{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert C Dodson School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5922818,"projectId":10049820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help support my students in grades K to 6. My classes were so happy to see all the boxes arriving. Their eyes lit up when I opened the boxes.\r\n The students are so grateful to receive the personal white boards with markers and erasers. I am a Title I Math teacher who works with students to improve their math skills. The white boards help students work on math problems and easily share their answers as a group. The place value and division boards come in extra handy for 5th and 6th grade students working with bigger numbers.\r\n The hot chocolate, cups, lids, healthy snacks, and treats were a great addition to celebrate the students learning and progress during these extremely cold winter months. We appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1769273377967,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up/10049820/","projectTitle":"Warm Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Llamas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5922818_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681136211251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msllamasdodson"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":10049933,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is a more comfortable, cared-for place each day. Students are using the gloves to stay warm during chilly mornings and dismissal, allowing them to focus on learning instead of the cold. Many were genuinely excited to receive their own pair of gloves, proudly putting them on right away and telling friends how warm they felt. For some students, this was their first new pair of winter gloves, and it meant more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have made an immediate and meaningful difference as well. Students light up when they know there is something available to help fill their bellies, especially on days when they arrive at school hungry or need a boost to get through the afternoon. Having snacks readily available helps students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. As they often say with big smiles, \"My tummy feels better now.\"\r\n\r\nTissues and bandages are also used daily, providing comfort and quick care when students need it most. Whether it's a runny nose, a small scrape, or just needing a little reassurance, these supplies help students feel safe and supported. Thanks to you, our students are warm, cared for, and full—physically and emotionally. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on their daily school experience, and we are so grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1769267820959,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-essentials-tha/10049933/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger: Essentials that Help Our Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":1587331,"projectId":9172579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a reliable printer for my classroom. Your kindness has made a tremendous difference in my students' daily learning experiences, and I am truly grateful for your support. Having access to a dependable printer has transformed the way instruction and materials are delivered in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I am now able to print materials in color, which has made learning more engaging, clear, and enjoyable for my students. Colorful charts, graphic organizers, anchor posters, and reading materials help students better understand new concepts and stay focused during lessons. Visuals are especially important for young learners, and color printing allows important information to stand out, making lessons more accessible and meaningful for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also supported our literacy instruction in powerful ways. Students receive clear, high-quality copies of reading passages, vocabulary activities, and writing organizers that help guide their thinking. Color-coded materials allow students to easily identify key details, highlight evidence from the text, and organize their ideas when writing. These small but meaningful improvements have increased student confidence and independence during learning tasks.","fullyFundedDate":1746547375144,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-stay-productive-with/9172579/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Stay Productive with a Reliable Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huxta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1587331_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743070194165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1587331"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":9701825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Big Book Cart grant. Your donation means more than you know. Because of you, our classroom now has the storage and organization we've been needing to make our books easily accessible to every student. Your kindness shows our learners that there are people beyond our school walls who believe in their success and want to invest in their growth.\r\n\r\nThis book cart is already making a difference. Students can now find the big books they love quickly, explore new genres, and take greater ownership of their reading choices. Having a well-organized, inviting space for books encourages independent reading, builds confidence, and supports stronger literacy skills. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where curiosity, joy, and learning can thrive each day. Your generosity has a lasting impact on all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1763229793963,"projectUrl":"project/big-book-cart-for-big-brains/9701825/","projectTitle":"Big Book Cart for Big Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":9496566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Technology is such an integral part of learning in today's society and it is so important that kids learn the proper way to use it. The bee bots will help my first graders learn about simple coding skills, including directionality and inputting codes.\r\nThe most exciting part about these robots is that they are simple enough for a six year old to use. They make the kids feel successful and excited about learning!\r\nThese bee bots will specifically work really well with the students that are visual learners and do best with hands on projects! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1760721049373,"projectUrl":"project/bee-bot-coding-for-youngsters/9496566/","projectTitle":"Bee Bot Coding For Youngsters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":5922818,"projectId":9606310,"letterContent":"I would like to first say thank you so much for all of your very generous donations. My students and I appreciate people like you more than you can imagine. As a teacher in a school district with very little funding, donations from amazing people like you make things a lot easier for both my students and I. \r\n\r\nThe printer has made such a difference. I work with 7 different grade levels. We are not allowed many copies. Therefore, now with my quick printing printer I can make copies of activities on demand for each student in each grade as needed. This helps my students so much.\r\n\r\nThank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1755734384840,"projectUrl":"project/math-intervention-supplies-for-my-studen/9606310/","projectTitle":"Math Intervention Supplies for my students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Llamas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5922818_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681136211251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msllamasdodson"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":9496619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that helped my class get the best rug ever! There are 30 spaces on it, which is perfect for the amount of students in my class. They have their own personal space and the colors match the class table colors!