{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 92 Adrian Hegeman","outOfStateSupporters":63.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7235741,"projectId":10728623,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and kind donations that brought my project \"Laptop for Learners\" to life. This project was for a HP Laptop for my students to use during our occupational therapy sessions to help them meet their goals in a fun and exciting way.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have this laptop for my students to use. They are now able to practice their tying skills, watch brain breaks and movement activities, watch educational videos, learn and practice internet safety skills and more. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for generous and thoughtful donations! It is so heartwarming to receive the support of others, so that I can give my student's the opportunities they deserve to succeed! I am proud to be part of the \"Donor's Choose\" community and so grateful that you were a part of making this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1792502094699,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-for-learners/10728623/","projectTitle":"Laptop for Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spitz"},{"teacherId":9737346,"projectId":9998272,"letterContent":"Your gift showed up just in time for Fire Prevention Month. This week my students used their new markers, gel pens and colored pencils on our fire safety unit. They colored and labeled pictures of a hot stove and a beeping smoke detector, and they filled out a fire safety chart about what to do if they hear an alarm. Every child had their own pencil box and pouch at their desk, so we didn't spend time sharing or hunting for a working marker. \r\n\r\nEach table set up its supplies and got right to work. I could hear them talking with each other about the rules, like \"Stay away from the stove!\" and \"Don't hide, get out!\" while they colored. When I passed out the new supplies, the room went wild. They've taken real ownership of their supplies. They put the caps back on and remind each other to keep the caddies neat.","fullyFundedDate":1777902118271,"projectUrl":"project/markers-for-makers-in-motion/9998272/","projectTitle":"Markers for Makers in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caceres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9737346_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727468973788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737346"},{"teacherId":7235741,"projectId":10630106,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and kind donations that brought my project \"Handwriting is Fun\" to life. This project was for \"Handwriting Without Tears\" workbooks for my students to use during their occupational therapy sessions so that they can learn how to write neatly in a fun and easy way. I was so excited to receive the books and begin to use them with my students.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have the opportunity to give my students their own workbook. When students have a book that they can call their own to work in, it gives them a sense of ownership and pride towards their work. In return, they are more motivated to complete their work in a neat manner, and it is easy for them to go back and see the progress that they are making! The \"Handwriting Without Tears\" program is simple and enjoyable, and I know my students will enjoy learning how to write neatly, which is a skill that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for generous and thoughtful donations! It is so heartwarming to receive the support of others, so that I can give my student's the opportunities they deserve to succeed! I am proud to be part of the \"Donor's Choose\" community and so grateful that you were a part of making this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1790772537015,"projectUrl":"project/handwriting-is-fun/10630106/","projectTitle":"Handwriting is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spitz"},{"teacherId":7235741,"projectId":10630128,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and kind donations that brought my project \"We Love Handwriting\" to life. This project was for \"Handwriting Without Tears\" workbooks for my students to use during their occupational therapy sessions so that they can learn how to write neatly in a fun and easy way. I was so excited to receive the books and begin to use them with my students.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have the opportunity to give my students their own workbook. When students have a book that they can call their own to work in, it gives them a sense of ownership and pride towards their work. In return, they are more motivated to complete their work in a neat manner, and it is easy for them to go back and see the progress that they are making! The \"Handwriting Without Tears\" program is simple and enjoyable, and I know my students will enjoy learning how to write neatly, which is a skill that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for generous and thoughtful donations! It is so heartwarming to receive the support of others, so that I can give my student's the opportunities they deserve to succeed! I am proud to be part of the \"Donor's Choose\" community and so grateful that you were a part of making this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1790181847241,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-handwriting/10630128/","projectTitle":"We Love Handwriting!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spitz"},{"teacherId":7235741,"projectId":10630052,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and kind donations that brought my project \"Handwriting Without Tears\" to life. This project was for \"Handwriting Without Tears\" workbooks for my students to use during their occupational therapy sessions so that they can learn how to write neatly in a fun and easy way. I was so excited to receive the books and begin to use them with my students.