{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 199 Maurice Fitzgerald","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1633231,"projectId":9375501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my class project, \"Feelings Matter! Let's Grow In Kindergarten.\" It is because of donors like you, that teachers like me are given the opportunity to better support their young learners as they work to navigate their big feelings and emotions. What a great addition to my calming corner. The children were so excited to see these materials when they were delivered to our classroom. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755450304549,"projectUrl":"project/feelings-matter-lets-grow-in-kindergar/9375501/","projectTitle":"Feelings Matter! Let's Grow in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. 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Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1748773455464,"projectUrl":"project/bye-kindergarten-its-been-fun-first-gra/9262468/","projectTitle":"Bye Kindergarten It's Been Fun First Grade, Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Donnarumma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1633231_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632216562030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdonnarumma223"},{"teacherId":1633231,"projectId":9329606,"letterContent":"thank you so much for your generous donation to my class project, \"Every Day Is A Holiday In Kindergarten.\" It is because of donors like you, that teachers like me are given the opportunity to better nurture their young learners as they develop a love for reading and a love for books. The children were so excited when they saw the new additions to our classroom library being delivered. They couldn't wait for read aloud time to hear more about different holidays that different people celebrate. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help my students.","fullyFundedDate":1749576670187,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-is-a-holiday-in-kindergarten/9329606/","projectTitle":"Every Day Is a Holiday in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Donnarumma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1633231_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632216562030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdonnarumma223"},{"teacherId":9113525,"projectId":9192353,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire my students and myself, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of \"Growing Minds in STEM,\" our hydroponics project. Thanks to your contribution, we were able to cultivate a variety of plants, including lavender, basil, and thyme, all while providing students with hands-on learning experiences that truly brought the wonders of science to life. Your belief in the power of education and innovation has made a profound impact, not only on the growth of our plants but also on the minds of the students involved.\r\n\r\nThrough your donation, we were able to offer students the opportunity to explore sustainable farming practices, learn about the science behind hydroponics, and develop a deeper understanding of the importance of STEM in our everyday lives. Watching them take pride in their work and seeing their excitement grow with each new sprout was a testament to the impact your contribution has made. These young minds are now more equipped and inspired to pursue STEM fields, all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to continuing this journey of discovery and growth, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership in helping make it all possible. Your support has not only helped grow plants but has also helped nurture the next generation of innovators. Thank you once again for your belief in this project and in the future of our students. We couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1742902603755,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-in-stem/9192353/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds in STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stoffers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9113525_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x352,y635&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723142916013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9113525"},{"teacherId":1633231,"projectId":9165700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my class project, \"FUNdamental Learning Is Taking Place In Kindergarten.\" It is because of donors like you that teachers like me are given the opportunity to better nurture, support and help their students grow in developmentally appropriate ways. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help my students. I truly appreciate it and they benefit from your generosity. They get so excited when new educational learning toys are delivered to our classroom for them to explore with and learn from.","fullyFundedDate":1746786964958,"projectUrl":"project/fundamental-learning-is-taking-place-in/9165700/","projectTitle":"FUNdamental Learning Is Taking Place In Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Donnarumma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1633231_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632216562030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdonnarumma223"},{"teacherId":1633231,"projectId":9061499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my class project, \"Fun With Phonics In Kindergarten.\" It is because of donors like you, that teachers like me are given the opportunity to make learning fun and impactful. The children will not even realize they are working and learning because they will be having so much fun interacting with these learning games. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help them. It truly takes a village and I could not have done it without you. The children thank you and so do I.","fullyFundedDate":1746462065885,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-phonics-in-kindergarten/9061499/","projectTitle":"Fun With Phonics in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Donnarumma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1633231_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632216562030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdonnarumma223"},{"teacherId":1633231,"projectId":9167289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my class project, \"Let's Get Our Hands-On Some Interactive Learning In Kindergarten.\" It is because of donors like you that my students now have write and wipe boards to practice writing letters and words, a math addition and subtraction game, and a word building game. It is because of donors like you that teachers like me are given the opportunity to better help, support and instill a love for learning in their young students. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help my students.","fullyFundedDate":1745847012294,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-our-hands-on-some-interactive/9167289/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Our Hands-On Some Interactive Learning In Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. 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It is because of donors like you that teachers like me are given the opportunity to better help, nurture and support the young learners in their clssFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1742953957452,"projectUrl":"project/transporting-into-readers-in-kindergarte/9020441/","projectTitle":"TRANSPORTing Into Readers in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Donnarumma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1633231_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632216562030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdonnarumma223"},{"teacherId":790885,"projectId":8730728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping to introduce a sport that they otherwise would not have gotten to experience. The tennis balls and foam balls have made such a positive impact on the student's physical education experience. They are learning how to strike the ball from the side, overhand and underhand. Also, they are having a great time tracking the ball when they strike it against a wall and also volley with a partner. The foam balls have allowed us to vary the stations based on ability and activity. I'm so grateful that we share a common belief of the importance of physical education and tennis in public schools. Thank you, I'm forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1735621257905,"projectUrl":"project/tennis-anyone/8730728/","projectTitle":"Tennis Anyone?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeFelice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp790885_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656427502734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/790885"},{"teacherId":790885,"projectId":8716964,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project! You have made a lasting, positive impact on all of our students, in so many ways. They are safely learning the techniques and developing the skills to overhand throw a ball. The soft fleece balls not only allow the students to throw without hesitation but it also provides other students with the opportunity to catch the ball without fear of being injured. It's wonderful to see their confidence growing, the joy in their faces as they succeed and the happiness as they work with a classmate and friend to reach a common goal. The beanbags that you have also donated have allowed us to introduce a variety of games and activities that the students love. Thank you again for your donation and belief in the importance of physical education.","fullyFundedDate":1735662511861,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-how-to-throw/8716964/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn How to Throw","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeFelice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp790885_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656427502734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/790885"},{"teacherId":1633231,"projectId":8886208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my class project, \"Its Not A Crime To Love Nursery Rhymes In Kindergarten.\" It is because of donors like you, that teachers like me, are given the opportunity to better help, support, encourage, motivate and teach the young learners in their classroom. Nursery Rhymes are extremely valuable to support early language and communication development, build confidence and prepare children for reading and writing as they get older. Since nursery rhymes are patterns, they help children learn easy recall and memorization. They begin to learn how to understand stories and follow along. Nursery rhymes encourage children to become interested in language patterns, rhyme and rhythm. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help my students. I truly appreciate it and I know they do too.","fullyFundedDate":1738936581448,"projectUrl":"project/its-not-a-crime-to-love-nursery-rhymes/8886208/","projectTitle":"It's Not A Crime To Love Nursery Rhymes In Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. 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