{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 3 Charrette School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5803706,"projectId":10250509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Because of you, our classroom has been transformed into a more organized, inviting, and accessible space for my first graders.\r\n\r\nOur new classroom library looks amazing and has quickly become a favorite spot! Students love finding familiar stories and exploring new ones. The labeled bins make it easy for them to find exactly what they're looking for and return books independently. Their love of reading continues to grow every day.\r\n\r\nThe new toy bins have also made a huge difference. With everything neatly stored and easy to see, students can choose their preferred break activities and return items with independence. This has made our learning routines smoother and has helped students stay motivated and focused.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a classroom where students can navigate their day with confidence, joy, and pride. Thank you for believing in them and supporting their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1777940941468,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-need-bins-for-books-and-to/10250509/","projectTitle":"First Graders Need Bins for Books and Toys!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D'Andrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5803706"},{"teacherId":6102541,"projectId":10158857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of our school library! Students were so excited when the books and other materials arrived. The library is the heart of our school community and these much needed supplies allow me to keep it a welcoming, warm, and clean space.\r\nDonors Choose and your generous support have enabled PS 3 students to have access to the newest and most exciting books as well as fun literacy related activities. Your support of libraries and literacy is much appreciated and our entire community is grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1773863545753,"projectUrl":"project/library-basics/10158857/","projectTitle":"Library Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6102541_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543439121587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6102541"},{"teacherId":9178909,"projectId":10062488,"letterContent":"I'm incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, our super second graders had unforgettable learning experiences!\r\n\r\nYour contribution brought our 2nd-grade Civil Rights Movement museum to life! With the chart paper, poster boards, and art supplies, our students excitedly dove into their research, constructed timelines, and created their own protest signs! The kids were so proud of their work! We are also thrilled to have the Who Was... Martin Luther King, Jr? books to deepen their understanding of these historic heroes. Check out some of the photos I've added from the event! \r\n\r\nBeyond the museum, you have also given the gift of literacy and focus. The new decodable chapter books and fun series like Hilo and Eerie Elementary mean we can meet every reader exactly where they are and spark a true love for reading. Several students are asking to borrow the books as soon as we take them out of the package! Furthermore, the noise-canceling ear covers, desk dividers, and motivation charts are already making a huge difference in keeping our classroom a focused, inspiring environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and making our museum dreams a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1773164608063,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-voices-the-2nd-grade-civil-r/10062488/","projectTitle":"Empowering Voices: the 2nd-Grade Civil Rights Museum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699975313970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-ps3"},{"teacherId":8857177,"projectId":10155470,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us grow our classroom library! Your generosity has provided our students with exciting new books that will inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and support learning each and every day. The students were thrilled to explore the new titles and cannot wait to read them. We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our classroom community. Your donation will make a lasting impact on our students throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1773872067655,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-with-books-for-every-l/10155470/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity with Books for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8857177_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x1018,y1078&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752977743453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8857177"},{"teacherId":10427746,"projectId":10081267,"letterContent":"Our students LOVE our space unit! They have been just so excited to keep reading and learning more about space, especially with the timing of the Artemis II mission this school year. They can't seem to learn enough about space this year! Our Wit and Wisdom Module 2 is about space, so these books were super helpful to supplement the learning provided within the curriculum.\r\n\r\nYour donations for space books have helped our students feel free to learn more on topics of interest in space. They have been especially proud to show off their new space facts. They love reading these books during independent reading time, either in our cozy corner or at their desk:) \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1770435855008,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-space-reading/10081267/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade SPACE Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katherine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427746_orig.png?crop=315,315,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770234978505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427746"},{"teacherId":10427746,"projectId":10086842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Diverse Immigration Reading for 3rd grade! When students first saw all the new books on immigration, they were so excited and curious about each one.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students can independently read, as well as listen to whole class read-alouds. As a class, we were able to do read alouds of some of the new texts. Students were very excited to make connections between the read-alouds and the other texts from our curriculum. They especially loved the text, \"Playing at the Border\" about Yo-Yo Ma.