{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 228 Lafayette School of Arts","outOfStateSupporters":68.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":135122,"projectId":10305087,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your kindness has provided me with the opportunity to select meaningful, high-quality resources that help me differentiate literacy instruction and meet the individual needs of my students.\r\nEvery child learns differently, and having access to a variety of resources allows me to create lessons and learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and appropriately challenging. With your support, I was able to provide students with additional opportunities to practice important literacy skills, build confidence, and experience success at their own instructional level.\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in my classroom. It has helped me reach students who may need extra support while also providing opportunities for students who are ready to extend their learning. Most importantly, your donation reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\nThank you for investing in my students, supporting my teaching, and helping me create a classroom where every learner has the opportunity to grow, feel successful, and develop a love of learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788959309367,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-at-risk-readers-through-engag/10305087/","projectTitle":"Empowering At-Risk Readers Through Engaging Literacy Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darlin Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp135122_orig.png?crop=756,756,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766948196250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlin-diaz"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10369055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the rolling storage carts to our second grade dual language classroom! The purple carts have already made a big difference in our classroom. Since my students use materials in both English and Spanish every day, having a special place for our books, notebooks, and supplies has helped keep everything neat and easy to find. Our classroom feels more organized, and students know exactly where their materials belong.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts has been watching my students take ownership of the carts. Each table has a student leader who helps organize the cart, checks that materials are returned, and helps classmates find what they need. Students are learning to handle the carts independently instead of always waiting for the teacher. They are becoming more responsible, working together, and taking pride in keeping their learning space organized. These small daily responsibilities are helping them build important habits that go beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1788883851914,"projectUrl":"project/carts-for-organization-and-biliteracy-su/10369055/","projectTitle":"Carts for Organization and Biliteracy Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10369109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the rolling storage carts to our second grade dual language classroom! These purple carts have already made a wonderful difference in our classroom. With students learning in both English and Spanish every day, we use many books, games, writing materials, and learning activities. Having a special place for these materials has helped our classroom feel more organized, calm, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThe carts have made our Spanish, English, and Biliteracy Centers easier for students to use independently. Each cart has its own purpose, so students know exactly where to find the materials they need and where to return them when they are finished. This simple organization has helped students take more responsibility for their supplies, make smoother transitions, and spend more time learning instead of looking for materials. I especially love that the carts are purple because purple represents the beautiful combination of red and blue—just like our classroom brings English and Spanish together as students develop their biliteracy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1787172109417,"projectUrl":"project/biliteracy-centers-for-growing-bilingual/10369109/","projectTitle":"Biliteracy Centers for Growing Bilingual Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10388618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these beautiful and colorful book totes to our classroom! My students were so excited to receive their own tote bags. They love the bright colors and are proud to carry them home with their books. Seeing their excitement reminds me how something as simple as a special book bag can make reading feel even more fun and important.\r\n\r\nThese totes have made a wonderful difference in our classroom. My students are excited to choose books to take home, and they look forward to filling their totes with stories they can read with their families. Having their own tote also helps them learn to take care of their books and keep their reading materials organized. Most importantly, the totes are helping us build a strong habit of reading at home.","fullyFundedDate":1785331529067,"projectUrl":"project/book-totes-to-cultivate-readers-in-the-d/10388618/","projectTitle":"Book Totes to Cultivate Readers in the Dual Language Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10179518,"letterContent":"hank you for supporting my professional growth and helping me bring new ideas into my bilingual second grade classroom. The professional books have given me practical ideas for planning stronger reading and writing lessons. I have been able to use what I learned to create more purposeful learning centers where my students can practice skills, work independently, and stay engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nThese books have also helped me plan activities that meet my students' needs in both English and Spanish. I have found new ways to make reading and writing more meaningful, give students opportunities to practice important skills, and prepare them for the expectations of the science of reading. My students are excited to participate in centers, share their thinking, and use what they are learning during our lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1778007521863,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-teaching-dual-language/10179518/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: Teaching Dual Language Reading & Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10179186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our bilingual second grade classroom with this generous donation! These colorful pocket charts will make a meaningful difference in the way my students learn and organize information in both English and Spanish. Having a dedicated space to display phonics rules, word examples, vocabulary, morphemes, and sentence patterns will help make our learning visible and accessible every day.