{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 100 Glen Morris","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10003605,"projectId":9638903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Physical Education program. Because of your kindness and belief in our students, we were able to introduce pedometers into our PE classes, and the impact has been both immediate and meaningful. Your donation has helped transform the way my students view movement, physical activity, and their own health in a way that is engaging, educational, and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nSince introducing pedometers into my PE classroom, students have become much more aware of their movement levels and how active they are during class. Many students had never thought about how much they move in a day, and the pedometers gave them a concrete and exciting way to measure their activity. Students are eager to check their step counts throughout the period, which has increased motivation, engagement, and participation. This simple tool has encouraged students to move with purpose, try new activities, and challenge themselves to be more active during PE.\r\n\r\nAfter receiving the pedometers, I spent time teaching students how to use them properly and explaining why they are an important fitness tool. Students learned that pedometers help track movement and can give us information about how active we are throughout the day. We discussed recommended daily movement goals and learned that a healthy target is approximately 10,000–14,000 steps per day. Students were excited to see how many steps they could accumulate during a single PE class and were surprised by how quickly steps add up when they are actively moving.\r\n\r\nWe also used the pedometers as a learning opportunity to explore how different activities affect step counts. Together, we discussed why high-energy games such as running, fitness circuits, and movement-based challenges result in higher step totals, while activities like bowling, yoga, and skill-based stations naturally produce lower step counts. These discussions helped students understand that while step counts may vary, all movement is valuable and important. Students learned that physical activity comes in many forms and that every activity supports the body in different ways.\r\n\r\nIn addition to tracking movement, we connected pedometer use to health education. Students learned how regular physical activity strengthens muscles and bones, keeps the heart healthy, improves focus and attention, supports better sleep, and increases overall energy levels. By seeing their steps in real time, students were able to make meaningful connections between movement and how their bodies feel. These conversations helped reinforce the idea that being active is not just about numbers, but about taking care of your body and feeling your best.\r\n\r\nTo further engage students and promote teamwork, I created a 500,000-Step Challenge for all K–2 students. Students were divided into six mixed-grade teams, with each team including students from kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. Team posters, colors, and rosters were created to build a sense of community and belonging. During designated challenge weeks, students wear their pedometers and work together to earn steps for their team. I collect weekly totals and track each team's progress on a classroom display, which has added excitement, accountability, and friendly competition to our PE program.\r\n\r\nThis challenge will continue throughout the school year, with at least one week each month dedicated to pedometer use. During these weeks, we revisit why pedometers are such a valuable tool for understanding fitness and physical activity levels. Students are incredibly excited each time the pedometers are brought out for a challenge week. They encourage one another, compare step counts, celebrate successes, and cheer on teammates across grade levels. The enthusiasm and extra movement I see during these periods is truly wonderful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our Physical Education program has become more interactive, goal-oriented, and motivating. The pedometers have helped students take ownership of their health in a fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate way. Most importantly, they have helped students develop lifelong habits and an understanding of why physical activity matters. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity you have given our students to grow, move, and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758898962515,"projectUrl":"project/every-step-counts/9638903/","projectTitle":"Every Step Counts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harjus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003605_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745940408907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003605"},{"teacherId":234850,"projectId":9888782,"letterContent":"STEM materials spark curiosity and hands-on exploration in our classroom. With these resources, students can actively build, test, problem-solve, and collaborate—skills that help them grow as creative thinkers. These materials give my students opportunities to learn by doing, which increases engagement and deepens their understanding of science and engineering concepts.\r\nThe new STEM materials instantly transformed the energy in our classroom. Students who were once hesitant now participate with confidence because the materials make learning feel like discovery rather than work. Their excitement during STEM time shows how powerful hands-on learning can be.","fullyFundedDate":1763231655592,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-building-future-scientis/9888782/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers: Building Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234850"},{"teacherId":10099800,"projectId":9514013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K and special education classroom. The new materials have already made such a difference. Our calendar and birthday chart have become a special part of our morning routine, and the kids love taking turns helping with them. The flexible seating has given students a cozy, comfortable way to learn, and our weighted dog has become the class \"buddy\" for anyone who needs a little extra calm. The inspirational posters brighten our room and remind us daily to try our best.\r\n\r\nThe students' faces lit up as soon as they saw everything. Their excitement, curiosity, and comfort are all because of you. We're using these materials every single day as we build routines, practice new skills, and learn how to work together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom feel warm, welcoming, and full of joy. We appreciate you more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1755728814814,"projectUrl":"project/big-hearts-bright-starts-for-special-e/9514013/","projectTitle":"Big Hearts & Bright Starts for Special Ed Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sirgiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099800"},{"teacherId":234850,"projectId":9898400,"letterContent":"A kidney table transforms small-group instruction by creating a space where students can receive targeted, focused support. Its curved shape allows the teacher to sit close to multiple students at once, improving visibility, communication, and individualized feedback. This setup is especially powerful for guided reading, intervention groups, and hands-on activities because it keeps materials organized and students engaged.\r\n\r\nWith a kidney table, students feel more connected and confident during small-group time. It helps reduce distractions, increases participation, and allows learners who need extra support to feel seen and supported. Ultimately, the kidney table strengthens instruction, builds stronger teacher-student relationships, and creates a more efficient and responsive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763908065785,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-closer-a-small-group/9898400/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning Closer: A Small-Group Table for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234850"},{"teacherId":234850,"projectId":9872927,"letterContent":"When students are comfortable, they're more willing to stay focused and participate.