{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 811M Mickey Mantle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8166476,"projectId":9445543,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and investing in the success of our students. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has helped create a more supportive, organized, and engaging learning environment for our young learners with diverse needs.\r\n\r\nThe laminator and Velcro have allowed us to create durable visual schedules, communication boards, task cards, and learning materials that students use every day. These visual supports provide structure, predictability, and independence, helping students navigate their school day with greater confidence and success.\r\n\r\nThe Bouncy Bands have been a wonderful addition to our classroom. Many of our students benefit from movement throughout the day, and these bands provide a quiet and appropriate way for them to release energy while remaining engaged in instruction. We have already noticed increased focus and participation during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have opened new opportunities for individualized learning. Students can now fully access speech, literacy, and educational apps aligned to their IEP goals without distractions. Having personal headphones allows them to work independently, build confidence, and engage more deeply with their learning.\r\n\r\nThe Storex cubby bins have helped us organize and store math manipulatives and instructional materials, making them easily accessible for both teachers and students. A well-organized classroom promotes independence and maximizes instructional time.\r\n\r\nFinally, the small vacuum has helped us maintain a clean and welcoming classroom environment. Our carpet area is an important space where students gather for morning meetings, read together, participate in social-emotional learning activities, and take calming breaks. Keeping this space clean supports student health, comfort, and pride in their classroom community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have access to tools that support their academic, social, sensory, and communication needs every day. Your contribution extends far beyond the materials themselves—it provides opportunities for growth, independence, confidence, and success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and classroom community, thank you for making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758899309703,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies-to-provide-a-nur/9445543/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies to Provide a Nurturing/Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Batista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647481874995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166476"},{"teacherId":630857,"projectId":9878331,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students absolutely love the resources and use the items every day. They especially enjoy the puffer balls, sensory bubble floor lamp and play dough. The sensory lamp helps to provide a calming influence as soon as the students enter the classroom. \r\nIt can be difficult to sit and attend to instruction for many students on the autism spectrum; sensory items are instrumental in promoting self-regulation and focus. If even one student isn't able to self-regulate, this can cause a 'domino effect' where additional students are unable to attend and focus. However, the resources you provided have helped significantly with promoting attention and focus. For example, if a student starts to become 'upset', they have access to their preferred sensory toy and these calm them almost instantly. It's amazing how something as simple as sensory toys can assist with behavior management and help all my students learn. You rock!","fullyFundedDate":1766837098604,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-focus-with-sensory-supplies/9878331/","projectTitle":"Help Us Focus with Sensory Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp630857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449526188856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fschultz"},{"teacherId":9782461,"projectId":9675749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support towards our efforts in healthy habits and clean learning space. Many of our students have an appetite and become hangry. \r\n\r\nThe sound and sight of a wrinkling snack bags captured the students focus immediately. The students were highly motivated and engaged as eager participation was rewarded with healthy snack items. Students showed more positive behavior while working for healthy snacks. Thank you for allowing access to healthy motivators with no-added sugars, coloring, artificial flavorings! Students are expanding their food preferences while engaged in academic activities. \r\n\r\nOur students have not yet mastered hygienic practices and some are constantly sick. Everyone was relieved to see the disinfectant cleaning! Thank you from our classroom team! We are wiping all high-traffic surfaces daily as an effort to keep everyone healthy and happy to learn. Thank you so much for the secure storage supplies to fight infestation in our learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1766954310457,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-eating-healthy-bodies-for-title/9675749/","projectTitle":"Healthy Eating, Healthy Bodies for Title 1 SWD","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9782461_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732973449350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782461"},{"teacherId":4077310,"projectId":9753997,"letterContent":"The board games have been a great addition to our classroom. The students were excited to start playing the games. We now have a designated day that we do structured choice time which entails choosing a board game to play. There have been many benefits from increasing their social skills, turn-taking, strengthening fine motor skills to name a few. \r\n One example is with Guess Who? It has been great for building their vocabulary, inferential reasoning and cognitive problem-solving skills. In addition, it gets the students to pay attention to detail by scanning the faces of the people. The students also take turns asking the questions. Another popular game, in our classroom is Monopoly which is great for using their math skills and improving them.\r\n We just had a family engagement event with our parents. With our speech team we invited the parents to come and participate in structured games. They were able to see how board games utilizes a variety of skills by the students. We used our new board games and also touched upon our emotions and how we might feel if we lose or win. We also discussed what good sportsmanship looks like. It was great day and was not possible without your contributions to our classroom. