{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS/IS 119 the Glendale","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10027901,"projectId":9335086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project. When the carpet and flexible seats were first introduced to the students, they were so happy and excited. The students love being able to use the carpet for group work. The flexible seating also gives them more space around the classroom to sit and work on assignments. They love being able to choose where they want to sit besides at their desks. It has made a huge impact on their learning experience. Every day they look forward to moving around the classroom. We greatly appreciate all the help in being able to make this a success.","fullyFundedDate":1750256208954,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9335086/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSilvestri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10027901_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x119,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746737999314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10027901"},{"teacherId":218001,"projectId":9561359,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your donations, my 7th grade students now have a full set of headphones to use in math class and they are already making a big difference!\r\n\r\nThis year, we are implementing the Modern Classrooms Project instructional model, which emphasizes self-paced, blended learning. The headphones you provided allow students to fully engage with the video lessons and digital resources at their own pace, without distractions. It's empowering them to take more ownership of their learning, and it's been incredible to watch them grow in confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited when the headphones arrived. Many commented on how much easier it is to concentrate and understand the material now. For some of them, this is the first time they've had access to this kind of learning environment and it shows in their motivation and progress.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in this project and in our students. Your support has made our classroom more inclusive, more effective, and more engaging. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755728189693,"projectUrl":"project/tuned-in-and-crushing-goals/9561359/","projectTitle":"Tuned In and Crushing Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ditrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp218001_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538481721234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/218001"},{"teacherId":9278138,"projectId":9618501,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our gym has come alive with new activities! We are now using the fitness dice, cornhole sets, and Velcro dart boards to make movement fun and engaging for every student. These resources have added variety to our warm-ups and skill stations, giving students a chance to build coordination, accuracy, and teamwork in new ways.\r\n\r\nOne of the best moments was when the students first saw the giant fitness dice rolled across the floor—they immediately laughed, cheered, and couldn't wait to see what exercise they'd land on. With the cornhole boards, students have been practicing underhand tossing while encouraging one another, and the Velcro dart boards have become a favorite for improving aim in a safe way.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to integrate these resources into ongoing skill units. For example, during our tossing and catching lessons, students will rotate between the cornhole and dart stations to track progress and challenge themselves. The fitness dice will continue to be used in warm-ups, keeping students active while adding an element of surprise and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more engaging environment where students feel excited to move, play, and learn. Thank you for investing in their health, growth, and joy in physical education.","fullyFundedDate":1756997875610,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-our-gym-one-piece-at-a-ti/9618501/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Our Gym, One Piece at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DiBenedetto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278138_orig.jpg?crop=1471,1471,x907,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723638028589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dibenedetto3"},{"teacherId":6042103,"projectId":9068695,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donations, which allowed our students to get creative, facilitate heartwarming conversation and of course practice those small motor skills. \r\nThanks to your kindness, students in my classroom can show off their creativity by making beautiful and bright jewelry to help express their love of creativity, colors and good old fun. \r\nThe biggest focus of this project was to help students come together, socialize and enjoy each others company in person, which is a vast difference from being behind a computer screen. \r\nThank you again from class \r\n805","fullyFundedDate":1739629139857,"projectUrl":"project/bead-a-brighter-future/9068695/","projectTitle":"Bead a brighter future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fozailow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6042103_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665148292074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6042103"},{"teacherId":5365629,"projectId":9055061,"letterContent":"Thank you again for all your support in the classroom this year!\r\nWe have had so much growth with our learning thanks to your donations. \r\n\r\nWe have created math centers that use the cubes. Students are enjoying having more hands-on experiences. They aced their most recent test on measurement with the help of these cubes!\r\n\r\nWe have also created a Fundations sound wall that features the talking buttons! Students and teachers can record the sounds from each unit. When they push the button, it plays back the sound. \r\n\r\nMrs. Burer and I are enjoying handing out prizes from the prize box too! Ending the school year on such a positive note with all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1738455487448,"projectUrl":"project/little-things-big-impact/9055061/","projectTitle":"Little Things, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5365629_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534724376055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfreed119"},{"teacherId":8322181,"projectId":7036631,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our art classroom! Your support provides essential materials like paints, brushes, and canvases, giving students the tools to explore their creativity. Many of them wouldn't have access to these resources otherwise, and your kindness inspires them to grow as artists. Your generosity makes a lasting impact, fostering confidence, self-expression and creativity. We truly appreciate you and all you do for our students and school community. We are so grateful!!","fullyFundedDate":1669736538032,"projectUrl":"project/devoid-to-da-vinci-drawing-essentials-f/7036631/","projectTitle":"Devoid to Da Vinci: Drawing Essentials for Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8322181_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x320,y465&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644324110689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8322181"},{"teacherId":6487997,"projectId":8473216,"letterContent":"My students and I were so excited to learn that this project had been funded and were grateful to receive the headphones. Having headphones for each student to use while engaging in learning activities on the computer has improved their experience and outcomes. \r\n When working on individual reading intervention activities, the headphones allow students to hear words and sounds without background noise that interferes with their ability to really hear a specific word or sound. Students