{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Greenburgh Academy","outOfStateSupporters":51.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":360854,"projectId":10716013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project! When the boxes of new art supplies and snacks first arrived in our classroom, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up as we opened the packages together—they couldn't wait to explore the vibrant colors, textured materials, and, of course, enjoy the snacks during our art sessions. Having a nourishing snack before diving into an art activity has made a world of difference in helping my students focus, relax, and transition smoothly into creative thinking.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have already transformed our Art time.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve creating a collaborative project with some of your supplies. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1791123499839,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-snacks-art-supplie/10716013/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity: Snacks & Art Supplies for Our Art Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mead","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp360854_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533255997312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fuentes-mead"},{"teacherId":4036218,"projectId":10710688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"HELP NOURISH OUR KIDS\" project! When the boxes of snacks and nutritional supplies arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up seeing the well-stocked pantry. Having these resources readily available has brought an instant sense of relief and security to our entire classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe have integrated these snacks into our daily routine, creating a designated \"pantry station\" where students can quietly grab a snack whenever they need it—no questions asked and no shame involved. During our group and individual sessions, I have noticed a difference. I \r\n\r\nMoving forward, having these essential nutrition needs met allows us to focus entirely on learning and growth. Your generosity made a direct, meaningful difference in their daily school experience, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1791024164890,"projectUrl":"project/help-nourish-our-kids/10710688/","projectTitle":"HELP NOURISH OUR KIDS","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Atreyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4036218_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531916541117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4036218"},{"teacherId":10355922,"projectId":10270386,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for your generosity and support of our Seniors! \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived in our classroom, the reaction was pure magic. Unboxing everything felt like holiday morning, eyes wide, gasps echoed through the room, and the instant chatter of excitement took over. Seeing high-quality, brand-new materials sent a clear message to my students: your learning is important, and people out there believe in you.\r\n\r\nUltimately, the materials you funded turned our vision into a reality and made this year's prom an absolute success! Because of your generosity, our students stepped into a magical, beautiful space where they felt celebrated, valued, and connected to one another. The memories made on the dance floor and during this unforgettable evening will stay with them for a lifetime. Thank you for giving our students a night they will cherish forever!","fullyFundedDate":1785705577225,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-seniors-shine-at-their-final-fa/10270386/","projectTitle":"Help Our Seniors Shine at Their Final Farewell!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farrar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10355922_orig.jpg?crop=900,900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769215637552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355922"},{"teacherId":2853113,"projectId":10247574,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project. With all your generosity the project was able to become completely funded. Our students are benefiting greatly from having a sensory outlet. They have made slime. They also are using the squishies in our calming corner. They seem to be really helping with our social emotional goals, refocusing students and allowing movement breaks. They are also aiding in our OT goals as well. Thank you so much for giving to our class. This project is a huge asset to our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1785705578040,"projectUrl":"project/slime-and-squishy-sensory/10247574/","projectTitle":"Slime and Squishy Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2853113_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504732244948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-phillipsga"},{"teacherId":2853113,"projectId":10183213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school classroom. We are beyond exciting to use the materials. The students are enjoying all the instruments. They use them daily. We are learning recorder, drums and other musical instruments. The decorations as learning tools and visuals. Not only do they cheer up the room but they also help the students remember topics we are learning about. Thank you again for believing in our students. WE are looking forward to our first musical performance this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1785705577202,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-music/10183213/","projectTitle":"Middle School Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2853113_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504732244948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-phillipsga"},{"teacherId":6476629,"projectId":10625404,"letterContent":"A BIG THANK YOU from our class for your incredible generosity in funding our project for essential snacks, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. Your kindness provides much more than physical items; it creates a safe, comforting, and supportive environment where our students can truly focus on learning.Your kindness has transformed our classroom into a more welcoming, organized, and comforting place to learn. Because of your support, our students know they are valued the moment they walk through the door. Taking care of our classroom means creating an environment where children feel safe enough to take academic risks, and your gift has made that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1789566810031,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-snacks-cleaning-and-hygiene/10625404/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Snacks, Cleaning, and Hygiene Giving Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6476629_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590635786622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6476629"},{"teacherId":8182209,"projectId":10254518,"letterContent":"This project has completely transformed our volleyball court into an engaging, sensory-rich environment that lowers stress and fosters true athletic growth. Playing Varsity sports as a Special Education (SPED) team comes with unique social and developmental hurdles, but these themed supplies have helped remove those barriers and create a space where every athlete can thrive.\r\n\r\nHow This Project Improved Our Practice Environment:\r\n- Enhanced Visual Focus & Sensory Integration: The high-visibility LED blacklights, neon tape, and glow balloons turned challenging visual drills into high-contrast \"Glow Practices.\" This setup made it drastically easier for athletes with visual processing needs to track the ball and recognize court boundaries.\r\n\r\n- Lowered Anxiety & Built Confidence: The whimsical costumes—from superhero capes to animal hats—helped lower performance pressure. Stepping onto the court in fun gear removed the fear of making mistakes, allowing the girls to focus on skill development with pure joy.