{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 130 Hernando De Soto","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8079770,"projectId":9909535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students will be able to learn, create, and collaborate in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nYour donations made it possible for us to receive MAGNA-TILES microMAGS, large building brick sets, UNO cards, Spoons, and LEGO Minifigures. These materials will be used to strengthen problem-solving skills, encourage creativity, and promote teamwork during both structured lessons and free-choice activities. They will also help make our classroom a more engaging and welcoming place for every student.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and willingness to invest in my students' learning experiences. Your support makes a meaningful difference, and my students and I appreciate it more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1764786621036,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-tools-for-creative-play-and-ima/9909535/","projectTitle":"Game On: Tools for Creative Play and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8079770_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704818240616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8079770"},{"teacherId":136000,"projectId":9817939,"letterContent":"A huge THANK YOU to Richard and Pui Yin for your generosity in funding the metal water bottles and the class set of insulated lunch bags and ice packs.\r\n\r\nThe water bottles are already helping students stay hydrated at school, and the lunch bags are a game-changer. Seeing children bring fresh fruits, cheeses, and healthy snacks—kept cool while they learn—brings us so much joy.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has directly provided tools that support our students' health and well-being every day. We are super grateful for your thoughtfulness and support. Your gift will have a lasting impact on these students for the months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762315116975,"projectUrl":"project/sip-chill-store-explore/9817939/","projectTitle":"Sip, Chill, Store, Explore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp136000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727995317094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/136000"},{"teacherId":2225394,"projectId":9862333,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to technology that is truly transforming how they learn each day. This project has allowed us to bring lessons to life in ways that were not possible before, making learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe technology helps students by providing immediate feedback, visual support, and opportunities to practice skills at their own pace. In the classroom, we use it for small-group instruction, skill reinforcement, and independent learning. Students can hear directions, see concepts modeled, and interact directly with the content, which builds confidence and deepens understanding. It has been especially helpful for students who need repetition, visual cues, or alternative ways to demonstrate what they know.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive and empowering this technology feels. They love being able to take ownership of their learning, tapping, responding, and engaging in real time rather than just listening. Many students light up when it's their turn to use it, and even those who are usually hesitant to participate are eager to try. Learning feels fun, modern, and meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to stay focused or felt unsure about participating have especially thrived. I've seen quieter students become more confident, students with learning challenges remain engaged for longer periods, and students who need extra support feel successful without feeling singled out. The technology allows me to meet students where they are, and that has made a powerful difference in their motivation and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in tools that help them feel capable, excited, and supported. Your kindness is making a real impact in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764740379805,"projectUrl":"project/loud-and-clear-learning-in-second-grade/9862333/","projectTitle":"Loud and Clear Learning in Second Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2225394_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541104239356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-delossantos"},{"teacherId":136000,"projectId":9881182,"letterContent":"Today was magical. Most of our parents came out to build gingerbread houses with their children making it a heartwarming, shared home-school experience. The extra icing came in super handy as the icing that was included was hardened and there wasn't enough. Students who didn't have a parent had an adult partner helping out. This is our 3rd year inviting families to bond with their children during the holidays! The smiles and laughter were contagious as candy was eaten secretly (wink wink). Some parents were master builders while others were budding novices but a good time was had by all. \r\n\r\nThe pot and induction oven came in so handy for making hot chocolate! It heated up quickly, as students helped to add milk, chocolate powder, sugar and to stir. We addressed the heat and safe cooking practices, learned new words like \"dissolve\" for the sugar and chocolate powder, \"stir and mix\" and how the ingredients help to make hot chocolate taste sweet. The serving spoons came in handy for our Thanksgiving as well as our Pajama day celebration today. Thank you for supporting our Stem Holiday celebration with Families. This is a day that will remain in their memories for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1762762405398,"projectUrl":"project/stem-gets-delicious/9881182/","projectTitle":"STEM Gets Delicious!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp136000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727995317094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/136000"},{"teacherId":1899105,"projectId":9796604,"letterContent":"Thank you for this amazing gift to our classroom. My students are able to not only take individualized assessments and screeners during the day, but they get to work strategically on skills they need to develop in order to close learning gaps.\r\nThe headsets allow the students to practice phonics, math, reading, and science through fun games and activities. A favorite app that the DOE has is Super Teacher. This app has an AI teacher that talks to the student and reinforces tailored skills and drills they need to review. It was impossible for a class to use this application when all the students are working on different levels and individual computers were talking over the others. Without head phones, my class would never be able to take advantage of this opportunity while they are at school. The headsets have made a world of difference. The kids were so excited to receive their own headsets and not have to share with other classes.