{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 206 Joseph F Lamb","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6047602,"projectId":10021026,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you so much for you kind donation to my classroom. My students are always appreciative of whatever they are given and this was such a beautiful surprise to them. They were so excited about it and couldn't wait to enjoy the special opportunity to learn about other cultures new year.\r\nYour donations are so appreciated and my students always feel so blessed and lucky when they are given donations. this always shows them that education is so important that even strangers open their hearts to give to them and support their learning. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777920245275,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-celebration/10021026/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jay"},{"teacherId":6047602,"projectId":9038528,"letterContent":"My students were so cold this winter and were so greatful for some of the winter gear they were given to keep themselves safe and warm from the cold. They were able to come to school safely and with proper headgear and coats that allowed them to keep their acedemics high and doing their best. \r\nYour donations are so appreciated and my students always feel so blessed and lucky when they are given donations. this always shows them that education is so important that even strangers open their hearts to give to them and support their learning. \r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1746649229413,"projectUrl":"project/bundle-up-the-winter-hit-hard/9038528/","projectTitle":"Bundle Up the Winter Hit Hard","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jay"},{"teacherId":396171,"projectId":10091820,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has grown into a place of excitement, curiosity, and discovery. \"Big Curiosity for Little Readers!\" has already made a tremendous impact on my students, and I am so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThese new books have helped introduce and strengthen important reading skills in engaging and meaningful ways. Students are practicing making predictions, identifying characters and settings, asking questions while they read, and making connections between texts and their own lives. Many of the books also support social-emotional learning by encouraging empathy, perseverance, kindness, and confidence. The variety of topics and reading levels has allowed every child to find books that feel both accessible and exciting.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a joyful and active experience. Students gather together for read-alouds, partner reading, and independent reading time each day. It is wonderful to see children eagerly reaching for books, sharing favorite pages with classmates, and discussing stories with enthusiasm. Our classroom has become a community of readers where students feel proud of themselves and motivated to keep learning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are especially enjoying the new collection. One student now rushes to the library corner each morning to find books about animals, while another has discovered a love for stories that make her laugh out loud. Seeing students become more confident, engaged, and excited about reading has been one of the greatest rewards.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create opportunities for my students to grow as readers and learners. Your kindness has put meaningful books directly into the hands of children who are eager to explore the world through reading. We appreciate your support more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1778505050343,"projectUrl":"project/big-curiosity-for-little-readers/10091820/","projectTitle":"Big Curiosity for Little Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Konstantinovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp396171_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743177581662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/396171"},{"teacherId":6720712,"projectId":10221425,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Making Math Click with Manipulatives! Your generosity will help bring hands-on learning tools into our classroom that make math more engaging, meaningful, and fun for my second-grade students.\r\n\r\nMany students learn best when they can touch, build, move, and explore concepts using real objects. With these manipulatives, students will strengthen important math skills such as addition, subtraction, place value, problem-solving, and number sense in a way that feels exciting and interactive. These tools will especially support students who need extra visual and hands-on practice to build confidence and understanding.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have more opportunities to actively participate, collaborate with classmates, and develop a positive attitude toward math. Your support is helping create a classroom where every child can feel successful and capable.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1777981106398,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-click-with-manipulatives/10221425/","projectTitle":"Making Math Click with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6720712_orig.jpg?crop=1146,1147,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588708969551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-turan"},{"teacherId":1478,"projectId":10002783,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you so much for funding this project. My students were really excited to get the new books and start reading. In the few weeks that we have had them in the library, students have been borrowing them non stop. One student had two in his backpack this morning because he couldn't decide which one he wanted to read. Another student asked me to put a book to the side for him so that no one else borrowed it before he could. One girl came looking for another as soon as she finished saying \"This one was really good.\" They are reading a lot more and are enthusiastic about reading. \r\n\r\nThe quality of their book reports for their English teacher has also improved drastically. Previously they were using books written for younger children or graphic novels. Now they are reading a real chapter book and understanding it! They are able to describe the plot, the conflict, the resolution and character traits. \r\n\r\nThese books are perfect for middle school students who are struggling readers. They are not embarrassed to read them, are easy to understand, and are interesting. We appreciate your generosity and the books will be used for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1773862142333,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-books-for-struggling-reade/10002783/","projectTitle":"High Interest Books for Struggling Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cicero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1478"},{"teacherId":791906,"projectId":8630038,"letterContent":"With the new cleaning resources, we have been able to take a more intentional approach to keeping our classroom clean and healthy. Students now actively participate in maintaining a \"clean room, healthy room\" routine. We use disinfecting wipes and paper towels daily to clean desks, shared manipulatives, and classroom materials. This has become part of our classroom culture—students take responsibility for their learning space and understand that a clean environment supports everyone's success.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They immediately noticed the wipes and cleaning supplies and began asking how they could help use them. Many of them wanted to be \"classroom helpers\" right away, taking pride in keeping their space neat and organized. It quickly turned into a shared responsibility that made them feel trusted and important in the classroom community.\r\n\r\nOne meaningful moment was when students independently began cleaning shared math and reading materials after group work without being reminded. It showed how quickly they understood the connection between cleanliness, health, and respect for one another.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue building these habits as part of our daily classroom routines. Students will rotate responsibilities for cleaning high-touch areas and will also track how maintaining a clean environment helps us stay healthy and present in school. Our goal is to reduce germs, support consistent attendance, and create a comfortable learning environment where every child can focus, participate, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1723671275680,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-room-is-a-healthy-room/8630038/","projectTitle":"A Clean Room Is A Healthy Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. General-Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp791906_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471910038462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresageneralmendez"},{"teacherId":791906,"projectId":9463853,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on how our classroom functions and how my students learn together each day. With the addition of the rugs and easel, we now have a clearly defined space where students can gather for whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and collaborative discussions. My general education and ENL students use this space to work side by side, supporting one another as they build both academic skills and language. One powerful moment was during a recent reading lesson when students gathered on the rug to share their thinking about a story—many of my ENL students felt more comfortable speaking and participating in this shared space, using the easel to point to visuals and vocabulary we had learned together.