{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elementary School 28","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10262856,"projectId":10025261,"letterContent":"Our students in prek-3 class say thank you to all and each one of you, our donors. Your contribution has a significant impact on all of those children. You have bring happiness and joy to all of them when they got the magnetic animal and the beanbag seat. \r\n\r\nYour contribution to their education (identifying animals, learning their body part, putting the pieces together which help to increase their attending skills, coloring, learning colors and the letter in the fan way has made a difference in their life bringing a great experience. There is nothing better than learning in a fun way.\r\n\r\nThe most joyful and funny part was that everyone wanted to show their animals and what happened was that the pieces came off and they were surprised. It was time to put in place the solving problem skills and they found out how to hold them so the pieces stayed still. THANK YOU for being part of their joy with your donation\r\n\r\nThe second part of this activity after they showed the animals to the class was to print the animals, color them and identify the beginning letter of them. THANK YOU for helping us to giving our students the best learning experience. \r\n\r\nOur other group of pre-k students want to shout thank you to our donors for helping them have space where they can sit and read their favorite book. We celebrate our special needs early learners to increase their interest in books. You have helped us to provide a comfortable sit where they can explore their books. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1769192048395,"projectUrl":"project/creating-memories/10025261/","projectTitle":"Creating Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10262856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766512564135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10262856"},{"teacherId":9966479,"projectId":9677866,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been filled with excitement, curiosity, and joyful learning. The moment the students saw the new materials, their faces lit up—they couldn't wait to explore and play. The prepositions game has quickly become a class favorite, giving students a fun and interactive way to build important language skills. They also love the category sorting game, which has sparked meaningful conversations and helped them strengthen critical thinking skills during play.\r\n\r\nEven our preschoolers have been deeply engaged, especially with the baby doll set, which has encouraged nurturing play and social-emotional learning. Another classroom favorite is our new mat. Students use it to take a quiet moment when they need to calm their bodies or feelings, and it has already made a positive difference in helping them self-regulate.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, and growth every day. Thank you for making such a powerful impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758807391912,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-talkers/9677866/","projectTitle":"Tiny Talkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9966479_orig.jpg?crop=598,598,x2,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741789556221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966479"},{"teacherId":2833326,"projectId":9691688,"letterContent":"I am writing to share how incredibly helpful the storage unit and bins have been in my classroom. These resources have greatly improved our organization, making materials easier to access and keeping our space clutter-free. Students are now able to independently find and return items, which supports smoother transitions and stronger responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe storage unit and bins have truly enhanced our daily routines and created a more efficient, calm, and engaging learning environment. I am grateful for the positive impact they have made.","fullyFundedDate":1758807390388,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-focused-minds/9691688/","projectTitle":"Organized Space, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jean-Jacques","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2833326"},{"teacherId":9018883,"projectId":8981755,"letterContent":"Your wonderful donations have made such an impact on my students in the classroom. Learning has looked much different for them and they were very grateful. Being able to use new forms of technology was a great learning experience and became very resourceful. The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation truly helped the most providing the necessary funding required to complete this project and without their help this would not have been possible. Foundations like these are hard to come by and we appreciate them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1733976473831,"projectUrl":"project/show-it-share-it-play-it/8981755/","projectTitle":"Show it ! Share it! Play it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9018883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695547852024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9018883"},{"teacherId":4903148,"projectId":9659708,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with immense gratitude and excitement on behalf of my students. Thanks to your incredible generosity and support of our project, \"Empowering Gifted Minds Through Technology,\" our classroom now proudly features a brand-new Chromebook!\r\n\r\nBefore this device arrived, our students often had to share a single, aging desktop, severely limiting their time and ability to conduct research, collaborate, and access personalized learning tools. Now, the new Chromebook has proven to be an absolute game-changer.\r\n\r\nThe impact is visible every single day. Our students are no longer waiting their turn; they are actively becoming confident digital citizens. They use the Chromebook to quickly access current event articles, verify sources for their history reports, and utilize interactive math simulations that were previously inaccessible.\r\n\r\nFor our latest project, students used the device to create collaborative presentations in Google Slides, learning essential teamwork and communication skills while building professional-looking digital portfolios. For some of my students, this Chromebook represents their most consistent access to modern technology, ensuring they are not left behind in a technology-driven world.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is now a more equitable and dynamic learning environment. You didn't just donate a piece of hardware; you invested in their future readiness and empowered their curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making this powerful change possible. We are truly grateful for your belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757124246382,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-gifted-minds-through-technolo/9659708/","projectTitle":"Empowering Gifted Minds Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. VanderVeen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4903148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508255497005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4903148"},{"teacherId":2834117,"projectId":9235729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were thrilled to see all of the sensory materials being delivered to our classroom. Students loved the sensory wall that we created with the sequence material. We have also allowed some of our students to bring materials to their 4th grade classrooms this year! Students are using their materials, at their desks, to keep focused on their tasks. They are super helpful! During our staff meetings, I have shared just how great these materials are. We now are seeing other classrooms seek out the same items for their students! Thank you for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746387555182,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-focused/9235729/","projectTitle":"Sensory Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834117_orig.jpg?crop=1795,1795,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625781093917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834117"},{"teacherId":10055631,"projectId":9411952,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Safe Haven\" project has become a reality, and my students now have a warm and supportive space to use during counseling sessions. The new resources are helping create a calming environment where students can practice coping strategies, build self-regulation skills, and engage in social–emotional learning activities.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when a student who often struggles with big emotions was able to choose a calming tool from our new materials. Instead of shutting down, he used the resource to self-soothe and then rejoined the activity with a smile. Moments like this remind me how powerful it is to provide students with the right tools at the right time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many eagerly asked, \"Can we use this today?\" Their joy and curiosity showed me how much they value having a space that is truly their own.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue to use these resources as part of our counseling lessons on emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions. The next step is to incorporate these tools into activities where students can practice empathy, and communication in a safe and supportive setting.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me create a safe haven where they feel valued, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1750460046628,"projectUrl":"project/safe-haven/9411952/","projectTitle":"Safe Haven","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055631"},{"teacherId":2864352,"projectId":8627183,"letterContent":"Donations have a meaningful impact on our classroom by providing students with resources that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and enjoyable. Books, math materials, art supplies, building materials, and classroom organization tools give students opportunities to explore new ideas, practice important skills, and learn through creativity and collaboration. These resources help create a welcoming classroom environment where every student can participate and feel excited about learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps us provide experiences and materials that may not otherwise be available in our classroom. Each donation allows us to better support our students' academic growth while encouraging confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. When our students have the tools they need to succeed, they are able to take on new challenges, express their creativity, and build skills that will benefit them throughout their education. 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