{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 84 Lillian Weber","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10275211,"projectId":9749487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have a class pack of crayons, an easel, and fraction strips—materials that are already making a meaningful impact on daily learning. The crayons have allowed every student to fully participate in lessons without worry, the easel has become a central tool for modeling thinking and sharing ideas, and the fraction strips have helped make abstract math concepts more concrete and accessible.\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference for us. These resources have increased student engagement, confidence, and understanding, and they have helped create a more supportive and well-equipped learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and for investing in their education. Thank you for helping our classroom grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758898703559,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-and-calculate-tools-to-h/9749487/","projectTitle":"Color, Create, and Calculate: Tools to Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neuschatz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275211"},{"teacherId":7740536,"projectId":9766472,"letterContent":"These tools strengthened literacy learning and helped students actively engage with reading and writing throughout the day. Sticky easel pads were used during read-alouds to collect students' ideas, questions, and key details from texts, making thinking visible and encouraging rich discussion. Students were able to revisit these charts, helping them make connections and deepen comprehension. Literacy games such as the Touch & Read Syllables Word Match and the Vowel Teams game provided hands-on practice with phonics skills, supporting decoding, word recognition, and reading confidence—especially for early and developing readers who benefit from multisensory learning.\r\n\r\nClassroom organization tools also played an important role in supporting independence and focus. Caddies helped organize pencils, erasers, and crayons so students could quickly access materials and transition smoothly between activities. Having a stapler available during learning time allowed students to independently staple homework and worksheets, building responsibility and classroom routines. Together, these tools created a structured, student-centered environment where first graders could focus on learning, practice essential skills, and take ownership of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1767026380547,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-art-and-readi/9766472/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with Art and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palaguachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7740536_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757536220517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-palaguachi"},{"teacherId":7740536,"projectId":9809175,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! The sticky easel pads supported student learning by making thinking visible and interactive. The first graders used them to collect data, share ideas, create charts, and record observations during lessons across subjects. Displaying student work around the classroom allowed children to revisit their thinking, make connections, and engage in rich discussions. This tool encouraged collaboration, strengthened language development, and helped students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe over-the-door shoe organizer helped create an organized and student-centered classroom environment. By storing headphones, pencils, and other daily materials in an accessible way, students were able to independently manage their supplies and transitions. This increased responsibility, reduced interruptions, and maximized learning time, allowing students to stay focused and engaged throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1764692995071,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-first-grade-classroom-clean/9809175/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our First Grade Classroom Clean and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palaguachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7740536_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757536220517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-palaguachi"},{"teacherId":7740536,"projectId":9703461,"letterContent":"These tools (gifts) made learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for our first graders. Copy paper gave students daily opportunities to read, write, draw, and solve problems across subjects, helping them build confidence as independent learners. Laminating pouches allowed me to create reusable literacy and math materials, giving students repeated practice with sight words, sentence building, and problem-solving. This was especially impactful for them as they benefit from repetition and visual supports.\r\n\r\nMagnetic tiles and building blocks transformed abstract concepts into concrete learning experiences during center time on Fridays. Students explored geometry, counting, patterns, balance, and design while collaborating with classmates. These tools encouraged creativity, perseverance, and teamwork, while also strengthening fine motor skills and language development. 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Each year, new groups of students engage with these texts through small-group reading, where they collaborate, support one another's comprehension, and share thoughtful reflections. Together, they explore common themes, discuss real-world issues, and learn to listen to and respect diverse perspectives.\r\n\r\nThese shared reading experiences foster not only academic growth but also empathy, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. The books you helped fund have become tools for connection, critical thinking, and meaningful dialogue—skills my students will carry with them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their learning in such a powerful and enduring way. Your generosity continues to make a difference, and I am sincerely grateful for the lasting impact you have on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1669750076031,"projectUrl":"project/french-book-clubs/6690792/","projectTitle":"French Book Clubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sissoko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675448"},{"teacherId":1031089,"projectId":9773652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in my students and our art program. Because of you, my classroom is filled with new materials that immediately sparked excitement, curiosity, and creativity.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students' eyes lit up. They couldn't wait to explore the vibrant watercolors, oil pastels, and modeling materials. One of the first moments that truly stood out was watching students carefully open the Model Magic, squeezing it gently in their hands, and excitedly asking what we would be making next. The watercolors and fresh white pans allowed them to see how colors mix and change in a way they hadn't experienced before, and the metallic tempera paints felt especially \"magical\" to them.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources across multiple projects. Students are painting with watercolors and tempera to explore contrast, line, and texture, layering oil pastels for expressive detail, and sculpting with Model Magic to transform ideas into three-dimensional forms. The vellum paper and satin cord are being used to add special finishing touches—turning student artwork into keepsakes, wearable art, and display pieces they are incredibly proud of. Even practical items like the wash basin have made a huge difference, helping us clean up smoothly and stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on these skills by combining materials in more complex ways—mixing painting, drawing, and sculpture into finished artworks that reflect their ideas, stories, and identities. These supplies allow my students to take creative risks, problem-solve, and truly see themselves as artists.