{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Geraldine W Johnson School","outOfStateSupporters":49.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1944654,"projectId":10140870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much your kind of nations my classroom. It was wonderful to be able to finally get the two new beanbag chairs for my classroom for as soon as to use during their sensory times. \r\n\r\nWe used to be bags every day and the students were able to use them for their breaks and for reading circles it was wonderful to have these as part of our classroom and to incorporate them in our daily lessons. \r\n\r\n\r\nIt is such a wonderful thing when people take a time out of their busy schedules to provide funding to projects like these individuals especially needs. Thank you so much for your kind generation and donation.","fullyFundedDate":1775568011996,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bag-chairs-for-my-special-needs-stu/10140870/","projectTitle":"Bean Bag Chairs For My Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joseph M. Valentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1944654_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y749&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723309007274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joey-valentino"},{"teacherId":4611676,"projectId":9985216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My students were incredibly excited when our new iPad arrived, and it has already become a valuable tool in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe iPad helps me provide small-group instruction, monitor student progress, and administer online assessments more efficiently. 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These books give children the language and tools they need to identify, understand, and express their emotions in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are more able to pause, reflect, and communicate their feelings respectfully. I have seen students use the strategies from these books to calm themselves, show empathy to classmates, and solve conflicts more independently. These moments might seem small, but they represent powerful growth in self-awareness and emotional regulation that will benefit them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped create a safe, supportive environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Thank you for investing in both the academic and emotional success of my students. 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I can't wait to get more books to read with them and get them even more excited about reading. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for changing my students' perspective on reading. They are no longer frustrated and bored by the stories they are provided with. The opportunity to provide them with high-interest novels has ignited a spark inside them that I hope to continue to foster.","fullyFundedDate":1729088489100,"projectUrl":"project/novels-for-new-readers/8872331/","projectTitle":"Novels for New Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaudio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3237886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518700980179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mgaudio"},{"teacherId":8549267,"projectId":9622349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. The classroom mailboxes and organization bins have made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and learning environment. Since incorporating these tools, student work has become far more organized, making it easier for students to locate, submit, and take pride in their work. As a result, students are showing increased accountability and responsibility for managing their assignments, which has positively impacted their independence and confidence.\r\nThese organizational tools have also been incredibly helpful from a teaching and planning perspective. The bins allow me to clearly organize work for the entire week, helping lessons flow more smoothly and ensuring that materials are readily available for each day. This has improved classroom efficiency and allowed me to spend more time focused on instruction and supporting students rather than managing materials.\r\nYour kindness and support have directly enhanced both student ownership of learning and overall classroom organization. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and for helping create an environment where students can succeed. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1766006697994,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-clarity-mailboxes-turn-/9622349/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Clarity: Mailboxes & Turn-In Tools for Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rickel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8549267_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659018309336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshattani"},{"teacherId":240708,"projectId":9918861,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a big impact. My students loved the privacy dividers. During our first spelling test with them, the room became calmer and more focused. The folders have helped students take charge of their unfinished work, and I've seen them independently grab what they need and dive right back in.\r\n\r\nWe also used the paper plates for a hands‑on science project, and students were so excited when they saw the materials. We used the plates to make faces for a project called, \"If I Had Animal Teeth.\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are more organized, focused, and engaged. Our next steps include continuing to build strong independent work routines and using these materials for upcoming creative projects that let students show their learning in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1771021913865,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-focus-finish-and-ha/9918861/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Focus, Finish, and Have Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiIorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/240708"},{"teacherId":1944654,"projectId":9862388,"letterContent":"For all the reading materials that we donated to my classroom for my students for ELA reading foundations. My students are very brave and having these materials have made their learning more fun than they are doing such a fantastic job with materials that were donated to my classroom.\r\n\r\nI'm very thankful for all the wonderful things that we're donated to my student's and I am eternally grateful for your kind and generous donations that were supplied for this protect.\r\n\r\nThank you so much and the kindness of generosity. I think you eternally.","fullyFundedDate":1766783960824,"projectUrl":"project/ela-and-reading-for-special-needs-indivi/9862388/","projectTitle":"ELA and Reading for Special Needs Individuals","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joseph M. 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We have been using Materials in our morning meeting, and in all the work that we do throughout the school day and some of the materials are utilize for the students when they do their homework. \r\n\r\nAgain, I'm very thankful for all the donations that were given to my students to this project into my classroom and thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to honor my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762298434202,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-special-students/9863219/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Special Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joseph M. Valentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1944654_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y749&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723309007274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joey-valentino"},{"teacherId":240708,"projectId":9556851,"letterContent":"Our new student mailboxes have become part of our daily routine. Students use them to collect work, notes, and take-home papers, which has helped our classroom stay organized. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly find their names and carefully check their mailbox for the first time—it built excitement and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited when the mailboxes were set up! Having their own space made them feel important and independent. Next, we're using the mailboxes during our writing unit. Students will \"deliver\" friendly letters and writing responses to classmates for peer feedback, making learning both meaningful and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1762178067178,"projectUrl":"project/youve-got-mail/9556851/","projectTitle":"You've Got Mail!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiIorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/240708"},{"teacherId":4611676,"projectId":9877436,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students experienced something truly magical this holiday season, they became book owners. On our \"Holiday Book Gift Day,\" each child unwrapped their very own 'Hi! Fly Guy' book, and the excitement was unforgettable. For many of my bilingual students, this was the first book they have ever owned. Watching them carefully write their names inside the cover and hug their new books was a powerful reminder of how meaningful access to literacy can be.\r\n\r\nThe 'Hi! Fly Guy' series has been a perfect fit for our classroom. These engaging texts help students strengthen foundational reading skills like decoding, fluency, expression, and comprehension. The repetitive sentence patterns, dialogue, and humorous illustrations support emerging bilingual readers as they practice vocabulary development and oral language skills. In our classroom, reading looks like partner practice, echo reading, choral reading, and joyful laughter as students build confidence. These books allow students to focus on phrasing and understanding rather than struggling through overly complex text, which is critical for developing fluent, independent readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my more hesitant readers have absolutely blossomed. Students who once avoided reading aloud are now volunteering to perform Fly Guy voices with expression and pride. Others are rereading their books at home over winter break, strengthening both English vocabulary and their love for storytelling. Your support didn't just provide books, it provided ownership, confidence, and the message that they are capable readers. 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