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758929145330,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-with-board-games/9753997/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics with Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barredo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4077310_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481762731037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4077310"},{"teacherId":2252395,"projectId":9779756,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation of leveled books and matching seat sacks, we have been able to completely transform the reading environment for our 12 students. \r\nPreviously, our students struggled with transitions. Precious learning time was lost as children moved across the room to find books that matched their reading level, often leading to distractions and cluttered shared bins. \r\nBy adding personalized desk plates, students now feel a deeper sense of identity and pride in their workspace. These plates are more than just labels; they are daily reference tools that allow students to work independently. For example, our early readers now use the alphabet lines on their desks to help spell words they find in their new leveled books.","fullyFundedDate":1760211981302,"projectUrl":"project/an-inclusive-classroom-library-for-buddi/9779756/","projectTitle":"An Inclusive Classroom Library for Budding Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2252395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665487727163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/santos811"},{"teacherId":2252395,"projectId":9419394,"letterContent":"Your donation is a huge help to our ongoing goal of for example, it provides new literacy resources for our 5th grade. All resources in TeachersPayTeachers are created by fellow educators who have experience in the classroom. \r\nIn my classroom, I strive to meet every student where they are and provide a learning path tailored to their individual needs. This is especially critical for students with disabilities, who often benefit from a variety of creative, hands-on, and accessible resources to fully grasp concepts.\r\nWhile I am dedicated to crafting these materials, the reality is that creating them all from scratch is not always feasible. That is where Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) comes in. TPT is a dynamic online marketplace where teachers can access high-quality, educator-created lessons, activities, and curriculum designed for specific learning needs. With a TPT gift card, I can acquire specialized resources that support diverse learning styles, Provide differentiated materials and use time-saving resources to reduce preparation, allowing me to focus more on direct student interaction and individualized support. Thank you for your consideration and for your commitment to supporting students with disabilities in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1758899171622,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-social-studies-to-life-for-my/9419394/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Social Studies to life for my students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2252395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665487727163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/santos811"},{"teacherId":8166476,"projectId":9445505,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with more energy, focus, and smiles each day. The snacks provided are being used as both a source of nourishment and motivation for my students. Many of my students come to school without snacks from home, but now they know they can count on something to help them stay fueled and focused throughout the day. Having access to chips, fruit snacks, and juice boxes has not only helped them stay engaged during instructional time but has also eased their worries about being hungry in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible. My students are excited to earn a snack as a reward for their hard work, and it has increased their motivation to participate and stay on task. They light up when they receive their special treat, and I've noticed a boost in their stamina during academic activities. Knowing that these snacks are available has created a sense of comfort and consistency, and my students are more eager to learn because they feel cared for and supported. \r\n\r\nYou kindness has turned something as simple as a snack into a powerful tool for learning and well-being. On behalf of my students, thank your for making such a meaningful difference in their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1757119360035,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-snacks-to-support-learni/9445505/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Snacks to Support Learning and Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Batista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647481874995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166476"},{"teacherId":2252395,"projectId":9309409,"letterContent":"Thank you for the farm animal toys. My students will be excited to use them!\r\nYour donation of farm animal toys is so appreciated. I'll be using them with my younger students. I will be able to introduce and reinforce the names of farm animals, their babies, and the sounds they make. \r\n In addition, I will be able to introduce and reinforce words related to transportation, such as vehicle names (bus, truck), sounds (vroom, beep), and core verbs (go, stop).\r\nI will laminate different worksheets that can be used repeatedly with dry-erase markers for math problems, vocabulary practice, or sentence building, significantly reducing paper waste. I can create activities like matching pictures, sorting letters or numbers, and complete math problems that are created by laminating templates inside a file folder and using velcro dots to attach the answer pieces.","fullyFundedDate":1754327931789,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-the-learning-experience/9309409/","projectTitle":"Enhancing the Learning Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2252395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665487727163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/santos811"},{"teacherId":2252395,"projectId":9267966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support means the world to me but most importantly, to my students. Every single resource makes a huge difference. The items you donated will be put to use immediately to help our students learn, grow, and feel more confident. Things like laminating materials will allow me to create durable, reusable visual schedules and communication aids, which are essential for many of our students. The art supplies and manipulatives will help them build critical fine motor skills and engage in sensory play in a safe, structured way.\r\nYour gift shows that you care deeply about our students' education and their future. This kind of support helps me create a more effective, engaging, and welcoming environment for every child. Thank you again for your incredible kindness and generosity. A gift card for TeachersPayTeachers provides the teacher with the flexibility to purchase specialized, pre-made resources tailored to the specific needs of their students. This could include adapted books, social stories, visual supports, or lesson plans designed for students with specific disabilities. 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