{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 316 Elijah G Stroud","outOfStateSupporters":26.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8524071,"projectId":9702971,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity! When the privacy screens arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to try them out! One student said, \"This feels like my own little office!\" and another whispered, \"Now I can really focus.\" It was such a joyful moment to see how something so simple could make them feel proud and independent.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the screens to great use during math quizzes and reading time. The classroom feels calmer, and students are more confident knowing they have their own space to concentrate. It's amazing how these screens have turned everyday lessons into something special. We also used the screens to simulate a voting site during student council elections. \r\n\r\nNext up, we'll be using them for our big writing project! Students will be drafting personal narratives, and these screens will help them stay focused while letting their creativity shine. Your support has truly changed the way we learn, and we can't wait to share more of our journey with you. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758804658210,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-and-art/9702971/","projectTitle":"Confidence and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tisson Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8524071_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747162359134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8524071"},{"teacherId":9785658,"projectId":9707803,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was electric! My students could hardly contain their curiosity as we unpacked the boxes together — their faces lit up with joy and wonder. We immediately began exploring how these new resources could be used, and it was incredible to watch them take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of our first projects using the new supplies was a hands-on exploration activity! The materials allowed them to collaborate, experiment, and think creatively in ways that weren't possible before. I'll never forget the moment one student proudly said, \"We actually figured it out ourselves!\" — a true testament to the power of having the right tools for learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are now more engaged, confident, and eager to learn. We're currently planning our next project, where they'll apply what they've learned to create presentations and share their discoveries with other classes. Your donation didn't just provide resources — it inspired a classroom full of curious, motivated learners who can't wait to see what they can accomplish next.","fullyFundedDate":1760473459522,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-success/9707803/","projectTitle":"Classroom Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750543656875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785658"},{"teacherId":3937159,"projectId":8931921,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our project Engineering Design! has been fully funded, and we are so excited to begin!\r\n\r\nWe've received all the beautiful beads—colorful ones and lettered ones—and my students can't wait to start creating friendship bracelets and learning bracelets. They'll soon be designing, spelling out words, and sharing their creations with friends. These bracelets will help them strengthen their fine motor skills while learning the alphabet, sight words, and the joy of giving.\r\n\r\nThis will be our first time trying out this project, and we're looking forward to seeing how much fun and learning it brings to our classroom. Thank you for making this special opportunity possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1734099455462,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-design/8931921/","projectTitle":"Engineering Design!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharmela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3937159_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474836417098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3937159"},{"teacherId":9785658,"projectId":9662048,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your contribution has made a real and immediate difference in the daily learning experiences of the students.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, the excitement in the room was electric. Students crowded around the boxes, guessing what was inside and cheering as each item was revealed. For many of them, this was the first time they had access to high-quality, hands-on resources designed just for their age group and learning level.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the materials to great use. The resources you provided—especially the visual aids and organizational tools—will help students take ownership of their learning and feel more confident sharing their ideas with others.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are more engaged, curious, and motivated. You've helped create a classroom environment where learning is an adventure, and for that, I'm deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757377555780,"projectUrl":"project/student-crafts-and-memories/9662048/","projectTitle":"STUDENT CRAFTS AND MEMORIES!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750543656875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785658"},{"teacherId":3701577,"projectId":9179949,"letterContent":"First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors for funding our new classroom fish tank. Your kindness has brought excitement, curiosity, and joy into our pre-kindergarten classroom in ways that go far beyond what we could have imagined. Because of your support, our students are experiencing hands-on learning, developing empathy, and connecting to the natural world — all while building essential academic and social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nFrom the very first day the fish tank arrived, the classroom was filled with anticipation and wonder. The children gathered around, wide-eyed and full of questions — \"What kind of fish are they?\" \"Do fish sleep?\" \"Can they see us?\" Their natural curiosity came alive, creating the perfect opportunity to nurture a love for science and discovery at an early age. The tank instantly became the centerpiece of our learning environment, sparking meaningful conversations and inspiring new ways to learn every day.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply thankful for your support and for believing in the power of early childhood education. Because of you, our students are experiencing lessons that will stay with them long after they leave pre-k. Your contribution has made a lasting impact — one that will continue to ripple through our classroom like gentle waves in our beautiful new fish tank.","fullyFundedDate":1744033028152,"projectUrl":"project/pet-in-our-classroom/9179949/","projectTitle":"Pet In Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cedeño","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701577_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569204291861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cedeno"},{"teacherId":8188444,"projectId":7077891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your support! These stickers and materials do not seem like much, but they make all the difference in the morale of our students! We have seen a direct increase in homework packet turn in, work turn in, and learner ready behavior... all because of these toys! \r\nHigh interest stickers like these sonic and other comic books are a key philosophy of my teaching style - including students interest in their materials. If we make it fun for them, they may not think of it as boring or a chore to complete. \r\nThank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1675090798294,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station/7077891/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higgins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8188444_orig.jpg?crop=582,582,x167,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638317142929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8188444"},{"teacherId":9825541,"projectId":9179162,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our kindergarten gardening project! Because of you, our classroom has bloomed—literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nWith your donations, we were able to purchase child-sized gardening tools, soil, seeds, watering cans, gloves, and raised garden beds perfect for little hands. From the moment the supplies arrived, the excitement in our classroom was palpable. Our young learners couldn't wait to dig in (pun intended!) and start growing.