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students access to high-quality materials and meaningful art experiences they will remember. Thank you for giving them the tools to imagine, create, and express themselves with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1764633915048,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-connected/9773652/","projectTitle":"Color Me Connected","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1031089_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478919020518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps84art"},{"teacherId":861463,"projectId":9760755,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your generous donations have greatly enriched our kindergarten classroom. The games you've provided, such as Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, and Hi-Ho Cherry-O, are not just fun activities; they play a crucial role in our students' development. Each day, these games provide opportunities for our kindergarteners to strengthen their math skills, as they count spaces, recognize numbers, and engage in strategic thinking. \r\n\r\nMoreover, these games foster social-emotional learning (SEL) by encouraging cooperation, turn-taking, and friendly competition. As the children interact with one another during play, they develop essential interpersonal skills that lay the foundation for their future interactions. Thank you once again for your support in creating a joyful and educational environment where our students can learn and grow through play!","fullyFundedDate":1759240032983,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-growth-building-counting-skil/9760755/","projectTitle":"Games for Growth: Building Counting Skills in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sosnovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp861463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567116486411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sosnovich"},{"teacherId":8781274,"projectId":9471529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Because of your support, we were able to bring in a beautiful carousel dress-up center as well as a new table and chairs for our dramatic play area.\r\n\r\nThese additions have already made a tremendous difference. Our students now have a welcoming and engaging space where they can explore creativity, build social skills, and immerse themselves in imaginative play. Watching them collaborate, pretend, and express themselves with excitement has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create meaningful learning opportunities for our young learners, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a positive impact on our students' daily experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1759158440733,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-skills-through-pretend/9471529/","projectTitle":"Building Language Skills through Pretend Play and Dress-up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8781274_orig.jpg?crop=872,873,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674655285367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8781274"},{"teacherId":4834918,"projectId":8707120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The mice, headphones, and mousepads you provided have already made a tremendous difference in our daily learning. My students are thriving with these new tools — using the mice to navigate digital learning platforms with ease, engaging more deeply with interactive lessons, and staying focused during independent work thanks to the headphones. The mousepads, though small in size, have brought big improvements in comfort and accuracy, making computer-based tasks smoother and more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting for my students is how much more independent and confident they feel when using technology. They love being able to move through coding programs and learning games without frustration, and the headphones have opened up a whole new world of personalized learning — from audiobooks during literacy time to tutorial videos in small groups. One student, who used to struggle with staying focused during online lessons, now beams with pride when completing activities on her own. She told me, \"I feel like a real tech expert now!\" This project hasn't just given them tools — it's given them a sense of ownership and empowerment in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created a more focused, engaging, and accessible environment for my students. Thank you for investing in their futures and believing in the power of education. Your kindness truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1730899952093,"projectUrl":"project/tech-essentials-for-engaged-learning-mi/8707120/","projectTitle":"Tech Essentials for Engaged Learning: Mice, Headphones, and Mousepads Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps84csma"},{"teacherId":8829178,"projectId":9244577,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project! The reading about diverse artists greatly impacted the learning of students by exposing them to different perspectives and life experiences. They were able to learn about the lives of different artists such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Neruda, Salvador Dali, Celia Cruz, Shakespeare, Picasso, da Vinci, and Vincent Van Gogh. Third-graders were also able to use the coloring book to represent their understanding of the arts and develop social-emotional skills.\r\nAnd the best of all, I can use all these resources to support the learning of my new class and all future classes :)","fullyFundedDate":1744209302816,"projectUrl":"project/inquiry-about-the-arts/9244577/","projectTitle":"Inquiry About the Arts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829178_orig.png?crop=104,104,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766454181390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829178"},{"teacherId":3917556,"projectId":8592109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in providing our classroom with the Back to School Boost! Your donation of markers, crayons, rubber bands, White-Out, pencils, pencil sharpeners, clothespins, a pencil dispenser, and bulletin board paper has truly made a difference.\r\n\r\nThese supplies help ignite creativity, keep our classroom organized, and make learning vibrant and fun. From bright and colorful projects with markers and crayons to keeping pencils sharp and ready, each item plays a vital role in our daily activities.\r\n\r\nThe clothespins and bulletin board paper allow us to proudly display student work, celebrating their efforts and creating a warm, welcoming space. Thanks to you, my students have everything they need to start the year confidently and creatively.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for helping set the stage for a successful school year!","fullyFundedDate":1733186358351,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-boost-help-supply-our-c/8592109/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Boost: Help Supply Our Classroom for a Fantastic Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bombace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3917556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259743939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3917556"},{"teacherId":3917556,"projectId":8590679,"letterContent":"The \"Empower Future Leaders\" project is fueling my students' passion for technology and preparing them to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world. Thanks to the generous support of donors, our classroom now has access to the tools and resources needed to develop critical tech skills that are essential for the future.\r\n\r\nWith new devices, software, and tech accessories, students are engaging in hands-on coding, digital storytelling, research, and collaboration projects. These opportunities foster creativity, problem-solving, and confidence, helping every child see themselves as a capable and innovative leader.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just about technology—it's about empowering students to dream big, explore new ideas, and build the skills they'll need to thrive in school and beyond. 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