{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS/IS 266","outOfStateSupporters":31.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3126652,"projectId":9954007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Comfort Creates Confidence: Building a Better Counseling Space. Because of your generosity, we were able to purchase a comfortable, supportive office chair that has made a meaningful difference in our counseling environment. The chair is used daily during student check-ins, small group counseling sessions, and one-on-one conversations. Having a comfortable and stable seating option helps create a calm and welcoming space where students feel safe to open up, regulate their emotions, and stay focused during conversations and activities.\r\n\r\nWhen students first noticed the updated counseling space, they immediately commented on how inviting and comfortable it felt. Many students are more willing to participate in discussions, reflection activities, and problem-solving tasks because the environment feels supportive and student-centered. The chair has also allowed me to remain comfortable and present during longer sessions, which helps me provide consistent and attentive support to students throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using the counseling space for social-emotional learning lessons, executive functioning skill development, and goal-setting activities. The improved comfort and structure of the space help students practice self-regulation, build confidence, and engage more fully in their learning and personal growth. Your contribution has directly supported students' emotional well-being and success, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766675276951,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-creates-confidence-building-a-b/9954007/","projectTitle":"Comfort Creates Confidence: Building a Better Counseling Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pisani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3126652_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765395221577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-pisani"},{"teacherId":8165264,"projectId":9242589,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous contribution, which has allowed us to expand our classroom library and provide our students with new and exciting texts. These books have been more than just reading material—they've become a gateway to developing critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a vibrant, interactive experience. The new books have given students opportunities to engage with diverse characters, cultures, and themes that spark meaningful discussions. For example, students are learning how to analyze characters' motivations, identify themes of resilience and kindness, and make connections between what they read and their own lives. These texts have also enhanced their writing, as they are now able to articulate their thoughts and opinions with greater depth and clarity.\r\n\r\nWe've seen some students especially come to life with these new books. For example, [Student's Name], who once struggled to stay engaged, has found a new love for reading thanks to the inclusion of more relatable characters. Similarly, [Another Student's Name] is now more confident in contributing to group discussions, often sharing thoughtful insights on the text that surprise both peers and me. It's truly heartwarming to see how these books are opening doors for students who may have previously felt disconnected from reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making all of this possible. Your support is truly shaping the next generation of readers, thinkers, and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1744232284213,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-readers/9242589/","projectTitle":"Motivate Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Dwyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8165264_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y521&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656088351608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8165264"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9812988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of calculators to our classroom. Your thoughtful gift will have a direct and meaningful impact on my students' learning experience.\r\nMath skills are critical for future success, and having access to these calculators ensures that every student has the tools they need to engage fully in complex problem-solving and understand advanced mathematical concepts without technological barriers. This level of hands-on learning is invaluable.\r\nYour support of our students and commitment to educational excellence is truly appreciated. You have helped us foster a more equitable and effective learning environment.\r\nTje sour patch kids are a bonus treat too!","fullyFundedDate":1764628827794,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-sense/9812988/","projectTitle":"Calculating Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465609568644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nolan-kasal"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9569506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new table to our classroom.\r\nThe addition of this table makes a significant difference to our learning environment. Students love to sit at it to have a quiet working space. \r\nIt provides a dedicated, sturdy space where students can complete their work comfortably and effectively.\r\nYour support helps us create a more functional and engaging space for the students every day. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity in contributing to our classroom's needs.","fullyFundedDate":1755691166047,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-for-four-please/9569506/","projectTitle":"A Table For Four, Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465609568644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nolan-kasal"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9439051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of the shelves for math books. They are AMAZING! Last year the students kept their books in bins and the books got lost or torn up. This year, with the shelves, the books are organized. They have stayed in tact and no one has lost a book! It is awesome! \r\nI am so thankful to have people like you who care about my students and who are willing to support them in a variety of ways. \r\nThank you again, for your support. It is greatly appreciated by my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1755686450561,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-for-our-math-books/9439051/","projectTitle":"A Space for Our Math Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465609568644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nolan-kasal"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9676125,"letterContent":"We want to thank you for the donation of