{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 236 Mill Basin","outOfStateSupporters":56.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3614237,"projectId":9820581,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me obtain this label maker for my class. I have utilized this label maker in so many ways, from printing out anchor charts to creating sight word lists that can easily be posted in their notebooks. \r\nAnother way I also this label maker was I created sight word walls in which the students can reference to when writing sentences. I posted these sight words in their homework notebooks to be used at home as well as on their desks to be used daily. \r\nHaving these resources makes learning more engaging. Thank you so much for helping my class succeed!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760727307315,"projectUrl":"project/label-maker-needed-for-visual-learning/9820581/","projectTitle":"Label Maker Needed for Visual Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3614237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463599896287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glantz236"},{"teacherId":4629863,"projectId":9574614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of a Bluetooth speaker for our classroom Promethean board. Your support has made a meaningful difference in enhancing the Kindergarten learning environment. \r\nWith clearer sound and better audio quality, my students are more engaged than ever during lessons, videos, and presentations.\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to enriching education. Your kind contribution has helped to create a more dynamic and interactive classroom experience for all of my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755687822793,"projectUrl":"project/new-adventures-in-kindergarten/9574614/","projectTitle":"New Adventures in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gargano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4629863_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502311245835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gargano"},{"teacherId":1618,"projectId":9691355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward enhancing our classroom with a standing desk converter, wireless mice, adapters, and digital clickers. These tools have already made a noticeable impact—students are more engaged during their presentations, transitions between activities are smoother, and interactive lessons are easier to manage. The digital clickers, in particular, have encouraged more participation and confidence during student-led presentations.\r\nYour support is helping create a more dynamic, inclusive, and tech-friendly learning environment. We're truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1757504132445,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-present/9691355/","projectTitle":"Ready to Present!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1618_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536406673176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/egoodman"},{"teacherId":1618,"projectId":9760423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to my project! The small vacuum has already helped in keeping the lab clean and safe. With multiple students using keyboards, mice, and monitors each week, dust and debris quickly accumulate. 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This project has allowed students to see how technology supports their learning in school. We are able to print individualized worksheets, create visual aids for lessons, and give student immediate students access to resources that strengthen their literacy, math skills and much more. It helps keep the kids engaged and excited. \r\nOur new printer helps support our young learners' unique needs. Several students who are developing their fine motor and early reading skills because they now can get materials specifically tailored to meet them right where they are. This helps them feel successful and confident. \r\nThank you again for making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758898819573,"projectUrl":"project/print-learn-and-grow-a-classroom-print/9421218/","projectTitle":"Print, Learn and Grow! A Classroom Printer for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schrank (Schiowitz)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5964671_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574373282456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schrank3"},{"teacherId":10194611,"projectId":9630033,"letterContent":"The impact of the generous supplies we received through DonorsChoose has been truly remarkable. As a first-grade teacher, I see every day how the right tools can transform learning experiences and inspire young minds. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to hands-on materials that make learning exciting, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits in our classroom has been the dry erase number lines. The children absolutely love them! These number lines have become a daily part of our math lessons, helping students visualize addition and subtraction in a concrete and interactive way. Rather than just writing numbers on paper, they can now use the dry erase markers to hop along the number line, solve problems, and check their work instantly. It's amazing to watch their eyes light up as they gain confidence in their math skills and proudly hold up their work to show me and their classmates.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, math can be a challenging subject, but these new tools have made learning feel more like play. Whether a child is practicing counting by twos or working on subtraction facts, everyone can participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than just provide classroom materials—it has helped build a sense of joy and ownership in learning. When children have the tools they need, they feel empowered to take on new challenges. They are eager to participate, ask questions, and share what they've learned with others. Every time they use the dry erase number lines or other donated materials, I see confidence growing right alongside their academic skills.\r\n\r\nIt's heartwarming to see how these simple yet powerful tools are making such a big difference. It's clear that these materials are helping to build not only stronger math foundations but also a genuine love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you, DonorsChoose donors, for supporting our classroom and believing in the importance of early education. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on my students' learning and their confidence. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for giving my students the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755751876254,"projectUrl":"project/new-beginnings/9630033/","projectTitle":"New Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haddad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10194611"},{"teacherId":1618,"projectId":9647148,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Digital Learning Tools!\r\nI am incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose's generous donors for supporting our program with access to SuperTeacher Worksheets, Teachers Pay Teachers, and Planbookedu. \r\nThese resources are essential for providing engaging activities, targeted support, and meaningful enrichment for my students. They also help streamline lesson planning, saving valuable time and allowing me to focus more on student learning.\r\nWith your support, our technology program continues to thrive as a hub of creativity and innovation. From coding and digital citizenship to interactive design projects, our students are developing future-ready skills in a dynamic and well-equipped environment. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757504130393,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-2025/9647148/","projectTitle":"Back to School 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1618_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536406673176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/egoodman"},{"teacherId":1618,"projectId":9506469,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for helping us start the school year strong by providing much-needed chargers and blocks for our devices. Your support ensures my students can dive into coding, design, and digital learning without interruption. Thanks to you, the technology lab is ready to welcome eager learners from grades K–5.\r\nThese charging accessories may seem small, but they make a big impact. With reliable access to fully powered devices, students can focus on creativity, collaboration, and building future-ready skills—without the stress of missing equipment. Your generosity helps create a smooth, inclusive, and inspiring start to the school year. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755687822440,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-charge-up-needed/9506469/","projectTitle":"Back to School Charge-Up Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1618_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536406673176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/egoodman"},{"teacherId":1618,"projectId":9459745,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing new mouse pads, replacement keyboard covers, and computer headphones.\r\nThe keyboard skins add a needed layer of germ protection, as they can be easily cleaned, without damaging the mechanism of the hardware underneath.\r\nLittle sneezes and sticky fingers have no chance to make everyone else sick!\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our students' success!\r\nThese additions make a big difference in our tech classroom, helping students stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. \r\nMy students and I thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755687822207,"projectUrl":"project/updating-our-computer-accessories/9459745/","projectTitle":"Updating Our Computer Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1618_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536406673176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/egoodman"},{"teacherId":1618,"projectId":9415353,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with the replacement yellow toner cartridge and essential cleaning supplies. Your generosity has a direct impact on our students' learning and well-being. The toner allows me to continue delivering engaging multimedia lessons and clear, high-quality materials—especially important for students with visual processing needs. \r\nThe electronic wipes and sturdy paper towels help us maintain a safe and healthy environment for students with allergies and asthma. We're truly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1755687820037,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-to-print-and-clean/9415353/","projectTitle":"We Need to Print and Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1618_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536406673176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/egoodman"},{"teacherId":1618,"projectId":9703613,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to help my students learn and grow through Duplo block building! I have to tell you, I literally spill them out, and let the kids just have at it. \r\nThe process of building sparks conversations among all the boys and girls, as well as creativity! \r\nOne of the sentences I hear most often during this time is, \"What are you going to make now?\". I love that they know their possibilities aren't limited to the pictures on the box or what someone else has already created.\r\nYour generous support is totally appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1757548941248,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-learn-with-duplo/9703613/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers Learn With Duplo","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1618_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536406673176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/egoodman"},{"teacherId":6289966,"projectId":9188828,"letterContent":"My students and I have been putting the new resources to great use! 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