{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 20 John Bowne","outOfStateSupporters":50.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8948981,"projectId":10312049,"letterContent":"The technology has made learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for my students. It allows them to practice skills at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and access resources that support a variety of learning styles. As a result, students are more motivated to participate and take ownership of their learning. In addition to strengthening academic skills, the technology is helping students build confidence and develop important digital literacy skills that will benefit them both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of the new product for my students is its interactive nature. They enjoy being able to actively engage with lessons, explore new concepts, and receive instant feedback on their work. The technology makes learning feel fun and meaningful, and many students look forward to using it throughout the school day. Their enthusiasm is evident in the way they eagerly participate and share what they have learned with their classmates.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially embraced this new technology. Some students who are typically quieter during class discussions have become more engaged and confident when using it, finding new ways to express their understanding. Other students who benefit from additional support appreciate the ability to work at their own pace and revisit concepts as needed. It has been rewarding to see these students become more independent learners, take greater risks in their learning, and experience success in ways that might not have been possible without this valuable resource. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and for the generous support that has made these meaningful learning experiences possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1780240986897,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-mathematicians-one-block/10312049/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Mathematicians One Block at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8948981_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675357888841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948981"},{"teacherId":415019,"projectId":10455147,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you all for your generous donations and for helping to get this project funded for my classroom. Starting the school year off with adequate materials is the only way you can start off a school year well. It allows you to be prepared and for children to have the right materials to start working from day one.\r\n\r\nThe materials you have helped provide provide organizational help, while providing the students with proper tool to begin doing work. They have come in happy and feel good about having what they need.\r\n\r\nThank you all so much from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1787264209258,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-requires-back-to-school-b/10455147/","projectTitle":"Back to School Requires Back to School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nitzan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nitzan"},{"teacherId":10357889,"projectId":10060147,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of construction paper, dry erase pockets, and other classroom materials will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will allow us to create colorful bulletin boards, engaging learning activities, and interactive opportunities for students to practice their skills. The dry erase pockets will make learning more hands-on and reusable, while the construction paper will help bring our classroom displays and student projects to life.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' education. Your generosity helps create a welcoming, creative, and engaging learning environment where our students can learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1779576248246,"projectUrl":"project/restock-our-classroom-with-us/10060147/","projectTitle":"Restock Our Classroom With Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10357889"},{"teacherId":10357889,"projectId":10060156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom furniture project! Your donations have made a meaningful difference in creating a classroom environment that supports students with ADHD and helps all of my students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we transition from second grade to kindergarten, having flexible, comfortable, and supportive classroom furniture is especially important. Our kindergarten students are learning how to navigate a new classroom, follow routines, build independence, and develop the foundational skills they need for success in school. The new furniture provides opportunities for students to learn, explore, and participate in ways that best meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the new classroom setup! They loved exploring the different spaces and discovering how the furniture could be used during learning activities. It was wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity as they began making the classroom their own.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to use during our daily lessons, including literacy, math, and small-group activities. The flexible seating and comfortable learning spaces help students stay engaged, manage their energy, and focus on the task at hand. Whether students are practicing letter sounds, working on early reading skills, or exploring hands-on math activities, they now have a classroom environment that better supports their learning styles and needs.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our next steps are to build strong classroom routines, encourage independence, and help students develop the attention, self-regulation, and social skills that will support them throughout kindergarten and beyond. We will continue using these resources during centers, small-group instruction, and collaborative activities to create positive learning experiences for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make this transition from second grade to kindergarten a welcoming, supportive, and exciting experience. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where every child feels included, supported, and capable of success. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1778223744651,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-around-the-classroom/10060156/","projectTitle":"Rockin Around the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10357889"},{"teacherId":2556268,"projectId":10311677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our second-grade students with these wonderful handwriting practice books!\r\n\r\nYour generous donation provided a set of reusable invisible-ink handwriting books that will be shared among all 8 of our second-grade classes. These books make handwriting practice fun and engaging while allowing students to practice the same skills again and again. Because the pages can be reused, so many students will benefit from your generosity throughout the school year and beyond.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to use these books as they strengthen their handwriting, letter formation, and fine-motor skills. Your support is making a meaningful difference by giving our students an interactive and motivating way to build confidence and improve their writing.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make learning both exciting and accessible!","fullyFundedDate":1787263245667,"projectUrl":"project/write-it-right-handwriting-practice-wi/10311677/","projectTitle":"Write It Right - Handwriting Practice Without Paper Waste","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2556268_orig.jpg?crop=2600,2600,x262,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598725866153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2556268"},{"teacherId":2556268,"projectId":10502474,"letterContent":"Today was our second day of school, and these math machines could not have arrived at a better time! Our district has asked that students in the lower grades stay off computers, so these hands-on math games are the perfect addition to our classroom.\r\n\r\nI introduced my students to the addition and subtraction games and showed them how they work. We played together, and every student had a chance to push down the key with the equation and watch the answer pop up. We had a blast!