{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 179","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":10012882,"letterContent":"Our project providing clear, colorful toy storage bins has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The new bins have added an easy and functional way to organize our toys and learning materials. Because the bins are clear, students can quickly see what is inside without needing to open every container. This visual support helps even our youngest learners independently find what they need and return items to the correct place during cleanup.\r\n\r\nThe vibrant colors of the bins also bring new life to our classroom centers. Each center now has its own color, which helps students recognize where materials belong while adding energy and brightness to the room. The colorful organization makes our centers more inviting and encourages students to explore, play, and learn.\r\n\r\nThese storage bins have improved the flow of our classroom by making materials easier to access and clean up. Students are developing responsibility and independence as they learn to care for their classroom environment. Overall, this project has helped create a more organized, engaging, and visually supportive learning space for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1772300719948,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-friendly-classro/10012882/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized & Friendly Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"},{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":10064405,"letterContent":"Wrapped in Kindness had a wonderful impact on our students and school community. Our class visited two Pre-K classrooms and gave each student a wrapped gift. Before exchanging the gifts, both classes participated in a short lesson about kindness and the different ways we can show kindness to others.\r\n\r\nStudents practiced saying \"thank you,\" giving hugs, and sharing kind words with one another. After the gifts were opened, the children spent time playing together and building new friendships.\r\n\r\nThis experience was especially meaningful because it was the first time our class had the opportunity to visit another classroom in their grade level and play together in that space. The visit helped students feel more connected to their peers and strengthened a sense of community within our school.\r\n\r\nThe event was a very positive experience for everyone involved—students, staff, and the parents who were able to attend. It gave our young learners a chance to practice kindness in a real and memorable way, showing them how small acts of generosity can bring people together.","fullyFundedDate":1770403091216,"projectUrl":"project/wrapped-in-kindness-comfort-care-for/10064405/","projectTitle":"Wrapped in Kindness: Comfort & Care for Our Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"},{"teacherId":10183770,"projectId":9701335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K special education classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have healthy snacks, comfortable sleep mats, and new sensory area rugs for our calm-down corner and dramatic play center. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our daily routine.\r\nOur healthy snacks are used during our morning and afternoon snack times. Many of our students are still learning independence skills, so snack time has become a wonderful opportunity for them to practice opening containers, making choices, and sitting together as a classroom community. Having nutritious snacks available helps our students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\nThe new sleep mats have made rest time much more comfortable and calming for our students. In our class, quiet time is important for helping young children regulate their bodies and recharge. When the students first saw the new mats, they were excited and eager to pick their spot. The mats help create a peaceful environment where students can relax their bodies after a busy morning of learning and play.\r\nThe sensory area rugs have been especially impactful in our calm-down corner and dramatic play center. Our calm-down corner is a safe space where students can go when they need help regulating their emotions. The soft sensory rug makes the area feel warm and inviting, and students are learning to use this space to take deep breaths, sit quietly, or use calming strategies when they feel overwhelmed. The rug in our dramatic play center has also helped define the space, encouraging imaginative play, social interaction, and language development as students pretend, share roles, and play together.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new rugs, they immediately wanted to explore them. Many of them sat down, touched the textures, and smiled. It was clear that the new materials made the classroom feel even more welcoming and comfortable for them.\r\nAs we continue our learning, students will keep practicing important social-emotional skills such as sharing, taking turns, and communicating their needs. The calm-down corner will help support emotional regulation, while the dramatic play center will continue to support creativity and cooperative play. During snack and rest time, we will also keep building independence and self-help skills that are so important for young learners.\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom environment where our students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. Thank you for supporting our young learners and being part of our classroom community. Your generosity truly makes a difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1765473835727,"projectUrl":"project/support-healthy-snacks-and-comfort-for-p/9701335/","projectTitle":"Support Healthy Snacks and Comfort for Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183770"},{"teacherId":415170,"projectId":9803062,"letterContent":"You have no idea what it means to my students to have extra learning stations and snacks. Access is underrated. In my class, students have another way of showing work through the double-sided board. The students who have trouble writing have a canvas space to express thoughts, academics, and a space to carve out emotions when they are having a tough day.\r\nBefore your donation, students had mini whiteboards that limited how much they could express. It would not leave space for students to collaboratte ans share ideas. Students who have writing struggles are associated with the size of print . Your contribution puts this student one step closer to achieving the goal of writing a few words until sentences can form. Thank you for believing in the work we do as teachers and students.","fullyFundedDate":1765986870591,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-is-believing/9803062/","projectTitle":"Seeing Is Believing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp415170_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677508527785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/415170"},{"teacherId":10289135,"projectId":9778725,"letterContent":"The color printer donated to our classroom has had a meaningful impact on my students' learning. Many of my kindergarten students are visual learners, and being able to print materials in color helps them better recognize letters, numbers, shapes, and pictures. The bright visuals make learning activities more engaging and easier for them to understand, which has increased both their participation and excitement during lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I have been able to create high-quality learning resources such as colorful literacy centers, math games, visual schedules, and differentiated worksheets that support students at different learning levels. The printer has also allowed me to send home clearer, more engaging materials for families so they can better support their child's learning at home.","fullyFundedDate":1765205072446,"projectUrl":"project/printing-smiles-one-little-page-at-a-t/9778725/","projectTitle":"\"Printing Smiles, One Little Page at a Time!