{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elementary School 26","outOfStateSupporters":30.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5049684,"projectId":10276798,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and school community, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of items for our Time for Fun – Fun in the Sun Day!\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contributions—including hula hoops, beach balls, temporary tattoos, paddle ball sets, a parachute, and giant dice—helped make the day an exciting and memorable experience for our students. The excitement on their faces when they saw the activities and began using the items was truly priceless!\r\n\r\nOur students have worked hard throughout the school year. They have spent countless hours sitting behind desks, working on computers, completing assignments, learning new skills, and meeting the many challenges of the school year. Fun in the Sun Day gave them an opportunity to step away from their desks and screens, get outside, and simply enjoy being kids.\r\n\r\nThey were able to run, jump, play, laugh, and enjoy the fresh air with their classmates. The activities encouraged teamwork, movement, friendship, and, most importantly, FUN! For a little while, the focus wasn't on grades, assignments, or deadlines—it was about enjoying the moment and celebrating all that they had accomplished.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us give our students a well-deserved reward for their hard work and dedication. More importantly, you helped us create great memories that they will carry with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make their school experience brighter, happier, and more memorable. Your kindness truly made a difference, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778813615377,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-fun/10276798/","projectTitle":"Time for Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnett-Gary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5049684_orig.jpg?crop=1007,1006,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758549850742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5049684"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10289891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and giving spirit. The storage bins have really helped manage the chaos that is the art room. Materials can be safely stored and accessed. Bins are clearly labeled making the process of setting up and cleaning up for each class so much more efficient. Students are learning proper cleaning habits. I can also easily move materials from the storage closet to the classroom and from classroom to classroom. Mobility of materials is vital especially during testing when I do art on a cart.","fullyFundedDate":1784218339028,"projectUrl":"project/stackable-storage-for-special-needs-cent/10289891/","projectTitle":"Stackable Storage for Special Needs Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10220769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and giving spirit. The storage bins have really helped manage the chaos that is the art room. Materials can be safely stored and accessed. Bins are clearly labeled making the process of setting up and cleaning up for each class so much more efficient. Students are learning proper cleaning habits. I can also easily move materials from the storage closet to the classroom and from classroom to classroom. Mobility of materials is vital especially during testing when I do art on a cart.","fullyFundedDate":1785796922806,"projectUrl":"project/save-store-storage-bins/10220769/","projectTitle":"Save & Store Storage Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":2378654,"projectId":8284477,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support and thoughtful donations. Thanks to your kindness, our students were thrilled to receive an array of brand-new learning supplies, including Paper Mate Flair felt pens, smooth retractable gel pens, vibrant markers, engaging coloring books, and essential index cards. Having access to high-quality materials instantly energized our classroom, bringing an extra spark of excitement to every lesson and study session.\r\n\r\nYour contributions go far beyond providing simple tools; they actively foster creativity, focus, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Whether students are taking colorful notes, organizing study sets on index cards, or unwinding with a coloring book after a hard day's work, your support gives them the confidence and resources to thrive. Thank you for believing in our students and making our classroom such a vibrant, inspiring place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1711550152980,"projectUrl":"project/let-it-rest-decompress/8284477/","projectTitle":"Let It Rest- Decompress!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Almonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2378654_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480640511490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2378654"},{"teacherId":2378654,"projectId":8043361,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donations of back-to-school essentials. Thanks to your support, our classrooms are now fully stocked with vibrant crayons, colored pencils, eye-catching inspirational posters, and vital cleaning supplies. Seeing the students' faces light up as they opened brand-new art supplies and walked into freshly decorated, sparkling clean rooms was a powerful reminder of how much this community cares about their success.\r\n\r\nYour contributions do so much more than just fill supply closets—they create an environment where creativity can thrive, positive mindsets are encouraged, and students can learn safely and comfortably. Every colorful drawing created and every bright poster on the wall stands as a testament to your kindness and dedication to our children's education. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us start this school year on such an inspiring note!","fullyFundedDate":1701176471130,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroomour-home/8043361/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom...Our Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Almonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2378654_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480640511490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2378654"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10328543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom library grow with these new books. I love to read and it is truly a blessing to spread my passion for literacy with young minds. I can see their faces light up when a story is truly engaging. It has been wonderful to offer books in both English and Spanish for my English as second language learners. Reading in the classroom translates to reading at home for many of these students. Thank you for your generosity and support for my babies. They continue to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1785796919338,"projectUrl":"project/career-day-bilingual-books/10328543/","projectTitle":"Career Day Bilingual Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":2378654,"projectId":9929675,"letterContent":"Donations through DonorsChoose have completely transformed our classroom experience by putting essential, high-quality learning tools directly into my students' hands. Many of our funded projects provided specialized hands-on materials, interactive tech, and vibrant library books that our standard classroom budget simply couldn't cover. Having access to these new resources immediately sparked a sense of curiosity and excitement across the room, turning abstract lessons into tangible, memorable learning moments. The immediate physical impact was obvious, but the boost to student engagement was where the true magic happened.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate academic benefit, these generous contributions sent a powerful emotional message to my students: people out in the world believe in their potential. Knowing that caring donors invested in their education instilled a renewed sense of pride and confidence in their abilities. Every time we open a fresh set of supplies or gather around a new classroom resource, my students are reminded that their growth matters to a community far beyond our school walls. DonorsChoose didn't just equip our classroom with materials—it empowered my students to dream bigger and engage fully in their own success.","fullyFundedDate":1764688308786,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-students/9929675/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Almonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2378654_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480640511490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2378654"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10112827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Having an instant print camera has been such a game changer. We can easily label chairs and places in the classroom with the students pictures so that they know where they need to go. We can display their faces on bulletin boards and make it part of artwork. We can document and show the school community and families what takes place in our classroom.. We can create a classroom album. It has been very fun using this new technology in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1780955259272,"projectUrl":"project/in-the-words-of-sofia-petrillo-picture/10112827/","projectTitle":"In the Words of Sofia Petrillo \"Picture It, Paterson 2026\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10201937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. I know that my students are ready and excited to use their brand new markers. They blow me away with their creativity and talent. Their creations inspire me to work on my own artwork. I know that markers are especially helpful for some of my special needs students who have difficulty applying pressure to materials like crayons and colored pencils. Markers glide and color with a little less effort than these other materials. They can also grip and hold markers easier than small crayons and thin colored pencils.","fullyFundedDate":1780256828415,"projectUrl":"project/markers-with-colors-not-in-the-regular-c/10201937/","projectTitle":"Markers with Colors not in the Regular Classpacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10328147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. I love to read and I love to share my passion with my kiddos. I have a small lending library in my classroom. Students can take books from the shelf as a reward for finishing a project. They can also use the books for inspiration for an art project. They can have some silent reading time to feel a little more settled when they are feeling anxious or overwhelemed. Bilingual books are especially helpful with our diverse population.","fullyFundedDate":1782763310009,"projectUrl":"project/books-about-diversity/10328147/","projectTitle":"Books About Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10212374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. I know my students will love these acrylic paint markers. I had never used them myself until recentñy. The first thought I had when I used these paint markers was that my kids would really enjoy these supplies. I can think of a couple different projects that would benefit from this tool. The ideas just keep comomg and I am sure that my students will come up with many more. I love our exchange of ideas. My students are so creative and talented.","fullyFundedDate":1782763310024,"projectUrl":"project/acrylic-paint-markers-for-sel-activities/10212374/","projectTitle":"Acrylic Paint Markers for SEL Activities for Students & Staff","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10112780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the rolls of film. These film rolls will be so helpful in documenting what takes place in the classroom. It will really help make the process easier now that the photos can be taken and printed right on the spot. Students can see themselves displayed throughout the school building. They can take ownership of their own space. This is such a game changer. It is great when students feel included, valued, and represented. 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