{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 18 Winchester","outOfStateSupporters":57.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":10336462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Chiming Bells project. Our students were thrilled to have the opportunity to play the bells and experience music in such a fun, hands-on way. They enjoyed experimenting with different sounds, practicing rhythms, and creating simple melodies together.\r\n\r\nThese bells have given our students a wonderful way to express themselves, build confidence, and work together through music. Seeing their excitement as they played and listened to one another was truly special. Thank you for helping bring meaningful and joyful music experiences to our students","fullyFundedDate":1784549518287,"projectUrl":"project/chiming-bells/10336462/","projectTitle":"Chiming Bells","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/771544"},{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":10455752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our soccer project and providing our students with medals and trophies! The students were incredibly excited to see the awards and could not wait to celebrate their accomplishments. Their smiles and enthusiasm showed how meaningful it was for them to be recognized for their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nThe medals and trophies gave our students something special to work toward and helped make our soccer experience even more memorable. Thank you for helping us celebrate our students and remind them that their effort, teamwork, and positive attitude matter!","fullyFundedDate":1787438040202,"projectUrl":"project/super-soccer/10455752/","projectTitle":"Super Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/771544"},{"teacherId":10052663,"projectId":10049343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Our school student council held a drive to collect warm weather essentials for both our school community and families, and for members of the entire neighborhood. Your donation helped to make it a huge success and we were able to ensure that everyone would be granted the blessing of warmth and comfort in the rough New York winter. We cannot begin to express how grateful we are because your donation not only serves to help those in need, but it also gives us the opportunity to teach our students the importance of civics, community outreach, and leadership. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1776097295710,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-cozy/10049343/","projectTitle":"Warm and Cozy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spaliaras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052663"},{"teacherId":10052663,"projectId":10343021,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous donation! It has helped our art classroom immensely with organizing our art materials. It has given the students an opportunity to explore, create, and produce incredible art work. Art taps into a side of imagination that allows them to be themselves and produce incredible pieces that build confidence and foster independence and mindfulness. You have given our students the means and tools needed to make that happen. For everything you have done, we will be forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1782155712173,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-station/10343021/","projectTitle":"Imagination Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spaliaras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052663"},{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":10332333,"letterContent":"Your support of \"Superstar Soccer Players\" has given our students the opportunity to learn, play, and grow through teamwork and physical activity. The new soccer resources are being used during physical education activities, cooperative games, and skill-building lessons where students practice coordination, communication, perseverance, and sportsmanship. One special moment was watching students work together during soccer activities, encouraging their teammates and celebrating each other's progress.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to get started. They couldn't wait to practice their skills, participate in games, and learn new ways to work together as a team. The equipment helped make activities more engaging and allowed students of all skill levels to participate, build confidence, and feel successful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students will continue developing their soccer skills while learning important lessons about teamwork, respect, and determination. Our next steps include incorporating the materials into ongoing physical education activities and cooperative challenges that encourage students to support one another and stay active. Thank you for helping our students discover the joy of movement and giving them the tools to become confident, caring teammates.","fullyFundedDate":1781232643761,"projectUrl":"project/superstar-soccer-players/10332333/","projectTitle":"Superstar Soccer Players","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/771544"},{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":10262229,"letterContent":"Your support of \"Calm and Collected\" has brought new opportunities for our students to develop self-regulation skills and create a more peaceful learning environment. The calming resources are used throughout our school day to help students manage big emotions, refocus during challenging moments, and take meaningful breaks when they need time to reset. These tools have become an important part of our classroom routines and help students return to learning feeling ready and confident.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited to explore them and quickly understood that these resources were designed to help them feel calm and focused. Students enjoyed having a designated way to practice mindfulness, reflect on their feelings, and make positive choices. One special moment was seeing students independently choose calming strategies during transitions or after a difficult task, showing growing awareness of their own needs.","fullyFundedDate":1777985462668,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-collected/10262229/","projectTitle":"Calm and Collected","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/771544"},{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":9831592,"letterContent":"Your support of \"Connecting Generations: Crafts and Caring at the Nursing Home\" has helped our students experience the joy of giving back and building meaningful connections with others. The materials provided allowed our students to create thoughtful crafts and messages that were shared with residents at a local nursing home. Through this project, students learned that small acts of kindness can have a big impact and that they have the ability to brighten someone's day.