{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 414","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10231082,"projectId":9742595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Aspen Cozy Corner! Your generosity has created a warm, welcoming space where students can relax, read, and reset during the school day. The cozy seating and calming materials have already made such a difference in helping students feel safe and comfortable in our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have a dedicated spot to build their love for reading, practice mindfulness, and take positive brain breaks when they feel overwhelmed. I've noticed a boost in focus and motivation. Students are excited to learn and proud to have a classroom that truly feels like home. Thank you for investing in their success and helping us create a space filled with joy and possibility!","fullyFundedDate":1758812782338,"projectUrl":"project/aspen-cozy-corner/9742595/","projectTitle":"Aspen Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231082_orig.png?crop=712,712,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758606550510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231082"},{"teacherId":106937,"projectId":9502523,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved exploring our new Scholastic News magazines and nonfiction animal books! Each week, they gather eagerly on the carpet, excited to learn about new topics—from weather and community helpers to unique animals they've never heard of before. These resources have sparked thoughtful discussions, inspired questions, and supported their growing confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThe animal books have become some of the most popular choices in our classroom library. Students are using them during independent reading to practice finding key details, making connections, and sharing interesting facts with their classmates. The Scholastic News magazines have also become an essential part of our nonfiction reading lessons, helping students build comprehension skills while learning about the world around them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my first graders are developing a deeper love of reading and discovering the joy of learning new information. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on their education!","fullyFundedDate":1756304265983,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-to-our-classroom-with/9502523/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World to Our Classroom With Exciting Nonfiction Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp106937_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486841175741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-heide"},{"teacherId":106937,"projectId":9470240,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support—our new materials have made a tremendous impact in our first-grade classroom! Students are using their folders to keep their work organized and take pride in having a special place for their writing, math activities, and important papers. Our notebooks have become daily tools for practicing writing, drawing, and recording thinking during lessons. It's been wonderful to see how excited the children are to open a fresh page and get right to work.\r\n\r\nThe scissors, crayons, and other supplies have brought so much joy to our hands-on activities. Whether students are cutting shapes for math, creating illustrations in their reading journals, or working on art projects, they're able to fully participate because they each have what they need. These simple materials help build independence, responsibility, and confidence—and I see that growth every single day. Thank you for giving my students the tools to learn, create, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1756248765597,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success/9470240/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp106937_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486841175741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-heide"},{"teacherId":6964538,"projectId":9570734,"letterContent":"💖 Thank You\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support! Your contributions have brought new energy and joy into our art room.\r\n\r\n🌟 How We're Using the Resources\r\n\r\nThe new rug is now our meeting space where students gather to learn art lessons. The storage bins keep supplies organized so students can focus on creating. We've already used the watercolor paper, and students loved how vibrant their paintings looked.\r\n\r\n🎉 Student Reactions\r\n\r\nStudents said the rug was pretty and made the room feel brighter and more inviting.\r\n\r\n🚀 Next Steps\r\n\r\nWe look forward to using the paint in our upcoming sculpture unit, where students will create figures, animals, and food sculptures.","fullyFundedDate":1755713522814,"projectUrl":"project/new-art-studio-rug-and-supplies-needed/9570734/","projectTitle":"New Art Studio Rug and Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maryanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-maryanna"},{"teacherId":3109892,"projectId":9617320,"letterContent":"Our fifth-graders are experiencing math in a whole new way! With a color printer in our classroom, we create vibrant charts, graphs, fraction models, and geometry visuals that make abstract concepts clear and engaging. These colorful resources turn lessons into interactive experiences, helping our students visualize ideas and deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nHands-on, visually rich materials spark curiosity and keep students motivated. Instead of seeing math as simply numbers on a page, they see patterns, relationships, and real-world connections—making learning meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us bring math to life for every student and inspires a love of learning that will last well beyond this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1755693662538,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-color/9617320/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans-Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3109892_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y478&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744732495128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evanslora"},{"teacherId":9756140,"projectId":9874254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Financial Literacy Project for the first-grade classes at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to hands-on materials that make learning about money meaningful, engaging, and fun. These resources have transformed the way our students understand financial concepts and empowered them to build real-world skills at an early age.\r\n\r\nThe play money, coins, cash registers, pretend stores, and financial literacy books have already made a noticeable impact in our classrooms. Students are now able to identify coins, count money, role-play shopping experiences, and practice making change in authentic and enjoyable ways. Games and collaborative activities are helping them develop problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while building confidence in using money responsibly.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments was watching students during Choice Time set up a pretend store, take turns as cashiers and shoppers, and proudly share how much change they earned. Their excitement and real-world understanding grow each day as they explore saving, earning, and spending with purpose. Learning through play has opened a doorway for students with different learning styles to engage deeply and successfully with financial literacy.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping our students build foundational knowledge that they will carry into second grade and beyond. Your support has given them the opportunity to learn life skills early, encouraging independence, critical thinking, and responsible financial habits.