984192285,"projectUrl":"project/its-cold-outside-but-its-fun-in-our-r/9934799/","projectTitle":"It's Cold Outside but, it's Fun In Our Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3478057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663387631296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshelton"},{"teacherId":9333320,"projectId":9761965,"letterContent":"THANK YOU!\r\nYour donation of tap shoes has inspired all grade levels. My classroom is the only k-8 Dance class in the Buffalo school district. I work with every child in my school and am helping to develop a dance program for the district. They are asking questions and are excited to dance. Right now, we have enough shoes/correct sizes for the 6th grade classes. The other students are excited about being able to actually tap dance with real tap shoes when they get to that grade level. I let all the students touch the shoes and pass them around hearing what they sound like. I wear mine as i teach them how to tap shuffle and ball change. We are inspired by famous tap dancers and have a great time creating our own rhythms. \r\nThe 6th graders were even able to do a short routine for our Black History Month event.\r\nThe Tap shoes will help provide aspiring dancers with the proper footwear, enabling them to focus on their training and reach their full potential without the burden of high costs. Your thoughtful gift is already making a difference by helping our dancers feel their best, who otherwise would not be able to afford these items. We believe that every student deserves to feel confident and supported, and your contribution has helped us provide that support. It's thanks to caring community members like you that we can continue to grow and thrive. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our dance family. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our dance family.","fullyFundedDate":1766815615457,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-im-sufflin/9761965/","projectTitle":"Every Day I'm Sufflin'","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scime","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333320_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732653512415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scime-dance"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":9910072,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity! The children were absolutely overjoyed to receive the dot-a-dot markers! They have been using them enthusiastically for engaging letter hunts during our center time, as well as for various crafts. The new sparkle markers, in particular, have captured their hearts—I'm certain the pink sparkle will be a hot favorite among my girls and will be gone before we know it!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the dry erase markers have been a tremendous help during our math lessons. The ability to quickly write and easily wipe away allows us to practice subtraction efficiently, making learning so much more dynamic and interactive. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and for showing such love for my students. They truly thrive because of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768007105180,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9910072/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449005331530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchatham"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":9975828,"letterContent":"This project couldn't have come at a more perfect time for our classroom. We are currently in the midst of our animal habitat unit, where we are exploring various species of animals and the unique environments they inhabit. To kick off this unit, we began with an engaging opening video that focused on hermit crabs. The video explained how these fascinating creatures live in the wild and can also thrive as pets in our homes.\r\n\r\nTo the children's delight, our hermit crabs arrived yesterday! Their excitement was palpable when I revealed our new classroom pets. We immediately set to work creating a care chart that outlines everything we need to do to ensure the hermit crabs are happy and healthy. In addition, the students are busy drawing colorful and imaginative designs for the habitat they want to create for the crabs, incorporating what they've learned about their needs.\r\n\r\nIt's truly wonderful to witness the students so closely engaged in science and making connections with the world around them. Their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning are inspiring. 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