\r\n\r\nEvery morning, the rug is the first place we gather to start our day with phonemic awareness. The kids are so excited to come to the rug and love to use it throughout the day for phonics or reading big books. \r\n\r\nIt gives the kids a feeling of home which is so important to me! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1755728060258,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-learning-a-rug-for-growing-mi/9496619/","projectTitle":"Rooted In Learning: A Rug For Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":7860526,"projectId":9692940,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how you have made a positive and enduring impact on my students' learning! We received our new BROTHER LASERJET printer promptly, the following day after our project was funded. A couple of days later it was installed! I utilized it immediately by printing my students' work. For Hispanic Heritage Month , the kids had to choose a historic figure who contributed to the culture! Many students chose Roberto Clemente, Selena, Desi Arnaz, and many others. They had to analyze one of their quotes to implement critical thinking skills, interpretation, and creating a design from PowerPoint or Canva. The kids were extremely excited to see their work displayed and in color! \r\n\r\nI was also able to print rubrics for their writing in color. As I stated in my project, students tend to pay more attention to rubrics, reference worksheets, screenplays, vocabulary, etc. being in color. Many students are visual learners and the various colors help differentiate and place emphasis on certain terms, notes, photos and so on. The kids know their work will be printed in which they take pride in its completion. We thank you so much for your concern, support, kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758814689737,"projectUrl":"project/and-it-was-called-yellow/9692940/","projectTitle":"\"And It Was Called Yellow\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860526_orig.jpg?crop=742,742,x962,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621462678574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860526"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":9387644,"letterContent":"Providing each student with their own set of headphones has transformed our classroom learning environment. With headphones, students are able to engage in personalized learning activities without distractions. Whether listening to math tutorials, practicing reading fluency, or working on interactive educational programs, they can focus fully on their tasks at their own pace.\r\n\r\nHeadphones also create a calmer, more productive classroom atmosphere. Instead of competing sounds from multiple devices, students now work quietly and independently, which helps them stay on task and reduces interruptions during small group or whole-class instruction.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, having their own pair gives students a sense of ownership and responsibility for their learning tools. This simple resource has made it possible for every child to participate equally in digital learning opportunities, supporting growth and confidence across subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1757683076156,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-learn-headphones-for-focused-4t/9387644/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Learn! Headphones for Focused 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":9391294,"letterContent":"The addition of an electric pencil sharpener and a supply of pencils has made a noticeable impact on our classroom. My students were very excited when they saw our new sharpener! Students are able to stay focused on their math work without interruptions, since they can quickly and reliably sharpen pencils as needed. This has reduced downtime and frustration that often came with broken tips or unreliable manual sharpeners.\r\n\r\nHaving an abundant supply of pencils also ensures that every student is prepared to fully participate in lessons. Whether solving equations, showing their work, or practicing problem-solving strategies, pencils are an essential tool for daily learning. With these resources, students can concentrate on building their skills and confidence in math rather than worrying about having the right materials.\r\n\r\nOverall, these simple yet vital supplies have created a smoother, more efficient learning environment and have allowed students to stay engaged and successful throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1752671507293,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-minds-one-pencil-at-a-time/9391294/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Minds, One Pencil at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":9172649,"letterContent":"Having a printer in my classroom has been a total game-changer. Before, I had to plan very far in advance and submit my work for copies. Now, I can print exactly what my students need, when they need it, right from our room.\r\n\r\nIt's helped me be more flexible and responsive. If a student needs extra practice, I can print a tailored worksheet. If we run out of copies mid-lesson, I can get more instantly without losing momentum. I've also been able to bring in more engaging materials like visuals, anchor charts, and student handouts that support different learning styles.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also helped students take more pride in their work. I can print out their writing or projects to display in class or send home, which gives them a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nOverall, the printer has saved time, reduced stress, and made learning more efficient and personalized. I'm incredibly grateful to have this tool in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746818143739,"projectUrl":"project/print-for-success-empowering-students-w/9172649/","projectTitle":"Print for Success! Empowering Students with Essential Learning Materials.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":204261,"projectId":8735778,"letterContent":"Students in our classroom have had their daily experiences transformed simply by having a cool space to which they can return after a humid day on the playground or an especially challenging class at the Gym. \r\n\r\nHaving a space in which they can also learn comfortably on days with higher temperatures has also been a bigger benefit than words can express. Thank you! For supporting our students grow and learn in an inviting space, and for showing them that others' care for and value their comfort. \r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nDr. Alicea","fullyFundedDate":1725567902001,"projectUrl":"project/cool-kids-in-hot-weather/8735778/","projectTitle":"Cool Kids in Hot Weather!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Alicea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp204261_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725025973504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/204261"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23459","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":719,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.7,"schoolId":23459,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robert C Dodson School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robert C Dodson School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/yonkers-public-schools/robert-c-dodson-school/23459"}