{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7190117,"projectId":9631495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping fund new furniture and organizational materials for our library. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our students now have a more welcoming, comfortable, and organized space to learn, read, collaborate, and grow. The new furniture has transformed the library into a place where students are excited to spend time, whether they are working independently, reading with classmates, or participating in group activities. The organizational supplies have also helped create a cleaner and more functional space, making it easier for students to access books and materials independently.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness has directly impacted our students' daily experiences. They feel proud of their library, more engaged during lessons, and more motivated to read and learn. Seeing their excitement and appreciation has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your generosity has created a lasting impact, and we deeply appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758845856476,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-lifelong-readers/9631495/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tecchio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7190117"},{"teacherId":10235717,"projectId":10092201,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential reading materials that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.  The organizational materials are quite helpful for me as a teacher as well.  I'm better prepared to teach and meet the needs of my students. \r\nYour donation has helped create a more engaging and structured environment where my students can grow as readers and stay organized in their work. They are really enjoying the new educational games and are building their reading skills while also practicing turn-taking. They request these games daily and often share how much fun they are having. These tools are not just supplies—they are opportunities for confidence, independence, and success.\r\nI would especially like to thank you for the iPad you supported. I am currently using it to progress monitor my students through Acadience, which allows me to track their growth more effectively and tailor instruction to better meet their individual needs. In the past I would have to borrow an iPad from a colleague which was not ideal.  This technology is helping me support my students in a more targeted and impactful way.\r\nYour generosity is truly appreciated, and it is making a lasting impact on my classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1773838110481,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-readers-grow-stronger-every-day/10092201/","projectTitle":"Help Our Readers Grow Stronger Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235717"},{"teacherId":10327107,"projectId":9853133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation — my students and I are incredibly grateful. I was absolutely overjoyed when I learned this project was fully funded — I still get a rush thinking about it. I couldn't stop sharing the news because I kept imagining how much these resources will transform my students' learning. Thank you for making such an incredible opportunity possible; your support means the world to us.\r\n As soon as the resources arrived in January, we put them to work and the students' eyes immediately lit up. My students were overjoyed when they saw the new supplies in the therapy room. They're excited that our sessions can be both fun and motivating while targeting their speech and language goals. They love each and every supply; however, some of their favorites include the language magnet strips, play-dough, fish puzzle, pizza toy, decodable texts, and sequencing puzzles. Many students on my caseload are using the sequencing puzzles to elicit language, practice storytelling, and build expressive vocabulary. The decodable text set is used frequently; one student has been working with each leveled text for two weeks at a time to increase reading fluency and has made clear improvements in decoding and literacy accuracy. These \r\nresources will be used almost every day, not just this year but for years to come. You have made a lasting impact on my current students and the future learners who will benefit from a thriving, engaging therapy space. There aren't enough \"thank you's\" to truly describe how much your generosity means to all of us, but again- THANK YOU from all of us in Ms. Amanda's speech room.","fullyFundedDate":1767887213571,"projectUrl":"project/speak-your-heart-out-in-speech-therapy/9853133/","projectTitle":"Speak Your Heart Out in Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10327107_orig.jpg?crop=80,80,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762811617398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327107"},{"teacherId":5261082,"projectId":10045971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has headphones that will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and for believing in our students.\r\nThese headphones will allow our second graders to fully engage in a variety of learning activities. Whether they are listening to stories, practicing reading fluency, working on phonics programs, or completing interactive math lessons, having their own headphones helps them stay focused and minimizes distractions. It also gives each child the opportunity to learn at their own pace, building both confidence and independence.\r\nOur students especially enjoy listening to books and digital stories, and these headphones will give them the chance to revisit their favorite texts again and again. This repeated exposure strengthens comprehension skills and fosters a genuine love for reading. In addition, the headphones create a more peaceful and productive classroom environment, allowing all students to concentrate and succeed.\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond the materials you provided—you are helping to create opportunities for growth, engagement, and joy in learning. Donations like yours make it possible for teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students and bring meaningful resources into the classroom.