\r\n\r\nThis garden has become so much more than just a collection of plants. It has transformed into an outdoor classroom where students are learning about science, responsibility, teamwork, and patience. They're observing how seeds sprout, measuring plant growth, and learning what plants need to thrive. Some children who are typically quiet in the classroom have found their voices and confidence while tending to our plants. Others who struggle with focus have shown new levels of engagement and joy during garden time.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this was their very first time planting something and watching it grow. You've given them a powerful and hands-on learning experience that we couldn't have offered without you. One student proudly told a visitor, \"I'm growing my own food like a farmer!\" That sense of ownership and pride is priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth—both as gardeners and as young learners. Your kindness and generosity have planted seeds that will continue to flourish long after this project ends.","fullyFundedDate":1743239604228,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-garden/9179162/","projectTitle":"Kinder Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Majao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825541"},{"teacherId":9825541,"projectId":9155470,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our kindergarten gardening project! Because of you, our classroom has bloomed—literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nWith your donations, we were able to purchase child-sized gardening tools, soil, seeds, watering cans, gloves, and raised garden beds perfect for little hands. From the moment the supplies arrived, the excitement in our classroom was palpable. Our young learners couldn't wait to dig in (pun intended!) and start growing.\r\n\r\nThis garden has become so much more than just a collection of plants. It has transformed into an outdoor classroom where students are learning about science, responsibility, teamwork, and patience. They're observing how seeds sprout, measuring plant growth, and learning what plants need to thrive. Some children who are typically quiet in the classroom have found their voices and confidence while tending to our plants. Others who struggle with focus have shown new levels of engagement and joy during garden time.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this was their very first time planting something and watching it grow. You've given them a powerful and hands-on learning experience that we couldn't have offered without you. One student proudly told a visitor, \"I'm growing my own food like a farmer!\" That sense of ownership and pride is priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth—both as gardeners and as young learners. Your kindness and generosity have planted seeds that will continue to flourish long after this project ends.","fullyFundedDate":1742310271587,"projectUrl":"project/our-garden/9155470/","projectTitle":"Our Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Majao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825541"},{"teacherId":5555963,"projectId":9179017,"letterContent":"This spring, my class had an amazing time using the new gardening materials to learn about the plant life cycle. We planted seeds in mini pots using soil and labeled them, then observed and documented their growth in our plant journals. This hands-on project tied in perfectly with our HMH reading and writing curriculum, allowing students to make real-world connections to what we were learning in class. Once the plants had grown, students proudly gifted them to their loved ones for Mother's Day, which made the project even more meaningful. We also took things a step further by planting in our school garden, giving students the chance to care for their plants outside the classroom as well.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the gardening supplies, they were so excited—they couldn't wait to dig in! Many of them had never planted anything before, so it was a brand-new experience that sparked curiosity and joy. Right now, we're continuing to care for our school garden and using what we've learned to explore what plants need to thrive. Our next step is to experiment with different growing conditions to see how they affect plant health. It's been a powerful way to bring science to life while helping students take ownership of their learning. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1742324994866,"projectUrl":"project/mslowes-garden/9179017/","projectTitle":"MS.Lowe's Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5555963_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532221215607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5555963"},{"teacherId":9966731,"projectId":9156736,"letterContent":"Planting flowers and trees has improved our school community in several ways, both practically and emotionally. \r\nThe students feel proud to be a part of a school that looks cared for and vibrant. They have created an environment that's welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. The opportunity for gardening teaches science, patience, and the life cycle of plants in a hands on way. Students learned about sustainability and how to care for our planet, which directly aligns with our Inquiry Unit (IB)\r\n\r\nThank you for the opportunity to create this learning experience! \r\nMs Paulycarpe and K-3","fullyFundedDate":1742240625920,"projectUrl":"project/school-beautification/9156736/","projectTitle":"School Beautification","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paulycarpe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966731"},{"teacherId":3937159,"projectId":8781967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Let's Organize our Math Manipulatives! Your kindness is already making a huge difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAlthough my students are still young, this is the perfect time to instill a skill that will benefit them for a lifetime—organization. With your help, the clear storage bins we received are transforming our learning environment. These bins allow us to keep our math manipulatives neat, accessible, and easy to find. What used to be a source of confusion or overwhelm is now a model of order and independence.\r\n\r\nAn organized classroom is a place where students can thrive—and because of you, my students are already showing more confidence and focus during math time. They're excited to take responsibility for keeping our materials tidy, and I can see their sense of ownership and pride growing each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping us build habits that support learning and success.","fullyFundedDate":1735010561819,"projectUrl":"project/lets-organize-our-math-manipulative/8781967/","projectTitle":"Let's Organize our Math Manipulative!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharmela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3937159_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474836417098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3937159"},{"teacherId":3937159,"projectId":8780254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Hand2Mind Science of Reading Toolkits for Hands-on Learning!\" Your kindness has made a real difference in the lives of my first-grade students.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we believe that \"If a student can't learn the way we are teaching them, then we need to teach them in a way they can learn.\" Your contribution allows us to do exactly that. The Hand2Mind Science of Reading toolkits you helped fund are grounded in evidence-based practices and will bring literacy to life through hands-on, engaging instruction.\r\n\r\nThese materials are more than just tools—they are opportunities. They will help foster essential foundational literacy skills and empower our young learners to become confident, capable readers. Strong literacy skills are the gateway to academic achievement and lifelong learning, and your support is helping to open that gate for every child in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and in the power of education. 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