\r\n\r\nMy students are already excited to use the math machines during center time, and they especially love the idea of having the opportunity to bring one home on the weekend to practice. While they see these machines as a fun game, I see them building confidence and strengthening their addition and subtraction skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing these wonderful math machines into our classroom and making learning so much fun! Your generosity is already making a difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1788446914091,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-building-addition-subtraction/10502474/","projectTitle":"Game On! Building Addition & Subtraction Fact Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2556268_orig.jpg?crop=2600,2600,x262,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598725866153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2556268"},{"teacherId":7955800,"projectId":10066170,"letterContent":"My students are using the reading games and resources during small-group instruction, literacy centers, and independent practice. We are focusing on building strong phonics and letter-sound skills that will help students become more confident readers. The games give students a chance to practice sounds in a fun, hands-on way while working together and learning from one another.\r\nHow are you and your students using the new resources?\r\nMy students are using the reading games and resources during small-group instruction, literacy centers, and independent practice. We are focusing on building strong phonics and letter-sound skills that will help students become more confident readers. The games give students a chance to practice sounds in a fun, hands-on way while working together and learning from one another.\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new materials! They immediately wanted to explore the games and see what they could do. Their excitement made reading practice feel more like play, and they were eager to take turns, sound out words, and celebrate their successes. It was wonderful to see students who sometimes find reading challenging become excited to participate.","fullyFundedDate":1779828920192,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read-one-sound-at-a-time/10066170/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krauze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7955800_orig.png?crop=447,447,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750330585329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilia-krauze"},{"teacherId":10245477,"projectId":10159674,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to engaging books that help strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and critical thinking skills. These texts allow students to practice important literacy strategies such as making predictions, identifying key details, determining themes, and supporting their ideas with evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and collaborative experience. Students participate in read-alouds, partner reading, small-group discussions, and independent reading. They are excited to explore new stories and share their thinking with their classmates. The books have encouraged meaningful conversations and helped students build confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to read are now eagerly reaching for books during independent reading time. Our diverse collection of texts has allowed students to see themselves reflected in the stories they read while also learning about different perspectives and experiences. These books have helped create a classroom community where all students feel included, engaged, and motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom and helping our students develop a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1779370991231,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-adventures-with-a-to-z/10159674/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Adventures with A to Z Mysteries","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245477"},{"teacherId":8948981,"projectId":9814865,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources during our reading and literacy centers each day. One special moment was during small group reading instruction when students were able to work with texts at their own individual reading levels. The new materials helped students stay focused, engaged, and confident while working independently and in small groups. We also use the resources during phonics practice, fluency activities, and interactive reading lessons that support all learners in our classroom.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were extremely excited and eager to use them right away. Many students smiled, cheered, and immediately began exploring the resources. They were excited to have new tools that made learning feel fun, engaging, and hands-on. The materials brought a new level of excitement and motivation into our classroom.\r\n\r\nRight now, our class is continuing to work on reading comprehension and building strong independent reading habits using different level readers. Students are learning how to ask and answer questions about texts, identify story elements, and practice reading fluently. The new resources help students access texts and activities that match their individual needs and reading levels. Our next steps are helping students become more confident readers while strengthening their comprehension, fluency, and independent learning skills.","fullyFundedDate":1760985632529,"projectUrl":"project/turning-little-learners-into-lifelong-re/9814865/","projectTitle":"Turning Little Learners into Lifelong Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8948981_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675357888841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948981"},{"teacherId":8948981,"projectId":9011734,"letterContent":"Technology helps my second grade students learn in many exciting ways each day. Our students use educational programs to practice reading, phonics, math, and listening skills at their own level. Headphones help students stay focused and allow them to clearly hear directions, stories, and learning activities without distractions. This is especially important during small group instruction, independent work, and online learning programs.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is being able to interact with learning in a fun and engaging way. They love listening to stories, completing interactive activities, and using educational games that make learning feel exciting and motivating. Having their own headphones helps students feel independent and confident while using technology.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have especially benefited from using headphones because they help reduce distractions and support concentration. Some students who struggle with attention, reading, or sensory needs are more successful when they can clearly hear lessons and work at their own pace. Headphones help create a more comfortable learning environment where all students can participate and feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1734572219639,"projectUrl":"project/good-listening-ears/9011734/","projectTitle":"Good Listening Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8948981_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675357888841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948981"},{"teacherId":2556268,"projectId":10227682,"letterContent":"Research shows that \"Desk dividers, or privacy shields, help people focus by acting as a physical barrier that reduces visual distractions, minimizes environmental interference, and creates a personal, quiet workspace, especially in classrooms. These tools are shown to decrease stress, increase, and help students stay on task.\"\r\n\r\nMy students are constantly distracting one another, especially during tests. I want them to be as focused as possible so they can do their very best, which is why I was so excited to get these desk dividers.My students were excited to use them as well. We used them for our first test today, and they all agreed that the dividers helped. Even though they were sitting at their usual desks, having their own personal space made the environment feel cozy and calm. It helped them stay focused and think only about the questions on the test.\r\n\r\nI also wanted to thank you for completing our book series, \"Dragon\" with the last book that we were missing. This is the most popular book series in my classroom library and my students cannot wait for their turn to read it.","fullyFundedDate":1778108281809,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-focused-spaces-for-succes/10227682/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm, Focused Spaces for Successful Test Taking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2556268_orig.jpg?crop=2600,2600,x262,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598725866153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2556268"},{"teacherId":2556268,"projectId":10097052,"letterContent":"We LOVE our new mailboxes!!!!!! Thank you for helping bring these mailboxes into our classroom. They have made packing-up time so much easier, as students can now independently pack up their belongings. When a student is absent, their make-up work and missed notices are waiting for them when they return. This has helped declutter our desks and prevents papers from falling onto the floor when students pass by. I can also leave notes of encouragement or Happy Grams highlighting things each student has done well for them to enjoy at the end of the day.\r\n\r\nThe baskets are also helping train students who struggle with keeping their desks organized. 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