\r\n\r\nWith these texts, we were able to enrich our Artists-in-Residence partnership, where guest teachers come in each week and work on the topic of immigration with students. These texts also enriched our family morning experience, where families had the opportunity to share their stories of immigration. \r\n\r\nThank you for enriching our diverse stories and conversations in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772039375053,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-diverse-immigration-reading/10086842/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Diverse Immigration Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katherine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427746_orig.png?crop=315,315,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770234978505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427746"},{"teacherId":10427746,"projectId":10080962,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our multisensory tools for our ICT classroom! Our classroom thrives when given more student choices. From this project, the fidgets have been a great option for students to take a break :) The magnetic boards have been super helpful for small group work. \r\n\r\nSince these tools are often to meet diverse needs, specific students have benefited greatly from the choice of these tools in our classroom! For one student, he has been ecstatic to use the whispering phones, since he enjoys imaginary play. With the support of his paraprofessional, he likes to pretend that he is a worker at Apple and answering customer questions about different products available. \r\n\r\nFor another student, they need multisensory tools to have access to learning. They love the tactile feeling of playdoh and have been so happy to use the alphabet playdoh. This student also especially loves the sand tray, to trace letters or take a break. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us meet the diverse needs of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1770926803065,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-special-education-multisensory/10080962/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Special Education Multisensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katherine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427746_orig.png?crop=315,315,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770234978505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427746"},{"teacherId":10427746,"projectId":10081182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Ocean Reading books for 3rd grade! Our class has been so excited learning about the ocean, but was even more curious than the texts our curriculum provided. These new texts gave the opportunity for students to learn new facts about the ocean!\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students have a reading corner, with a bean bag and pillow, where they can independently read. Students also choose one book each week to keep at their table to read independently when they finish early. Our 3rd graders have been so excited to choose a variety of books to read independently.\r\n\r\nSpecifically, the students have loved the National Geographic Kids books. They chose different sea creatures to learn more about :) Since we've been learning about sharks and octopuses, they've especially loved the \"Who Would Win? 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With these engaging texts, they've been practicing phonics and building their confidence as young readers. It's been exciting to see their faces light up as they discover the joy of reading!\r\n\r\nThe stickers and prizes you provided have been fantastic motivators for my students. Their eyes lit up when they saw the sequin mini-stuffie key chains! Whether it's for completing homework, being kind, or making progress in their learning, these little incentives encourage them to strive for their best. \r\n\r\nThe art supplies, including paint pens and markers, have allowed my students to express their creativity in new and exciting ways. Future art projects will encourage them to work collaboratively and think outside the box. Meanwhile, the scissors will be essential for various hands-on activities, and they foster fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nLastly, the noise-canceling ear covers have provided a calming space for students who sometimes feel overwhelmed by noise. This has already made a positive difference for some of my students, allowing them to focus better during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gifts are greatly appreciated, and they truly enhance the learning environment I strive to create. Thank you once again for your support and investment in my classroom and my students' education. Together, we are making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1764686970678,"projectUrl":"project/peace-love-literature-and-art/9872703/","projectTitle":"Peace, Love, Literature, and Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699975313970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-ps3"},{"teacherId":8506426,"projectId":9483168,"letterContent":"thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Providing our class with a Tonie Box and a variety of characters has provided us with a screen free wind-down after lunch and recess! This has been a great activity for us to do as a whole group and practice our breathing and calm down strategies. The students love selecting stories each day and look forward to our time together on the carpet listening, learning and centering ourselves for the afternoon! I am consistently grateful for your support and dedication to out classroom! Thank you for supporting your local Autism community and helping my young learners to grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1758898906024,"projectUrl":"project/after-lunch-story-time/9483168/","projectTitle":"After Lunch Story Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ghigliotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8506426_orig.png?crop=1454,1454,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721226032232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8506426"},{"teacherId":9178909,"projectId":9463813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The students were so excited to receive the new resources. During choice time, they especially love using the MagnaTiles, and the new stools have been a game-changer for our small-group work. We also use the laminator at least once a week to make our materials more durable, from name tags to math support tools.\r\n\r\nLani and I are incredibly grateful for your donation and all the supplies. The new teacher's chairs have been so helpful for grading and completing paperwork during our prep periods, and the ladder has made it possible for us to hang decorations, put up bulletin boards, and easily access the storage space above our cabinets. \r\n\r\nAs you can see in our updated classroom photo, the supplies from the project have helped us create a warm and welcoming environment for our students! We are so grateful for your support and look forward to sharing more updates on our classroom journey. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1756669489963,"projectUrl":"project/prepare-my-classroom-for-a-successful-ye/9463813/","projectTitle":"Prepare My Classroom for a Successful Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699975313970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-ps3"},{"teacherId":8857177,"projectId":9474723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our special education autism classroom. Each item directly supports our students' sensory, academic, and communication needs. Your kindness helps us create a nurturing, engaging environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. We are truly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we strive to create an environment where each student feels seen, supported, and set up for success. 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