{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 31 Samuel F DuPont","outOfStateSupporters":21.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10240141,"projectId":9754356,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our new art supplies have completely transformed our hands-on learning! Having access to real art supplies allows our 2nd graders to express their ideas in ways that standard pencils and paper never could.\r\n\r\nRecently, we used these supplies to complete an integrated art and science project on rainforest habitats. After learning about the layers of the rainforest, each student used watercolors and oil pastels to paint a specific layer, applying resist techniques to capture textured leaves, vibrant tree frogs, and bright canopy birds. Having individual palettes and dedicated brushes allowed every single child to take pride in their work, experiment with color mixing, and build confidence in their creative abilities. Students also were so excited to have agency in their own learning :).\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just buy supplies, it gave 2nd graders the tools to dream big, express themselves, and see themselves as true artists. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764719992593,"projectUrl":"project/art-you-glad-you-can-help/9754356/","projectTitle":"Art You Glad You Can Help?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240141_orig.jpg?crop=1395,1395,x272,y415&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756933877464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240141"},{"teacherId":10240141,"projectId":9679032,"letterContent":"These books have made such an amazing impact on the classroom. Students were thrilled to welcome new series of chapter books into their lives. This project opened doors for shy readers, and gave new opportunities to those who already had a love for reading. \r\n\r\nWhen we first unboxed the books, students could not hold in their excitement! They asked me to read the back cover blurbs and already decided which ones they wanted to read. They were so kind to each other and took turns reading their new favorites!","fullyFundedDate":1758822526855,"projectUrl":"project/grow-our-reading-garden/9679032/","projectTitle":"Grow Our Reading Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240141_orig.jpg?crop=1395,1395,x272,y415&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756933877464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240141"},{"teacherId":205462,"projectId":10341815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring our vision of a warm, welcoming, and comforting learning environment to life.\r\nThe words \"I'll be there for you...\" are more than just a beloved theme song—they represent the feeling I want every student to experience when they walk through our classroom door. Because of your generosity, we are one step closer to creating a space where every child feels safe, valued, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support will help us create a cozy corner where students can read, reflect, reset, and recharge. The bookcase will give our books a special place to be displayed and enjoyed, while the classroom rug will provide a comfortable gathering space for lessons, conversations, and collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nThe uplifting signs—\"This Is Our Happy Place\" and \"You Are Amazing\"—will serve as daily reminders that every student belongs, matters, and is capable of great things. Our FRIENDS-themed welcome mat will greet students with positivity each morning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us create more than just a beautiful classroom. You are helping create a feeling of belonging. When students feel comfortable, connected, and cared for, they are more confident and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping make our classroom a place filled with friendship, encouragement, laughter, comfort, and joy. With your support, we truly are creating our very own happy place—a place where every child can walk in, feel welcomed, and be reminded each day:\r\n\r\n\"You are amazing.\" ❤️📚☕🎉","fullyFundedDate":1787174733473,"projectUrl":"project/the-one-where-our-classroom-becomes-a-ha/10341815/","projectTitle":"The One Where Our Classroom Becomes a Happy Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585294354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-derwin"},{"teacherId":1516021,"projectId":9927314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom fundraiser! Thanks to your contributions, we were able to acquire our new chop saw, and it is already making a massive difference in our day-to-day work.\r\n\r\nHaving access to this tool has completely transformed how our students bring their projects to life:\r\n\r\nSpeed & Prototyping: Students can now make precise, quick cuts, allowing them to iterate and test their design ideas rapidly rather than spending entire class periods on manual cutting.\r\n\r\nSafety First: The saw's integrated safety features provide a secure, controlled environment where students learn proper workshop protocols with confidence.\r\n\r\nCreative Freedom: With the barrier of difficult material preparation removed, students are taking bigger creative risks and tackling more ambitious, hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nYour investment directly empowers our students to think like real engineers, designers, and makers every single day. We are so grateful for your belief in our classroom and our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1771968112269,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-precision-and-safe-design/9927314/","projectTitle":"Empowering Precision and Safe Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cioc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516021_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771004871097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/class1204msk"},{"teacherId":205462,"projectId":10189770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my fifth-grade classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experience of my amazing, motivated students.