{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 84 Jose De Diego","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4793629,"projectId":9943762,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Thanks to your support, my second graders now have their own individual whiteboards and markers, and they have quickly become the most popular tools in our room! It is truly heartwarming to see how excited the students get every single morning when it's time to \"grab their boards.\"\r\n\r\nWe are using them every day, and the impact on our learning has been immediate. Whether we are drilling tricky phonics patterns, working through complex math equations, or sketching out hypothesis diagrams during our STEAM lessons, these boards allow the students to take risks, make mistakes, and fix them in real-time. The confidence they gain from being able to quickly erase and try again is invaluable, and it has made our lessons so much more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students the confidence to participate more actively and has turned our daily practice into a collaborative, hands-on experience. Thank you for believing in my students and for investing in the tools that make our learning journey so much brighter. We are so grateful to have you as partners in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767221832987,"projectUrl":"project/erase-improve-create-building-stem-co/9943762/","projectTitle":"Erase, Improve, Create: Building STEM Confidence with Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793629_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703789378870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michaelcosta"},{"teacherId":4793629,"projectId":9924336,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to you, our new rug has arrived, and it has already transformed our classroom into a much warmer, more inviting space for learning. The students were absolutely thrilled when they first stepped onto it—it's truly amazing how something as simple as a new, comfortable area can shift the entire energy of the room.\r\n\r\nWe put our new space to the test during our recent Read Across America day, and it was a massive success! We invited our 7th-grade reading partners into the room, and having that dedicated, comfortable area made all the difference. It provided the perfect \"landing pad\" for our students to sprawl out, get cozy, and dive into books with their older mentors. Seeing the older students guiding my 2nd graders while they all lounged together on the rug was easily a highlight of our school year so far.\r\n\r\nYour investment in my students is an investment in their comfort, their confidence, and their developing love of reading. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a place where they feel supported and at home. We are so lucky to have donors like you cheering us on.","fullyFundedDate":1767638975371,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-rug-for-our-learning-community/9924336/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Rug for Our Learning Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793629_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703789378870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michaelcosta"},{"teacherId":3152140,"projectId":9808984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Our Classroom Art Studio: Turning Ideas Into Masterpieces\" project. Your generosity means more to our classroom than you know.\r\n\r\nWe were able to use some of the new materials during our Christmas art activity, and the students were so excited to work with fresh, high-quality supplies. Even something as simple as new brushes and paper made the project feel special to them. They took extra care with their work and were proud of what they created. It was wonderful to see their excitement and creativity shine.\r\n\r\nWe still have many of the materials ready to use in upcoming lessons, and I am looking forward to incorporating them into future projects throughout the year. Knowing that we have these resources available allows me to plan meaningful activities without worrying about running out of supplies. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for supporting our students' creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1764702004110,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-art-studio-turning-ideas/9808984/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Art Studio: Turning Ideas Into Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3152140_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486326445192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3152140"},{"teacherId":8704193,"projectId":9617349,"letterContent":"\"Your amazing donation has done wonders for our classroom! As I mentioned before, my goal was to create an atmosphere similar to being away at camp, and your generosity has helped me do just that. The kids utilize our wonderful green rug more than anything else in the room, especially during those times when they are tired of sitting at their desks. I attribute the coziness of our space to the funding of this project and thank you immensely. If the students could thank you themselves, I know it would be for that rug and the wonderful project materials.\"","fullyFundedDate":1757509399989,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-project-based-learners-in-need/9617349/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Project Based Learners in Need of Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8704193_orig.png?crop=271,271,x756,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663388527246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-delgado3-4"},{"teacherId":319987,"projectId":9885306,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My kindergarten students have been using all of the materials since the day that they arrived in school. They thoroughly enjoy using them. The materials have helped them self regulate as well as focus on the lessons taught. Each student has shown an improvement in their skills across the curriculum.\r\n\r\nMy school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help they needed to move forward in their progress. The materials that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward.\r\n\r\nI would like to thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764701875054,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-sensory-devices/9885306/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Sensory Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chertok","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/319987"},{"teacherId":10337681,"projectId":9868146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping make our classroom an even more joyful and engaging place to learn. Because of your kindness, our students now have new toys that have truly leveled up our dramatic play area.\r\n\r\nSince the new additions arrived, our students have been beyond excited. They eagerly explore the materials each day, using their imaginations to create stories, role-play real-life experiences, and work together with their classmates. It has been amazing to see how happy, engaged, and confident they are during playtime.