{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 31 Samuel F DuPont","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6073301,"projectId":9999831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our new Gaga Pit! Our students use the Gaga Pit as a high-energy center for developing hand-eye coordination, quick reflexes, and strategic movement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students walked into the gym and saw the Gaga Pit set up for the first time, the room instantly filled with cheers and excitement! Many of them recognized it from summer camps, while others were filled with curiosity. Seeing their faces light up as they lined up for their very first game was an unforgettable moment for me!\r\n\r\nBuilding on the excitement from the pit, we are moving into a Gaga Tournament towards the end of the year. Students are also taking turns serving as referees inside the pit, practicing clear communication, honesty, and fair call enforcement.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave our students more than just equipment, you gave them a space to play, move, and grow together every day. Thank you for bringing this project to life!","fullyFundedDate":1775593266022,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-movement-and-teamwork-with-g/9999831/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Movement and Teamwork with Gaga Ball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6073301_orig.png?crop=295,295,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599759438128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6073301"},{"teacherId":205462,"projectId":10410674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Your kindness and generosity made an exciting pop-up watercolor art experience possible for my amazing fifth-grade students.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students had the opportunity to explore their creativity and discover the beauty of nature through art. Using watercolors, paintbrushes, canvases, glue sticks, and markers, they created colorful, nature-inspired artwork featuring animals, plants, and beautiful scenes from the natural world. They experimented with watercolor techniques, explored color and texture, and brought their wonderful ideas to life.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity gave every student the opportunity to express themselves, make creative choices, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Each piece of artwork reflected their unique imagination, curiosity, and artistic growth. Their displayed pop-up creations are a wonderful way to share their talents with our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that inspire creativity, confidence, and a love of learning. Your support makes a difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1790206114466,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-nature-to-life-through-art/10410674/","projectTitle":"Bringing Nature to Life Through Art!","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":9879396,"projectId":10091418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The tennis balls for our chair legs have made a night-and-day difference in our learning environment.\r\nBefore your donation, the constant scraping and squeaking of chairs moving across the floor was a daily distraction. Now, our classroom is significantly quieter, allowing students to focus, read, and collaborate without interrupting one another. It's amazing how such a simple solution can completely transform the atmosphere of our room and make it a much more calm, productive space for everyone.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' everyday learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1779385305395,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-out-a-quieter-classroom/10091418/","projectTitle":"Rolling Out a Quieter Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9879396_orig.jpg?crop=1044,1044,x140,y865&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736206430761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9879396"},{"teacherId":2119928,"projectId":10237001,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom. \r\n My little readers have enjoyed reading \"big kid\" books. Our library has become a favorite place to visit in our room.\r\n The students have been asking more and more to borrow books to read at home! Since\r\nIntroducing our new books, it's safe\r\nto say that each one has been borrowed at least twice! I have even had children ask to bring home multiple books at\r\nOnce in case they finish one. They always want to have one on deck.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMiss Keenan","fullyFundedDate":1777893618634,"projectUrl":"project/moving-up-to-chapter-books/10237001/","projectTitle":"Moving Up to Chapter Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan-Schor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2119928"},{"teacherId":2048256,"projectId":10268906,"letterContent":"My students have been making everyday use of both the lap pads and the weighted vests to help them self-regulate. These materials have given them the opportunity to focus and engage in lessons like never before. When they enter the classroom, they immediately ask for their weighted tools because they have said it helps them \"feel comfortable\" and \"get focused\".\r\n\r\nNow that we have a greater source of these weighted tools in our classroom and school community, more children can benefit from these supplies on a dailt basis. More students, who are otherwise distracted, fidgety, or dysregulated can be given the opportunity to calm their bodies and feel more in control of themselves. Thank you for helping to empower my students in this way so that they can focus on what they are meant to focus on...learning and having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1787177773775,"projectUrl":"project/winning-with-weights/10268906/","projectTitle":"Winning With Weights!","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":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. 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