{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS/MS 29 Melrose School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":27189,"projectId":9771622,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The students have enjoyed using the colorful markers for so many activities. They have created drawings to respond to literature, which shows their understanding of stories we read. They have also used them to write their number and letter of the week. \r\n\r\nWe have also been able to hang important signs and their work around the classroom with the magnets. The magnetic book shelves have been a hit. My students love to come in each morning and see what book we will be reading that day and what books will be available for partner reading. \r\n\r\nYour donation has brought more life and excitement to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767646762031,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-classroom-items-needed/9771622/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Classroom Items Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tejeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp27189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456804098757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisatejeda"},{"teacherId":7649078,"projectId":9940441,"letterContent":"In a classroom filled with energetic and curious first graders, maintaining healthy habits is incredibly important. Young students are still learning the basics of personal hygiene, and having easy access to supplies like hand sanitizer and soap helps us reinforce these habits every day. 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Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in our learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nPuzzles may seem like simple classroom materials, but they are incredibly powerful learning tools for young students. In first grade, children are developing essential skills that will support their academic growth for years to come. The puzzles you donated help strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, spatial awareness, and perseverance. 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Your donation makes a real difference, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students can learn, play, and thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and kindness. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769538196927,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-focused-minds-winter-cloth/10050892/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Focused Minds: Winter Clothing for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":10051312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library! Your generosity helps us provide students with a wide range of nonfiction books, giving them the chance to explore animals, space, weather, communities, and how things work. These books spark curiosity, build background knowledge, and strengthen early literacy skills like identifying main ideas, learning new vocabulary, and understanding information organization. Your support inspires a love of learning and opens doors to endless discovery.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770571384879,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-with-nonfiction-books/10051312/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity with Nonfiction Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":7649078,"projectId":9939643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Expo markers to our first-grade classroom. Your kindness has made a wonderful difference in our daily learning and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nDry-erase markers are an essential tool in first grade. They allow students to practice writing, spelling, math, and problem-solving in a fun, low-pressure way. Being able to write, erase, and try again helps build confidence and encourages students to take risks in their learning. Because of your donation, every child has the opportunity to actively participate and engage during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps our classroom run more smoothly. Having enough markers available means less time worrying about supplies and more time focused on teaching and learning. The students are excited to use them and take great pride in caring for materials that were generously given to them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation shows our students that people in the community care about their education. 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Not having to worry about spending my personal money on tissues often is so reassuring. As children learn to take care of themselves and each other is such an important part of first grade and this project is allowing for that. The hand sanitizer allows them to keep clean as they deal with runny noses.\r\nThe bulletin board materials for Black History Month will allow students in my class to both see themselves and learn about prominent figures in Black History. The school will become a more beautiful place because of these decorations. We are truly so grateful for these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1768227514670,"projectUrl":"project/keep-my-students-healthy/9970094/","projectTitle":"Keep My Students Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goldstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4988972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524675048055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4988972"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9476763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first-grade students come from a low-income, high-poverty neighborhood in the South Bronx and often miss opportunities to participate in exciting hands-on science activities. Your generosity is giving them the chance to explore science in a way that is both engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love science, and the more hands-on the activity, the better! With the science supplies provided, they will be able to dissect owl pellets, learn new vocabulary, and extend their understanding of birds and animal life cycles. These activities make learning fun while helping students engage their minds, ask questions, and explore the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom when they first saw these materials was priceless. Your support has opened the door to experiences they may not otherwise have, helping them build curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Both my students and I are truly grateful for your generosity and for the opportunity it gives them to grow, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1762213220905,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science/9476763/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9477169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first-grade students come from a low-income, high-poverty neighborhood in the South Bronx and often miss opportunities like back-to-school shopping. When they received pencil and supply holders and notebooks with space for illustrations, their excitement and smiles were priceless!\r\n\r\nThese tools have made a real difference in their learning. Students are more organized, can easily access their materials, and spend more time engaged in lessons. They are developing independence, responsibility, and pride in their work, while expressing ideas creatively and participating fully in class. Your generosity has made learning more fun, meaningful, and accessible for every child.\r\n\r\nBoth my students and I are truly grateful for your support and the chance it gives us to grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758898957804,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-essential-supplies/9477169/","projectTitle":"First Grade Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9477081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first graders come from a low-income, high-poverty neighborhood in the South Bronx and often miss opportunities like back-to-school shopping. When they received new pencils, erasers, markers, and scissors, their excitement and smiles were priceless! These supplies help them participate fully, work independently, stay engaged, and build responsibility. My students and I are deeply grateful for your generosity and the opportunity it gives them to learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758898972865,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-first-graders/9477081/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9476691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping meet a very real need in our classroom. Many of my first graders come to school hungry, which makes it hard to focus and learn. Having access to snacks during the school day has made an immediate and meaningful difference for them. Snacks like Belvita crackers and Goldfish provide the consistent fuel they need to stay attentive and regulated throughout the day, helping them feel cared for and ready to learn. My students and I are extremely grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757888583431,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-kids/9476691/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4736060,"projectId":9593856,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a welcoming classroom and an ideal learning environment for our students. The new rug provides an area for small group work, supporting individualized and targeted instruction. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nOur students gather on the rug several times during the day. During phonics and math lessons, we provide each group of students with the appropriate instruction to support their learning. Having this new space is both inviting and welcoming.\r\n\r\nIn addition to formal learning time, students utilize the area during center rotations to create various ramps and paths to test the speed of cars. They truly enjoy having a dedicated area for their science center experiments.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support. 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