\r\nPlease know how much we appreciate your support. You have made a lasting impact on our students, and we are so thankful to have caring donors like you. Thank you for helping us create a positive and enriching learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1773837860620,"projectUrl":"project/plug-in-learn-headphones-for-my-stude/10045971/","projectTitle":"Plug In & Learn! Headphones for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sansone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261082"},{"teacherId":365710,"projectId":9779901,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to send a heartfelt thank you for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, our physical education program is now equipped with indoor soccer balls, frisbees, basketballs and much more.\r\nI wish you could have been in the gym when we unveiled the new gear. To say their faces lit up would be an understatement—the pure joy and excitement were unmistakable. For many of our students, having access to \"the good stuff\" makes them feel seen, valued, and truly motivated to stay active.\r\nBeyond just the fun, this equipment provides:\r\nSkill Development: Students can now practice with tools that actually work properly, building their confidence and coordination.\r\nIncreased Inclusion: With more equipment to go around, every child gets more \"active time\" rather than waiting in line for a turn.\r\nSchool Pride: Seeing new, high-quality resources in their space has given the kids a renewed sense of pride in their physical education.\r\nYour investment goes far beyond sports; you are helping us build a foundation for healthy habits and teamwork that will last these students a lifetime.\r\nThank you for believing in our kids and for making such a tangible difference in their daily lives.l","fullyFundedDate":1767246277204,"projectUrl":"project/project-play/9779901/","projectTitle":"Project Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dictenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/365710"},{"teacherId":257237,"projectId":9851124,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for sponsoring my project, Reading Nook Needed. My students, all of whom are English language learners, love coming to work in my room. They like the quietness of it. Now, with the reading nook furnished with a comfortable couch and two giant cozy bean bag chairs, they feel ever more at ease while reading, working on writing or just conversing with each other. The writing center gives them the opportunity to draw pictures, write notes or use the computer to help assist them with their tasks. \r\n\r\nIt is the generosity of donors like you who help make our classrooms feel like a second home to our students. We truly appreciate your funding for this project. It has not only transformed my classroom, but has also infused a different level of excitement in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768512537422,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-nook-needed/9851124/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Nook Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amitrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp257237_orig.jpg?crop=115,115,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768605374407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/257237"},{"teacherId":10427500,"projectId":10080313,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom laptop has quickly become an essential tool in strengthening the way I support each of my students. It allows me to continuously monitor their progress and make thoughtful, data-driven decisions throughout the school day. I am able to quickly review student performance, reflect on their needs, and adjust my instruction in real time so that every child is getting the support they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nUsing the laptop, I can closely track my students' IEP goals and analyze their growth over time. This has made it much easier to form targeted small groups based on specific skills, ensuring that each student is receiving instruction that is appropriate and meaningful for them. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, I can create lessons and activities that truly meet my students where they are, helping them build confidence and make steady progress.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited when they see how their learning is tailored just for them. They love working in small groups that match their needs and often ask about their progress and next steps. This technology has helped create a more supportive and responsive classroom environment where students feel understood and motivated. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on both my teaching and my students' growth—thank you for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773967935110,"projectUrl":"project/one-laptop-countless-opportunities-for/10080313/","projectTitle":"One Laptop, Countless Opportunities for Student Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiMaio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427500_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770135228376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427500"},{"teacherId":5261082,"projectId":10001074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has a MacBook Air, which will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning every day.\r\nThis technology will allow students to research, write, create, and collaborate in ways that build important 21st-century skills. It also helps ensure that all students have access to the tools they need to succeed and feel confident in their learning.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support, belief in our students, and commitment to education. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768508370626,"projectUrl":"project/apple-laptop-powering-every-classroom/10001074/","projectTitle":"Apple Laptop: Powering Every Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sansone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261082"},{"teacherId":5986814,"projectId":10010510,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I have been putting our new resources to wonderful use every day. We've incorporated them into a hands-on science unit where students design and test their own small-scale experiments. One recent favorite project involved measuring how different light sources affect plant growth—something we couldn't have done without this new equipment. It's been incredible to see students not only engage with the materials but also grow in confidence as young scientists who can plan, test, and interpret data independently.