{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"ABLE at Mt. Vernon","outOfStateSupporters":53.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. The binders allow students to keep their materials neatly organized, while the notebooks give students the opportunity to practice their writing skills. Once again, thank you for taking the time, effort, and resources to help my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763474697684,"projectUrl":"project/basic-necessities/9595628/","projectTitle":"Basic Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8013180"},{"teacherId":1125051,"projectId":9547342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our amazing new microwave and the few things we asked for to use in it! My kids are learning how to be independent and being able to cook their own food safely is very important. Students are now bringing leftovers and other quick cooking lunch items to school each day to practice. \r\n\r\nWe've made popcorn every Monday to eat while watching and rating our movie trailers. The macaroni and cheese and ramen noodles are here for emergencies, and also some have been placed in our little store kids can earn bucks to purchase. Thank you again for these amazing donations that make us teacher's job a whole lot easier!","fullyFundedDate":1763474733814,"projectUrl":"project/happiness-is-being-independent/9547342/","projectTitle":"Happiness is... Being Independent","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1125051"},{"teacherId":1125051,"projectId":9512830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my students clerical skills business we are running! The students were so excited to recieve the items they had asked for. We have used everything we were given and it has made their job so much easier. \r\n\r\nProbably our favorite item in the rolling cart! We are in charge of making classwork copies for other teachers as well as sending out flyer for upcoming events and holidays. Have this rolling cart keeps us very organized. We can file them as soon as they are complete, and wheel them to the office to be placed in individual teacher boxes.\r\n\r\nWe are also loving the wireless mouses to use with our Chromebooks, and the heavy duty stapler to help make the packets we put together much easier. Thank you again for all you do to help teachers. We really do appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1763474786812,"projectUrl":"project/school-clerical-business-needs/9512830/","projectTitle":"School Clerical Business Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1125051"},{"teacherId":5936874,"projectId":9818251,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to adaptive, reusable books that have transformed how they learn. Using a binding machine and coils, I am able to create durable, personalized materials that support reading, communication, math, and daily living skills. These books are easy for students to handle, visually clear, and designed to be used again and again, which helps students stay focused and engaged during lessons without worrying about pages tearing or materials getting lost.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is that these books are made just for them. They love seeing their names, pictures, and familiar routines included in their materials. Many students have shown increased confidence and independence as they flip through their books on their own, follow visual steps, and proudly share their work with peers and staff. For students who benefit from repetition and structure, having consistent, reusable books has made a big difference in their ability to participate successfully.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to stay engaged have especially warmed to this new technology. Having materials that are sturdy, organized, and accessible has reduced frustration and increased their willingness to try new tasks. Your support has helped create a more inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student can succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1763474709166,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-books-for-lifelong-learners/9818251/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Books for Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5936874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768953009777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/isabelpacheco"},{"teacherId":8806230,"projectId":9532671,"letterContent":"The vacuum cleaner, squeegee and scrubber, dust mop disinfectant, and shop towels have transformed the way my students engage with vocational training. These tools allow us to simulate real-world cleaning and maintenance tasks, giving students hands-on experience in skills that are essential for careers in custodial work, hospitality, and facility management. Beyond technical skills, students are learning responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail—qualities that will serve them well in any profession. We've incorporated these supplies into a classroom project focused on \"Workplace Readiness and Facility Care.\" Students rotate through stations where they practice vacuuming, scrubbing floors, disinfecting surfaces, and properly using shop towels for cleanup. One memorable moment was when a group of students worked together to deep-clean our classroom floor using the squeegee and scrubber—they were proud to see the immediate results of their effort and commented on how professional the space looked afterward. When the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many said, \"This feels like a real job!\" and eagerly volunteered to try the equipment. The next steps in our current lesson involve teaching proper chemical handling and sanitation protocols, followed by a mock \"custodial service day\" where students will clean and organize a designated area as if they were on a professional team. This project will help them build confidence and prepare for internships or entry-level positions in vocational fields.","fullyFundedDate":1763474841070,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-futures-empowering-students-th/9532671/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Futures: Empowering Students Through Vocational Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806230_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666284753533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806230"},{"teacherId":8013180,"projectId":8162294,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The materials your donation funded has afforded my student the opportunity to relax during free time. Oftentimes, many of our special education students do not have the materials available to them. Your generosity has allowed my students to re-charge their batteries during free time.