{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 102 Jacques Cartier","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4665092,"projectId":10362931,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our classroom! The laminating machine has made a wonderful difference for my kindergarten students by allowing me to create durable, reusable learning materials that support hands-on activities, strengthen essential skills, and make learning engaging. Your kindness has helped me create a classroom environment where young learners can explore, practice, and develop the foundational skills they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nAs a kindergarten teacher, I understand how important it is to provide students with meaningful, interactive learning experiences that meet their different needs and learning styles. The laminating machine allows me to prepare materials that can be used repeatedly throughout the school year, including alphabet and phonics activities, number recognition games, counting exercises, letter formation practice, visual aids, and other hands-on resources.","fullyFundedDate":1789555910795,"projectUrl":"project/preserve-protect-and-learn/10362931/","projectTitle":"Preserve, Protect, and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4665092_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785768534437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665092"},{"teacherId":4665092,"projectId":10291585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The children truly enjoy their cozy corner. They enjoy reading alone and with a peer, the like to relax and share good conversations with their classmates. \r\n\r\nIt is also used as a cooling down center when things are a bit too much. The pillows and bean bag chairs provide comfort and support for reeling it back to center. We even have small group discussion in the corner. The children have comfort in knowing there is a place for them. Is truly a connecting corner.","fullyFundedDate":1782583471322,"projectUrl":"project/daisy-dreams-for-little-learners/10291585/","projectTitle":"Daisy Dreams for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4665092_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785768534437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665092"},{"teacherId":2969737,"projectId":10546206,"letterContent":"The addition of our new rug and vacuum cleaner has completely transformed our classroom's daily routine and learning environment. The rug has become the heart of our classroom—our designated spot for morning meetings, read-alouds, and collaborative group work. Having a comfortable, defined gathering space allows students to sit together comfortably, focus better, and build a stronger sense of community. The vacuum cleaner has been equally impactful, empowering students to take pride in our shared space.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment happened during a recent partner-reading activity. Before receiving the rug, students were spread out across hard floor spots or cramped at their desks. On the first day with the new rug, two students who usually struggle to sit still during reading time voluntarily grabbed their favorite books, sprawled out on the rug, and spent twenty uninterrupted minutes taking turns reading to each other. Afterwards, a student proudly used the vacuum to clean up the area, taking complete ownership of keeping our community space spotless.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled. The moment the rug was unrolled, eyes lit up, and several students gasped with excitement. They immediately wanted to sit on it and take off their shoes to feel how soft it was! One student exclaimed, \"It feels like a real living room!\" Their enthusiasm was immediate, and they instantly felt recognized and valued knowing that generous people outside our school cared enough to support their classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve using our new gathering area for a major collaborative social studies project. Students will be working in small groups on the rug to research, design, and construct historical dioramas. The open space gives them the freedom to spread out their materials, brainstorm together, and share ideas easily. Having a clean, inviting carpeted area makes these hands-on, interactive lessons possible, and we are so grateful for the difference this project has made!","fullyFundedDate":1789563888085,"projectUrl":"project/mr-devines-classroom-comfort/10546206/","projectTitle":"Mr. Devine’s Classroom Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Devine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2969737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782949071159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2969737"},{"teacherId":2969737,"projectId":10361182,"letterContent":"When the students first walked in and saw the new easel set up, their eyes immediately lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to gather around it, eager to take turns writing, drawing, and sharing their ideas. Having a dedicated, vertical workspace instantly transformed the room into a dynamic center for creative learning, making every subject feel like a hands-on experience rather than a seated chore.\r\n\r\nBuilding on that excitement, the easel has quickly become an essential hub for our cross-curricular projects. Right now, students are using it to collaborate in small groups, sketching out habitat food webs for science on one side while constructing narrative story arcs for language arts on the other. They are also utilizing the vertical space to map out multi-step math problems together, which lets them easily share their thinking and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to use the easel as a dedicated presentation station for upcoming gallery walks. Students will display their mind maps and group research projects directly on the board, giving them a platform to present their ideas, receive peer feedback, and make final revisions together. Thanks to your support, my students are engaging far deeper with every subject and taking true ownership of their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1787185860200,"projectUrl":"project/think-write-shine-with-mr-devine/10361182/","projectTitle":"Think, Write, Shine With Mr. Devine","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Devine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2969737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782949071159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2969737"},{"teacherId":8749634,"projectId":10048429,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide them with the tools they need to thrive. Your generosity had an immediate and lasting impact. Students benefited from interactive lessons, engaging games, and meaningful practice that helped build confidence while strengthening essential first-grade skills. These resources helped to create a classroom where every child feels successful, supported, and excited to learn. These materials include hands-on literacy and math activities, differentiated centers, phonics practice, reading comprehension resources, writing prompts, social studies activities, classroom organization tools, and engaging seasonal lessons that make learning fun throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1778135721621,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-teacher-created/10048429/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students With Teacher-Created Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8749634_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755826739096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8749634"},{"teacherId":4665092,"projectId":9981696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are using the new resources every day during small-group instruction, independent practice, and hands-on learning activities. One especially memorable moment was when students used the materials during a collaborative classroom project. They were fully engaged, excited to participate, and eager to share their ideas with one another. The new resources helped make learning more interactive and accessible for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1777946764972,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-cornerstone-to-every/9981696/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging!! Cornerstone to