{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orleans-Niagara BOCES - Newfane Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9817934,"projectId":9250897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my art program. Your support has already made a meaningful impact on my students. With the items purchased, they now have the flexibility to draw in different areas of the classroom, helping them feel more inspired and comfortable as they create. We've also had the opportunity to take our art lessons outside, allowing students to explore new environments and express themselves in fresh ways.\r\nThe additional supplies will be thoughtfully incorporated into future lessons and will be available for students to use during various projects throughout the year. These resources not only enhance their artistic experience but also provide opportunities they might not have had otherwise.\r\nYour kindness and support mean the world to us. Thank you again for believing in the power of art and helping to nurture creativity in young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1746975195733,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-board-and-other-art-supplies/9250897/","projectTitle":"Drawing Board and Other Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817934"},{"teacherId":7145028,"projectId":8910674,"letterContent":"I cannot tell you what a difference having keyboards in the classroom has made! \r\nStudents have developed self confidence through learning songs on the piano, and show greater independence in their self expression! Students would ask me at the end of class, \"Are you bringing the pianos back?\" They really loved using them.\r\nOne of my classes made me a list of their top ten favorite songs and I picked the most accessible song for each student to learn to play chords charts for. To go beyond playing \"Twinkle Twinkle\" and play songs that really meant something personal to them, it was such an \"aha!\" moment. \r\nThey didn't just want to play their songs for me, they wanted to play their songs for other teachers too. The lightbulb went off that they can take music home and play chord charts for any song they like. They beamed with accomplishment from this project. This was not something I have been able to accomplish on ukulele or drums, though I have tried. \r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for gifting the students a way to express themselves musically and emotionally. The pianos have been such a game changer.","fullyFundedDate":1737722246745,"projectUrl":"project/musical-coping-skills-for-mental-health/8910674/","projectTitle":"Musical Coping Skills for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gifford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7145028"},{"teacherId":9818539,"projectId":8907594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to my room. We greatly appreciate it so much. The students have a visual space to take breaks when they need them with the use of the bean bag chairs. The wiggle wobble desk legs help the students self regulate and get their need for movement in while still being able to learn with minimal distractions. The clock helps to give them a visual for a timer. All of the these things have helped to improve their mental health, allow them to self regulate with quick breaks, and stay in my lessons longer. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1730169450198,"projectUrl":"project/relax-regulate-and-set-time-to-improve/8907594/","projectTitle":"Relax, Regulate, and Set Time to Improve Your Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818539"},{"teacherId":9822149,"projectId":8913542,"letterContent":"The introduction of the two ErgoBounce Cantilevered Chairs and the Balance Ball Seat have made a tremendous impact on my students. These items are used at various times throughout the school day to provide vestibular input. The students who utilize these items have difficulty processing sensory stimuli and need additional input such as bouncing and rocking to regulate their systems allowing improved attention and emotional regulation. These items allow for subtle movement and bouncing right at their desks while they are participating with the lesson. In the past, these same students needed to leave the classroom to go to the sensory room or therapy room to obtain this input. They are now able to self-regulate within their classroom, not missing any important learning opportunities.\r\nThe students readily gravitate to these items knowing that they can now address their needs independently.","fullyFundedDate":1730571535708,"projectUrl":"project/moving-into-good-mental-heath/8913542/","projectTitle":"Moving Into Good Mental Heath","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marinaccio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9822149"},{"teacherId":9817864,"projectId":8906349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. Mental health is a huge things that my students deal with daily. With the help of your generosity I have been able to purchase tools to help my student improve their mental health. My students deal have had a fun time using the sequencing cards to help them recall short stories. This skill is one that they are able to carry over and be retrospective about events that impact their mental health daily. Improving on these skills helps my students to look at situations and figure out ways to improve their responses to stress. My students also really enjoy having the opportunity to use fidgets while they are working on skills. The use of these fidgets increase engagement with teacher lead activities and help my students engaged in lessons. I again just want to thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1730133585703,"projectUrl":"project/helping-to-improve-mental-health-with-se/8906349/","projectTitle":"Helping to Improve Mental Health With Sequencing Cards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817864"},{"teacherId":9818075,"projectId":8906807,"letterContent":"My students are using the chair and canoe as alternative seating. They love that they are able to choose from other options rather than the plain old school chair. My students benefit greatly from having alternative seating. The glow tube with the swimming fish in it is a great asset to my classroom as sensory inputs helps them to regulate. The microphone gives my students confidence to sing in the classroom and talk aloud to the rest of the class.