\r\n\r\nDramatic play is such an important part of early childhood learning, and your donation has given our students meaningful opportunities to build social skills, language, creativity, and teamwork—all while having fun. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for investing in their learning and happiness. We are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762571409641,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-where-learning-comes-to-l/9868146/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play: Where Learning Comes to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10337681_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762282923724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337681"},{"teacherId":8068298,"projectId":9665768,"letterContent":"We are loving our new guitar and bass amplifiers! The kids were so excited to use their new amplifiers in the classroom this week. I introduced the bass amplifier for my 5th and 6th grade classes today and they were so amazed that there is a build-in tuner on the bass amp! Some of my 8th graders saw the new bass amp and immediately expressed their desire to play their basses on it tomorrow morning. Thank you for supporting my classroom by promoting student excitement. We can't wait to use our instruments in concerts. \r\n\r\nI personally love using my wireless guitar system because it allows me to move around the classroom and be heard by the students while also correct bass guitar techniques and helping students. My music elective kids enjoy not being tied down to an amplifier with the wireless guitar system, they think it's so cool that they can move around the room to pick up a guitar pick or address the band. Thank you for bringing smiles to their faces.","fullyFundedDate":1767839326263,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-the-music-room/9665768/","projectTitle":"Amplify The Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tañedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720190064198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068298"},{"teacherId":8068298,"projectId":9732911,"letterContent":"We just received our new drums and the students are in awe! I had a number of student stop by the music room today while I was setting up the new drum set. Each student expressed their excitement in both spanish and english saying \"wow, it's so much bigger\" or \"I can't wait to play it in class tomorrow!\". There were so many children hanging out in the music room after the last bell trying out the new drum set. \r\n\r\nWe started our new drum unit right away! I quickly collected all the materials you contributed to my music classroom and started teaching the basic drum rudiments. My 8th graders had the most fun using the new drum sticks on practice pads. They are excited to play their rudimental skills on the new kit.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations. We appreciate your constant support to P.S. 84's middle school general music program.","fullyFundedDate":1764725355205,"projectUrl":"project/the-drum-project/9732911/","projectTitle":"The Drum Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tañedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720190064198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068298"},{"teacherId":8802102,"projectId":9716825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The sensory tools, fidgets, and various seating options have already made a meaningful impact on the students' daily learning experiences. We use these resources throughout the day during whole-group lessons, independent work time, and small-group instruction. Students are able to choose seating and tools that best meet their needs, which has helped create a classroom environment where learning feels accessible, comfortable, and supportive for all. Your donation has created a more inclusive, supportive classroom where students feel empowered to learn in ways that work best for them. Thank you for giving the students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1762571409726,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-classroom/9716825/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emerys"},{"teacherId":10315759,"projectId":9837918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with a printer, laminating machine, and paper. With the printer, students are able to identify their belongings, and we were able to label our classroom, helping promote independence and organization.\r\n\r\nThe laminating machine has allowed us to protect pictures, letters, and learning materials for daily use, while the paper has encouraged creativity. Students have truly enjoyed drawing and proudly seeing their artwork displayed on the classroom walls. Your support has made a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1761924830404,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-of-belonging-and-co/9837918/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom of Belonging and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10315759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761419497313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315759"},{"teacherId":1270877,"projectId":9537719,"letterContent":"This project has had a broad and meaningful impact on my classroom by strengthening both instruction and student access to music learning tools. While the original intent was to purchase pBuzz instruments for third grade, they were no longer in stock, so we pivoted to a thoughtfully selected mix of instruments, classroom supplies, technology, and books. These resources have improved sound quality, supported hands-on music making, enhanced literacy connections, and created a more comfortable, inclusive learning environment. From percussion and keyboards to books, printing supplies, and seating, students are more engaged, better supported, and able to explore music creatively and confidently across grade levels.","fullyFundedDate":1758849689215,"projectUrl":"project/whats-all-the-pbuzz-about/9537719/","projectTitle":"What's all The pBuzz About?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Licari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1270877_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499809001261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmlicari"},{"teacherId":1270877,"projectId":8867357,"letterContent":"This project has made a noticeable difference in the quality of our modern band program. By replacing worn drum heads, our drums now produce clearer, more responsive sound, allowing students to hear the results of proper technique and dynamic control. Rehearsals are more engaging and productive, as drummers can focus on accuracy, tone, and musical expression instead of fighting poor equipment. These dedicated young musicians bring tremendous passion to their work, often pushing through personal challenges just to participate. 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