{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 126 Dr Marjorie Dunbar School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5294574,"projectId":9673265,"letterContent":"A color printer may seem like a small thing, but in our classroom it unlocked moments of joy, confidence, and connection for my students. Many of my kids come to school craving a space that feels bright, welcoming, and full of possibility. Being able to print materials in color helped me put that feeling into their hands every day.\r\nWhen my students saw their reading passage with real, vivid pictures.. or a personalized goal tracker it made their faces light up. Color brings learning to life in a way that black-and-white simply can't. It helped my struggling readers find meaning, my visual learners find clarity, and my students with special needs felt seen and supported.\r\n\r\nA color printer allowed me to create materials that make every child feel valued—beautiful certificates celebrating their achievements and center activities and that sparked their curiosity. This small donation changed their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1758898947906,"projectUrl":"project/a-printer-goes-a-long-way/9673265/","projectTitle":"A Printer Goes a Long Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5294574"},{"teacherId":9741520,"projectId":9484512,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who generously contributed to my DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness and support, my students and I have received the materials we needed to make our classroom a more engaging and joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donations have made a real difference — not only in providing much-needed snacks and supplies, but also in showing my students that there are people who believe in them and care about their success. The excitement on their faces when the packages arrived was truly priceless!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create meaningful learning experiences. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you've made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1760728088165,"projectUrl":"project/snack-fully-fueled-and-ready-to-learn/9484512/","projectTitle":"Snack-Fully Fueled and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Angel Tejeda-Zabala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9741520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736803030949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9741520"},{"teacherId":4005121,"projectId":9750875,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now filled with excitement, motivation, and smiles! The play materials and prize incentives you helped fund have created a positive, encouraging environment where students feel recognized for their effort and perseverance. Every reward, whether big or small, reminds them that hard work truly pays off.\r\nThis project has transformed how my students approach learning and behavior goals. They are more engaged, focused, and eager to participate because they know their progress is celebrated. The incentives have also supported social-emotional growth students are learning to take turns, show kindness, and cheer for one another's success.\r\nYour generosity has brought so much joy to our classroom community. Because of you, every day feels like a celebration of learning and teamwork. Thank you for believing in the power of positive reinforcement and for helping my students see that effort, responsibility, and perseverance are worth the prize!","fullyFundedDate":1758899152899,"projectUrl":"project/play-and-prize-rewarding-hard-work-with/9750875/","projectTitle":"Play and Prize: Rewarding Hard Work With Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arokium","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005121_orig.png?crop=1035,1035,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746281494999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005121"},{"teacherId":4005121,"projectId":9557998,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of Capturing Precious Classroom Moments, my students now have access to technology that allows them to document, reflect on, and share their learning experiences in meaningful ways. While many families use technology at home, having it in the classroom bridges the gap between play and purposeful learning. The devices are helping my students build communication skills, strengthen their ability to retell stories, and capture evidence of their growth in both literacy and math.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been seeing themselves as \"authors\" and \"storytellers.\" They love using the technology to record their reading, share their work, and take pride in seeing their accomplishments saved and celebrated. This has given them a sense of ownership over their learning, which has increased confidence and participation especially for my students who often need extra encouragement to engage.\r\nOne student in particular, who is usually very reserved, has warmed to the technology in a remarkable way. By using it to take photos of his completed activities and record short reflections, he has begun to open up and express himself more. For him, and others like him, the ability to capture moments has not only supported academic progress but also boosted social-emotional growth by giving them a voice in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758899224099,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-precious-classroom-moments/9557998/","projectTitle":"Capturing Precious Classroom Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arokium","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005121_orig.png?crop=1035,1035,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746281494999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005121"},{"teacherId":4005121,"projectId":9550553,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Points for Positivity incentive program is making a real difference in our students lives. With your contributions, we are able to celebrate and reinforce positive behavior, encourage responsibility, and build a stronger classroom community. \r\n\r\nStudents are motivated to make good choices, show kindness, and work hard because they know their efforts will be recognized. These incentives are more than just rewards they are tools that inspire our children to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. \r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that every student feels valued and encouraged to be their best self each day. The students look forward to the incentives when Friday comes. Once again, we would like to thank you for support.","fullyFundedDate":1755740172373,"projectUrl":"project/points-for-positivity-incentives-for-stu/9550553/","projectTitle":"Points for Positivity Incentives for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arokium","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005121_orig.png?crop=1035,1035,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746281494999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005121"},{"teacherId":9322594,"projectId":8265110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support our classroom received. The students are always excited to receive new things. The magnetic bingo chips were the biggest hit! It made blending words visual and fun. We use the table dots daily both to show the students where their space is and also to write on.\r\n\r\nIn elementary school, the need for laminating sheets is ongoing. Such a simple thing makes an enormous impact. Being able to create things once and reuse is a gift that teachers truly appreciate. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1713274067854,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-tools-make-learning-exciti/8265110/","projectTitle":"Multi Sensory Tools Make Learning Exciting!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ebers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9322594_orig.jpg?crop=891,891,x266,y277&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699302639782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9322594"},{"teacherId":7841304,"projectId":9106400,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom was filled with joy, excitement, and renewed engagement the moment our new resources arrived! The materials instantly transformed our learning space into a more interactive and vibrant environment. From sensory fidgets to calming tools, every item served a purpose—and each child immediately found something they connected with. One unforgettable moment was when a student, who often struggles with focus and regulation, quietly reached for a sensory tool during a lesson and stayed fully engaged for the entire period. That small moment captured a huge step forward in self-awareness and academic stamina.\r\n\r\nMy students now have consistent access to tools that help them manage their emotions, stay focused, and feel supported throughout the school day. These items are used during morning meetings, calm-down breaks, and even during independent work sessions. The students feel proud to take ownership of their emotions and learning. Seeing their smiles and hearing their enthusiastic \"thank you!\" as we unpacked the materials made it clear that your kindness reached them deeply.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue incorporating these tools into our daily social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons. We're currently working on a \"Tools That Help Me Thrive\" project where students reflect on which tools they use and how they help them be successful in class. These next steps build confidence, communication, and awareness—skills they'll carry far beyond this school year. Thank you again for being a part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742823927215,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-a-valentines-day-celebra/9106400/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: a Valentine’s Day Celebration of Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lavinier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7841304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639456041570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7841304"},{"teacherId":7052195,"projectId":9036813,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating materials to our classroom essentials. Since we received the new resources, we've incorporated them into our daily routines with the snacks. At the end of the day we like to play a spelling game of words we practiced in the morning. If a student gets the word right, I toss them a treat such as fruit snacks, Gushers, chips, starburst, Taki's, etc. We're using these resources not just to support the content but to fuel their creativity and problem-solving skills. \r\n It is allergy season here in NY! The boxes of tissues have been so helpful to the students since so many of them are affected by allergies this season. We also are enjoying the smell of the Lysol spray and my students LOVE to clean their desks at the end of the day! It is one of their jobs to maintain a clean working space. 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Watching my students light up as they work together, solve problems, and build new skills has been incredibly rewarding and it's all possible thanks to your kindness.\r\nYour contribution is helping shape a learning environment where discovery is fun and every child feels empowered. We're so grateful for your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746468897852,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-toys-that-teach/9301244/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Toys That Teach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arokium","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005121_orig.png?crop=1035,1035,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746281494999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005121"},{"teacherId":4005121,"projectId":9256773,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for your generous support, joy and imagination are now within every child's reach. Your gift to the Playtime Toys project has done more than provide toys—it has sparked creativity, inspired learning, and delivered moments of pure happiness to children who need it most. \r\nWhen the students say the materials coming into their classroom their faces lit up with pure joy. Some couldn't believe the toys were really for them. It was as if the room filled with laughter, curiosity, and endless possibilities all at once. Your generosity made that moment possible. \r\nThank you for believing in the power of play. Your kindness has made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1745318057246,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-joy-and-creativity-with-playtime/9256773/","projectTitle":"Unlock Joy and Creativity With Playtime Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arokium","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005121_orig.png?crop=1035,1035,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746281494999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005121"},{"teacherId":8651777,"projectId":8949052,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new supplies, their faces immediately lit up with excitement. The healthy snacks quickly became a favorite part of our day, giving them the energy to focus and fully participate in lessons. The cozy corner has also become a safe space where students can read quietly, calm their emotions.\r\n\r\nWe use the materials daily in our classroom projects. For example, during our reading groups, students love to take their books to the cozy corner to practice their reading skills in English and Spanish. The cleaning supplies have helped us keep our classroom fresh and clean. These resources have transformed our classroom into a place where learning feels both joyful and safe.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students know that people believe in them, and that gives them the courage to dream big and take on new challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1733282828804,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/8949052/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Azcona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8651777_orig.png?crop=272,272,x132,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718289082247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651777"},{"teacherId":5470182,"projectId":9039618,"letterContent":"Thank you for your extreme generosity. Your donation made a great impact in our classroom. My students have different healthy choices to pick. Students enjoyed eating something different. The cereal bars, gold fish, chips and many other things really help fuel the minds and begin the school day on a positive note. It is nice to be able to give them a sweet reward for all the hard work they put in. \r\n\r\nThe fact that they had the opportunity to choose something different and something they enjoyed was only possible because of you!! 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