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the boxes arrive, their excitement filled the room. They eagerly unpacked every item, discussing how they might use each tool and sharing ideas for future projects. That spark of curiosity and genuine enthusiasm reminded me exactly why these resources matter so much—because they make learning tangible and real.\r\n\r\nNext, we're expanding our work by exploring sustainability and environmental design. Students will use what they've learned to build mini eco-friendly models—combining art, science, and engineering. Your support has opened doors for creativity and discovery that will stay with them far beyond this classroom. From all of us here, thank you for helping make learning come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1771355295314,"projectUrl":"project/hands-hearts-art-strengthening-classr/10010510/","projectTitle":"Hands, Hearts &Art: Strengthening Classroom Community to Show Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristin Casaletto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5986814_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757072935025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5986814"},{"teacherId":6157004,"projectId":9674964,"letterContent":"The new materials have changed how our students use the library. When the boxes arrived, the students were eager to see what was inside. For many of our K-3 learners, these are the first STEM tools they have used. We began using the resources immediately to teach basic computer science. In a recent project, students used the pixel art kits to learn how digital images are made. One group worked together to build a grid, showing how small blocks of color create a larger picture. This helped them understand data representation through physical work.\r\n\r\nThese tools are now part of our weekly lessons. Students use the building kits and Play-Doh to practice \"algorithms\" by creating and following step-by-step instructions. Our next step is a project where students will design models to solve simple engineering problems. They will work in pairs to test their designs and share what they learned with the class. These activities give all of our students the chance to build the technical skills they will need in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1763578022832,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-makers-with-storytelling/9674964/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Makers with Storytelling, STEM, and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6157004_orig.jpg?crop=2076,2076,x239,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679604410097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6157004"},{"teacherId":8649430,"projectId":9917443,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for the classroom essentials! Your gift of pencils and art supplies ensures every student has the tools they need to succeed and express themselves. The addition of crayons and markers brings a much-needed splash of color to our daily environment. For many students, visual expression is their strongest form of communication. When we annotate a text with bright colors or map out a scientific cycle using a rainbow of markers, the information \"sticks\" in a way that plain black ink simply cannot match. These art supplies allow students to take pride in their work, turning a standard worksheet into a vibrant portfolio piece they are excited to show their families. You haven't just given us \"supplies\"; you've given us the ability to make our ideas visible and beautiful. We are so grateful for your kindness!\"","fullyFundedDate":1765473983922,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9917443/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsay Piñeiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8649430"},{"teacherId":6992913,"projectId":9837331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our Pre-K classroom with these incredible Lakeshore Learning materials! Thanks to you, my students and I have been using the new resources every single day to spark dramatic play, build language skills, and dive into early STEM exploration in ways that truly reflect our diverse classroom community. We've transformed our centers with your donations: the Lakeshore Block Play People – Complete Set has turned our block area into a bustling \"neighborhood,\" where children build homes, parks, and stores, then populate them with figures that look just like themselves, their siblings, and community members. The Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment will inspire a rotating \"restaurant\" in dramatic play, with students joyfully role-playing as cooks, cashiers, and customers while naming familiar foods from home. Mix & Match Magnetic Families helps us celebrate all kinds of families; kids create \"their\" family on the board and share stories about what they love to do together. Magnetic Wands - Set of 12 and Magnetic Translucent Chips introduce science words like \"attract,\" \"push,\" and \"pull,\" while also letting children sort colors and practice counting. The Magnetic Wonder Tiles® - Community Helpers pair perfectly with our community unit, matching tools to jobs before kids act them out with the Block Play People as firefighters, mail carriers, and doctors.\r\n\r\nOne magical moment was watching a group build a \"hospital\" with blocks, select Block Play People matching their own appearances, and use the Community Helpers tiles to assign roles—doctor, nurse, patient—as they cared for everyone in their creation. When the boxes arrived, my Pre-K babies gasped in excitement, clapping and guessing what treasures were inside. They crowded around the Block Play People and play food, exclaiming, \"That looks like my family!\" or \"We eat this at my house!\" The magnetic items brought giggles as chips leaped to the wands—it was pure wonder!\r\n\r\nYour support keeps the learning going. In our community unit, students will design a full \"community map\" with blocks, Block Play People, and Community Helpers tiles, including homes, workplaces, libraries, and parks. During language time, we'll use the play food and Magnetic Families for storytelling sessions, where kids build scenes and dictate tales about family meals or celebrations. For science, we'll experiment with the wands and chips: predicting, counting, and drawing how many each wand picks up. Because of you, my students see themselves reflected in our classroom, gaining confidence in language, social skills, and problem-solving every day. 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