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have the opportunity to give my students their own workbook. When students have a book that they can call their own to work in, it gives them a sense of ownership and pride towards their work. In return, they are more motivated to complete their work in a neat manner, and it is easy for them to go back and see the progress that they are making! The \"Handwriting Without Tears\" program is simple and enjoyable, and I know my students will enjoy learning how to write neatly, which is a skill that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for generous and thoughtful donations! It is so heartwarming to receive the support of others, so that I can give my student's the opportunities they deserve to succeed! I am proud to be part of the \"Donor's Choose\" community and so grateful that you were a part of making this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1789928063859,"projectUrl":"project/handwriting-without-tears/10630052/","projectTitle":"Handwriting Without Tears!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spitz"},{"teacherId":1416161,"projectId":10289915,"letterContent":"Thank you for granting my students these prizes and treats to help motivate and encourage them, so they can continue learning, achieving, and succeeding in the academic goals. Motivation is key for children's academic success. This success can be the catalyst that will push them through the class divide and allow for lifelong accomplishments.\r\n\r\nMy students, of all ages, will undoubtedly be so excited to enjoy these treats making learning that much sweeter. May you merit the rewards that are granted from being a generous and kind soul.","fullyFundedDate":1788267476905,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-for-a-strong-finish/10289915/","projectTitle":"Motivation for a Strong Finish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reznitsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1416161"},{"teacherId":7235741,"projectId":10343707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations which brought my project \"School Supplies for Super Students\" to life! This project was for schools supplies to use for prizes for my students as an incentive for doing well in occupational therapy and for supplies to use during occupational therapy.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from low income homes, and therefore don't necessarily have the privilege to receive small prizes frequently. My students are so excited to be able to choose a prize when they complete their work for the day. The smiles on their faces are priceless! They are so excited to show their choice to their friends! Additionally, I see a big improvement in their motivation and work performance, when they know they will receive a prize at the end of the session. My students also love using the new supplies during their therapy sessions. Today they used the lead pencils with the grip and they remarked how comfortable they were to write with!\r\n\r\nOnce again, THANK YOU for your kind donations! I am beyond grateful to have these supplies to give my students, thanks to your help. I am honored to be part of the Donor's Choose Community!","fullyFundedDate":1784132211684,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-super-students/10343707/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Super Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spitz"},{"teacherId":4085,"projectId":10183579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our students! Your donation made our end-of-year academic carnival a tremendous success and created unforgettable learning experiences for our K-2 students. At our Reading Carnival station, students used their literacy skills to compete for prizes, and we were thrilled to see so many return again and again until they completed their tasks and won—demonstrating the persistence and determination you helped foster. The Stack Challenge became a classroom favorite as students focused on their iReady goals, working together to be the next ones to make the right move and solve the puzzle. Watching them apply their problem-solving strategies and celebrate each other's success was truly inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1777491241855,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinkers-spatial-reasoning-ski/10183579/","projectTitle":"Building Thinkers: Spatial Reasoning Skills for Every Subject","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4085_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x296,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666499442579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacher-ms-g"},{"teacherId":4085,"projectId":10156306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project! Your generous support has brought wonderful books like graphic novels and Pete the Cat into our classroom, and the impact on my students has been truly remarkable.\r\n\r\nThese books are just right for my students, and that has made all the difference. \r\nYour donation has helped my students develop confidence as readers. They have discovered that they are readers when they find books at just the right level. Suddenly, they're eager to read, read, read! These books have opened them up to different types of stories and formats, expanding their understanding of what reading can be.\r\n\r\nThe graphic novels, in particular, have been incredible tools for building writing skills. My students have been copying the authors' styles, using speech bubbles in their own writing and storytelling. It's been amazing to watch them experiment with this format and express themselves in new ways.