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289135"},{"teacherId":10337202,"projectId":9867463,"letterContent":"I wanted to take the time to thank you all once again for your donations to my classroom. Since receiving the materials my classroom has become so much brighter and welcoming. Most of my students are experiencing art for the first time so they come into the class bursting with excitement and they are consistently blown away by the new materials. The sketchbooks have been a huge hit, and they have been instrumental in helping my students find their artistic voices and develop confidence in their abilities. Overall, you have contributed to the start of many little artists and I am incredibly grateful","fullyFundedDate":1763487281758,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-is-an-artist/9867463/","projectTitle":"Every Child Is an Artist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashlee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337202"},{"teacherId":8960333,"projectId":9902931,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to have new materials that they could call there own. They use the materials for phonics and math on a daily basis. With ufli, they have to write new words and letters. With math, they draw objects , solve addition, subtraction and math stories. \r\n The donation of markers, eraser boards, and pencils has made a meaningful impact in my classroom. Students now have the supplies they need to participate actively in lessons, practice skills daily, and stay engaged. These materials support hands-on learning, improve confidence, and create a more organized, supportive environment","fullyFundedDate":1765986870243,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-and-draw/9902931/","projectTitle":"Dry, Erase, and Draw","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695339038827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8960333"},{"teacherId":10186257,"projectId":9927670,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your kindness and support in providing snacks for our second‑grade classroom. What may seem like a simple contribution has had a profound impact on our daily routines, our learning environment, and—most importantly—our students' sense of comfort and belonging at school. Your generosity has helped create a space where students feel cared for, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the snack bins were filled for the first time, the excitement in the room was unmistakable. My students crowded around with wide eyes, whispering to one another as if they had just discovered treasure. One student said, \"This is like a snack store but free!\" Another asked if the snacks were \"really for us, every day?\" Their joy was genuine and contagious. For many of them, having consistent access to snacks is not something they take for granted, and seeing their faces light up reminded me just how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nWe've woven these snacks into our daily routines in ways that support both learning and community. Each morning, students check the snack station as part of their arrival routine. They practice responsibility by choosing one item and making sure the area stays tidy. During our literacy block, students who need a little boost can quietly grab a snack to help them stay focused. It's been remarkable to see how something as small as a granola bar or fruit snack can help a child settle into a reading lesson with renewed energy.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far happened during a collaborative writing project. Students were working in small groups to create \"How‑To\" books, and one group decided to write How to Choose the Best Classroom Snack. They debated the pros and cons of each option, surveyed classmates, and even created a rating system. Their book ended up being both hilarious and surprisingly persuasive. That project simply wouldn't have existed without your contribution, and it gave students a chance to practice writing skills in a way that felt meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped build a stronger sense of community. Students have begun offering snacks to classmates who forgot breakfast or are having a tough morning. They've learned to look out for one another, and the snack station has become a symbol of generosity and care—values I want them to carry with them far beyond second grade.\r\n\r\nAs for what's next, we're currently diving into a unit on informational writing and research. Students are learning how to gather facts, organize ideas, and teach others about topics they care about. The stability and comfort your donation provides helps them stay focused during longer writing sessions, especially when they're working through the challenge of revising and editing. In the coming weeks, students will be publishing their own \"expert books,\" and many have already asked if they can include a section about our classroom snack station or the donors who made it possible. They're eager to share how much this project has meant to them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than fill hungry bellies—it has strengthened our classroom community, supported academic growth, and shown my students that there are people in the world who believe in them. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, kinder place. We are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764719438860,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-focus/9927670/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186257"},{"teacherId":8960333,"projectId":9909093,"letterContent":"Access to consistent, nutritious snacks has helped ensure that children are able to focus, participate, and remain engaged throughout the day. Many of our students arrive hungry, and having healthy snacks available has reduced fatigue, improved concentration, and supported positive behavior in both academic and social settings.\r\nSince receiving your donation, we have observed noticeable improvements in students' classroom readiness, emotional regulation, and peer interactions. Children are more eager to learn, better able to follow routines, and more confident in participating in activities.","fullyFundedDate":1763996103921,"projectUrl":"project/snack-crackle-pop/9909093/","projectTitle":"Snack Crackle Pop","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695339038827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8960333"},{"teacherId":9893175,"projectId":9974323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our healthy snacks project and for supporting my first graders in such a meaningful way. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\nWe use the snacks during our morning work time and in the afternoon, when energy levels often drop. With full bellies, students are more engaged in lessons, more patient with one another, and better able to participate in learning activities. When the snacks first arrived, my students were overjoyed. They were excited to see the variety of snacks.\r\nThanks to you, we are now able to connect nutrition to learning. As we continue our current lessons on reading comprehension and math problem-solving, students are more focused and confident.\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom, and my students feel seen, cared for, and supported because of you. Thank you for investing in their well-being and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768409540159,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-to-help-our-first-graders/9974323/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks to Help Our First Graders Learn and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893175"},{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":9884309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my Pre-K classroom! Your donations, including the Lite Brite Classic, Ggiibro Creative Straw STEM Building Toys, COUOMOXA Magnetic Building Blocks, and Sinload Under the Sea Bulletin Board Decorations, has made a significant impact on our students' learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThese items have fostered creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while also introducing foundational STEM concepts in a fun and interactive way. The building toys encouraged spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and early engineering principles, while the Lite Brite Classic has sparked artistic expression and creativity with light. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic blocks offered a hands-on exploration of magnetism, and the ocean-themed decorations will enrich our science discussions about marine life and ecosystems.","fullyFundedDate":1763554535336,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-build-a-brighter-classr/9884309/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers Build a Brighter Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"},{"teacherId":9273686,"projectId":9432374,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! My students, myself and my co-teacher are extremely grateful. We were able to remove the old white board which was bulky, dirty, and many years old. With the replacement of the new one, we have more space and the room looks much cleaner.\r\n\r\nStudents were amazed with the items we received and it was completely unexpected since they didn't know we were getting a new white board and contact paper. 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