{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 23 Richmondtown","outOfStateSupporters":10.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9396594,"projectId":10278650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! We are already putting all of our amazing new resources to work to start off the school year just right.\r\nThe new whiteboards have been an absolute game-changer for our daily lessons. They are not only a fantastic way for every student to stay actively engaged in their learning, but they also make practicing new concepts feel like a fun game! It is so rewarding to see every hand raised and every board filled with eager ideas during our lessons.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom environment is brighter, more interactive, and fully equipped for success this year. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education—we truly couldn't do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1778264387505,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-barattas-project/10278650/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Baratta's Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baratta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9396594"},{"teacherId":7117793,"projectId":10277611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Thanks to your donations, my students now have access to valuable resources that help them build social skills, express their feelings, and develop healthy coping strategies. These materials have quickly become an important part of our daily routine and have opened the door to meaningful conversations and learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excited and eager to explore them. They immediately gravitated toward the feelings activities, social-emotional games, and coping skills resources. One memorable moment was watching students use the feelings cards to identify and discuss emotions they had experienced during the school day. Many of them were able to share their thoughts in ways they had never done before, helping to strengthen both self-awareness and communication skills.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, our focus will be on helping students practice emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions. We will use the materials during counseling sessions, small groups, and classroom activities to reinforce these important life skills. Your kindness has provided my students with tools that will support their emotional growth and success both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1778264481089,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-minds-social-skills-fo/10277611/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Minds & Social Skills for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madaio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7117793"},{"teacherId":8053445,"projectId":10321712,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you for your continued support of our classroom. Your generous donation has allowed us to purchase a new rolling white board for our class. With the white board, we are able to provide our students with mobile, targeted small group instruction in multiple subject areas, including math, reading and writing. \r\nHaving a mobile white board makes it easy for us to conduct small groups in various parts of our room or even in the hallway, depending on the learning needs of our students. They are able to be presented with information in the most constructive way for them.\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1787151795897,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-colorful-and-mobile/10321712/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Colorful and Mobile","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mucciariello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053445_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x191,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722629150870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8053445"},{"teacherId":6417894,"projectId":10485131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of squishies, candy, and classroom rewards! Your support has brought so much excitement and joy into our room. In our classroom, we use a positive reward system to encourage hard work, kindness, focus, and teamwork. Having a fully stocked treasure chest filled with fun incentives like colorful squishies and sweet treats makes a huge difference in keeping our students motivated. They work so hard every day to earn these special prizes, and seeing their faces light up when they reach their goals is absolute magic. Thank you again for bringing so many smiles to our faces and making our classroom feel extra special!","fullyFundedDate":1787150248467,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards/10485131/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guzman & Wasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6417894"},{"teacherId":6417894,"projectId":10311380,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our new laptop project through DonorsChoose. Your support means far more to us than just the delivery of a piece of technology; it represents an investment in our students' futures, an encouragement of their curiosity, and a powerful message that a community of people believes in their potential. Seeing their faces light up when they realize they have access to the exact tools they need to bring their ideas to life is truly priceless. Thank you once again for your kindness, vision, and belief in our students. Your generosity has made a tangible, lasting difference in our classroom that will echo throughout this school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1780421365401,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-with-a-touchs/10311380/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners With a Touch‑Screen Laptop for Interactive Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guzman & Wasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6417894"},{"teacherId":6417894,"projectId":10276466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom. We are so lucky for generous families and companies. Our children are so lucky to have new technology in the classroom to share and display their hard work! They are so excited to use the laptop to show teir classmates the slideshows that they made. They used google slides and canva to create presentations on important people in history and animals too. They shared the animal's description, habitat, food they like to eat, predators and additional facts. Once again thank you for helping the future generation!","fullyFundedDate":1778264387637,"projectUrl":"project/show-it-and-share/10276466/","projectTitle":"Show It and Share","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guzman & Wasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6417894"},{"teacherId":6771729,"projectId":7185707,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for funding this project and giving my kids a class set of books. I love being able to have full class and peer discussions about books within our classroom. I've noticed over the years that kids become invested in something and interested in something when their teacher is interested in the same thing. After reading this book together my kids chose to get books by this very same author because they loved reading this book together. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my kids the love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1676503949344,"projectUrl":"project/books-with-pages-that-wont-fall-out/7185707/","projectTitle":"Books With Pages That Won't Fall Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cummings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6771729_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627066779921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscummings2"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10285986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping provide so many wonderful new materials for our classroom! The new bulletin board paper and accents, nameplates, classroom letters, project paper, magnetic frames, and positive sayings posters have made such a wonderful difference in our learning environment. These materials have helped us create a classroom that feels fresh, welcoming, organized, and inspiring. The new displays and positive messages give students a space where they feel encouraged, valued, and excited to learn each day. Your generosity allows us to create a classroom environment that not only looks inviting but also helps our students feel a sense of pride and belonging. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students and their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1787192831041,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-our-classroom/10285986/","projectTitle":"Welcome to our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10513666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for helping us give our classroom a fresh, exciting new look for the school year! Your donations have made it possible for us to refresh our classroom environment with new bulletin board displays, colorful borders, updated decor, and special areas designed to make our classroom feel welcoming and inviting. We have also been able to create fresh new incentives, update our classroom job boards, and give our birthday board a fun new look. These may seem like small details, but they make a big difference in creating a classroom where students feel comfortable, excited, and proud to learn. Walking into a classroom that feels bright, organized, and thoughtfully decorated sends students the message that their learning environment matters and that they matter, too. A fresh classroom gives us the opportunity to start the year with a renewed sense of excitement and possibility. It creates a space where students can feel a sense of ownership and belonging and where they are surrounded by visual reminders that celebrate their accomplishments, responsibilities, individuality, and growth.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity will extend far beyond the first day of school. Our new incentives will encourage students to stay motivated, make positive choices, participate in lessons, and continue working hard even when learning becomes challenging. Our classroom job board gives students opportunities to take on responsibilities, contribute to our classroom community, and develop important skills such as leadership, organization, and accountability. Our birthday board allows us to celebrate each child and recognize their special day, helping students feel seen and valued as individuals. The updated bulletin boards and decor will also provide an environment that sparks curiosity and makes students excited to come into the classroom each morning. For many children, their classroom is a place where they spend a significant portion of their day, so creating a positive and inviting environment can have a meaningful impact on their attitude toward school and learning. Your generosity has helped transform our classroom into a space that feels fresh, organized, cheerful, and ready for a new year of learning and growth. Most importantly, you have helped create an environment where my students can feel welcomed, celebrated, motivated, and proud of their classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping me create a space where they can learn, grow, build confidence, and feel that they truly belong. Your support has made our classroom feel new again, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to begin this school year with a refreshed environment and excited students!","fullyFundedDate":1787150248771,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-inviting-and-rewarding-class/10513666/","projectTitle":"Creating an Inviting and Rewarding Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10292249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has given my students and me a wonderful fresh start as we begin a brand-new school year. There is something especially exciting about welcoming students into a classroom that feels prepared, inviting, and full of opportunities, and your donation is helping make that possible. The classroom supplies you provided will allow us to refill and refresh our classroom store with items that my students look forward to earning throughout the year. While these items may seem like simple prizes, they have a much greater purpose in our classroom. Our classroom store is an important part of the financial literacy instruction that I incorporate into our school day. Students earn classroom \"coins\" by demonstrating positive behaviors, participating in lessons, completing assignments, showing perseverance, helping others, and taking responsibility for their learning. Rather than simply receiving rewards, students have the opportunity to make decisions about how they want to use the coins they have earned. They can choose to spend their coins right away or save them over time for something they really want. This gives students a meaningful, hands-on way to practice important financial concepts such as earning, saving, spending, making choices, setting goals, and understanding that money is limited and should be used thoughtfully. Your donation will help us keep this experience going throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity goes far beyond the supplies themselves. My students become genuinely motivated when they know they have an opportunity to earn coins and work toward something in our classroom store. Items such as kinetic sand, sand art, slime, and candy are especially exciting to them, and having these choices available creates an additional incentive for students to participate and give their best effort. \r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom environment where students are encouraged to work hard, make responsible choices, celebrate their accomplishments, and understand the connection between effort and reward. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me provide them with meaningful learning experiences. Because of your support, our classroom store can continue to be more than a place to pick out a prize—it can be a place where children practice real-world financial skills, build independence, develop motivation, and experience the joy of earning something for themselves. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping make learning more engaging, meaningful, and rewarding for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1786366968823,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-ideas-for-the-new-school-year/10292249/","projectTitle":"Fresh Ideas for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":262871,"projectId":10263943,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on our students by giving them the opportunity to take an active leadership role in our growing performing arts program. With the iPad, students are learning how to manage music for musicals, talent shows, rehearsals, auditions, and other school performances. Instead of simply watching from the sidelines, students are becoming an important part of the production team.\r\n\r\nStudents are developing independence, responsibility, and confidence as they learn to organize playlists, manage music tracks, coordinate transitions, and work closely with performers. They are also gaining valuable technology and sound-production skills that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has shown students that their contributions matter. They are learning to problem-solve, communicate, collaborate, and take ownership of a performance from behind the scenes. These experiences build technical skills and confidence while helping students discover new ways they can participate and succeed in the arts—and beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778003351989,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-performances-with-tec/10263943/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Performances with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Triscuizzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/triscuizzi"},{"teacherId":262871,"projectId":10263941,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students access to high-quality, colorful printed materials that make learning more engaging and accessible. With color ink for our classroom printer, I can create colorful charts, graphic organizers, student examples, project materials, and hands-on learning resources that help bring lessons to life.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited when they see their work displayed in color and take pride in materials that feel special and personalized to them. Having reliable access to color printing also allows me to quickly provide resources that support different learning styles and help students better understand challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students can learn, create, present, and celebrate their accomplishments. 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