our printer and ink. Having the printer available to students has been game changing. Not only have they been able to have things like their math vocabulary in color, which makes ot more visually interesting and memorable, bit students have also been taking the opportunity to design name tags for their lockers. The name tags help them feel like they have greater ownership in the room and a place of belonging. \r\nThank you, again, for supporting my students . Supporting not only their academic needs, but also their sense of belonging as well.","fullyFundedDate":1757618108703,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-math/9676125/","projectTitle":"Color Our Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465609568644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nolan-kasal"},{"teacherId":3884875,"projectId":9741610,"letterContent":"Thank you all again for your donation to my wonderful students. Teaching has its challenges and funding is definitely one of them. Your donations helped add to the resources available in our room. These resources give my students choices, choices that assist them in opening up their imagination and creativity. \r\n\r\nInitially my thought was these resources would help a few of my students with sensory issues, however I have found that every single one of my students love all of the items purchased with your donations. They have learned to share and also work together to create their visions. Each time I presented them with one of the new additions to our classroom, their eyes lit up and they immediately wanted to try them out. \r\n\r\nI have included photos of my students busy using some of the resources you helped me to purchase. It makes me so happy to watch them engaged and working cooperatively with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1758808076560,"projectUrl":"project/my-littlest-learners-need-help/9741610/","projectTitle":"My Littlest Learners Need Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3884875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473683213927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-g-santana"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9415602,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for helping me help my students keep their math books and notebooks organized. Each student has a slot of their own. They keep their workbook and notebook there. It allows them to know where to find their book. It allows me to know who has their book. It also keeps everything neat. Last year, the students used a bin to put their books in, and students had a hard time keeping their books organized. The covers ripped off and books got lost. \r\nHaving this new, neat organization, allows everyone to be focused and ready to work right away. That is amazing! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1752365400568,"projectUrl":"project/old-school-mail-system/9415602/","projectTitle":"Old School Mail System","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465609568644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nolan-kasal"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9313629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. The opportunity for students to come together in the morning to eat a small snack and drink was amazing. The kids enjoyed easing into the day, laughing and talking together. They played cards and other games too. Having such a nice transition from home to school allowed students to focus on their learning. \r\nBuilding the community in the morning also allowed students to feel safer in school. This leads to greater confidence and less disagreements between peers. \r\nThank you, again, for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746466031563,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-club/9313629/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465609568644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nolan-kasal"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9231181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and this project. The ability to provide hot drinks- and later cool drinks for the students and a place to gather was amazing. It really helped us build community. In fact, these morning meet ups, helped our school community strengthen relationships among peers and may have contributed to a reduction in off task behavior throughout the day. \r\nStudents really enjoyed having a place to come up and spend time together. We sometimes talked about issues going on in school, or at home or with friends. Other times they played games with friends. \r\nThank you, again, for providing the supplies needed to make our morning meet ups happen.","fullyFundedDate":1743908212272,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-drinks-hot-or-cold/9231181/","projectTitle":"Keeping Drinks Hot or Cold","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465609568644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nolan-kasal"},{"teacherId":8165264,"projectId":7006565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom library! Your support has made a lasting impact on our students' reading experiences.\r\n\r\nSince the arrival of the chapter books, our library has been full of excitement and energy. The books have barely spent a day on the shelves; they've been in constant rotation among students who eagerly swap titles, offer recommendations to classmates, and share their favorite parts. It's been incredible to witness their enthusiasm for reading grow each day.\r\n\r\nMany students have found new favorite authors and series thanks to your generosity. These books have not only helped improve reading skills, but they've also sparked joy, curiosity, and a true love of reading that will stay with them far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our class, thank you again for your kindness and belief in the power of books. Your gift has made our classroom a more inspiring and engaging place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1673654685734,"projectUrl":"project/access-for-all/7006565/","projectTitle":"Access for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Dwyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8165264_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y521&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656088351608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8165264"},{"teacherId":300,"projectId":9106668,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to our project. The students love the new program. The opportunity to come up to the classroom and hang out with peers and teachers more appealing than sitting in the noisy auditorium. \r\nStudents loved having hot chocolate and an occasional cookie when the weather was cold. Now that it is warmer, they like iced tea and pink lemonade. \r\nWe are all so thankful we have the supplies to provide a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels happy and accepted. 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