{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles E Trefurt School 8","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4781380,"projectId":9821236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of tray tables for our classroom. These tables have made a wonderful difference in helping students work comfortably and confidently throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students now have a stable and supportive surface to write, draw, and complete assignments wherever they are seated. The tray tables have been especially helpful during flexible seating and small-group instruction, allowing all children to participate fully without discomfort or frustration.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has helped create a more inclusive and student-centered learning environment, where children can focus on their work and take pride in their learning. The students were excited to use the tray tables, and they have already become an essential part of our daily classroom routine.","fullyFundedDate":1762267714822,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-with-flexible/9821236/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners with Flexible Workspaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giordano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4781380_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565404821728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4781380"},{"teacherId":4781380,"projectId":9738945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift of a bookshelf for our classroom. This thoughtful addition has truly transformed our classroom library and the way students interact with books each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our books are now neatly organized and easily accessible to students. This has encouraged independence, responsibility, and excitement around reading. Students can confidently browse, choose books that interest them, and return them to their proper place—skills that are so important at this age.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the bookshelf has helped create a warm, welcoming reading space where students feel comfortable exploring stories, building literacy skills, and developing a lifelong love of reading. It has already become an essential part of our daily classroom routine.","fullyFundedDate":1767236375046,"projectUrl":"project/book-nook-needed/9738945/","projectTitle":"Book Nook Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giordano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4781380_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565404821728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4781380"},{"teacherId":6831763,"projectId":9792077,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have something truly powerful: a second chance to learn how to read with confidence. The materials from our project \"A Second Chance to Learn How to Read\" are being used every day during our small-group literacy time, where students practice decoding, phonics, and fluency in ways that feel supportive rather than overwhelming. I've already seen students who used to avoid reading begin raising their hands, eager to try new words and celebrate when they get them right.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first opened the boxes, their excitement was contagious. They carefully explored each book and resource, asking questions and immediately wanting to use them. For many of my students, especially those who have struggled with reading in the past, having fresh, high-quality materials made them feel valued and capable. It sent them a powerful message: someone out there believes in them.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to continue building their confidence through daily reading practice, partner work, and guided instruction using these resources. With your support, my students are not only learning how to read — they are learning to believe in themselves as readers. Thank you for helping create this opportunity and for being part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760323165884,"projectUrl":"project/a-second-chance-to-learn-how-to-read/9792077/","projectTitle":"A Second Chance to Learn How to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6831763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569441031142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6831763"},{"teacherId":4781380,"projectId":9821271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of flexible seating options for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in creating a learning environment that is comfortable, inclusive, and supportive of all students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students now have choices in where and how they learn best. The flexible seating has helped improve focus, engagement, and self-regulation, allowing students to feel more comfortable and confident during lessons and independent work time. It has also encouraged responsibility and independence as students learn to make appropriate choices that support their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these seating options have helped create a classroom atmosphere where students feel welcomed, valued, and ready to learn. The excitement and positive impact have already been evident in our daily routines.","fullyFundedDate":1764696429525,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-classroom-for-little-learners/9821271/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Classroom for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giordano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4781380_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565404821728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4781380"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9809003,"letterContent":"hanks to your generous support, our Pre-K learners now have access to hands-on STEAM materials that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving every day. These new resources have transformed our classroom into an interactive space where students can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our young scholars are building, experimenting, creating, and discovering how the world works—all while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and fine-motor skills. The excitement on their faces as they explore new materials shows just how powerful these learning experiences are.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has opened the door to early STEAM learning and has given our students opportunities that will inspire a lifelong love of discovery. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763428099267,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-little-scientist/9809003/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Little Scientist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9649313,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students now have a safer, more engaging outdoor recess experience. The new equipment has transformed our playground into a space where children can run, climb, explore, and play with purpose. These resources support their physical development, social skills, teamwork, and emotional well-being—essential parts of learning that happen beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students look forward to recess each day with excitement. They are building confidence, staying active, and practicing important social interactions through cooperative play. Your kindness has created a joyful, energetic environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students grow, play, and learn in a space that truly supports their whole development.","fullyFundedDate":1756298629867,"projectUrl":"project/recess-rally/9649313/","projectTitle":"Recess