{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS Intermediate School 109 Glenwood Academy","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8665669,"projectId":9814749,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Holiday Community Service Project came to life in the most meaningful way. As a K–5 speech-language pathologist in an urban public school serving many students from low-income and shelter backgrounds, I see every day how important it is for children to feel both supported and empowered. Thanks to you, my students were able to experience both.\r\nHow We Used the Resources:\r\nStudents used the donated materials to plan and lead our holiday gift exchange and toy drive. They selected gifts for one another, wrapped them independently, and wrote thoughtful kindness and gratitude cards to accompany each gift. They also chose additional items to place in our school's toy drive box as part of their community service initiative.\r\nOne of the most powerful moments came when a student said, \"I want to give this to someone who might not get anything.\" That simple statement captured the heart of the project — empathy in action. My students weren't just receiving gifts; they were actively thinking about others and making intentional choices about how to give.\r\nStudent Reactions:\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited — but what stood out most was their pride. They felt important. They understood that this was something they were leading. Seeing the wrapping paper, gift bags, and items laid out made the project feel real, and they immediately began discussing who they wanted to help and how they could make someone smile.\r\nWhat's Next:\r\nThis project has opened the door to deeper conversations about gratitude, leadership, and community service. Our next step is building on these skills by having students create a \"Kindness Continues\" board in the hallway, where they'll write and post acts of service they complete throughout the year. We will continue integrating expressive language goals with real-life leadership opportunities, empowering students to use their voices to positively impact our school community.\r\nThank you for giving my students more than materials — you gave them an opportunity to lead, serve, and grow. Your generosity helped create a moment they will remember long after the holiday season ends.","fullyFundedDate":1762372018349,"projectUrl":"project/speech-students-spread-holiday-cheer-le/9814749/","projectTitle":"Speech Students Spread Holiday Cheer: Learning the Gift of Giving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Policaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665669"},{"teacherId":9576790,"projectId":9899875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous contribution to my classroom. We are so grateful to have snacks, especially during the Holiday season. Many of my students come to school on an empty stomach, and their lunch is not until the end of the day. I appreciate that students look forward to eating during my class. \r\n\r\nSometimes, we all need a little pick me up, and students have told me how much they rely on getting snacks from my room during the day. I want to thank you once again for contributing to my project, It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1763481766065,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-brains/9899875/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sawyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576790_orig.jpg?crop=980,980,x0,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724952665726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576790"},{"teacherId":1929402,"projectId":9723095,"letterContent":"The impact of this project is tremendous. The look on my student's face when they see their pictures posted around the classroom is priceless. I can see the pride it brings them. Sometimes it's hard for students to see what they look like on stage. Having this printer helps them to see the joy they give the audience. \r\n\r\nMy school has a lot of performances. We have a Holiday Show, Black History Show and Multicultural Show. My school also has the disney grant so we also perform a disney play. Students don't always get to see their fruits of the labor. Having a color printer allows me to print their pictures from these shows and display them around my classroom and the school hallways. \r\n\r\nPictures create nostalgia. When my students see their pictures it is almost as if they relive their moments on the stage all over again. Since this printer is in my classroom I am able to get the performance pictures on display quickly. It's great having teachers and students stop and stare at the student's pictures!","fullyFundedDate":1758899137550,"projectUrl":"project/color-has-power/9723095/","projectTitle":"Color Has Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rigby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1929402_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604966727702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1929402"},{"teacherId":7629845,"projectId":9896154,"letterContent":"With gratitude I want to say thank you for the donors choose program. Because of the program I was funded a project that I didn't believe would be funded. I am forever grateful to this one donor (a parent) who chose to fund the entire project. My middle school kids were like \"WOW\" that's a lot of snacks! They couldn't believe that it was all donated for them. No more seeking snacks elsewhere in the school building. They know exactly where they can get their snack, go back to class and focus on critical morning classes. Thanks again for all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1763481774988,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-support-for-hungry-learners/9896154/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Support for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7629845_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755445374094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7629845"},{"teacherId":7629845,"projectId":9615369,"letterContent":"To say that we were beside ourselves to see that the project was funded is an understatement. We couldn't contain our excitement! Thank you so much for the soccer materials. \r\nThe students were very excited to see that we received soccer balls, soccer goals that easily fold and soccer pinnies. I, myself am very grateful to receive the electronic whistle and mesh bag for storage of the soccer balls.\r\nWe can't wait to start the soccer season in March, where the students will collaborate and communicate effectively toward a common goal: building a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect. The afterschool program will teach students the importance of commitment, hard work, and perseverance. Students will be encouraged to take leadership roles, mentoring roles their peers and demonstrating positive sportsmanship.\r\nFinally, students will stay physically active, promoting healthy lifestyle.","fullyFundedDate":1758898778437,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-field-building-leaders-throu/9615369/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Field: Building Leaders Through Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7629845_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755445374094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7629845"},{"teacherId":4878414,"projectId":9493088,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for making Snack Time possible. The kiddos were beyond happy and grateful when we opened the box and they saw all the snacks. They are so happy and excited knowing that the snacks have been restocked. These snacks have really helped all of the students in the school. All the kiddos know they can come and grab a quick snack when they need it. I know a snack seems like a small thing but it does so much more for these kiddos, then just fill their stomachs I had one kiddo who was so excited because now they would have a snack at lunch just like all their friends. I still have my one buddy who stops by everyday and as he grabs his snack he fills me in on what's s going on with him. All of the kiddos are very happy and excited that the snack draws have been fully restocked.