{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elementary School 16","outOfStateSupporters":46.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3275861,"projectId":9347846,"letterContent":"It is with sincere gratitude that I thank you for helping to bring this classroom project to fruition. The students were ecstatic to have each received a sand bucket and pail to take on their beach adventures with their family or to use it to place crayons, books and so forth.\r\n\r\nThey also enjoyed receiving Oreo cookies and the Mott's fruit snacks. I can truly say that both snacks were a hit for all of my students. I am so grateful that there are wonderful individuals like you that care and wished for my students to have all these great goodies.","fullyFundedDate":1748354772760,"projectUrl":"project/fun-filled-summer/9347846/","projectTitle":"Fun-Filled Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Profita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3275861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520983337081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profita"},{"teacherId":4091189,"projectId":9313004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The students loved all the snacks and were so excited when we opened the boxes together. They even asked if they could take some home to share with their brothers and sisters. Donations like these really make a difference and we are so thankful for your contribution to our classroom. \r\n The bubbles , crayons and coloring books were a hit in the big sand buckets for the students to take wiith them on the last day of school. I know they will always remember this gift.","fullyFundedDate":1749215571713,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-summer-fun/9313004/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Summer Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feltey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4091189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659662990957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tara-feltey"},{"teacherId":5103864,"projectId":9231298,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you for providing our class with so many wonderful materials and a wide variety of bilingual books for our classroom library. I have already been able to use these resources, and they have made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBooks such as Spanish Reading Comprehension Workbook for Kids, Spanish for Kids Set 1: First Readers Box Set – 10 Beginning Readers, and the Lil' Libros: VÁMONOS series are especially valuable, as many of our students and their families come from Latin American countries. My dual-language learners have been using these materials to support their learning and to practice speaking both Spanish and English.\r\n\r\nThe Spanish & English Magnetic Alphabet Letters & Numbers set has also been a tremendous help in keeping my students engaged during centers time.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support—it truly makes a difference in my students' learning and growth","fullyFundedDate":1754070815825,"projectUrl":"project/great-libraries-grow-great-readers/9231298/","projectTitle":"Great Libraries Grow Great Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tineo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5103864_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518118237616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5103864"},{"teacherId":9891619,"projectId":9704513,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our special education students were able to share the joy of sports and inclusion in a truly meaningful way. The special education department used the gifts to create a inviting opportunity for the general education population for all students to interact through play, teamwork, and shared activities. This gesture helped break down barriers and fostered a stronger sense of community across classrooms. In addition, our students took pride in selling baked goods to help support the project, practicing important life and social skills along the way. Your donation made it possible for our students to not only give back to their peers, but also to experience the pride and joy that comes from inclusion, kindness, and teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1759425900347,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-in-the-real-world-for-specia/9704513/","projectTitle":"Life Skills in the Real World for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891619_orig.jpg?crop=986,986,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741804825341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891619"},{"teacherId":9972057,"projectId":9244642,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to The DonorsChoose Community and to all of you who so generously supported my classroom project, \"Read Books and Use Finger Puppets.\" Because of your kindness, my students have been exploring exciting new books that align with our curriculum's learning and developmental goals and studies, and finger puppets that are fostering both their academic and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nWhen the items arrived, my students and I were very excited. We had a wonderful time exploring each item together through a guided discovery process. They've done a great job learning how to use the items appropriately and put them away after playtime.\r\n\r\nThe \"24 PCS Mini Stuffed Animals Finger Puppets Set\" has been a fantastic tool for bringing our stories to life. After reading the donated books, my students use the finger puppets to retell their favorite stories. Watching them share their puppets, take turns, and play together has been incredibly rewarding, and has helped them develop their social-emotional skills\r\n\r\nFor my multilingual learners, the bilingual books, including the \"English-Spanish First Little Readers\" series and \"Albertina Goes Up: An Alphabet Book,\" have been a huge success. Reading these stories to my students in Spanish has created a special connection and helped them engage with the material on a more personal level, developing their language and literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWe have also had so much fun with the \"Bob Books: Rhyming Words\" series. I love hearing my students repeat, identify rhymes, and discover new ones. These simple and engaging books have made a big difference in improving their vocabulary and phonological awareness.