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The padded rolling barrel and seated scooter make therapy fun while helping students develop strength, balance, coordination, and body awareness.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for helping create meaningful opportunities for my students to build confidence, develop new skills, and celebrate every achievement!","fullyFundedDate":1777934121585,"projectUrl":"project/movement-with-purpose-rolling-scooting/9999837/","projectTitle":"Movement with Purpose: Rolling, Scooting and Strengthening","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243402"},{"teacherId":10543574,"projectId":10362900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create such a welcoming and engaging space for our students! 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We truly appreciate your investment in our classroom and in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1783272378583,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-teacher/10362900/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denise","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10543574"},{"teacherId":9457371,"projectId":9918380,"letterContent":"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who made it possible for our students to launch their very own coffee cart. Your thoughtful contribution of a coffee machine and essential materials has opened the door to hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Because of your support, students now have a unique opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence, and explore new interests in a meaningful and exciting way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond the items you provided—it has created an experience that will inspire growth, teamwork, and creativity for years to come. The coffee cart is more than just a project; it's a platform for students to learn responsibility, customer service, and the value of hard work. We are deeply appreciative of your investment in our students' futures and your belief in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768409589819,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-life-skills/9918380/","projectTitle":"Brewing Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cespedes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457371_orig.jpg?crop=529,530,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707620488860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cespedes"},{"teacherId":10246645,"projectId":9694397,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous support made possible through Donors Choose. Because of this donation, our students now have access to essential sensory input tools, including weighted vests, a sensory bin, a Lycra swing, an oral massager (The Jiggler), and chewy necklaces. These resources have already begun making a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping students regulate their sensory needs, improve focus, and feel more comfortable and confident throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, students who previously struggled to stay engaged are now better able to participate in learning activities and interact positively with peers. The weighted vests and Lycra swing provide calming proprioceptive input, while the sensory bin and oral tools support self-regulation and concentration. Your generosity has created a more inclusive and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. 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One student in particular, who usually struggles to stay focused, has found that oil pastels allow him to engage deeply with colors and abstract art concepts. Your generosity has provided more than just supplies; it has shown my students that there are people out there rooting for their success. Thank you again for making our classroom a better place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1755881146156,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-all-making-creativity-accessibl/9474471/","projectTitle":"Art for All: Making Creativity Accessible to Neurodivergent Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Victoria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5969401_orig.jpg?crop=1752,1752,x185,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752768284855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-braskett"},{"teacherId":9457371,"projectId":9660211,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\nThank you so much for funding my classroom project. 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The students are so excited, and your support has truly brought joy and energy into our classroom.\r\nThank you for believing in our project and for making such a positive difference for my students.\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1760726638879,"projectUrl":"project/building-life-skillsbudgeting-through-m/9660211/","projectTitle":"Building Life Skills/Budgeting Through Making Smoothies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cespedes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457371_orig.jpg?crop=529,530,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707620488860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cespedes"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130813","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":75.9,"schoolId":130813,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about P10X at PS 199 Shakespeare on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"P10X at PS 199 Shakespeare","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/p10x-public-school-199-shakespeare/130813"}