{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 48 Joseph R Drake","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6826594,"projectId":9504289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution that funded our classroom project, especially the purchase of a complete class set of quality headphones. I am thrilled to share how your support has transformed the learning experience for our students this year. While you might use headphones primarily for listening to music or podcasts, in a school environment, they are a powerful tool for creating an environment of focused, personalized learning. Our students are no longer distracted by the noise from other groups working or activities across the room. Instead, they can block out the auditory clutter and completely immerse themselves in an audiobook, instructional video, or language learning program. This simple technology allows us to differentiate instruction effectively—one group can listen to a complex piece of literature while another practices sight words through an interactive digital lesson—all without interrupting one another.","fullyFundedDate":1758899044015,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn-headphones-for-every-stud/9504289/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn: Headphones for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aronov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6826594_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x217,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690648011465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/imanzo"},{"teacherId":2586420,"projectId":9733305,"letterContent":"We are just so excited and thankful for your generosity. We get very happy when we see our supplies arrive. We started using our supplies as soon as they got to our school. This tells you that we were in great need for them. \r\n\r\nDuring reading, writing and art activities we have the right supplies in order to make it a fun activity. We have our drawings displayed around the room because we are proud of the work we are doing thanks to a little help from you. We thank you for thinking of us and for taking your time to donate to our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe promise to take great care of our supplies. We appreciate your donation, thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1758899123106,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-class/9733305/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2586420_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657588238851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2586420"},{"teacherId":2586420,"projectId":9733005,"letterContent":"What a wonderful week it has been to be able to receive our supplies. Every time receive a new delivery our eyes just light up. Thank you very much for your generous donation. We truly appreciate it. \r\n\r\nDuring fundations we will be using our dry erase markers as well as our crayons. During reading we can now annotate our stories with different color ink. During classroom art activities we can now use our different colored pencils and crayons. We can also keep our classroom clean and neat because your generous and thoughtful gift is making school fun.","fullyFundedDate":1758899179000,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-supplies-and-supplies/9733005/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Supplies and Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2586420_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657588238851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2586420"},{"teacherId":3513792,"projectId":9277213,"letterContent":"Your donation is greatly appreciated by me and our students. These supplies will come a long way to bring a little joy to our students.On behalf of class, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of art supplies, including paint, markers, and canvases. Your contribution provides our students/artists with the essential tools they need to explore their creativity, develop their skills, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to offer a richer and more inspiring creative experience. These supplies will not only support day-to-day projects, but also encourage imagination, self-expression, and confidence in every participant who picks up a brush or marker.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and belief in the power of the arts. Your generosity helps make a lasting difference, and we look forward to sharing the wonderful creations that will be made possible because of you.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1755906556677,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-the-spectrum/9277213/","projectTitle":"Art and the Spectrum","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Abuin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3513792_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457643427183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3513792"},{"teacherId":2586420,"projectId":9353047,"letterContent":"How grateful are we that we received classroom supplies? Extremely grateful and excited that we get to use them as soon as possible. There have been many times when we do not have enough supplies for our classroom activities and we do not get to finish our projects. Now that we have supplies we will definitively share them with our class mates. We will do projects in groups as well as individually. We cannot wait to display our projects around the room. We will also ge to present in class.","fullyFundedDate":1755521930219,"projectUrl":"project/class-supply-activities/9353047/","projectTitle":"Class Supply Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2586420_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657588238851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2586420"},{"teacherId":38536,"projectId":9310012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing me with the opportunity to promote wellness within both my school and work communities by funding this project. Your support has allowed me and my students to bring meaningful resources to the adults we interact with on a daily basis. When I shared with my class the importance of mental health and the value of providing tools to support the adults we interact with, the response was overwhelming. The students were highly engaged in the activity, demonstrating a deep sense of empathy and understanding. It was truly inspiring to see them actively participate in discussions, distribution of materials and truly grasping the significance of mental well-being. This experience has not only reinforced the importance of mental health awareness, but also allowed me to witness the positive impact we can have by sharing these tools with others. Again we thank you for making this exercise possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746808753301,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-wellness-in-school-and-beyond/9310012/","projectTitle":"Promoting Wellness in School and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458597864296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slloyd"},{"teacherId":38536,"projectId":9273082,"letterContent":"On behalf of the graduating class of 2025, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the wonderful goodie bags. The students were absolutely thrilled to have received these items.