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us provide learning experiences that build confidence and spark curiosity. We are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nThe First Grade Team\r\nBrooklyn Arbor Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1762637483524,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-first-graders-through-financi/9874254/","projectTitle":"Empowering First Graders Through Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peralta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756140_orig.png?crop=390,390,x159,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726719266974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756140"},{"teacherId":2554686,"projectId":9492851,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for donating to my student's Wellness classroom. The Social Emotional Learning project has been such a hit and reaches over 500 students every week. The SEL extension games, materials and books have helped students with relationship and communication skills. After our Wellness lesson, students are able to choose what SEL game, book or project they want to work on and it reenforces the standards and objectives from the class. \r\nSeeing the students so happy with all these new materials warms my heart and helps to bring my goals to life. \r\n\r\nThank you again.\r\n\r\nBest,\r\nMs. Reed","fullyFundedDate":1755743578980,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-enhancement/9492851/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Enhancement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2554686_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693618042840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2554686"},{"teacherId":5851568,"projectId":9569745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Your contributions have been invaluable to our learning these first few months of school. \r\n\r\nThe paper towels, tissues, and cleaning supplies allowed us to start the year with all the necessary basics. This helps us focus on our learning! Kids have access to a clean classroom and necessary supplies to keep us all healthy. \r\n\r\nThe notebooks and folders allowed us to start learning right away in September! The kids were so excited to get their own personalized folders and notebooks. The folders serve as a vital home-school connection and allow kids to practice our learning at home. They also allow for parents to keep up-to-date on all the happenings in our group and learn what we're working on!\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generous donations! They have set us up for such a successful year.","fullyFundedDate":1755743297768,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics-for-our-reading-in/9569745/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Basics for Our Reading Intervention Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5851568_orig.jpg?crop=1241,1241,x482,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606775418027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-feyder"},{"teacherId":4375842,"projectId":9432401,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, I was able to set up a brand new classroom space with all the essentials my students need to feel comfortable and ready to learn. From a printer for creating engaging materials to cozy pillows for our reading corner, colorful bins for organization, and everyday tools like scissors, and a classroom mailbox—your generosity turned an empty space into a welcoming, vibrant learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen my students walked in and saw their new classroom for the first time, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gravitated toward the bean bags in the reading nook and loved having their own mailbox for their materials. These simple but meaningful additions have made them feel proud of their space and eager to learn. Thank you for helping us start this school year on such a positive note!","fullyFundedDate":1755735197148,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-room-big-dreams/9432401/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Room, Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ciesinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ciesinski"},{"teacherId":9842232,"projectId":9762865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring a classroom mailbox into our learning space! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and in the way we build community together.\r\n\r\nSince its arrival, the mailbox has quickly become a beloved and essential part of our classroom. It has streamlined our transitions—whether during unpacking, packing up, or organizing materials to take home—and has given students a dedicated space to store their projects throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBeyond organization, the mailbox has helped us reinforce important social-emotional skills such as communication, patience, and kindness. Students now remind their peers to check their mailboxes, wait patiently for their turn to get their mail, and help one another pick up papers or materials that may fall. These small moments have fostered a culture of care and responsibility in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe mailbox has also supported the development of strong unpacking and packing routines. Each morning, students place their homework folders in their mailbox slots and submit their homework to the bin. Throughout the day, they store completed work and materials to bring home. During dismissal, they know exactly where to go to gather everything they need—making the end of the day smoother and more efficient.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly transformed our space into a more successful and supportive learning environment for all our students. You've helped us create a more inclusive, thoughtful, and engaging classroom environment—and we couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1759272427146,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-organized-with-a-new-mailbo/9762865/","projectTitle":"Help us stay organized with a new mailbox!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xinting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9842232_orig.jpg?crop=2733,2733,x1200,y2133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731979484633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msxinting"},{"teacherId":9842232,"projectId":9674136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our new computer cart and classroom supplies — we are incredibly grateful for your support! Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our students' learning and engagement. With laptops and essential supplies now more accessible, our classroom has become a more dynamic and efficient learning environment. The technology cart has sparked excitement among our students, giving them the freedom to explore their creativity and actively participate in lessons using their laptops. Additionally, having easy access to classroom supplies has streamlined our daily routines, making transitions smoother and cleanup more manageable. This project has been a tremendous success, and it's truly inspiring to witness our students thrive because of your generosity. We cannot thank you enough for your support — it has made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1758151386576,"projectUrl":"project/technology-and-organization-supplies-for/9674136/","projectTitle":"Technology and Organization Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xinting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9842232_orig.jpg?crop=2733,2733,x1200,y2133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731979484633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msxinting"},{"teacherId":2020262,"projectId":9205738,"letterContent":"We are humbled by your generous donations and support of our young learners! The comfy floor seats were used to support students to focus during whole group last year, as well as for small group work and in our Calm Down area. They will continued to be used again this year with our new kindergarteners! The sensory markers renewed our students excited and engagement in drawing and we have plenty left for our new class to benefit from these amazing tools! 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