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited to begin creating and immediately started sharing ideas about what they wanted to make. They put careful thought into their crafts, knowing that their work would be received by someone special. One of the most memorable moments was watching students create personalized cards and decorations while discussing how their projects could bring happiness and connection to older members of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1762894854856,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-generations-crafts-and-carin/9831592/","projectTitle":"Connecting Generations: Crafts and Caring at the Nursing Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/771544"},{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":9074579,"letterContent":"Our new collection of diverse books has made a wonderful impact on our students and our classroom community. These books have given students the opportunity to learn about holidays and traditions they may not have experienced before, including Eid, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and many others. Through these stories, students are developing important literacy skills such as making connections, asking thoughtful questions, identifying story elements, comparing cultures, and building vocabulary, while also learning the value of empathy, respect, and inclusion.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive experience. We gather together for read-alouds, pause to discuss characters and traditions, make text-to-self and text-to-world connections, and encourage students to share their own family celebrations and experiences. These conversations help every child feel seen and valued while giving classmates the opportunity to appreciate the rich diversity within our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1738347929252,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books/9074579/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/771544"},{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":10293393,"letterContent":"Our new visual timers have quickly become an important part of our daily classroom routines. We use them throughout the school day to help students transition between activities, stay focused during independent work, and manage small-group instruction. One special moment came during our literacy centers, when students independently checked the timer to pace themselves and moved to the next activity with little prompting. The timers have helped create a calmer, more predictable learning environment, allowing students to build confidence and independence while staying engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the timers first arrived, our students were excited to see them in action. They were eager to watch the countdown and quickly understood how the visual display helped them know how much time remained. Many students commented that they felt less worried because they could actually see the passage of time. For students who benefit from additional structure and routine, the timers have made transitions much smoother and have reduced anxiety during classroom changes.","fullyFundedDate":1779309622259,"projectUrl":"project/helpful-timers/10293393/","projectTitle":"Helpful Timers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/771544"},{"teacherId":5412798,"projectId":10150268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, \"Treasure Box Triumphs: Rewarding Teamwork in Our Classroom\". Because of your generosity, my students will have access to exciting rewards that celebrate teamwork, kindness, responsibility, and positive behavior. Your support has helped turn a simple idea into a meaningful opportunity to motivate and encourage my students every day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students work together in table groups and earn compliments for demonstrating cooperation, respect, organization, and focus. The treasure box items you provided will make these accomplishments even more special. These rewards will inspire students to continue making positive choices, supporting one another, and taking pride in their contributions to our classroom community. Your kindness is helping create an environment where every student feels recognized and valued.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and me, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our success. Your generosity will have a lasting impact far beyond the prizes themselves—it will help build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and foster a positive learning culture throughout the year. We are incredibly grateful for your support and are excited to put these resources to use. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777904567743,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-triumphs-rewarding-teamwor/10150268/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Triumphs: Rewarding Teamwork in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5412798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567196866467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslchun"},{"teacherId":5414359,"projectId":10127757,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to our generous donors for helping us bring the magic of Frozen Jr. to life with a fog machine! During the \"Let It Go\" scene, the swirling fog transformed the stage into a breathtaking winter wonderland, making Elsa's magical moment even more exciting and memorable. The special effect helped our audience feel like they were stepping right into Arendelle. Your support created an unforgettable experience for our cast, crew, and community. Thank you for helping our students shine and making this production truly magical!","fullyFundedDate":1778282653759,"projectUrl":"project/creating-the-enchanted-fog-of-arendelle/10127757/","projectTitle":"Creating the Enchanted Fog of Arendelle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5414359_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716219333486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5414359"},{"teacherId":771544,"projectId":10302892,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Calming Bells project! Our students were so excited when the bells arrived and couldn't wait to explore the different sounds. We have been using them during mindfulness moments, transitions, and social-emotional learning activities to help students focus, regulate their emotions, and create a calm classroom environment. The gentle sounds have already become a favorite part of our daily routine. Moving forward, students will continue using the bells as part of our self-regulation and wellness practices, helping them build skills they can use both in and out of the classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our learning community. 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