{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 770 New American Academy","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6479120,"projectId":9766277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Library Books project for our school! At PS 770, we say Everyone Matters, and that this is a place where we recognize and celebrate Everyone. (And we work hard to make sure these are not just words on a bulletin board, but statements that students and families feel are true when they are in our building.)\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, it is now easier to show those words are true with books that celebrate all our students! We have added these books to out Town Hall library with enthusiasm, and each week we get to share a new book with students (usually one book with kindergarten -2nd grade students, and another book with our 3rd - 5th grade students.) \r\n\r\nIt's a treat to have beautiful, great books that represent our diverse students and families and help us all celebrate our unique identities!","fullyFundedDate":1761564885627,"projectUrl":"project/a-school-library-that-reflects-our-stude/9766277/","projectTitle":"A School Library That Reflects Our Students' Unique Identities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ganzhorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6479120_orig.jpg?crop=502,502,x1596,y1113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672407303109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6479120"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":9879591,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, A Fresh Start: Keeping Our Speech Room Clean and Comfortable! Your generosity has helped create a clean, organized, and welcoming speech room where students feel comfortable learning and communicating. A well-maintained environment allows students to focus on their goals and fully engage in their speech and language activities.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, we are able to keep our therapy space tidy, hygienic, and ready for the many students who come in and out throughout the day. Students take pride in helping keep the room organized, which also encourages responsibility and independence during sessions.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our speech room is not only cleaner but also a more supportive place for students to build confidence in their communication skills. Your kindness directly impacts their ability to learn, participate, and grow each day. Thank you for helping create a space where voices can truly bloom.","fullyFundedDate":1765384999185,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-keeping-our-speech-room-c/9879591/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Keeping Our Speech Room Clean and Comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725885136754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msellisa"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":10078732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Supporting Learning One Snack at a Time. The snacks have already become a meaningful part of our classroom routine. During lessons and small group activities, students are able to have a quick snack that helps them stay focused and engaged in learning. One special moment was seeing students calmly transition into their work after snack time, ready to participate and give their full attention to the lesson.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were incredibly excited and grateful. Many of them immediately expressed how happy they were to have something to eat during the day. It created a positive and supportive classroom environment where students felt cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the snacks will continue to support students during our daily lessons and small group activities. Having access to these resources allows students to stay energized and focused as they work on developing important academic and communication skills. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772116132610,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-one-snack-at-a-time/10078732/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725885136754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msellisa"},{"teacherId":10352809,"projectId":9900457,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our student project, Students Strength.\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to provide essential hygiene products to students who truly needed them. What may seem like simple items toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary products, and other personal care essentials have made a powerful difference in the daily lives of our students. Your donation helped promote dignity, confidence, and overall well-being.\r\nThrough Students Strength, we witnessed firsthand how access to basic hygiene supplies can positively impact attendance, self-esteem, and academic focus. Students were not only grateful—they felt seen, valued, and supported by a community that cares about them.\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide products; it provided encouragement and empowerment. You played a direct role in strengthening our students, and for that, we are incredibly thankful.\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and for standing with us in support of our students. We look forward to continuing this meaningful work together.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,
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Students Strength","fullyFundedDate":1765920120781,"projectUrl":"project/student-strength/9900457/","projectTitle":"Student Strength","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352809"},{"teacherId":8704320,"projectId":9928070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a new working pencil sharpener, restocked band aids, ice packs, and testing dividers. Things are flowing more smoothly day to day for our kiddos!\r\n\r\nThe test dividers are already helping our students stay focused and do their very best work. They give each child their own quiet space to think, concentrate, and feel confident during assessments. Your kindness has helped create a classroom environment that is organized, supportive, and ready for learning each and every day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our second graders and our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in us and investing in our success. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764709864472,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-sharpener-and-cleaninghealth-sup/9928070/","projectTitle":"Pencil Sharpener and Cleaning/Health Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8704320"},{"teacherId":7526429,"projectId":9035999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Because of your contributions we were able to provide our students with so many games and activities that they didn't have before. We've seen children have discussions about counting while playing Connect 4. One of our students who suffers from emotional trauma came alive while playing Jenga and had fun in a way we hadn't seen before. The straw connector sets have made it easy for children to get to know each other as they talk and build as a group. These games are making the year a success for all of us, and we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746487929071,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-help-our-kindergarteners-play/9035999/","projectTitle":"Game On! Help Our Kindergarteners Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648928157321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526429"},{"teacherId":9785640,"projectId":9770827,"letterContent":"During this season of giving, your support has made a great impact on our community. We have been able to support families who are experiencing insecurities from the current state of affairs. We appreciate the ability to give as much as we possibly can for everyone in need. \r\n\r\nThe students have loved being able to be a part of giving and knowing that their hard work creating care packages has made a difference for many families. It has allowed them to see how far a little kindness and effort can go. We appreciate all of the support.","fullyFundedDate":1759869527170,"projectUrl":"project/family-care-packages/9770827/","projectTitle":"Family Care Packages","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785640"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":9761078,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my kindergarten through second-grade students now have access to engaging, hands-on articulation materials that are truly transforming their learning experience. For many of my young learners, clear speech is the foundation for academic success, social interaction, and confidence. Your support is helping them build those skills from the very start of their educational journey.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, my students practice their speech sounds through play-based and highly motivating activities. Instead of becoming frustrated by repetitive drills, they are now excited to participate in games, movement-based activities, and visual supports that reinforce correct sound production. I have already seen improvements in attention, participation, and accuracy as students remain engaged longer and practice with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources also allow me to meet the individual needs of each child. Some students are working on early-developing sounds, while others are progressing toward blends and simple sentence carryover. Because of your donation, I am able to differentiate instruction and provide every student with the level of support they need to succeed. This has allowed students who were once hesitant to speak to begin taking pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nThe most meaningful impact has been on students' confidence. As their speech becomes clearer, students are more willing to answer questions in class, engage with peers, and express their thoughts without fear of being misunderstood. Families have shared how exciting it is to hear clearer sounds at home and watch their child grow more confident in everyday communication.\r\nYour generosity has created lasting change in our speech room. These materials will continue to support future students year after year, strengthening speech, language, and confidence for generations of learners. Thank you for believing in my K–2 students and in the power of communication. Because of you, their voices are becoming stronger every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758898871686,"projectUrl":"project/say-it-clearly-speech-materials-to-supp/9761078/","projectTitle":"Say It Clearly! Speech Materials to Support Articulation Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725885136754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msellisa"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":9725313,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom snacks project. Your contribution has made a meaningful and immediate difference in my students' daily lives, especially for those who rely on school as their primary environment for both nourishment and learning. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to healthy snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nSince the arrival of these snacks, I have seen a noticeable shift in my students' engagement and ability to participate meaningfully in lessons. Many of my learners come to school with inconsistent breakfast routines or long periods of time between meals. For young students—especially those with language, attention, or sensory needs—hunger can quickly become a major barrier to learning. It can show up as frustration, fatigue, difficulty focusing, or a reluctance to participate. The snacks you provided have helped bridge that gap in the most impactful and supportive way.\r\n\r\nHaving quick, healthy options available has allowed students to refuel when their bodies need it, without disrupting instruction. Instead of hunger interfering with their ability to listen, attend, and communicate, they now have the boost they need to stay engaged. I've seen students who previously struggled during mid-morning activities become more attentive and responsive once they were able to have a simple snack. Others who often became irritable or overwhelmed during lessons now have an easy, comforting option that helps them reset and return to learning with a calmer mindset.\r\nThese snacks have also supported our social-emotional goals within the classroom. Snack time has become a wonderful moment for practicing communication skills, sharing, turn-taking, and expressing preferences. Students are learning to request their snack using words, pictures, AAC devices, or gestures—whichever method best fits their needs. For many of my students with limited verbal communication, snack time is one of the most motivating opportunities to practice language. The materials you provided have given them consistent, predictable chances to communicate, which builds confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nBeyond communication, snack time has also become a moment of connection and community-building. Students enjoy sitting together, chatting, and bonding over a shared routine. It gives them a sense of comfort, predictability, and belonging—things that are essential for young learners as they develop trust and emotional stability within school.\r\nYour support has also helped me as a teacher in so many meaningful ways. Having snacks readily available allows me to structure the day more effectively and respond to students' needs immediately. Instead of losing instructional time due to hunger-related distractions or emotional moments, I'm able to offer a quick solution that helps students self-regulate and return to learning. It has allowed me to maintain smoother transitions, stronger engagement, and more positive classroom dynamics.\r\n\r\nI can also use snack times intentionally as part of my speech and language instruction. With these snacks, I create natural opportunities to model vocabulary, request functions, descriptive language, social exchanges, sequencing steps, and more. This has become especially valuable for my students who benefit from hands-on, functional learning experiences. The snacks become more than just food—they become tools for communication, connection, and confidence.