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have new sensory things in the classroom. They use each thing daily and we are so thankful! My next steps for my students are to continue to help them gain confidence and provide anything that is needed to get them to their personal goals.","fullyFundedDate":1730140145362,"projectUrl":"project/two-peas-in-a-pod-for-mental-health/8906807/","projectTitle":"Two Peas in a Pod for Mental Health!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818075"},{"teacherId":3174255,"projectId":8907105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donation to my classroom. They were overjoyed to open the boxes and see their new materials. My students have been using their alternative seating and adaptive materials to facilitate participation in the classroom. They sit on the swing chair or the floor seats when they are having trouble attending at their desks. They use the slant board when they need to bring their work closer to their visual field. With these materials, they are able to attend to lessons and participate alongside their peers. This will improve their self-esteem and overall mental health.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generosity in my classroom. You have made a huge impact on my student's lives.","fullyFundedDate":1730250064283,"projectUrl":"project/alternative-seating-to-improve-classroom/8907105/","projectTitle":"Alternative Seating to Improve Classroom Success and Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3174255"},{"teacherId":9819255,"projectId":8908869,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kindness and donation to purchase sensory items for our classroom. We were able to purchase some activity boards for various areas around the classroom. We were also able to get some sequin boards as well. The kids enjoying using these especially when they are feeling fidgety or frustrated. They use them as coping skills during breaks. Then, they come back ready to learn. Not has really helped to improve their mental health. We appreciate your help and support so much!","fullyFundedDate":1730257865468,"projectUrl":"project/a-hallway-to-mental-health/8908869/","projectTitle":"A Hallway to Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alessandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819255"},{"teacherId":9817934,"projectId":8910613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my special education art program. The students have thoroughly enjoyed using the magnet building blocks to create cities and imaginative spaces, helping them regain focus and calm during their art activities. The Legos and fish will play a key role in an upcoming printmaking unit where we'll explore gyotaku, a traditional Japanese art form using fish to create prints. Others will use the Legos to create images for printing. The kids are excited to try something new, and your donation will inspire their creativity and learning for years to come. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1730383493099,"projectUrl":"project/dot-it-up-for-mental-health/8910613/","projectTitle":"Dot It Up for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817934"},{"teacherId":2899877,"projectId":8912940,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my classroom. My students love the adaptive art supplies. It is often hard for my students to complete tasks that typical students can do with ease. Cutting and coloring tasks often take a long time and become frustrating for my students. I find my students often shut down before even beginning a project because it seems too difficult.\r\n These supplies have made creating art projects much easier and more rewarding for my students. I have enjoyed watching their creativity and individual personalities come out in their work. It is exciting to see their faces light up when others acknowledge how spectacular and interesting their artwork is. Instead of shutting down my students are working with ease and creating work just like their peers.\r\nOnce again thank you so much for your help to allow my students to succeed and enjoy learning!","fullyFundedDate":1730856311734,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-adaptive-art-supplies/8912940/","projectTitle":"Awesome Adaptive Art Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dengate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2899877_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730308487939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2899877"},{"teacherId":9814106,"projectId":8899716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. My student struggle daily with emotional regulation. With your generous donation we were able to purchase equipment to make a sensory space for them. The speaker is wonderful to play nice calming music to drown out all the noise in the building. My students absolutely love the spinning chair. This helps them the vestibular input their bodies crave when hey become upset or off baseline. The lights make the space super calming and inviting and the students are able to regain control of their bodies. Thank you so much for taking the time to support our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1729962020511,"projectUrl":"project/lights-music-action-for-mental-heath-r/8899716/","projectTitle":"Lights, Music, Action for Mental Heath Regulation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9814106"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107589","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":95,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":107589,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Orleans-Niagara BOCES - Newfane Learning Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Orleans-Niagara BOCES - Newfane Learning Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/-county-run-/orleans-niagara-boces-newfane-learning-center/107589"}