\r\n\r\nThe color-coded charts will be especially valuable in our dual language classroom because students are constantly moving between English and Spanish. The different colors will help them recognize which language they are using and notice important connections between the two. Students will be able to use the charts during reading and writing to check a spelling pattern, find a vocabulary word, identify a prefix or suffix, or think about how a sentence is structured. These visual supports will encourage students to become more independent and confident learners while strengthening their biliteracy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778030796946,"projectUrl":"project/building-biliteracy-color-coded-learnin/10179186/","projectTitle":"Building Biliteracy: Color-Coded Learning for Bright Bilingual Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":8030879,"projectId":10037948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in our little school with a big heart! We value all the materials donated from your organization because we know how much you all care about education and the enrichment of all learners. Our project \"STEM groups in Early Childhood\" has allowed us to broaden our horizons in terms of differentiating instruction because it opens up more opportunities for students to work in partnerships and small groups to learn from one another. We have been able to use the applications on the iPad and the analytical games to encourage students to think abstractly and build on their curiosity across the grades. Thank you so much for caring so deeply for our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1777919069816,"projectUrl":"project/stem-groups-in-early-childhood/10037948/","projectTitle":"STEM Groups in Early Childhood","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parache-Jarama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8030879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652805642071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8030879"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10255306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of colorful construction paper for our bilingual second grade classroom. Your kindness has already made a wonderful difference in our students' learning environment. The bright colors have added excitement to our classroom and have helped make our students' work stand out.\r\n\r\nOur students love seeing their writing, artwork, and reading projects displayed on the colorful paper. It gives them a sense of pride and encourages them to put forth their very best effort. The paper has also been a valuable resource for art activities, reading crafts, and special projects that bring learning to life in both English and Spanish.","fullyFundedDate":1778521223951,"projectUrl":"project/building-biliteracy-through-colorful-cre/10255306/","projectTitle":"Building Biliteracy Through Colorful Creativity in Our Dual Language Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10253257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our dual language classroom. Because of your support, our room is now brighter, more organized, and full of joy. The colorful bulletin board borders and new display space have helped us showcase student work and special memories from the year. Our students feel proud when they see their learning in both English and Spanish on the walls.\r\n\r\nThe acrylic organizers are helping us keep our materials neat and easy to find, which gives us more time to learn and grow. The students are also excited about the cute erasers, which we use as small prizes to celebrate their effort and positive choices. These simple items have made a big difference in keeping students motivated as we finish the year strong.","fullyFundedDate":1778434434508,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-biliteracy-finishing-second/10253257/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Biliteracy: Finishing Second Grade Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10253233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of the two Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in my second grade bilingual classroom. I am be able to purchase engaging digital and printable resources that strengthen my students' literacy, writing, and language development in both English and Spanish. These high-quality materials will help create meaningful learning experiences that are aligned with grade-level standards while keeping my students motivated and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour gift is especially valuable for my recent-arrival bilingual students, who benefit greatly from having resources they can use both at school and at home. I already bough science and bi-iteracy materials. The flexibility of these materials allows me to provide individualized support, reinforce important skills, and encourage continued learning beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777903709686,"projectUrl":"project/in-person-and-digital-learning-in-the-du/10253233/","projectTitle":"In-Person and Digital Learning in the Dual Language Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-martinezocampo"},{"teacherId":7599924,"projectId":9793143,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in my project. With the $100 Teacher's Pay Teachers gift card, I was able to purchase many resources that made my math centers engaging and fun. One of the resources I purchased was a Math Bingo game, which gave students the opportunity to practice their number recognition skills while playing. It was wonderful to see them learning through play, and it was all possible because of your generosity.\r\nFor phonics, I was able to purchase a Toss and Read game. Students tossed a die and read a word based on the number they rolled. I was also able to purchase different versions of this game to meet my students' varying phonics levels. These hands-on activities helped keep students engaged while strengthening their reading skills.\r\nThank you again for your support and generosity. Your contribution has provided my students with meaningful learning experiences that make learning both effective and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1771244643547,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-resources/9793143/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7599924_orig.png?crop=383,383,x88,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620097867534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7599924"},{"teacherId":7340675,"projectId":10102229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. My second graders use headphones, and they need to fully engage in their learning every day. They use them to listen to stories, build their reading and writing skills, and practice important foundational skills through our digital programs. I see their confidence growing as they work more independently and stay focused on their tasks.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also helped create a calm and respectful learning environment. Students can concentrate without distractions, and our classroom feels more peaceful and productive. Your support has made a real difference in how my students learn and interact each day. 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