{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 108 Capt Vincent G Fowler","outOfStateSupporters":29.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3202386,"projectId":9651880,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students are stepping beyond the walls of the traditional classroom and coming together for STEAM enrichment while working collaboratively to solve problems, build ideas, and learn from one another in ways that are meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nWhen students gather for these experiences, they are not just completing projects but they are learning how to think critically, communicate effectively, and collaborate with confidence. I love how they are discovering their voices and gaining confidence.\r\n\r\nRight now, because of your donation, my students have a comfortable place to sit when working on their projects. Their enthusiasm is high and they now focus, better and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nThe chairs have allowed me to create a space where my students can settle in comfortably and give their full attention to learning. You have helped ensure that every student has access to an environment that fosters success. It's about giving students the physical support they need so their minds are free to explore, imagine, and grow.\r\n\r\nYour support helped transform a hallway into a true learning environment where students can collaborate more easily, stay engaged longer, and participate more fully in every opportunity placed before them.","fullyFundedDate":1762265274313,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-success-chairs-for-student/9651880/","projectTitle":"Seating for Success: Chairs for Student Learning in the Hall","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3202386_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x327,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580480783328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3202386"},{"teacherId":3202386,"projectId":10011517,"letterContent":"The breakout locks have had an incredible impact on my students and the way they experience math. What was once seen as practice is now something they eagerly anticipate. The moment the boxes come out, the energy in the room shifts as students become engaged, focused, and excited to begin.\r\n\r\nThese escape room-style challenges have transformed problem-solving into a meaningful and motivating experience. Students are not just completing math problems; they are working together to unlock clues, test strategies, and think critically. Along the way, they are learning an important lessons - that mistakes are not failures, but part of the learning process. I've seen students take risks, try new approaches, and persist in ways they hadn't before.\r\n\r\nI love witnessing how my students naturally communicate, support one another, and celebrate successes together. Even those who are typically hesitant in math are motivated by the hands-on, game-like structure and begin to see themselves as problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThese materials have turned math into an engaging, interactive experience that promotes both skill development and especially confidence. The level of motivation, teamwork, and perseverance I now see in my classroom is a direct result of these breakout activities, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to provide this kind of learning for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769535094834,"projectUrl":"project/math-escape-quest/10011517/","projectTitle":"Math Escape Quest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3202386_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x327,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580480783328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3202386"},{"teacherId":9787202,"projectId":9737798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, our students now have a countertop screen that has truly transformed our small group learning time.\r\nIn our self-contained special education classroom, this screen serves a very specific and powerful purpose. It allows me to break lessons into smaller, manageable steps and present them with clear visuals, short videos, interactive activities, and repeated practice. My students often need concepts modeled multiple times with strong visual cues, and the screen makes it possible to slow things down, highlight key details, and revisit ideas in ways that meet their individual learning styles. Instead of simply listening, students can see, touch, respond, and actively participate in the lesson.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is how interactive the screen is. They light up when they get to come up and move items on the screen, circle answers, match pictures, or watch a quick visual demonstration. Even something as simple as dragging and dropping letters to build a word feels like a game to them. That engagement has made a huge difference in focus. Students who once struggled to stay with a lesson are now eager to take their turn.\r\nA few of my students have especially warmed up to this new technology. One student who is typically hesitant to participate now volunteers to demonstrate answers because the visual support gives them confidence. Another student who benefits from repeated exposure loves replaying short instructional clips until the concept clicks. For students who need extra processing time, the ability to pause, review, and visually organize information has reduced frustration and increased independence.\r\nOur goals were to improve focus, deepen understanding, and increase participation, and we are already seeing growth in all three areas. Most importantly, my students are excited about learning. They ask when we are using the screen again, and that enthusiasm carries over into other parts of our day.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where every child can access learning in a way that works for them.","fullyFundedDate":1763515991523,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learners-countertop-screen-for/9737798/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learners: Countertop Screen for Our Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9787202_orig.jpg?crop=1250,1250,x532,y748&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758989075029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787202"},{"teacherId":6255484,"projectId":9818653,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making our phonics project possible. Because of your generosity, my students are actively using the new materials every day to strengthen their reading and blending skills.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the phonics tools during small-group instruction and literacy centers. One special moment that stands out was during a blending activity where students used the hands-on materials to build and read CVC words. A student who had been struggling to blend sounds independently suddenly read an entire word smoothly on her own. Her face lit up with pride, and the class immediately celebrated her success. It was a powerful reminder of how the right resources can unlock confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore, touch, and try everything. Several students asked, \"Are these really for us?\" They couldn't wait to begin using them, and that enthusiasm has carried over into our daily lessons. Reading practice now feels more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are building on these foundational blending skills by working on reading short sentences and simple decodable texts. Our next step is helping students apply their phonics knowledge in connected reading, improving fluency and comprehension. The materials you provided are allowing us to scaffold this learning in a meaningful way, giving students the support they need as they grow into confident readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them tools that are already making a difference. Your support has opened the door to stronger literacy skills and greater self-confidence in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760734329548,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-phonics-and-literacy-for-growin/9818653/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Phonics and Literacy for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anastasio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6255484_orig.png?crop=886,886,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691163731530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6255484"},{"teacherId":10295376,"projectId":9779788,"letterContent":"I truly can not express my gratitude enough for your donation to my project. This was my first time ever using Donor's Choose. I was expecting that maybe some of my friends or family would help donate to the cause, but before there even was a chance for that, YOU stepped in and COMPLETED my project with your generous donation!! I was shocked and inspired beyond! I am an elementary music teacher at a public school in Queens, NY. I literally service 500 students a week. These students were able to play with brand new instruments, and they LOVE them!! I have included some pictures of my adorable Pre-K students enjoying the instruments. I was also able to purchase a large table that I really needed for displaying my instruments at the front of the room - this organization helps me with my lessons and also gives the students more structure and routine in the classroom. This table will be used for years and will hold many different instruments and activities that will vary in excitement and practicality for years to come!! It seems like a small gesture, but the result is giant. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart for helping contribute to my fun, colorful, organized, and creative music classroom!!","fullyFundedDate":1760693735919,"projectUrl":"project/ms-barnas-music-room/9779788/","projectTitle":"Ms. Barnas' Music Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295376"},{"teacherId":7759143,"projectId":9425776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project. Your support has had a meaningful impact on my classroom. It has provided my students with opportunities to practice and strengthen the reading skills taught in class through activities that are both engaging and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nWhile we have not yet had the opportunity to fully utilize all of the resources, the materials have already enriched our literacy instruction, and I am confident that they will continue to support student learning throughout the year. I am truly grateful for your generosity and commitment towards helping my students develop a love of reading and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758898770733,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-resources-at-our-fingertips/9425776/","projectTitle":"Literacy Resources at Our Fingertips","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lissandrello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7759143_orig.png?crop=838,838,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723640435935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lissandrello"},{"teacherId":7139660,"projectId":9597825,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your support of my classroom!\r\n I have been teaching prekindergarten for ten years and each year there is more of an increased need for services for my students. Unfortunately, it takes almost the full year to obtain those services. \r\n Having an inviting cozy corner for my students to rest, decompress and explore their feelings is vital. Having a weighted vest, weighted stuffed animals and chewees helps so much to meet their sensory needs. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755697325386,"projectUrl":"project/calm-seas-ahead-for-my-pre-kindergarten/9597825/","projectTitle":"Calm Seas Ahead for My Pre-Kindergarten Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7139660"},{"teacherId":3202386,"projectId":9433235,"letterContent":"Because of your generous contribution, my students are now able to partner technology with math to show off their newly-acquired skills.\r\n\r\nThe subscription to Breakout Edu, a digital escape room site, is helping my students to work collaboratively to solve coding and math problems that provide them with clues to breakout from a fun scenario. Our first few breakouts have all been centered around either a Fall or Halloween theme. Students love using the hidden clues to solve the riddles.\r\n\r\nAnd when they breakout, they get a real lockbox with a three-digit combination. Once again they need to solve a math riddle to get those three numbers. They are so excited to open the box and receive their reward.\r\n \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754366794431,"projectUrl":"project/escape-room-mayhem/9433235/","projectTitle":"Escape Room Mayhem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3202386_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x327,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580480783328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3202386"},{"teacherId":7189805,"projectId":9423565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project, \"Creating a Cozy, Inclusive Space for All Learners!\" Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe two rugs you helped provide have completely transformed our learning environment. They've created a warm, welcoming space where students feel safe, comfortable, and eager to learn. Whether we're gathering for morning meetings, sharing stories, or working in small groups, these rugs have become the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nBeyond comfort, your gift has helped foster a sense of belonging and inclusion for every learner. It's amazing how something as simple as a cozy corner can help students feel valued and engaged.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for believing in our mission and investing in our students' well-being. Your kindness is helping shape a space where learning and community truly flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1754966568601,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-inclusive-space-for-all/9423565/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy, Inclusive Space for All Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rollins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7189805_orig.png?crop=630,630,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629582795113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7189805"},{"teacherId":234688,"projectId":9155745,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our second graders experienced the joy of becoming real scientists and gardeners! With the planting pods, seeds, and books about how plants grow, students were able to explore hands-on learning as they observed the life cycle of plants up close. They nurtured their seeds daily, recorded observations, and connected what they read in their books to what they saw happening right before their eyes. This project sparked curiosity, responsibility, and a love for nature in our classroom. Your support helped our young learners see that with care and patience, amazing growth can happen—both in plants and in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1750255548138,"projectUrl":"project/our-2nd-grade-students-have-plant-power/9155745/","projectTitle":"Our 2nd Grade Students Have Plant Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234688"},{"teacherId":234688,"projectId":9746259,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our students are now riding to school more safely and confidently! The helmets we received have been distributed to children who use bikes, e-bikes, and scooters to get to and from school each day. This project not only promotes safety but also encourages healthy, eco-friendly transportation choices. Our students were so excited to receive their own helmets, and families have expressed deep appreciation for the added protection and peace of mind. Your support truly made a difference—helping us create a safer, more caring school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758898968291,"projectUrl":"project/heads-up-for-safety-helmets-for-healthy/9746259/","projectTitle":"Heads Up for Safety: Helmets for Healthy Riders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234688"},{"teacherId":8491583,"projectId":9212888,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the kindness and generosity you have shown our class! We now listen to so many stories on our new, comfortable rug. The children say it is their favorite time of the day! They have a chance to sit with their friends and work together while being comfortable as they learn. The rug has made a huge difference to them! It has allowed for them to take a minute and relax. In our ICT room, it gives both us teachers a place to do our best teaching. \r\n\r\nWe also have been practicing using our toobaloos to help us become better readers. They can listen to their own voices to make sure they sound fluent. These tools will help them become better, more competent and confident readers! 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