\r\nThe classroom mailbox system will give students a designated place to turn in and collect their work, helping them stay organized and reducing confusion. The numbered stickers, label maker, and labels will also help us create clear, consistent systems for organizing supplies, folders, and classroom job stations.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like simple tools, but they will have a big impact. With a more organized classroom, my students will be able to find what they need, manage their responsibilities, and complete daily routines with less teacher assistance. Most importantly, these systems will help them build independence, confidence, and accountability.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students can spend less time worrying about where things belong and more time learning, collaborating, and growing. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my fifth graders take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778027548232,"projectUrl":"project/mailboxes-labels-building-student-ind/10189770/","projectTitle":"Mailboxes & Labels: Building Student Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585294354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-derwin"},{"teacherId":205462,"projectId":10209177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 5th grade classroom and helping us transform our cozy corner into a warm, welcoming space where students can pause, reset, and refocus.\r\nThe new canopy and calming lighting have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students now have a peaceful space where they can take a moment to breathe, regulate their emotions, and recharge when the school day feels overwhelming. The gentle lighting and added privacy help create a sense of comfort and security, allowing students to step away from distractions and return to learning feeling calmer and more prepared.\r\n\r\nOur students were so happy to see this space today on our first day of school. It will become an important part of our classroom environment. More than just a cozy corner, it is a reminder to our students that their feelings matter and that it is okay to take a moment to care for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1778276015131,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-calm-lighting-comfort-for/10209177/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner Calm: Lighting & Comfort for Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585294354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-derwin"},{"teacherId":10473023,"projectId":10274020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing my students with school supplies, board games, and sensory materials to support their occupational therapy needs. When my students saw the new materials, their excitement was truly heartwarming. They were eager to explore, touch, and use the different items, and many of them immediately began talking about what they wanted to try first. These materials have created opportunities for learning that feel fun, engaging, and meaningful while supporting important skills that my students use throughout their school day.\r\nWith your support, we can continue building on these experiences through future projects focused on developing fine motor skills needed for handwriting, cutting, manipulating classroom tools, and completing academic tasks. Sensory materials will also help students learn strategies for self-regulation so they can remain focused and ready to participate in the classroom. Board games and other interactive activities provide valuable opportunities to practice social participation, including taking turns, following rules, communicating, sharing, and learning how to interact appropriately with peers. We will also continue working on emotional regulation skills so students can recognize and manage their feelings when emotions begin to affect their participation in class and their ability to engage in academics.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make their learning experiences more accessible, engaging, and successful. Your generosity provides more than just materials—it gives my students opportunities to practice important life and school skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of learning alongside their peers. We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to continuing to grow through future projects!","fullyFundedDate":1779384912440,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-space-for-learning-and-growth/10274020/","projectTitle":"Therapy Space for Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10473023"},{"teacherId":2537974,"projectId":10006529,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Pre-K Classroom!\r\nWe are so thankful and grateful for the generous donations that help make our Pre-K classroom a safe, clean, and creative place for our children to learn.\r\nKeeping Our Classroom Clean and Healthy\r\nLysol spray, Lysol wipes, and hand soap are very important supplies in our Pre-K classroom. With young children learning and playing together each day, we use these items regularly to help keep our classroom clean and sanitized. Lysol spray and wipes help us clean tables, surfaces, and frequently touched areas, while hand soap encourages our children to practice good handwashing habits throughout the day. These supplies help us maintain a healthy environment where our children can learn, play, and feel comfortable.\r\nEncouraging Creativity and Imagination\r\nOur paint, flower stickers, and foam shapes give our Pre-K students wonderful opportunities to explore their creativity. Through painting, decorating, and creating different art projects, children can express themselves while developing their imagination and fine-motor skills.