\r\n\r\n- Fostered Deep Team Unity: The \"Unity Jersey\" activity gave players a tactile, hands-on opportunity to build fine motor skills while stamping handprints on each other's shirts. It gave them a physical, daily reminder that they always have a teammate supporting them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our athletes didn't just practice volleyball—they built lasting social-emotional skills, gained confidence in their physical abilities, and felt deeply valued by a supportive community. You proved to these girls that Varsity sports are defined by heart, courage, and a sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1785705577968,"projectUrl":"project/varsity-joy-building-team-unity-through/10254518/","projectTitle":"Varsity Joy: Building Team Unity through Inclusive Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elizabeth Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8182209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769972779781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iannacone"},{"teacherId":8182209,"projectId":10310346,"letterContent":"This garden project has completely transformed our classroom, turning a static learning environment into an active, high-engagement outdoor laboratory. By filling our empty bed frames with rich soil, accessible tools, and fast-growing plants, my special education students have gained a hands-on space designed specifically for their sensory, academic, and vocational needs.\r\n\r\nThe direct impacts on our classroom include:\r\n\r\nVocational & Life Skill Development: Students practice real-world vocational tasks every day, including measuring soil depth, preparing planting beds, following multi-step care schedules, and safely using ergonomic tools. These practical tasks build independence, work stamina, and fine motor coordination.\r\n\r\nAccessible STEM Learning: Instead of reading about biology and environmental science in textbooks, students directly observe plant life cycles, subterranean root systems, water absorption, and soil chemistry. Abstract concepts in science and math now have tangible, visual meaning.\r\n\r\nSensory Regulation & Emotional Well-being: The garden serves as a therapeutic, sensory-rich space where students can manage stress and regulate their emotions. The physical movement, varied textures, and quiet outdoor focus help students return to their indoor classroom calm, grounded, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOwnership & Teamwork: Working together to nurture living plants from seeds has fostered a deep sense of pride, responsibility, and collaboration among my students. Seeing the tangible results of their daily effort has boosted their confidence and built a strong sense of classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour support did more than buy supplies—it created a living classroom where my students build confidence, learn vital life skills, and discover their true academic potential every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1785705578147,"projectUrl":"project/breathed-to-life-transforming-empty-bed/10310346/","projectTitle":"Breathed to Life: Transforming Empty Beds into a SPED-STEM Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elizabeth Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8182209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769972779781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iannacone"},{"teacherId":8182209,"projectId":10408258,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible support for this project, our classroom transformed into a more structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. For middle and high school special education students, having a space tailored to their sensory, physical, and academic needs is essential for daily progress—and these supplies made a visible difference right away.\r\n\r\nHere is how your generosity directly impacted our classroom:\r\n\r\nMinimized Distractions & Healthier Days: Having a reliable supply of sanitizing wipes, paper towels, and air mist created a clean, fresh space every morning. Clean whiteboards and clear surfaces reduced visual clutter, allowing students to focus better on daily lessons while keeping our shared environment healthy.\r\n\r\nBetter Self-Regulation & Engagement: Quiet sensory fidgets gave students immediate, non-disruptive outlets to manage anxiety and input processing. Instead of feeling overwhelmed during high-focus tasks, students utilized these tools to stay calm, present, and actively participating in class discussions.\r\n\r\nSustained Energy for Learning: Access to allergen-friendly snacks ensured that hunger never became a barrier to learning. Knowing they had a reliable, safe snack during long school days helped students maintain their energy, focus, and emotional balance.\r\n\r\nInteractive Skills & Tech Access: The Fire tablet and printing resources allowed us to immediately print customized visual supports, deliver tailored math apps, and create individualized learning materials on demand. Additionally, the plant propagation station gave students a hands-on responsibility, fostering a sense of pride and calm as they cared for living plants in our room.\r\n\r\nBy equipping our room with these essentials, you helped build an environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn every single day. Thank you for making this meaningful change possible!","fullyFundedDate":1785705577632,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-focused-minds-essential-su/10408258/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start, Focused Minds: Essential Supplies/ Tools for SPED Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elizabeth Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8182209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769972779781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iannacone"},{"teacherId":9788776,"projectId":10073513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful and generous supplies! They are being used by 135 students building wide. Students have created word walls and many students' vocabulary scores have noticed as a result. \r\n\r\nThese great vocabulary resources will also be used to support students' digital vocabulary learning across a variety of online vocabulary websites. Students will continue to learn how to break down new, unfamiliar multisyllabic vocabulary words by looking a for word prefixes and suffixes and root words. \r\n\r\nThese generous vocabulary resources will also be used to support and improve students' writing. Student can use new vocabulary words , especially those with different shades of meaning, to improve their own writing and reading skills.","fullyFundedDate":1773862422850,"projectUrl":"project/build-vocabulary-in-our-community/10073513/","projectTitle":"Build Vocabulary in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9788776"},{"teacherId":5408414,"projectId":10072304,"letterContent":"These Teacher Pay Teachers Resources have been incredibly helpful to engage our students throughout the past few months. These teacher vetted packets are fun, engaging, and often provide perfect opportunities for students to read and write about topics that they personally find interesting. There are definitely some resources that are better than others, but there's no better way to meet our students where they are than to allow them to pick a topic, and then provide a mini lesson for them to work on while other students are focused on the whole class lesson. They are amazing, and we couldn't thank you enough for helping us engage our students.","fullyFundedDate":1772550368396,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning/10072304/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Camaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5408414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526579357701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5408414"},{"teacherId":6476629,"projectId":10242016,"letterContent":"My class and I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of snacks, hygiene items, and classroom supplies. These essential items help our students feel cared for and ready to take on their day both in and out of the classroom. Many Students look forward to coming to class knowing they are provided with the supplies needed for a successful day.\r\n The snacks provided a much-needed energy boost during a busy day, and having the hygiene items on hand has made a world of difference in our daily routine.Your kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our room. 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