\r\nThe flexible seating chair is used in our meeting area time. Kids take turns sitting in this chair throughout the day. It is a great focusing tool and it also calms behaviors of students who come to school not ready to work. The kids love to use the chair during independent reading. We may be adding more seats to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760752081757,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-flexible-seating-for-focu/9796604/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Flexible Seating for Focused Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannistraci-D'Apice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1899105_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764948411359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-cannistraci"},{"teacherId":8079770,"projectId":9783531,"letterContent":"The headphones you generously provided have made an immediate and meaningful difference for my third-grade students. With their own sets of headphones, students are now able to focus more deeply during computer-based lessons. Instead of being distracted by surrounding noise or the sounds from their classmates' devices, they can clearly hear instructions, videos, and read-alouds—helping them better understand assignments and follow along with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also boosted student engagement. When the audio is clear and personalized, students immerse themselves more fully in learning activities, whether they're practicing reading fluency, exploring math games, or working through interactive lessons. Their excitement shows every time they put on their headphones—they know they're ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped create a calmer, more productive classroom environment where every student can succeed at their own pace. Thank you for supporting their focus, their learning, and their joy in the classroom. Your impact is felt every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763587323872,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-futures/9783531/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8079770_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704818240616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8079770"},{"teacherId":1892582,"projectId":6674245,"letterContent":"Our new resources have made an immediate and exciting impact in our PE classes. We've already begun using the floor spots, foldable cones, and foam dice in a variety of activities. One of our favorite moments was during a station-based fitness circuit: students used the floor spots to navigate movement paths, the cones to guide agility drills, and the foam dice to roll for different exercises at each stop. It was incredible to see how naturally they engaged with the materials and how smoothly the stations ran.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new equipment, their faces lit up. They couldn't wait to explore the colorful spots, set up cones, and take turns rolling the oversized dice to see what challenge would come next. Their excitement turned into focused effort and joyful learning almost instantly.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we're now able to build more interactive, skill-building lessons that keep students moving and motivated. Our next steps include using the materials to create team-based games, cooperative challenges, and skill progression activities that help students grow stronger, more confident, and more connected as learners. These resources will continue to support meaningful movement experiences all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a difference in our gym and in our students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1683645263104,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-starting-young/6674245/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Starting YOUNG!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Cheryl Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1892582_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644585128339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachcheryl"},{"teacherId":136000,"projectId":9816980,"letterContent":"Our students were absolutely ecstatic, working hard to read enough books to collect the ten tickets required for a spin. The anticipation mounted as we uncovered the bag from the machine, their jaws dropped open and their faces lit up with pure joy with every toy that clattered out. Thank you so much, Richard, for funding this fabulous and motivating project. Your generosity has created an incredible wave of excitement for reading in our classroom, making it a shared and celebrated activity. This experience has been an invaluable gift, and we are so deeply grateful for your wonderful support.","fullyFundedDate":1760722039309,"projectUrl":"project/lets-earn-and-learn/9816980/","projectTitle":"Let's Earn and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp136000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727995317094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/136000"},{"teacherId":3774042,"projectId":9058593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get storage pouches! These are so much more eco-friendly because we don't need to keep wasting ziploc bags. These storage pouches are sturdy so students can then easily store their items without worrying about the baggies ripping. The storage pouches hold up to the weight of 10 picture books or chapter books with a clear-view design that makes it easy to see exactly what's inside! This year, I also used the storage pouches to hold Fundations letter boards/white boards. It came in handy when the original baggie from Fundations started to rip apart. We are super grateful you're able to make this possible for us. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1743039829507,"projectUrl":"project/storage-pouches-needed/9058593/","projectTitle":"Storage Pouches Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3774042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508467683906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tse"},{"teacherId":3774042,"projectId":8946169,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get a diverse collection of books! My English language learners consists of Chinese speaking, Spanish speaking, and Russian speaking students. Getting books like Alvin Ho series, Pacy Lin series, and Juana and Lucas series helped capture their interest in reading. They were also able to relate more to the characters in the story! These diverse books are so important because they promote empathy, understanding, and a more inclusive society by allowing readers to see themselves reflected in literature and experience the perspectives of people from different backgrounds, races, cultures, genders, and abilities, thus combating stereotypes and fostering a broader worldview. Once again, we appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1734446058136,"projectUrl":"project/series-books-by-aapii-and-latin-authors/8946169/","projectTitle":"Series Books by AAPIi and Latin Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3774042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508467683906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tse"},{"teacherId":3774042,"projectId":8982019,"letterContent":"Do you know how many glue sticks we go through during the school year? A LOT! So much that I lose count each school year. I always end up asking parents to purchase more throughout the school year. The ones we started using at the start of the school year are almost all gone!\r\n\r\nMy students are always gluing their work in their notebooks and gluing for arts and crafts activities. At school, we prefer using glue sticks over liquid glue because it dries up quicker and it's less messy. Having more glue sticks definitely came in handy! Now I do not need to continuously request glue sticks from their parents. Your help is greatly appreciated, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733268798628,"projectUrl":"project/lets-glue-together/8982019/","projectTitle":"Let's GLUE Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3774042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508467683906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tse"},{"teacherId":3774042,"projectId":8817321,"letterContent":"For the new school year, my students and I needed certain classroom supplies like more glue sticks, supply caddies, dry erase markers, sheet protectors, binders to be used in the classroom. With these supplies, students were able to glue their work in the notebooks, organize their handouts in binders using the sheet protectors, and use the dry erase markers along with whiteboards during lessons. My students were ecstatic about the new materials. We greatly appreciate your support and help with getting this project funded. 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