Every Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4665092_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785768534437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665092"},{"teacherId":4665092,"projectId":9754496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! We are truly grateful for the snacks and resources you provided—they have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nOur kindergarteners are naturally curious, full of questions, and eager to explore the world around them. With these new materials, we have been able to make our center time and small group activities even more engaging and hands-on. The snacks have been especially helpful in bringing our lessons to life. For example, during a recent counting and sorting activity, students used the snacks to group, count, and even create simple patterns. This allowed them to physically interact with the concepts, making learning both fun and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1763995210966,"projectUrl":"project/snack-power-equals-brain-power/9754496/","projectTitle":"Snack Power equals Brain Power","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4665092_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785768534437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665092"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":9677403,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for you wonderful and generous donations. These basic classroom supplies have made a huge impact on my students. Your generosity has given my students access to basic classroom supples that will further their learning in the science lab. They have easy access to pencils, paper, markers, and crayons. I'm also able to make handy mini-charts for them that they can access throughout the lesson to help guide them or help them hold on to information. The mini-charts also help to improve their vocabulary.","fullyFundedDate":1763558895355,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9677403/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":9539811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations once again to my STEM lab. Even though it's a STEM lab, having a clean and healthy space for students. The disinfecting wipes and Lysol spray will allow my students and I to quickly clean and sanitize the lab tables between classes. Students also use laptops quite often and the Windex wipes will help keep them clean and germ free. The paper towels will help clean up spills that will undoubtedly happen in the lab. The hand sanitizer and tissues will help combat runny noses and prevent the spread of germs in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757504620202,"projectUrl":"project/new-beginnings/9539811/","projectTitle":"New Beginnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":10188440,"projectId":9760761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our classroom once again! My students and I are already getting so much meaningful use out of the new instructional tools, and I'm excited to share how they've enhanced our learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my first graders were immediately intrigued by the giant magnetic Number of the Day chart and the magnetic draw-and-write paper. As soon as I placed them on the board, students gathered around, pointing and asking questions. Several of them couldn't resist reaching out to move the magnetic pieces and explore how everything worked. Their excitement set the tone for how engaging these tools would become in our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nThe Giant Magnetic Number of the Day Chart has quickly become one of the class's favorite morning activities. Students love taking turns building numbers, showing different forms, and using the dry-erase place value number line to explain their thinking. This hands-on practice has made abstract concepts feel accessible and fun, especially for students who benefit from visual and tactile learning.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic draw-and-write paper and dry-erase handwriting lined boards have also transformed our writing block. Students now have a clear, reusable model for proper handwriting, sentence formation, and spacing. During a recent writing mini-lesson, I watched a student who normally struggles with letter formation suddenly light up — the magnetic lines helped him stay organized and confident as he wrote. It was such a joyful moment to see him proud of his work.\r\n\r\nThe math manipulatives and essential teacher supply set have been incredibly helpful for small-group instruction. Students now have access to tools that support counting, building numbers, and practicing core math skills in a hands-on, meaningful way. These resources encourage exploration and independence, and they allow me to differentiate more effectively during guided math time.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions has been the Plan Toys tie-up shoe, which has become the star of our fine-motor and life-skills center. My students LOVE practicing how to tie, and many have made it a personal goal to \"master the shoe\" by the end of the year. It's been heartwarming to watch them cheer each other on, celebrate progress, and gain confidence in this important everyday skill.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, kindness, and belief in my students. These materials have brought so much joy, structure, and engagement to our classroom. Because of your support, my students have access to tools that help them grow academically, socially, and independently — and we truly couldn't be more grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758898710259,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning-writing-mat/9760761/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning: Writing, Math, and Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delli Carpini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188440_orig.jpg?crop=2970,2970,x728,y1085&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756857296970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188440"},{"teacherId":10188440,"projectId":9674762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! My first graders and I have already begun using the new materials, and they've made an immediate impact on our daily routines and learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement. As I unpacked each item, they reacted with wide eyes and huge smiles — especially when they saw the Mr. Sketch scented markers. Several students immediately started guessing the scents, turning it into a fun, impromptu mini-lesson on using descriptive language. The tactile letters and ten-frame dry-erase boards were also a big hit, with students eagerly asking, \"Can we use these today?\"\r\n\r\nWe've already integrated the tactile letters into our phonics lessons. During a recent small-group activity, students used the textured pieces to build words, tap out sounds, and self-correct in ways they couldn't before. It was incredible to see how these hands-on tools boosted their confidence and helped them stay focused. The ten-frame whiteboards are now part of our daily math centers, allowing students to visualize addition and subtraction with ease.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have brought so much joy, comfort, and engagement to our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create a space where they can learn, explore, and feel proud of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1757516595233,"projectUrl":"project/tools-today-scholars-tomorrow/9674762/","projectTitle":"Tools Today, Scholars Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delli Carpini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188440_orig.jpg?crop=2970,2970,x728,y1085&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756857296970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188440"},{"teacherId":4665092,"projectId":9754402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward headsets for our kindergarten classroom. Your support is truly making a difference for our youngest learners, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\n\r\nMany of our donors are familiar with technology at home, but the way we use it in school is a bit different. These headsets help our students focus during learning programs by blocking out classroom noise. They allow children to work at their own pace, listen to stories, practice early reading and phonics skills, and build confidence with educational activities that respond to their individual needs. 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