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a genuine and lasting impact on my students' development. I look forward to continuing to use these valuable resources to help them grow and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project a success.","fullyFundedDate":1744248193530,"projectUrl":"project/read-books-and-use-finger-puppets/9244642/","projectTitle":"Read Books and Use Finger Puppets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez Almonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972057"},{"teacherId":9972057,"projectId":9241369,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the Donor Choose Community, the Tepper Foundation, and all donors for your generous support of my classroom project \"Eliminating Hunger and Caring for Ourselves Physically and Emotionally.\" Your contributions have had a profound and positive impact on my students' learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nYour donations have provided us with practical tools that have fostered both physical and emotional growth. The \"12-foot diameter Physical Education Parachute,\" for example, has become a class favorite for improving gross motor skills and encouraging teamwork, both inside and outside the classroom. My students enjoy playing with the parachute by placing a beanbag or a small foam ball in the center. When I say \"Go!\" Everyone moves the parachute up and down. When I say \"Stop!\" Everyone freezes and says the color where the beanbag or ball lands.\r\n\r\nWe've also put the Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers to excellent use. After reading and discussing the books \"Fill a Bucket\" and \"I'm Feeling Angry Right Now,\" my students used the markers to draw and express their emotions. This has been a very effective way for them to process their feelings and understand the causes of emotions. I have also loved seeing them use the markers for everyday tasks such as writing their names, drawing about different topics, and tallying their responses, which makes learning fun. Your donation is helping to create a positive and supportive environment where my students feel comfortable exploring their feelings. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the donated snacks, which included Pringles potato chips and Welch's gluten-free mixed fruit snacks, provided both nutrition and a teaching opportunity. While my students enjoyed the snacks, we were able to talk about the importance of choosing healthy food choices. I was especially pleased to see that even my pickiest eaters enjoyed the snacks with great enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact of the donated items was evident from the moment they arrived. My students were enthusiastic and curious. We explored each item together through a guided discovery process. My students quickly learned how to use and care for the materials properly, as well as how to handle them independently.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to all of you for making my project a reality. The donated materials are already having a wonderful effect on my student's curiosity and engagement. Moving forward, I will continue to encourage them to explore these resources, helping them grow in ways that align with their individual interest, strengths, and needs.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1744166421779,"projectUrl":"project/eliminate-hunger-and-take-care-of-oursel/9241369/","projectTitle":"Eliminate Hunger and Take Care of Ourselves Physically and Emotionally","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez Almonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972057"},{"teacherId":3275861,"projectId":9206377,"letterContent":"I want to take this time to thank you for helping to bring this project to fruition for the students. I have been able to provide the students at the school with green, purple and orange shirts, which are the school colors. I also was able to provide gray shirts to students that can be used during gym time l.\r\n\r\nI am glad that many students are now able to feel that they are a part of the school community by wearing rhe school colors. Thank you for making this happen for them. I truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742959771860,"projectUrl":"project/school-shirts-please/9206377/","projectTitle":"School Shirts, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Profita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3275861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520983337081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profita"},{"teacherId":9995413,"projectId":9350631,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generous support. Your contributions have truly made a difference in our classroom! My students and I have been using the new resources every day, and they've brought so much excitement and engagement to our lessons. One memorable moment was when the students first saw the materials; their faces lit up with curiosity and joy. They couldn't wait to explore and start learning!\r\n\r\nWe recently used the resources for a hands-on classroom project where students worked in small groups to apply what they've been learning in creative ways. It's amazing to see how confident and collaborative they've become.