\r\nFlower stickers and foam shapes allow children to create colorful pictures, patterns, and crafts using their own ideas. Paint gives them the freedom to experiment with colors, textures, and different ways of creating art. These hands-on activities make learning fun while helping children build confidence, independence, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nEvery donation, is appreciated! Thank you for helping us provide the supplies our children need to learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1777939091090,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-is-ready-to-restock/10006529/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Is Ready to Restock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chekmayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2537974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472071949515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2537974"},{"teacherId":2537974,"projectId":10165649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these donations. Our Shake and Reveal Science Picture Cards: The children shook the cards and revealed different science pictures. We used the pictures to encourage observation and discussion while talking about what they noticed.\r\nButterfly Growing Kit: The children observed the butterfly life cycle firsthand as the caterpillars grew and changed. This hands-on experience helped them learn about growth, change, and the different stages of a butterfly's life.\r\nFlower Stickers in Art: The children used flower stickers to add to or create colorful artwork. This activity encouraged creativity while also strengthening fine-motor skills as they peeled and placed the stickers!\r\nDon't Let the Bugs Fall Game: The children played a fun, hands-on game where they worked on carefully placing and balancing the bugs. This supported fine-motor development, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and turn-taking.","fullyFundedDate":1778280746025,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-a-garden/10165649/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow a Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chekmayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2537974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472071949515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2537974"},{"teacherId":2537974,"projectId":9953247,"letterContent":"In our Pre-K classroom, we creatively use learning materials to encourage using our imagination . Garden Play Kit: Children used materials to practice fine motor skills by using plastic shovels, rakes, and pots to sort artificial flowers by color and shape. For science concepts, students used tweezers to examine seeds and match them to plant diagrams. Log Throw Pillows (Library): students used these nature-themed cushions into the library area to build a cozy, forest-themed reading area. Children used them as flexible soft seating while looking at books. \r\nCleaning and Sanitation items: wipes are out of reach of children. I use after children finish playing with hard plastic toys or building toys. We wipe down tables as well after playing and mealtimes. We \"say goodbye to germs\"! Spray Hand Soap is kept by sink. We wash before and after meals. Students are taught to spray the soap onto their hands, rub their palms and fingers to make \"soap bubbles,\" and scrub while singing a short classroom song.","fullyFundedDate":1775594317685,"projectUrl":"project/happy-and-healthy/9953247/","projectTitle":"Happy and Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chekmayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2537974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472071949515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2537974"},{"teacherId":2048256,"projectId":10268960,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity in jumpstarting my 2026-2027 school year. I have already begun to organize my supplies for my incoming students in September and set up my new clean bulletin boards which I will use to proudly display student work and resources.\r\nAs our supplies have been coming in, my students have been so excited and overwhelmed to already get a sneak peek at some new materials they will be using next year. There's something so exciting about new school supplies!\r\nThank you for this exciting early start to our new school year!","fullyFundedDate":1779384646444,"projectUrl":"project/september-set-up/10268960/","projectTitle":"September Set Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048256_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732193767460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2048256"},{"teacherId":205462,"projectId":9982168,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project! Your kindness and commitment to education are making a meaningful difference in the lives of my 5th-grade students.\r\nWith your donation, our students had the materials they needed to complete an exciting in-class research project. Throughout this project, students developed important academic skills such as researching information, organizing ideas, taking notes, summarizing key details, and presenting their learning in a clear and creative way. They used these skills to create tri-fold poster board presentations that showcased their knowledge and hard work.\r\nThe supplies you helped provide—including tri-fold boards, markers, scissors, glue, cardstock, paper, tape, and sentence strips—allowed my students to design organized, colorful, and professional-looking displays. These materials encouraged creativity, boosted confidence, and gave students a sense of pride in their accomplishments.\r\nYour generosity helped create a hands-on learning experience that engaged my students and strengthened their skills that they will use throughout their educational journey. 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