\r\nYour generosity has also eased the financial pressure on families who may struggle to send snacks from home. Knowing that every child has access to something to eat, regardless of circumstances, has helped create a more equitable and supportive learning environment. No child feels left out, and every child feels cared for.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' well-being and supporting their ability to learn at their best. Your kindness has brought comfort, stability, and joy into our classroom. You have made a real and lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762266301533,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-focused-brains/9725313/","projectTitle":"\"Full Bellies, Focused Brains\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725885136754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msellisa"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":9389213,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Unlocking Communication: Giving Nonverbal Students a Way to Speak.\" Your contribution has made a profound and lasting difference in the lives of my students, especially those who rely on alternative methods to communicate. Because of you, my classroom now has tools that truly give students a voice—something every child deserves, yet not every child begins school with.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, I have witnessed remarkable growth in my students' ability to express themselves, participate in learning, and connect with others. Many of my students come in with limited or no verbal communication, which often leads to frustration or moments of being misunderstood. With the addition of new AAC supports, visual communication tools, and core vocabulary materials, I've seen a dramatic shift in their engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\nStudents who once struggled to communicate their basic needs are now able to point to visuals, gesture to icons, or use core boards to share what they want or need. One student who typically withdrew during group lessons has begun initiating communication by tapping symbols on his core board to comment or request. Another child who often became overwhelmed during transitions now uses visuals to express \"finished,\" \"help,\" or \"wait,\" transforming difficult moments into opportunities for calm communication.\r\n\r\nSeeing my students realize, sometimes for the very first time, that they have a way to express themselves has been incredibly powerful. Their faces light up when they successfully communicate a need or choice. Their peers are also learning to interact with them more meaningfully, creating a more inclusive and supportive classroom community. These small yet monumental communication victories have reduced challenging behaviors, increased independence, and opened doors to deeper learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also allowed me to enhance my teaching in transformative ways. The materials have made it possible to model language more consistently throughout the day, across routines, activities, and play. With multiple communication tools now available, I can embed vocabulary learning into every corner of the classroom—during morning meeting, snack time, centers, play-based sessions, and academic lessons. This consistency is essential for students learning to use AAC.\r\nThe resources have also strengthened collaboration among staff. Paraprofessionals and teachers can now follow the visuals and model language alongside me, ensuring students experience communication support throughout the entire school day, not just during speech sessions. This has helped build a shared understanding of how AAC works and how to encourage it, creating a unified, child-centered approach.\r\nI am now able to prepare individualized communication boards, adaptive visuals, and differentiated materials for each student much more efficiently. The tools you provided allow me to guide students in building core vocabulary, expanding their expressive language, and using words in meaningful, functional ways. I can teach them to greet others, request turns, describe what they see, comment during lessons, ask for help, and participate in shared play—skills that have an enormous impact on their independence and quality of life.\r\n\r\nThese materials have enriched not only academic learning but also social-emotional growth. My students are connecting with peers more often, engaging more willingly, and showing pride when they successfully communicate. They are developing foundational skills that will support them throughout their lives.\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to communication opportunities that many of them have never had before. You have given them the tools to express their needs, their personalities, and their ideas. Most importantly, you have given them a voice.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping create a classroom where every child—verbal or not—has the chance to be heard. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are endlessly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758202684345,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-communication-giving-nonverba/9389213/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Communication: Giving Nonverbal Students a Way to Speak","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725885136754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msellisa"},{"teacherId":8704320,"projectId":9774319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions towards our classroom supplies project. We received our rug for our intervention space, headphones for students, new dry erase markers, a mailbox for sorting craft paper, and a huge supply of ziploc bags (we use these for so many little centers and activities). \r\n\r\nYour donations allowed us to get things that had been cut out of our supply order last year due to restricted budgets and it has made a big difference in our classroom. The kids are loving their new carpet and headphones. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759527116812,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs-for-2nd-grade/9774319/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs for 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8704320"},{"teacherId":8704320,"projectId":9660516,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support in funding our resource binders project. We have gotten really positive reviews from parents who love having physical resources for practice work at home. Previously we would post everything online and we found that it was hard for some parents to find, sort through, print and use the many available resources. We are thrilled that we have been able to give access to physical resources in one predictable place. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, students like having ownership of their binders. They get to practice keeping them organized and develop executive functioning skills as we teach into sorting resources into labeled sections. \r\n\r\nThe start up cost of buying binders, labels and dividers had felt like too much. 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