{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Perry Street Preparatory Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":64.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9714108,"projectId":9797373,"letterContent":"With sincere gratitude, thank you for making our project, \"Bags of Blessings: Sharing Gratitude and Giving,\" a reality. Because of your kindness and belief in our school community, this project was fully funded and the impact has been both meaningful and far-reaching.\r\n\r\nOur Charter School, a Tier 1 Pre-K–8 school in Washington, D.C., serves many families who experience food insecurity, particularly during the holiday season. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to go beyond our original goal and provide Thanksgiving food bags to over 100 families and 130 students. Each family received a complete holiday meal, including turkeys and whole chickens, along with bags filled with essential holiday sides such as canned vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread mix, and cranberry sauce.\r\n\r\nThese donations did far more than provide food. They restored dignity, brought relief, and created moments of togetherness for families who may otherwise have gone without a holiday meal. Parents expressed deep appreciation, and students felt the warmth of knowing their community truly cares for them. You helped ensure that our families felt seen, supported, and valued during a season that can be especially challenging.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our first annual Fall Community Food Drive truly became a Season of Giving, one rooted in compassion, gratitude, and community care. Your support nourished not only bodies, but hearts, reminding our families that they are not alone.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, your empathy, and your commitment to making a difference. We are deeply grateful for the love you poured into our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1762101323081,"projectUrl":"project/bags-of-blessings-sharing-gratitude-and/9797373/","projectTitle":"Bags of Blessings: Sharing Gratitude and Giving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714108_orig.jpg?crop=3326,3326,x95,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724868481186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714108"},{"teacherId":2593832,"projectId":7025549,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to engage with foundational literacy skills in a way that is hands-on, joyful, and truly effective. The Folder Game Libraries, decodable books, and pre-writing materials have become an essential part of our daily intervention routine. One of my favorite moments this year was watching a group of first graders light up as they used the phonological awareness games for the first time. They proudly explained to each other how to \"tap out\" sounds and blend them together, skills that many of them struggled with in the fall. These resources transformed what once felt intimidating into something fun and attainable.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students asked, \"Can we play these every day?\" and eagerly gathered around to explore each new activity. My kindergarten intervention group especially loves the Basic Pattern Stencils and they treat them like treasures! It has been amazing to see how quickly they have improved their fine motor control and confidence with early writing tasks.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed us to take meaningful next steps in our Science of Reading-aligned instruction. As students master phonological and phonemic awareness through the folder games, we're transitioning them into more complex decoding using the decodable books you helped fund. With each small win—reading a sentence independently, matching a sound correctly, or writing a clear pattern—students are building momentum. Your support has directly impacted their growth, joy, and belief that they can become strong readers. Thank you for investing in their success and giving them tools that will benefit them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1670591586275,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundational-skills-focus-on-p/7025549/","projectTitle":"Building Foundational Skills: Focus on Phonological and Phonemic Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jennings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2593832_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454101109723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2593832"},{"teacherId":9714108,"projectId":8985014,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire Perry Street Prep community, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our Operation Cozy Project. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide over 100 students with fleece blankets, warm coats, hats, gloves, and scarves, ensuring they were well-prepared for the challenging winter months.\r\n\r\nOur students demonstrate a remarkable commitment to their education, actively engaging in both academic and extracurricular activities that foster their growth as scholars and community leaders. However, many of our students face the added challenge of traveling nearly an hour each day to reach school, often in difficult weather conditions. Over the past few months, the extreme winter temperatures have exacerbated the reality that many of these students lack the proper winter attire to stay warm and safe during their commute.\r\n\r\nThe outpouring of support from our community has been instrumental in providing these students with the essential gear they need to remain healthy, engaged, and focused on their education. We are profoundly appreciative of your involvement in this critical initiative.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, these winter essentials are not simply a matter of comfort but of necessity. With your contribution, we were able to ensure they can attend school regularly, remain healthy, and continue their educational pursuits without the added worry of inadequate clothing. Furthermore, your generosity offers relief to families who may face financial constraints in securing these essential items.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for any form of support, whether through financial donations or by helping to spread awareness of this initiative to others who may wish to assist.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, generosity, and dedication to the well-being and success of our students. Your contribution has had a lasting impact on their lives, enabling them to continue their educational journey and community service with warmth and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1737561280627,"projectUrl":"project/operation-cozy/8985014/","projectTitle":"Operation Cozy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714108_orig.jpg?crop=3326,3326,x95,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724868481186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714108"},{"teacherId":9714108,"projectId":8715019,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful for your thoughtful and generous donations to our school. Your support has made a significant impact on our students, helping to boost their self-image and self-confidence. We have placed the donated items in our school's resource room, and students and families have been coming in daily to retrieve what they need. \r\n\r\nYour contributions have empowered our students, making it easier for them to walk into our school each day with a greater sense of pride and assurance. They no longer need to juggle the challenge of staying focused academically while managing insecurities. Since receiving your donations, we have been able to serve over 100 students. Families continue to visit us, and the smiles on their faces after receiving the products truly mean the world. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in their lives, helping to improve both their attendance and self-confidence. 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