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be expanding on this project by incorporating even more critical thinking and problem-solving activities. The students are eager to keep learning and discovering, and your support has helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping my students grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1749215584214,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-futures-2/9350631/","projectTitle":"Feeding Futures 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Batista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995413"},{"teacherId":5984622,"projectId":9491945,"letterContent":"The addition of a color printer to our classroom has made a tremendous difference in how my students learn and engage each day. Having access to color printing allows me to create vibrant, hands-on learning materials that capture students' attention and make lessons come to life. Many of my students are visual learners, and the use of colorful visuals helps them better understand and remember new concepts across all subjects.\r\n\r\nThe ability to print classroom decor & materials, pictures, personalized anchor charts, and create worksheets in color has transformed how I present lessons. Students are much more motivated and focused when materials are visually engaging. Personalized anchor charts in bright colors help reinforce key concepts, and color coded worksheets make it easier for students to follow directions and organize information.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially helpful for my students with special needs, who benefit greatly from visual supports such as picture schedules, communication cards, and illustrated activity prompts. Being able to print these materials in color has made learning more accessible, engaging, and individualized for every student.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their own work printed in color! Whether it's a drawing, a writing sample, or a class project, they take great pride in seeing their work displayed brightly on our classroom walls or shared with their families. The color printer has truly added a sense of ownership and motivation to their learning.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who is typically quiet and hesitant to participate, has become more engaged during literacy and art activities since being able to see his colorful projects come to life. It's been heartwarming to watch his confidence grow as he proudly shares his printed work with his peers.\r\n\r\nThanks to this generous donation, our classroom feels more creative, inclusive, and inspiring. The color printer has not only enhanced instruction but has also helped my students express themselves and celebrate their learning in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1756308690288,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-in-full-color/9491945/","projectTitle":"\"Bringing Learning to Life in Full Color\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faradin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5984622_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753272572920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5984622"},{"teacherId":1153603,"projectId":9318692,"letterContent":"This project brought a wave of calming and focus to our classroom. The essential oils and hygiene products were a great sensory experience for my students, helping them manage their emotions and stay present. For example, during our ela unit on plants, we used the aromatherapy scents to identify different herbs and flowers, making the lesson more interactive and memorable. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the materials, their eyes lighting up at the colorful bottles and fragrant scents. We're now planning to create our own perfumes as a project, incorporating what we've learned about plant properties and chemical reactions during our IFL unit of study.","fullyFundedDate":1750682575014,"projectUrl":"project/scented-essentials/9318692/","projectTitle":"Scented Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1153603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543279731651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/xscape"},{"teacherId":9891619,"projectId":9214992,"letterContent":"We have been able to send these donations out to get our school logo printed on them. Families have been so grateful for the opportunity to receive free school uniforms. \r\n\r\nStudents have been so happy because these uniforms now match their own and parents are able to provide their children with alternative uniform options. Some students who were anxious about asking parents for additional money within the start of the new year have also told us how happy they were to receive these shirts. \r\n\r\nOur words can't express how thankful we are for your donations. We are still working on the sweatshirts for donations during the colder months!","fullyFundedDate":1749215595174,"projectUrl":"project/uniforms-for-all-helping-every-student/9214992/","projectTitle":"Uniforms for All: Helping Every Student Start Their Day Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891619_orig.jpg?crop=986,986,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741804825341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891619"},{"teacherId":5103864,"projectId":9171755,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you for all the essential items, snacks, and dental hygiene products you provided for my students. Snacks are always a necessity in my classroom, especially since my students have an early lunch. They truly enjoyed the pack of chocolate and vanilla flavored pudding—small treats like these make a big difference in their day.\r\n\r\nThe toothbrushes and toothpaste were given to children who needed them, helping to maintain their dental health and prevent cavities during the spring and summer. The swimming headbands have been very helpful during outdoor activities and physical education classes.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card was used to purchase literacy resources that focus on phonics skills and reading. The heavy-duty tape and glue sticks are also essential in our daily classroom activities, helping us complete projects and keep materials organized.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support—it means a great deal to us and is appreciated by everyone. A special thank you to The Tepper Foundation for the kindness and care you show my students. We are truly grateful. 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