{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Marcella R Kelly Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9969341,"projectId":9173567,"letterContent":"I would like to express my most sincere gratitude, on behalf of my Kindergarten and First Grade students, for the wonderful materials we received thanks to your generous donation.\r\nAmong the resources we received are math manipulatives, materials to support social skills development, playdough, snacks, and small whiteboards with markers. All of these materials have been a great help in promoting active learning and supporting our students' academic and social-emotional growth.\r\nThe children are very happy and excited to use these new materials in their daily activities. Thanks to your support, our classroom has been filled with motivation, joy, and curiosity to learn.\r\nOn behalf of all my students and myself, Margarita González, Special Education Teacher, we want to thank you deeply for your kindness and your commitment to education. We will always be very grateful for the generosity of all the donors who make these dreams possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750092035435,"projectUrl":"project/kelly-school-special-education-k-1st/9173567/","projectTitle":"Kelly School Special Education K-1st","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969341"},{"teacherId":9912320,"projectId":9122102,"letterContent":"This item was huge for our class room! I knew that they would make an impact on our students but I wasn't sure how much. These items were great for students to practice multiple different skills, for example students have been able to practices kicking, under hand swing, over hand swing, and many more. Students have found that the light weight ball has been easier to work with and practice their skills. \r\n\r\nMore recently students have been able to use it on a adaptive level as well. They have been able to manipulate the ball and use the skills. I have seen many skills grow when using this equipment and I am excited to continue using it moving forward. Thank you to everyone again!","fullyFundedDate":1746449567240,"projectUrl":"project/student-net-sport-items/9122102/","projectTitle":"Student Net Sport Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912320"},{"teacherId":9912319,"projectId":9327276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation for the floor markers!! We have been able to use the markers to be able to play four square inside during class, recess, and on rainy days. The students are extremely grateful for this because this is a game they have been longing to play but we have not had the means to play successfully. We used the markers to draw for our calm down corners, this has been an extremely useful tool to help regulate students and get them back engaged in class. We have been able to expand our repertoire of games we play thank to having these markers!!","fullyFundedDate":1748297845835,"projectUrl":"project/floor-markers/9327276/","projectTitle":"Floor Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912319"},{"teacherId":8435495,"projectId":8416474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your support! It does not go unnoticed and my students are I are forever thankful for you! \r\nBecause of you, we were able to have a successful start to the school year, with all the materials my students needed! Starting at a new school can be very scary, and when my students walked in on their first day, the classroom was warm, welcoming, and clean! \r\nThey now have the manipulatives and tools to help them learn and grow throughout the year, and this wouldn't be possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1722618583858,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-and-accessibility/8416474/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start And Accessibility!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mirolli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435495_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651249431732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmirolli"},{"teacherId":8435495,"projectId":7486519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your support! It does not go unnoticed and my students are I are forever thankful for you! \r\nBecause of you, we were able to have a successful start to the school year, with all the materials my students needed! Starting at a new school can be very scary, and when my students walked in on their first day, the classroom was warm, welcoming, and clean! \r\nThey now have the manipulatives and tools to help them learn and grow throughout the year, and this wouldn't be possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1689443496426,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-new-tools/7486519/","projectTitle":"New School, New Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mirolli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435495_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651249431732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmirolli"},{"teacherId":5882369,"projectId":7663035,"letterContent":"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of the Calm Down Space initiative. Thanks to you, we've created a safe, welcoming environment where students can take a moment to pause, breathe, and reset during challenging moments.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped provide:\r\n\r\nSoothing sensory tools\r\n\r\nComfortable seating\r\n\r\nPeaceful lighting and calming visuals\r\n\r\nA nurturing space where emotions are respected and supported\r\n\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students now have a meaningful resource to regulate their emotions, regain focus, and return to learning with a renewed sense of peace.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of mental wellness and for helping us nurture a more compassionate, mindful school community.","fullyFundedDate":1691976003611,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-space/7663035/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruggiero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5882369_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537128914094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882369"},{"teacherId":9975643,"projectId":9207283,"letterContent":"On behalf of our preschool classroom, I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous donation of the tables. Your support has made a significant difference in our daily environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students now have a more comfortable and functional space to learn, play, and grow. The new tables have not only improved the organization of the classroom but have also created a more welcoming and engaging atmosphere for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your contribution—it means so much to us and to the children we serve every day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1746654303525,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfortable/9207283/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfortable","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9975643"},{"teacherId":9912319,"projectId":9134112,"letterContent":"Having the iPad has made such a positive impact on our PE class! I'm able to quickly give directions to all students and better help students of all languages. Keeping grades and tracking performance has been so much easier now that the iPad is easily accessible and all data is able to be synced quickly and effectively! Having the iPad may be a little change but it has significantly changed my teaching in positive ways. Being able to each all students, track data to better help where students need it has helped immensely, we all want to say thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1741308314833,"projectUrl":"project/pe-ipad/9134112/","projectTitle":"PE iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912319"},{"teacherId":9969369,"projectId":9173798,"letterContent":"The three donated bookshelves have transformed my classroom by making materials more organized and accessible for students. Now they can easily find and return books and supplies, which builds independence and responsibility. The shelves also created inviting spaces for reading and learning, making the classroom more engaging, calm, and student-centered. Overall, this project has improved organization, reduced transition time, and helped students stay focused and motivated. Thank you for supporting my students and helping create a better learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746449567562,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-for-young-readers-and-w/9173798/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces for Young Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969369_orig.jpg?crop=524,524,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742010003848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969369"},{"teacherId":9912320,"projectId":9088774,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping out with providing me with an iPad. I have not only used this iPad in class but it has been such a big help during Professional Developments. Recently my co worker and I flew down to Baltimore Maryland for the Shape of America national Physical education conference. During this conference with the use of the iPad I was able to take a lot of notes, take pictures documenting our trip and create a power point that we have shared with our students. Having the use of the iPad has made teaching my students much easier. I have everything that I need for class right there in my hands. I have been able to update students quicker with assessments, reach out to parents in a timely manner, and communicate with co workers. Thank you all so much again, and I will continue to put the suppiles to great","fullyFundedDate":1738854444138,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-tool-box/9088774/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Tool Box","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912320"},{"teacherId":1815769,"projectId":9013122,"letterContent":"Our students LOVE these speakers. They have made such an improvement in the PE classes. The sounds and beats that they have added to the classes have added a new level to the classes. The level of movement has increased so much.\r\nWe have used the speakers in all classes from PreK to Grade 5. We have used them for recess, free time and classes. Our students LOVE that they can choose the music and sounds that they want to listen to. They love that they can hook a microphone up and sing!\r\nWe recently used it for our annual St. Patrick's Day parade. We LOVE the mobility of the speakers. We wheeled it around the school to add music to our parade. It was fun to have this new level to our annual event.\r\nThank you so much for this generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1735658186864,"projectUrl":"project/speakers-for-our-movement-science-classr/9013122/","projectTitle":"Speakers for Our Movement Science Classroom to Raise Some Noise!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1815769_orig.jpg?crop=477,477,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565822393651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1815769"},{"teacherId":6222081,"projectId":9044354,"letterContent":"Students have loved being able to use the materials we received. The materials have kept our room clean and organized, and have increased student independence. I have loved seeing them get to help in our room's cleanliness and organization. \r\n\r\nMy students are young learners who have thrived in their ability to independently clean their area or get a tool to help them learn better. They are able to take their room and learning in their own hands and that is in part to your generosity and kindness. 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