{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 234","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":10640946,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for funding the \"Pages of Possibilities\" project, which has brought an extraordinary collection of new books to our classroom library. These vibrant texts have introduced our students to essential reading skills, such as decoding complex text structures in early chapter books and using contextual clues to understand figurative language. \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, independent reading time has transformed into a buzz of quiet excitement and shared discoveries. Students eagerly curl up with their new favorites, and a few individuals have truly blossomed; for instance, some of our quieter readers now light up when diving into the spooky mysteries of Eerie Elementary, while others giggle aloud at the hilarious misunderstandings in Amelia Bedelia. Series like Dork Diaries, Judy Moody, and Amber Brown have become absolute favorites, sparking animated peer recommendations and inspiring a newfound confidence in readers who previously struggled to find books that spoke to them.","fullyFundedDate":1789389493138,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibilities-a-library-full-o/10640946/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibilities: A Library Full of Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3110392_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273099254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110392"},{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":10692393,"letterContent":"Having books that reflect different cultures, experiences, and perspectives will also help students develop empathy, appreciate differences, and better understand the world around them.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity will helped us build a stronger classroom library and will provide my second graders with opportunities to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Every book added to our collection is an investment in our students' futures and their love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us nurture curious minds, encourage young readers, and make reading an exciting and meaningful part of every school day!","fullyFundedDate":1790876684795,"projectUrl":"project/every-book-opens-a-new-adventure/10692393/","projectTitle":"Every Book Opens a New Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":8719017,"projectId":10552421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide my first graders with these wonderful resources! We use our iPads for important reading and math assessments, and having headphones allows students to focus and listen carefully to directions without distractions. The iPad pens also make it easier for students to complete their assessments, while the cleaning supplies help us keep our materials clean and ready to use.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make sure my students have the tools they need to do their best and show what they know. Thank you for thinking of our little learners and supporting our class family! We truly appreciate it! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1788959351084,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-little-learners/10552421/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lotito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8719017_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681134823188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8719017"},{"teacherId":10327775,"projectId":10308237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a laptop to our children. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in their learning and opened up opportunities that they may not have had otherwise. The laptop has given them access to educational resources, helped them complete schoolwork and projects, and allowed them to explore new subjects and develop important technology skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond the laptop itself, your donation has given the children encouragement and confidence. Knowing that people cared enough to invest in their education has reminded them that their dreams and futures matter. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for the positive impact you have made in their lives. Thank you for helping our children learn, grow, and believe in what is possible for their future.","fullyFundedDate":1782145888218,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-kinders-through-technology/10308237/","projectTitle":"Empowering Kinders Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10327775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779314958845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327775"},{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":10432187,"letterContent":"The excitement on my students' faces was priceless when they saw the new couch and the new books added to our classroom library! They couldn't wait to sit down, get cozy, and explore all the wonderful stories waiting for them. Watching them flip through the pages, talk about the books, and choose their first reads reminded me of how special it is to create a classroom where children feel excited about reading. This new cozy space has already become a favorite place in our classroom, and I know it will inspire many wonderful reading adventures throughout the year!","fullyFundedDate":1789431734915,"projectUrl":"project/plant-the-seeds-of-readingone-book-at-a/10432187/","projectTitle":"Plant the Seeds of Reading—One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10270965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our new classroom environment. The new bulletin board paper has had a positive impact on the overall atmosphere of the classroom. Its calming appearance helps create a peaceful and focused learning environment, reducing visual distractions while providing a clean and cohesive backdrop for student work and classroom displays. Together, these updates have enhanced both the functionality and comfort of our classroom, making it a more engaging and supportive space for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1787709483590,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-for-success-with-inspi/10270965/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage for Success With Inspiring Bulletin Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10415948,"letterContent":"A million thanks to donating to our classroom. I can't begin to tell you how the new library books bins have revamped our classroom library. The new pastel colors and book bins make the library more inviting and easier to navigate books and books in a series than before!The colorful and neatly arranged display creates a welcoming environment that draws students in and promotes a love of literacy.\r\nIn addition, our classroom librarians love organizing our books bins and sorting away the books either by genre or series bins.","fullyFundedDate":1787667865836,"projectUrl":"project/bins-books-and-bright-beginnings/10415948/","projectTitle":"Bins, Books, and Bright Beginnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10422684,"letterContent":"Thank you thank you so much for donating to our classroom library. Our students love when they get to independently read and give book recommendations to each other. These brand new books can hardly stay on the shelves! We appreciate you so much! Thank you for supporting our class! During our D.E.A.R ( Drop Everything And Read) time our students feel like they are in a quiet coffee shop able to relax and really focus on their book. We have even seen students take these books to lunch because they cannot put them down.","fullyFundedDate":1789650784352,"projectUrl":"project/page-turning-adventures-for-every-studen/10422684/","projectTitle":"Page-Turning Adventures for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":10290636,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous donors for funding our Sensory Snuggles project and helping us bring a collection of plush toys and sensory items into our classroom! These resources have already made a meaningful difference for our students. The plush toys provide comfort, encouragement, and a calming presence throughout the school day, while the sensory items give students hands-on tools to help them regulate, refocus, and feel more comfortable in the classroom. We are using them during sensory breaks, quiet time, transitions, and whenever a student needs a little extra support.\r\n\r\nOur students have been so excited to explore the new items, and their reactions have been wonderful to see! They have quickly developed favorites and enjoy choosing items that meet their individual sensory needs. So far, the clear favorite has been the weighted sloth! Students love its soft texture and comforting weight, and it has become a go-to option for students who need a calming break or some extra reassurance.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these materials into our daily routines and observe which items are most helpful for each student. We hope to expand our sensory collection over time so we can offer even more choices and individualized support. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where they can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1789159903048,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-snuggles/10290636/","projectTitle":"Sensory Snuggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3110392_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273099254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110392"},{"teacherId":10475718,"projectId":10184255,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating and contributing to our new sensory area that gives students a safe and welcoming space to take a break, regulate their emotions, and meet their sensory needs. The new resources have become an important part of our daily classroom routine.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were very excited and wanted to use them right away! We went over how each sensory toy worked, set some rules/directions on how to use them and quickly understood that the sensory area was a place they could use when they needed a moment to calm their bodies, refocus, or take a sensory break.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these learning experiences possible. Your generosity has brought new excitement into our classroom and has given my students resources that help them learn, explore, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1779318891336,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-corner-for-growing-minds/10184255/","projectTitle":"A Calm Corner for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10475718_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788323698083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luu3"},{"teacherId":123115,"projectId":10209745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We could not be happier with the new computers for our classwork! Having a device that works smoothly and properly makes the teaching and learning better!\r\nWith our new computers we have been able to incorporate more technology into our lesson plans, bringing more vivid images and videos to build background knowledge. Our students appreciate the fast connections and the new apps we can access. We all are so excited to have these new computers and we really appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777985072434,"projectUrl":"project/apples-for-the-teachers/10209745/","projectTitle":"Apples for the Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smoretti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123115_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x243,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758552333636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/123115"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":10443444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The students are ready this school year with plenty of fun paper supplies and pencils to start their journey of writing. would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who supported our classroom project by donating pens and copy paper. Your kindness and commitment to education will make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students every day. These essential supplies may seem simple, but they play a critical role in helping students learn, create, and achieve their academic goals. With new pens, students will be able to complete assignments, take notes, practice writing skills, and participate confidently in classroom activities without worrying about having the tools they need. 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