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A standout moment was watching the students deeply focused and smiling as they crafted\"Unity Bracelets\" to gift to one another, instantly fostering a sense of warmth and connection in the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled! They were incredibly excited to explore the colorful beads, and the Amazon Echo Dot instantly became a classroom favorite, giving our students. Seeing the boxes filled with graduation decorations brought a tangible wave of pride to the room. They are looking forward to the graduation this June! I'm sure they will love their graduation bracelets. \r\n\r\nOur students are gearing up for an exciting end to the school year! This June, we will use your donated decorations and gifts to give our middle and high school graduates the big celebration they deserve. In the classroom, we will keep using the Echo Dot and expanding our mindfulness crafting sessions. 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Because of your kindness, every single item reached a student in need, delivering immediate physical comfort and emotional reassurance directly to our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our daily learning environment. The snacks and drinks provided critical nutritional support, eliminating afternoon hunger and keeping our students focused on their lessons. Additionally, the hygiene essentials like bar soap, deodorant, and lotions boosted student confidence and relieved the discomfort of dry skin. By addressing these basic physical needs, you removed major barriers to learning and allowed our students to focus entirely on their education.\r\n\r\nThe true meaning behind your gift goes far beyond the items themselves. Your donation made our students feel valued, seen, and deeply cared for by the community, creating a much safer and more supportive classroom environment. We have already noticed improved attendance and enthusiastic participation since distributing the supplies, and our families have expressed deep gratitude for your support. Thank you for investing so meaningfully in our students' health, well-being, and academic success.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768745989328,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-hunger-for-health-class/9991658/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, & Hunger for Health Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vasti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8890992"},{"teacherId":307789,"projectId":10128993,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping a school in need. My students are going to use these items on a daily basis. It means so much that you chose our school for your philanthropy. With so many worth causes to choose from, we're grateful you found us.\r\n\r\nThis website has allowed me the opportunity to open up a bigger discussion about philanthropy. I'm helping my students understand why people help other people, and how they can \"pay it forward\" in their own lives. Thank you for helping me teach this valuable lesson to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778631957435,"projectUrl":"project/delicious-treats-for-deserving-students/10128993/","projectTitle":"Delicious Treats for Deserving Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagorny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp307789_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533255813195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nagorny"},{"teacherId":307789,"projectId":10178640,"letterContent":"I am writing again to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project for new sensory lights. It is difficult to put into heartfelt words just how much of a difference these resources make in a specialized classroom environment. For my students, the world can often feel overwhelming, loud, and unpredictable, but your gift has provided them with a vital sanctuary of calm. We really couldn't provide these wonderful resources without donors like you. You make their lives better!","fullyFundedDate":1778090864425,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-path-to-calm/10178640/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Path to Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagorny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp307789_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533255813195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nagorny"},{"teacherId":5953429,"projectId":10026663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Warmth, Care, and Hunger\" to life! Your generous gift of yarn and sewing supplies allows my students to knit winter gear for peers in need while learning real-world economics. The pantry staples you provided mean they can master budget-friendly cooking, building vital life skills for their future independence. You didn't just buy classroom materials; you empowered students with disabilities to learn, create, and give back to their community. 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Watching them work together to follow intricate instructions fosters a wonderful sense of community and shared accomplishment among the group. Thank you for believing in my students and for providing them with such a magical opportunity to learn through play. 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We couldn't do this without supporters like you!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nStacey Isenberg","fullyFundedDate":1769276171996,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-finding-focus-supplyi/10048926/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Finding Focus: Supplying Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Isenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10415185_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770313741817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415185"},{"teacherId":3225296,"projectId":10022081,"letterContent":"To the Generous Supporters of the Warmth, Care, and Hunger Project,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all the students, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly kind donation. Your support has provided us with essential comfort and the vital nutritional resources we need to stay focused on our education. It is truly heartening to know that our community is invested in our well-being and success during such a critical time. This project has made a tangible difference in our daily lives, ensuring that warmth and care are always within reach. We are immensely moved by your generosity and feel empowered to work harder knowing we have your support behind us. Thank you for your compassion and for being a true champion for our future.","fullyFundedDate":1768929591887,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger/10022081/","projectTitle":"Warmth Care and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellogg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3225296_orig.jpg?crop=561,561,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729866505206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3225296"},{"teacherId":9787469,"projectId":10048667,"letterContent":"The arrival of the donated snacks, drinks, and building materials transformed our classroom into a sanctuary of creativity and comfort. When the students first saw the spread of snacks and the colorful Lego sets, the energy in the room shifted instantly from routine to radiant. For many high schoolers, the school day can be a long haul; having access to nourishment and a comfortable place to sit validated their needs and made them feel truly seen by the community. They were particularly floored by the Legos and the new seating has quickly become the most \"exclusive\" real estate in the building.\r\n\r\nWe are currently utilizing these resources to fuel our collaborative \"Destress\" sessions. In a recent standout moment, a group of students who usually struggle to engage with one another sat together in the new comfortable seating, sharing snacks while using the Legos to build a physical model of historical buildings. The tactile nature of the materials lowered their social anxiety and sparked a level of dialogue I hadn't seen all semester. The snacks provided the necessary \"brain fuel\" to keep them focused during the final hour of the day, turning a period often plagued by fatigue into one of our most productive blocks.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will serve as the foundation for our upcoming final capstone projects. My students are now tasked with designing larger models of historical buildings/monuments and will use the legos as their visual model to accompany end of year papers. Having a well-stocked pantry and a cozy environment means students can present their ideas in an atmosphere that feels more like a professional workshop than a rigid classroom. Your generosity hasn't just provided \"things\"; it has provided the fuel and the environment for my students to think bigger and work harder.","fullyFundedDate":1769270989252,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-a-nurturing-classroom/10048667/","projectTitle":"Essentials for a Nurturing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nutting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787469"},{"teacherId":8859185,"projectId":10022085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We have already put more than half of your contribution to use, and the kids were absolutely thrilled to see the new snacks and supplies. They even started 'hiding' the snacks in my classroom as I usually am hiding them for the students!\r\nIt has been wonderful watching them use the new materials daily, they go to the lashes and get beautiful for the day. Additionally, because of your support, we were able to provide hats and gloves for students who earned an ice-skating trip through their good behavior. Our school year has been significantly better because of your kindness. 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About this school
Dr Kenneth B Clark Academy is
a suburban public school
in Dobbs Ferry, New York that is part of Greenburgh - North Castle School District.
It serves 117 students
in grades Not specified with a student/teacher ratio of 4.3:1.
Its teachers have had 218 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Title 1
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117 Students
27 Teachers
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91%
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American, or Asian
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Dr Kenneth B Clark Academy
$97,486
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Dr Kenneth B Clark Academy has received support from
114 individuals from New York and
111 individuals out-of-state.