\r\nThe bean bags have become my students' favorite way to relax. They are able to rest, nap and chill out with their classmates. Some have even asked their parents to buy them bean bags for their homes!","fullyFundedDate":1715370449867,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-time/8162294/","projectTitle":"Relaxing Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8013180"},{"teacherId":3520407,"projectId":9518606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the supplies for the classroom. The cleaning supplies such as wipes and disinfectant spray truly helps keep the classroom clean and helps teach the students the importance of keeping the place clean. \r\nThe students were very excited when we opened the fun erasers that are being used as positive reinforcements in the classroom. They were also excited to play with the magnetic blocks. The markers and crayons were of course a big hit as each student got a new packet of both which they use all of the time. \r\nThe laminating pouches are used throughout the year to help with projects and gives them a finished look. The students enjoy helping put projects in the pouches and run them through the laminator. \r\nThank you so much for your generous donations that really help my classroom flourish throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1758316138815,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-readiness/9518606/","projectTitle":"Classroom Readiness","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":8806230,"projectId":9536251,"letterContent":"The BIC 4-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens, #2 pencils, and laminator machine donated by The Campbell Foundation have had an incredible impact on our classroom. My students use these resources daily for writing assignments, organizing projects, and creating professional-quality materials. One of the most memorable moments was when we laminated student-created job safety posters for our vocational skills unit. Seeing their work preserved and displayed gave them a sense of pride and ownership, and they commented on how \"official\" their posters looked. When they first saw the pens and laminator, their excitement was contagious—they immediately began brainstorming ways to use them for upcoming lessons and projects.\r\nOur next steps include creating a portfolio of laminated instructional guides and checklists that students can use during hands-on training. This will help them stay organized and reinforce the skills they need for real-world job environments. Thanks to The Campbell Foundation's generosity, we are able to provide students with tools that make learning engaging, practical, and professional. These resources are not just supplies they are helping us prepare students for success beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763474737042,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-clerical-skills-build/9536251/","projectTitle":"Special Education Clerical Skills: Building Confidence Through Organization and Cleanliness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806230_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666284753533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806230"},{"teacherId":8707284,"projectId":9623339,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been transformed! My students were so excited when the new materials arrived. We immediately began incorporating them into our daily lessons and routines. The moment they saw the boxes, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy, it felt like Christmas morning! These resources have already made learning more engaging and accessible for all of my students.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new materials to support hands-on learning and social skill development. For example, during our morning group activities, students use the items to work collaboratively, share, and communicate in new ways. For my students with special needs, these tools have provided more opportunities to express themselves and stay engaged throughout the day. It's amazing to see how much more confident and motivated they feel.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. By supporting our project, you've given my students the opportunity to learn in ways that meet their unique needs. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community. Thank you for helping us create a space where every student can learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1757421811095,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-building-independence/9623339/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Building Independence Through Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707284"},{"teacherId":1125051,"projectId":9194338,"letterContent":"We are having an absolute blast playing with our new outdoor activities! We only have a small grassy area outside our room with a couple of tables which was quite boring before these new additions! We've been setting them out on Mondays and Fridays as those are our more \"fun\" days and a few times this week they were brought out at lunch by students who wanted to play.\r\n\r\nIf it wasn't for kind folks like you, teachers would never have the opportunity to have these sort of items in our classroom for our kids. You've made me and my students lives much richer with your giving. You are so greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1753203516110,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-peer-activities/9194338/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Peer Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1125051"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_102220","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":46.2,"schoolId":102220,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about ABLE at Mt. 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