\r\n\r\nStudents choose spots where they can concentrate best.\r\n\r\nHelps reduce fidgeting and restlessness.\r\n\r\nEncourages longer periods of independent reading or working.\r\n\r\nSupports Flexible Seating & Student Choice\r\n\r\nBeanbag chairs are a core part of modern flexible seating.\r\n\r\nAllows students to choose a seating option that fits their learning style.\r\n\r\nHelps them develop independence, responsibility, and self-awareness.\r\n\r\nGives the classroom a more welcoming, less rigid atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1763244030579,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-for-comfy-learning/9872927/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners for Comfy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234850"},{"teacherId":234850,"projectId":9879686,"letterContent":"STEM materials will have a meaningful and lasting impact on my students by transforming the way they learn, think, and problem-solve. These hands-on tools will allow students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through real-world challenges that spark curiosity and creativity. With access to STEM items, students will be able to design, test, build, experiment, and collaborate—skills that are essential not only for academic success, but for their futures. STEM items encourage teamwork, perseverance, and critical thinking, helping students develop confidence as they discover that they, too, can be engineers, creators, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1762796703329,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-scientists-with-hands-on/9879686/","projectTitle":"Building Future Scientists With Hands-On STEM Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234850"},{"teacherId":234850,"projectId":9846997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom organization project! Your generosity helps create a calm, structured space where my students can learn their best. \r\n\r\n Because of your kindness, my students will have a cleaner, more efficient learning environment. Your support truly makes a difference every single day. A organized classroom helps the children stay organized.\r\n\r\nYour donation means my students will have easy access to materials, less clutter, and more time to focus on learning. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1761330376966,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces/9846997/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234850"},{"teacherId":234850,"projectId":9830655,"letterContent":"The classroom rug serves as a central gathering space that helps organize and structure daily routines. It provides students with a consistent place for whole-group lessons, read-alouds, and discussions, which supports smoother transitions and clearer expectations. The rug helps define personal spaces for students, reducing distractions and creating a more focused learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe rug also makes the classroom feel more welcoming and organized, creating a space where students can collaborate, talk with partners, and engage in small-group activities. They also love it when reading or working on math games.","fullyFundedDate":1760899543188,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-place/9830655/","projectTitle":"Meeting Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234850"},{"teacherId":366748,"projectId":9392989,"letterContent":"Thank you for sponsoring my project. The printer has helped me immensely in the classroom. Having students with special needs in my classroom, I need to differentiate a lot to meet the needs of my students. Having the colored printer has helped my students with writing. Since some of my students can't write, they have been looking up pictures to help with their writing pieces. The colored pictures keeps them engaged and motivated to practice writing words under their pictures to develop their writing.\r\nIn reading, I need to print up stories on their level. Black and white decodables are boring. However, now having their decodable readers in color, keeps them engaged and connect words and pictures to develop their language skills.\r\nThank you also for the noise canceling headphones. Many of my students have sensory struggles and having the headphones have helped greatly when they travel the school. It also helps when they are in areas with increased noise levels.","fullyFundedDate":1758899075485,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-the-room/9392989/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to the Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/366748"},{"teacherId":58908,"projectId":9695633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the healthy snacks your donation provided! We had snacks like cheez its , fruit snacks, granola bars, goldfish crackers and pringles! The students were so excited and grateful to receive all of these snacks! Your donation was able to provide an entire class of students with snacks to fuel their energy to learn for almost a month! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! These healthy snacks helped us boost our energy so we can tackle difficult math problems and read books with enthusiasm!","fullyFundedDate":1760533306486,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9695633/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Selling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp58908_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654821884969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/58908"},{"teacherId":9248592,"projectId":9208854,"letterContent":"When my students first walked in and saw the new cozy reading corner — complete with bean bag chairs and a soft new carpet — they gasped, cheered, and immediately wanted to explore it. Many of them sat down right away, picked up books, and said \"Can we read here now?!\" Several of my more hesitant readers went straight to the bean bags and settled into books independently with ease. The visual joy and excitement on their faces said everything.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new materials every single day during our literacy block, independent reading, and soft start mornings. This space has already become our classroom's most popular \"go-to\" reading spot — students curl up with picture books, share stories with partners, and practice foundational early reading skills in a calming environment. During a recent lesson on retelling, students used the cozy space to read a story with a partner and then use oral storytelling beads to retell each part. The comfort and physical ease allowed more stamina, more focused engagement, and more positive peer interaction.\r\n\r\nThe next steps in our current reading work will be using this corner to support students as we move into expanding reading stamina, discussing characters, and identifying main idea and details. This cozy reading nook is helping my young learners build the habits, confidence, and love for reading that are essential at this stage. Your generosity did not just give us furniture — you helped create a warm environment that is truly supporting early literacy development. Thank you for impacting our classroom in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1746787072677,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-corner-for-kindergarten/9208854/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Corner for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248592_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693574538111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9248592"},{"teacherId":58908,"projectId":9479796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating essential school supplies for our class! We have already used the markers, glue sticks and the dry erase writing boards! As soon as the packages arrived the students were elated to open their new supplies! We started with sharpening all of our crayons using the brand new crayon sharpener that was provided by your donation! We were able to stock our writing center with all of the supplies we received. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to the academic success of all students! 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