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only brightened their celebration but also served as a reminder of how much our community cares. The candy provided a sweet touch to their festivities, while the inspirational items such as the notebooks and stickers were meaningful. \r\n\r\nThe goodie bags helped to make the pre-graduation ceremony a moment of celebration of the future ahead. The items inside reminded the students of their hard work over their years spent at elementary school. Your generosity added so much to this important milestone, and we are deeply grateful for your support. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for helping make this graduation unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1746495752931,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-well-go/9273082/","projectTitle":"Oh! The Places We'll Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458597864296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slloyd"},{"teacherId":38536,"projectId":9297520,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of ink to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made a huge difference in supporting my students' learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThe ink you provided is already being put to good use. My students are using it to print projects, worksheets, and assignments. As a teacher of students with special needs, there are many varying levels within my class. Your donation has made it possible for me to provide students with the differentiated material that is needed.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, I can continue to create an environment that inspires creativity, growth, and academic success","fullyFundedDate":1746473915905,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-get-ink-spired/9297520/","projectTitle":"Time to get Ink-Spired","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458597864296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slloyd"},{"teacherId":38536,"projectId":9214224,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the supplies that were given to us. It is a fact that during the summer months, students who are not engaged in some sort of academic work fall behind. Having these practice and fun activity books allowed me to provide my students with differentiated activities to help boost their summer learning. They are at a critical stage in learning their multiplication facts. The activity book that I provided allows for practice through puzzles and repetition. They were so happy to receive these materials for summer use. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1744240083261,"projectUrl":"project/summer-reading/9214224/","projectTitle":"Summer Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458597864296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slloyd"},{"teacherId":187,"projectId":9132565,"letterContent":"Thank you sooooo much for helping us learn about wild spaces, and then help foster such a space on our school grounds. Students developed agency, leadership, and collaboration skills as they decided on the ways to create wild spaces for plants and animals here in an urban environment. They decided to purchase pots, raised beds, and soil. Inside of these they were able to plant native flowers, seating, and seeds, using garden tools.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students by donating the gift cards. They provided incentives that empowered our students to work together to make informed decisions about how to improve the wild spaces. Additionally your generosity has taught us all about working together. Thank you for this lesson and all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1740685545580,"projectUrl":"project/serving-the-community-by-creating-wild-s/9132565/","projectTitle":"Serving the Community by Creating Wild Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Czarka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp187_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457193005736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrczarka"},{"teacherId":38536,"projectId":9105709,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of art supplies such as paint, markers and outdoor sporting items.\r\n\r\nThese items brought so much joy and creativity to my students. The art supplies and paint set were a hit. We recently held our paint and snack party with a bit of jazz. This was such a hit in building relationships in the classroom. It was a pleasure to see their imaginations and artisitc expression comig through. \r\n\r\nThe outdoor games quickly became a favorite during recess and activity time. Not only did they bring out laughter and smiles, but they also encouraged teamwork, physical activity, and new friendships among the students. It was heartwarming to see children so engaged, active, and happy thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our school community. Thank you so much for your kindness and for believing in the importance of creativity, play, and joy in a child's learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1742915315853,"projectUrl":"project/art-projects/9105709/","projectTitle":"Art Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458597864296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slloyd"},{"teacherId":38536,"projectId":9045986,"letterContent":"The materials that were provided through this donation, had an amazing impact on my group of students. On behalf of my lovely group of students, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our Fun Club. Your support truly made a difference. They were able to participate in a variety of engaging activities that built teamwork. Through arts and crafts, games and hands-on projects, the supplies you provided allowed them to explore their interests and build stronger friendships. It is so important to foster an environment of calm and wellness. \r\n\r\nIt's been a pleasure to see how excited the students are each week as they engage in their chosen activity. One student shared, \"This is my favorite part of the week, I never want to miss a day of Fun Club!\" Your donation enhanced our programming and also created lasting memories for many young learners. One of their favorite items is the BOP It game, the concentration is amazing to watch. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. 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