also use their headphones (funded by you wonderful donors) to engage with videos about specific topics at their own learning pace. For example, students in my Social Studies class might be completing assigned activities from a menu of choices that could include listening to audio clips or watching videos. The headphones, that you funded, allow students to navigate through their learning choices in the order they choose and at their own pace. \r\nAdditionally, for students who are English language learners, using audio to listen to texts aids them in developing proficiency in specific subject and also helps them to build on their acquisition of English in general. \r\n Thank you very much for donating to my project. Your donation has already made a difference for my students and we all appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1729251988856,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-a-head-start/8473216/","projectTitle":"Headphones for a Head Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6487997_orig.jpg?crop=270,270,x134,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724433670314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6487997"},{"teacherId":9278138,"projectId":9062848,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations of basketballs! Your support allows us to reduce wait times and create more skill drill stations, helping our athletes maximize their practice time. One of the biggest challenges in any basketball training environment is ensuring that every player has ample opportunities to practice, refine their skills, and develop their game. With limited equipment, players often have to wait for their turn, which can slow down progress and limit the efficiency of our training sessions. However, thanks to your donations, we have been able to significantly reduce wait times and provide a more effective and engaging training experience for all our athletes. We truly appreciate your contribution to our program!","fullyFundedDate":1738085116601,"projectUrl":"project/hoop-dreams/9062848/","projectTitle":"Hoop Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DiBenedetto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278138_orig.jpg?crop=1471,1471,x907,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723638028589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dibenedetto3"},{"teacherId":9278138,"projectId":9062240,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose project that provided new volleyballs has made a significant impact on the students' ability to practice and learn effectively. The excitement among the kids was evident as they received the equipment, and the addition of these volleyballs has elevated their experience in sports education. With the implementation of the sports education model, each team now has enough volleyballs to ensure every student gets adequate practice time with their teammates. This not only improves their individual skills but also fosters teamwork, collaboration, and an engaging learning environment. The project has enhanced both the quality of practice sessions and the overall enthusiasm for the sport.","fullyFundedDate":1737237004271,"projectUrl":"project/serving-up-skills/9062240/","projectTitle":"Serving Up Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DiBenedetto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278138_orig.jpg?crop=1471,1471,x907,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723638028589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dibenedetto3"},{"teacherId":218001,"projectId":8984637,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt appreciation for your generous contribution in purchasing a Chromebook for our First Lego League robotics team. Your support is making a significant impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith the new Chromebook, our team members are diving into the exciting world of coding as they learn to program the Spike Prime robot. The students are currently using this technology to complete various missions in preparation for the upcoming qualifier, and it has been inspiring to see their enthusiasm and creativity flourish.\r\n\r\nThis Chromebook is not just a tool for coding; it is fostering collaboration and teamwork among our students. They are working together, sharing ideas, and developing problem-solving skills that will serve them well beyond this competition. Your generosity is helping to cultivate a spirit of innovation and cooperation that is essential for their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1734225278149,"projectUrl":"project/robot-needs-better-half/8984637/","projectTitle":"Robot Needs \"Better Half\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ditrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp218001_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538481721234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/218001"},{"teacherId":218001,"projectId":8934162,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in purchasing five Makeblock mBot robots for my 7th grade math classes. Your contribution is not only enhancing our curriculum but also significantly impacting the students' learning experiences.\r\nWith these innovative robots, we will be addressing several important Next Generation Math Standards, including:\r\n•\t7.RP.A.1: Analyzing proportional relationships and using them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.\r\n•\t7.EE.B.4: Representing quantities with variables in real-world problems and constructing equations and inequalities to solve them.\r\n•\t7.G.B.6: Solving real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.\r\nBeyond these standards, we are excited to implement specific STEM projects that will engage the students in hands-on learning. These projects include:\r\n1.\tRobot Programming Project: Students will learn to code the mBots using block-based programming. This initiative will not only strengthen their understanding of algorithms but also develop their problem-solving skills in a practical context.\r\n2.\tData Collection and Analysis: By utilizing the mBots to conduct tasks such as measuring distances and speeds, students will gather data, analyze it, and create visual representations like graphs. This project will help them apply their mathematical knowledge to real-world situations.\r\n3.\tCollaborative Engineering Challenges: In groups, students will design and build a robot obstacle course that requires them to apply geometry concepts such as angles and measurements. This project fosters teamwork and critical thinking as they iterate on their designs.\r\nThrough these engaging activities, the students will also develop essential 21st-century skills that are not traditionally taught in a 7th grade math class, such as coding collaboration, creativity, communication, and digital literacy. These skills are vital for their future success in an increasingly technology-driven world. Thank you for believing in us and making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731537088732,"projectUrl":"project/mathbots-21st-century-math-class/8934162/","projectTitle":"MathBots: 21st Century Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ditrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp218001_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538481721234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/218001"},{"teacherId":4826936,"projectId":8610666,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation of math supplies bins to PS/IS 119. Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated by everyone who will benefit from your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe bins I was able to purchase through your generous contributions, will make a significant impact on our students' learning experience. Your generosity is a wonderful reminder of the community spirit that supports our educational endeavors. It is gestures like yours that help us provide the best possible learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your thoughtful contribution. 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