\r\n\r\nThese books are available for in-class reading and for students to take home for nightly enjoyment. My students have worked hard building fundamental skills, and now they're using these books to complete book reports, graphic organizers, and comprehension questions that develop deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making this project possible. Your kindness has given them not just books, but confidence, joy, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1773855563759,"projectUrl":"project/book-just-right-for-you/10156306/","projectTitle":"Book Just Right for You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4085_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x296,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666499442579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacher-ms-g"},{"teacherId":4085,"projectId":10180222,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students were natural explorers who loved using their hands to investigate, manipulate objects, and discover how things worked. They asked curious questions, made keen observations, and eagerly discussed their findings with classmates and teachers. This innate curiosity was the perfect foundation for learning geometry in a meaningful, joyful way. Your donation provided high-quality geometry manipulatives—including 2D and 3D shape sets, magnetic tiles, pattern blocks, and real-world shape cards—that allowed our students to develop a clean, firsthand understanding of mathematical concepts through direct experience. When children could touch, build, rotate, and experiment with concrete materials, they didn't just memorize shape names—they truly understood how shapes worked, how they related to one another, and how geometry appeared in the world around them. This hands-on exploration built spatial reasoning, mathematical confidence, and problem-solving skills that served as a strong foundation for all future learning.\r\n\r\nYour support fueled our students' natural love of exploration and discovery by providing the tools they needed to investigate, question, and learn together. Through hands-on play with these manipulatives, our kindergarteners actively sorted shapes by properties, combined them to create new designs, and identified geometric patterns in their everyday lives. By investing in these materials, you didn't just purchase classroom supplies—you gave young learners the opportunity to build deep, lasting mathematical understanding through joyful discovery. Together, we built confident, curious mathematicians who will carry their love of learning far beyond kindergarten. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777592544817,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-shapes-and-discover-geometry/10180222/","projectTitle":"Play With Shapes and Discover Geometry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4085_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x296,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666499442579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacher-ms-g"},{"teacherId":4085,"projectId":9974575,"letterContent":"Thank you for making reading magical for our kindergarteners. Because of your generous support, our classroom launched a Squishmallow Book Buddy program that transformed the way our students experienced reading. Our close-knit class included several multilingual learners who courageously built English skills alongside foundational literacy concepts. With their soft, cuddly Squishmallow buddies, students had patient, judgment-free audiences for practicing fluency, expression, and new vocabulary. These adorable companions traveled home on weekends with simple reflection prompts and reading logs, strengthening family involvement and creating a bridge between school and home. Throughout the program, we saw increased independent reading minutes, greater confidence reading aloud, and students who were genuinely excited to practice their skills.\r\n\r\nYour gift created a cozy, inclusive reading culture where every student felt heard, practiced, and celebrated. These weren't just plush toys—they were confidence-builders and literacy champions that provided comfort, routine, and social-emotional support for our emerging readers. You helped us foster a love of reading that will serve these young learners for years to come, and we are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and this important work. Thank you for investing in their futures, one story at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1774145229341,"projectUrl":"project/cuddle-read-squishmallow-story-pals/9974575/","projectTitle":"Cuddle & Read: Squishmallow Story Pals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4085_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x296,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666499442579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacher-ms-g"},{"teacherId":7235741,"projectId":10138677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations which brought my project \"Prizes to Promote Learning\" to life! This project was for prizes for my students as an incentive for doing well in occupational therapy.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from low income homes, and therefore don't necessarily have the privilege to receive small prizes frequently. My students are so excited to be able to choose a prize when they complete their work for the day. The smiles on their faces are priceless! They are so excited to show their choice to their friends! Additionally, I see a big improvement in their motivation and work performance, when they know they will receive a prize at the end of the session. Today my students chose new pencils that were cool neon colors and were so excited!\r\n\r\nOnce again, THANK YOU for your kind donations! I am beyond grateful to have these prizes to give my students, thanks to your help. 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