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were immediately excited and eager to use them. They quickly understood that the rugs signaled an important part of our daily routine—a time to come together, listen, share, and learn as a community. The easel has become a central teaching tool, helping me model writing, display anchor charts, and guide instruction in a way that is visible and accessible to all learners. Their enthusiasm has translated into smoother transitions and more focused, engaged learning during group time.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to build on this structure as we deepen our work in reading, writing, and math. Students will use the meeting area for partner discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and interactive mini-lessons that support their independent goals. This dedicated space is helping foster a strong classroom community and a love of learning, as students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to take risks. Thanks to these resources, I am able to create a more organized, inclusive, and engaging environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758856710330,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-sit-meet-and-learn/9463853/","projectTitle":"A Place to Sit, Meet and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. General-Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp791906_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471910038462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresageneralmendez"},{"teacherId":791906,"projectId":9463776,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom environment by helping us maintain a clean, healthy, and welcoming space for learning. My 30 second graders take pride in caring for their classroom, and the new cleaning supplies have become part of our daily routine. Each morning and afternoon, students help wipe down desks, shared materials, and learning spaces, building a sense of responsibility and community. One special moment that stood out was when a student proudly said, \"Our classroom feels like home,\" after helping clean their table area—showing just how much they value a safe and comfortable space. Having tissues readily available has also helped students practice healthy habits independently, minimizing disruptions and keeping everyone focused on learning.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited and eager to help organize and use them right away. They understood that these supplies were helping keep them safe and comfortable, which gave them a sense of ownership over their environment. Looking ahead, we are continuing to build on this responsibility by connecting our classroom routines to lessons about community and citizenship. Students are learning that taking care of shared spaces is an important part of being a member of a community, both in school and beyond. With a cleaner, more organized classroom, we've been able to maintain stronger attendance and ensure that students can stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1761230845125,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-room-is-a-healthy-room/9463776/","projectTitle":"A Clean Room is a Healthy Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. General-Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp791906_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471910038462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresageneralmendez"},{"teacherId":791906,"projectId":7370084,"letterContent":"This project will have a meaningful impact on my students by bringing real-world, high-interest nonfiction directly into their hands. With Scholastic News Grade 2 and Science Spin magazines, my students will be able to explore topics that connect directly to our curriculum, including communities, holidays, animals, weather, and important world events like elections and the space program. These resources make learning feel relevant and exciting, especially for my second graders who are naturally curious about the world around them. For my English language learners, the combination of visuals, accessible text, and engaging topics will support both comprehension and vocabulary development in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, these magazines will become an essential part of our print-rich environment and daily instruction. Students will use them during whole-group lessons, small-group discussions, and independent reading time, allowing for repeated exposure to nonfiction text features such as headings, captions, and photographs. The addition of Science Spin will spark deeper conversations about scientific discoveries and encourage students to ask questions, think critically, and share their ideas with peers. Overall, these materials will help foster a love of reading while building the foundational literacy and content knowledge students need to succeed.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, student-centered experience. You'll see students gathered in small groups for guided reading, partners turning and talking about a story, and individuals independently exploring books that reflect their interests and cultures. We revisit texts multiple times to build fluency and confidence, and students are encouraged to share their thinking through discussions, drawings, and writing. There is a strong sense of excitement around reading, and students are eager to participate and express their ideas.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant readers have really come alive with these new books. For example, some of my English language learners are especially engaged because they see aspects of their own cultures and experiences reflected in the stories, which helps them make deeper connections. Others are excited by the colorful illustrations and relatable characters, which motivate them to spend more time reading and talking about books with their peers. It has been incredibly rewarding to see students build confidence, take risks, and truly enjoy reading in a way they hadn't before.","fullyFundedDate":1683676858501,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/7370084/","projectTitle":"Extra Extra Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. General-Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp791906_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471910038462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresageneralmendez"},{"teacherId":10308422,"projectId":9816355,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this meaningful relief sculpture project possible for my 5th-grade students. As an art-on-the-cart teacher, your support allowed me to bring a professional-level experience directly to them. With the aluminum foil and foam pads you provided, students explored tree structures and root systems, then used embossing techniques like repoussé and chasing to create detailed relief sculptures.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments came during the final step, when students applied a black paint wash and wiped it away to reveal their designs. Their pride and excitement were unforgettable. The foam pads made a huge difference, allowing for deeper, more precise work than ever before.\r\n\r\nTheir finished pieces were displayed in our school, and one student's artwork was selected for the district art show. Your generosity gave students a rare, hands-on experience they will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1764713389611,"projectUrl":"project/pro-art-in-the-elementary-classroom-met/9816355/","projectTitle":"Pro Art in the Elementary Classroom! 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Thank you for believing in my students, and we hope to share more projects soon!","fullyFundedDate":1766294013847,"projectUrl":"project/caterpillars-to-butterflies-watch-us-gr/9968130/","projectTitle":"Caterpillars to Butterflies: Watch Us Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Semel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3759582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471353095881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3759582"},{"teacherId":3759582,"projectId":9976075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fund this project! You have helped bring an atmosphere of culture and excitement to our classroom. By providing us with these materials, the students were able to engage in an exciting Chinese New Year celebration. They enjoyed making crafts, trying fortune cookies, and giving each other red envelopes in honor of the big celebration. We could not have had this activity without you. Thank you so much for your generous donation, and for believing in our students. 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