Rally","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9440335,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Pre-K learners now have the tools they need to build strong early math and writing skills. The new hands-on materials have transformed our math and writing centers into vibrant, engaging spaces where students can explore, create, and practice essential early-learning concepts every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our youngest scholars are counting, sorting, building, drawing, and writing with excitement and confidence. These resources help them develop fine-motor skills, early number sense, letter formation, and a love of learning that will support them for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and our students feel proud, empowered, and eager to learn. Thank you for investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1755542507834,"projectUrl":"project/centers-of-imagination/9440335/","projectTitle":"Centers of Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9440263,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our Pre-K classroom now has a wonderful collection of dramatic play toys that are already making a huge impact on our students' learning and imagination. We use the new toys every day during center time, and the children have been exploring them in so many creative ways. One of our favorite moments happened during our \"Community Helpers\" week: the children used the new play food, dress-up pieces, and pretend tools to create their very own restaurant. They took turns being cooks, servers, and customers, practicing sharing, communication, and teamwork without even realizing how much they were learning!\r\n\r\nSince you got a small peek into our classroom by contributing to this project, we'd love to share what comes next. Our next steps include helping them work together to plan short play scenes, use new vocabulary words, and share their ideas with the class.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our young learners the tools to imagine, pretend, and grow. Your generosity is helping our classroom bloom with creativity, confidence, and joyful learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755542507812,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9440263/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9435377,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our Pre-K classroom is now filled with wonderful visual learning materials that help our young learners explore, understand, and express their ideas in new ways. We use the visuals during circle time, small-group activities, and centers. One of our favorite moments came during a matching and sorting activity: the children used picture cards and visual charts to group items by color and shape. Several students who normally hesitate to participate were excitedly pointing, matching, and proudly showing their work to their friends. It was a beautiful example of how visual tools help our littlest learners make big connections.\r\n\r\nWhen the children first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They gasped, cheered, and immediately gathered around to touch and explore everything. \r\nSince donors like you got a small peek into our classroom through this project, we'd love to share what's next. We are beginning a new unit on patterns, feelings, and storytelling, and the visual resources will play a big role. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping our young learners see, think, and imagine in new ways. Your kindness is making our classroom brighter, more engaging, and full of joyful learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755542272770,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-to-learn-it/9435377/","projectTitle":"See It to Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9445377,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of new recess toys, our students are experiencing a more joyful, active, and connected school day than ever before. We put the resources to use immediately, and they have quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. Students are using the new equipment to play organized games, practice teamwork, and explore new types of play that encourage creativity and social development. One particularly memorable moment happened during our first week with the materials: a group of students who typically kept to themselves came together to create an obstacle-course challenge using jump ropes, cones, and balls. Seeing them cheer each other on and even invite others to join was a wonderful reminder of how powerful your generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when our students first saw the toys was unforgettable. Their faces lit up, and many of them asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Some students immediately ran to test the new equipment, while others carefully explored each bin as if discovering treasure. It was clear from the very first moment that these resources were going to make a significant impact.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps build momentum for ongoing learning in our classroom. As we continue our current social-emotional learning unit, the recess toys are helping students practice real-world skills such as communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. Our next steps involve guiding students to design their own group games and reflect on how teamwork contributes to success lessons made more meaningful because they can put them into practice with the materials you made possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the tools to play, grow, and build stronger friendships. Your generosity extends far beyond recess — it is shaping the way our students learn and connect every day.","fullyFundedDate":1753904112725,"projectUrl":"project/recess-success/9445377/","projectTitle":"Recess Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":4781380,"projectId":9646730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of board games and educational resources for our classroom. Your thoughtful support has added meaningful opportunities for students to learn, collaborate, and have fun while building important academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nThe board games help students practice skills such as problem-solving, turn-taking, cooperation, and sportsmanship in a natural and engaging way. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom environment is richer, more engaging, and more supportive of different learning styles. The students are excited, motivated, and truly benefiting from these resources each day.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom. Your contribution has made a lasting and positive impact on our students' learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758295916461,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-first-grade-learning-one-gam/9646730/","projectTitle":"Empowering First Grade Learning, One Game at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giordano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4781380_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565404821728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4781380"},{"teacherId":6254536,"projectId":9479804,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity!! The kids were so excited to receive and unpack the box. Every student was able to pick the color they liked. \r\n We started using the headphones right away. During small group instruction we use a program that is a part of our curriculum. Students work at their own pace, therefore everyone is working independently. The headphones are a necessity and work wonderfully. They drown out the background noise. This is evident because at times when I call out a name they don't hear me. \r\n The built in microphones work nicely too! 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