{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"ABLE at Mt. Vernon","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5777871,"projectId":10283926,"letterContent":"**The Impact of Your Generous Donations**\r\n\r\nI would like to express my sincere gratitude for the generous donations made to our classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThe snacks provided give our students something special to enjoy throughout the school day. The birthday pencils and bracelets help make each student's birthday feel extra special and remind them that they are celebrated and valued. The party favors and small toys have also brought excitement, smiles, and opportunities for our students to enjoy special classroom celebrations and activities.\r\n\r\nThese donations may seem like small things, but they have a BIG impact on our students. They help create a positive, welcoming, and joyful classroom environment where every student feels included, appreciated, and special.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our ABLE All Stars and for helping us make wonderful memories. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your support!\r\n\r\n**With heartfelt appreciation,**","fullyFundedDate":1789064830921,"projectUrl":"project/goodies-in-sped/10283926/","projectTitle":"Goodies in Sped","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5777871_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536952182724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-alanis"},{"teacherId":10230396,"projectId":9855402,"letterContent":"I am absolutely thrilled to share the wonderful impact your generosity has made in our Adult Transition classroom! Our students inspire me every single day with their creativity, curiosity, and big hearts, and seeing their faces light up when they saw the new art materials arrive was a moment I will always cherish. There was an immediate wave of excitement and smiles as we unpacked the vibrant craft paints, brushes, and sturdy card stock.\r\n\r\nWe put these resources to use right away for a self-expression painting project. Using the new brushes, our students practiced their grip, control, and coordination to apply the colorful paint onto the thick card stock. One of our students, who often struggles with fine motor tasks, became completely focused as he mixed colors to express his favorite landscape. The sturdy card stock gave him the perfect canvas to paint confidently without the paper tearing. When he finished, he held up his painting with a massive smile, incredibly proud of what he had created.\r\n\r\nThese simple but meaningful materials have provided our young adults with a joyful, hands-on way to explore colors, textures, and emotions while building confidence in their physical movements.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next: Now that our students have explored basic painting techniques, our next step is a multimedia seasonal project. We will be using our painted cardstock to practice functional scissor skills, cutting out specific shapes to create a collaborative community collage. 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While children learn independence at different rates, children with disabilities often take longer to learn basic skills, such as vacuuming. While children learn independence at different rates, children with disabilities often take longer to learn basic skills, such as vacuuming. My students were excited to open the vacuum boxes and they participated in putting vacuums together.","fullyFundedDate":1778987724764,"projectUrl":"project/super-cleaners/10044689/","projectTitle":"Super Cleaners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8013180"},{"teacherId":8707284,"projectId":9540743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Hydration and Comfort for Every Learner\" project! Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more comfortable and welcoming place for my students. Having these resources readily available allows my students to stay hydrated and comfortable throughout the school day, which is especially important in our classroom where students have a variety of individual needs. When students are comfortable and have their basic needs met, they are better able to focus, participate, and enjoy learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new items arrive and begin using them! These resources have quickly become part of our daily classroom routine and help us create an environment where every student feels supported and cared for. Because of your kindness, we can spend more time focusing on learning, building independence, and developing important life skills. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us create a classroom where every learner can feel comfortable, included, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1763474745930,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-and-comfort-for-every-learner/9540743/","projectTitle":"Hydration and Comfort for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707284"},{"teacherId":8707284,"projectId":9703064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Flexible Seating, Focused Minds\" project! Your generosity has made such a positive difference in our classroom. My students are now able to use flexible seating options that allow them to move, regulate their bodies, and choose a space where they feel comfortable and ready to learn. These resources are especially meaningful for my students because having the right environment can make a huge difference in their ability to focus and participate throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw their new seating! They immediately wanted to try the different options, and it has been wonderful watching them learn which choices work best for their individual needs. We are continuing to practice making independent seating choices, transitioning between activities, and using these resources appropriately during academic work, small groups, and breaks.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom that is welcoming, supportive, and responsive to their needs. Your kindness has given my students more than new classroom materials, you have helped give them a learning environment where they can feel successful. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763474827932,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-focused-minds/9703064/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707284"},{"teacherId":7893592,"projectId":9029037,"letterContent":"Every student learns differently, and my goal is to create a classroom where every student feels safe, supported, and capable of success. In my special education classroom, I work with students who benefit from visual supports, hands-on learning, sensory-friendly spaces, repetition, and individualized instruction. 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Your donations and generiousity helped purchased essential classroom materials and other learning supplies that will help me create an engaging and supportive environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1731940471002,"projectUrl":"project/bts-essentials/8592878/","projectTitle":"BTS Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7893592_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691015758073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7893592"},{"teacherId":7893592,"projectId":8066541,"letterContent":"A great thank you for your generous donations. As a new teacher, materials and resources are scarce. This project helped me make the classroom organized and efficient! Such as pencil boxes, a storage cart, and wagon. These materials will be with me for years to come, thanks to you. Together, these resources will help me create a classroom that is organized, welcoming, and designed around student needs. My goal is for every student to walk into our classroom feeling comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1709769356520,"projectUrl":"project/wagon-and-boxes/8066541/","projectTitle":"Wagon and Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7893592_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691015758073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7893592"},{"teacherId":3520407,"projectId":10044041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations of all the cleaning products. The vacuum is used every day. It is so easy for the students to maneuver around and helps them learn a good life skill. The other cleaning products such as the duster, spray, and cleaning products also help to keep the classroom clean and sanitized. The students enjoy helping use the duster to keep the room clean which is another life skill that they can work on.\r\n\r\nIt is always such a treat for the students to receive a package with supplies for the classroom. They always enjoy helping me open up the package and are delighted to see what was donated to us.","fullyFundedDate":1769187701655,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean/10044041/","projectTitle":"Keeping it Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3520407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517349831519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3520407"},{"teacherId":5777871,"projectId":9855425,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of the bean bag through DonorsChoose! Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The bean bag has already become a favorite spot for our students to read, relax, and regulate their emotions throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have a comfortable and inviting space that supports both learning and well-being. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in our students. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1763474703645,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-care/9855425/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5777871_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536952182724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-alanis"},{"teacherId":5777871,"projectId":9855360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have a binding machine to create and publish their own books, projects, and portfolios. This will give them such a sense of pride and ownership in their work!\r\n\r\nThe snack box has already made a meaningful difference by helping us keep students focused, energized, and ready to learn. Having snacks available ensures that no student has to try to learn while hungry.\r\n\r\nWe are especially excited about the beautiful Czech glass seed beads and alphabet beads. These materials will be used for hands-on art projects that build fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression. Students will be able to create personalized crafts, practice spelling with alphabet beads, and develop important vocational and life skills through structured activities.","fullyFundedDate":1763474749671,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-snacks-in-sped/9855360/","projectTitle":"Art and Snacks in Sped","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5777871_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536952182724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-alanis"},{"teacherId":8013180,"projectId":9595628,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! It is because of caring individuals like yourselves, who donated basic classroom necessities, like notebooks, binders, and sharpies, that allow special education classrooms like mine to provide basic necessities in the classroom. My students were excited to open the boxes and see all of the great materials that were donated. 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