\r\n\r\nOnce again thank you so much for your generous donation and continued support the kiddos and I are extremely appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1756663760650,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9493088/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faust","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4878414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507503007968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-faust"},{"teacherId":4878414,"projectId":9506251,"letterContent":"Once again thank you so much for your generous donations to Annual Build A Gingerbread House STEM Project.This project means a lot to our school, every year the whole school participates in a Gingerbread decorating activity. Everyone in the school looks forward to it, especially the kids, yes even our middle schoolers. The students start asking about Gingerbread right after Halloween. They had so much fun and it is great to see them excited, having fun and being creative. Many students said they only came to school because it was gingerbread house day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and giving me the ability to bring smiles to our kiddos.","fullyFundedDate":1757768115326,"projectUrl":"project/annual-build-a-gingerbread-house-stem-pr/9506251/","projectTitle":"Annual Build a Gingerbread House STEM Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faust","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4878414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507503007968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-faust"},{"teacherId":9263762,"projectId":9773848,"letterContent":"The impact of this project will be both immediate and long-lasting. With the iPad, students will be able to practice essential skills in ways that are engaging and fun, which helps them stay motivated and confident. Technology makes it possible to provide targeted practice for each learner, so every child—whether they need extra support or extra challenge—can grow.\r\n\r\nThis iPad will also encourage creativity and collaboration, giving students the chance to create projects, share ideas, and take ownership of their learning. By funding this project, you are giving my first graders access to tools that will prepare them for future success in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1762276383539,"projectUrl":"project/a-tool-for-learning-creating-and-growi/9773848/","projectTitle":"A Tool for Learning, Creating, and Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson-Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9263762_orig.jpg?crop=412,412,x167,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694045182223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9263762"},{"teacherId":9576790,"projectId":9683634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous contribution to my classroom. We are so grateful to have snacks, especially during the Holiday season. Many of my students come to school on an empty stomach, and their lunch is not until the end of the day. I appreciate that students look forward to eating during my class. \r\n\r\nSometimes, we all need a little pick me up, and students have told me how much they rely on getting snacks from my room during the day. I want to thank you once again for contributing to my project, It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1760693581092,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9683634/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sawyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576790_orig.jpg?crop=980,980,x0,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724952665726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576790"},{"teacherId":9576790,"projectId":9608261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous contribution to my classroom. Our schools do not provide ink for our printers, and it is up to us to provide our own. The color ink allows me to provide students with important visuals, worksheets, classroom decorations, and incentives. I look forward to using this ink to contribute to my school community in many ways. I use the ink to create flyers, posters, and handouts for my colleagues and students. \r\n\r\nI very much appreciate you giving your own money on this project, it truly means a lot!","fullyFundedDate":1758850897031,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color/9608261/","projectTitle":"Learning in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sawyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576790_orig.jpg?crop=980,980,x0,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724952665726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576790"},{"teacherId":7760116,"projectId":9814814,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our community service project. Because of your generosity, our students were able to create thoughtful gift packages for a toy drive and gift exchange, bringing joy and comfort to children and families in our community.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students worked collaboratively to sort items, assemble gift packages, and thoughtfully consider the needs of others. They learned the value of empathy, teamwork, and giving back, while seeing firsthand how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful impact. Many students expressed pride in knowing their efforts would help brighten someone else's day.\r\n\r\nYour support made this experience possible and transformed a simple activity into a powerful lesson in compassion and empathy. Thank you for investing in our students and our community. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761145682252,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-kindness-gifts-and-smiles-for-ou/9814814/","projectTitle":"Holiday Kindness-Gifts and Smiles for Our Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760116_orig.jpg?crop=1283,1284,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668466532921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760116"},{"teacherId":25651,"projectId":9532618,"letterContent":"With your help, all students are now able to have their own individual pair of headphones to use during the class. This has allowed them to focus on the activity at hand such as listening to a BrainPop Video or watching an Edpuzzle and responding to questions. It has truly made a difference. Without having to share headphones, children can complete their work during the allotted class time, and not have outstanding work that is affecting their grade.\r\n\r\nThe ziploc bags were all numbered by students and they store the headphones in them. This allowed students in each class to have a sense of ownership over the materials. They make sure to neatly put them back in the bag after use to keep them in good condition and to be used by future students.","fullyFundedDate":1755737461111,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up-a-classroom-upgrade-with-head/9532618/","projectTitle":"Listen Up! 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