{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 70 Max Schoenfeld School","outOfStateSupporters":46.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3204659,"projectId":10634341,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of game boards to our students. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom. The students absolutely love having the opportunity to play games with their classmates. It is wonderful to see their smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm as they come together, build friendships, practice teamwork, and create special memories through play.\r\n\r\nFriday has quickly become one of the most exciting days of the week for our students! They eagerly look forward to it, often asking when it will be time to play with their classmates again. Your donation has given them something special to look forward to each week and has created moments of happiness and connection that they truly cherish. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our students' lives. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1789593771120,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-for-recess-time/10634341/","projectTitle":"Board Games for Recess Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3204659"},{"teacherId":8163554,"projectId":10362913,"letterContent":"Our little learners are developing important skills as they explore cooking activities, including counting ingredients, recognizing colors and shapes, following simple directions, learning new vocabulary, and practicing teamwork. Cooking gives children a wonderful opportunity to use their senses, ask questions, make predictions, and learn by doing. Most importantly, these activities help our students see that learning can be fun, creative, and meaningful in both languages.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, we look forward to incorporating these materials into our classroom investigations and activities. Our next steps include exploring simple recipes, measuring and counting ingredients, discussing the steps involved in preparing food, and encouraging children to describe what they observe in English and Spanish. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us nurture their curiosity, independence, and love of learning. Your kindness is making a difference in our classroom, one little chef at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1787172783218,"projectUrl":"project/little-chefs-big-dreams-cooking-up-lea/10362913/","projectTitle":"Little Chefs, Big Dreams: Cooking Up Learning in Two Languages!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8163554_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635802268446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163554"},{"teacherId":8163554,"projectId":10267567,"letterContent":"These materials help me create meaningful learning experiences by encouraging students to listen, ask questions, build vocabulary, and share their ideas. The plushies also make reading feel fun and inviting, especially for children who are still developing their confidence and attention during storytime.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a warm, welcoming classroom where my little learners can discover new stories, develop early literacy skills, and see reading as an exciting adventure. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them grow into confident, enthusiastic readers!","fullyFundedDate":1787173252680,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn-headphones-resources-fo/10267567/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn: Headphones & Resources for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8163554_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635802268446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163554"},{"teacherId":8163554,"projectId":10288238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Full Hearts, Full Bellies, Ready to Learn!\" The snacks help my students stay energized, feel cared for, and focus better on learning and participating in classroom activities. When children have their basic needs supported, they are better prepared to participate in classroom activities, explore new concepts, and enjoy learning with their friends. Your generosity helps ensure our little learners have the nourishment they need to grow, explore, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787173250599,"projectUrl":"project/full-hearts-full-bellies-ready-to-lear/10288238/","projectTitle":"Full Hearts, Full Bellies, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8163554_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635802268446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163554"},{"teacherId":3969963,"projectId":10671962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating high interest, engaging and exciting chapter books to our 4th grade classroom. The excitement on their face as I brought in boxes each day and then did the unveiling of what was in the boxes was PRICELESS!!!! I am confident with your help and support, my students will develop a love of reading and we will see struggling readers become proficient readers by the end of the school year! Each morning, the children run to their independent book baggies and jump into their new chapter books...They are even more excited when it is book exchange day...eager to start their next new book! \r\nIt takes a village...and I am SO GRATEFUL for those of you that showed up and supported us! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1790210122871,"projectUrl":"project/less-screens-more-books/10671962/","projectTitle":"Less Screens, More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lundy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3969963"},{"teacherId":3204623,"projectId":10625359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. The new books helped bring enthusiasm to the students about reading. The books we had were so old, these new books really change every ones mood about reading!\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to open the new books and add them to our library. They immediately grabbed new books to read and began independent reading. I have not seen them that eager to read all year! Some students grabbed the same books so they could read together! It was really amazing to see.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1789593768070,"projectUrl":"project/new-and-exciting-books/10625359/","projectTitle":"New and Exciting Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarvis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3204623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525787126108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-jarvis"},{"teacherId":3204623,"projectId":10625602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for always donating to our classroom! The students get so excited when the packages arrive! We showed them all the snacks and they were all SO excited.\r\n\r\nMany of them come to school hungry and can't bring in their own snacks, so this is extremely helpful. They are always asking when snack time is going to be because they are so excited to pick from the bucket, even though it is the same time everyday.\r\n\r\nYou are so kind to always be giving back to PS 70. We truly appreciate your generosity.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Jarvis","fullyFundedDate":1789593768824,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-a-day/10625602/","projectTitle":"A Snack A Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarvis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3204623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525787126108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-jarvis"},{"teacherId":10656974,"projectId":10610367,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity and continued support of my students.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have access to snacks during the school day—something that may seem simple, but makes such a meaningful difference. Having a snack when they are hungry helps them feel cared for, stay focused, participate in learning, and have the energy they need to thrive throughout the school day.\r\nYour support goes far beyond providing food. You are reminding my students that there are people who believe in them, care about their well-being, and want to see them succeed. Every snack you help provide is a small act of kindness that contributes to a more comfortable, supportive, and positive learning environment.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for helping me meet one of their basic needs so they can concentrate on what matters most—learning, growing, and reaching their full potential.\r\nYour generosity truly means so much to me and to my students. We are incredibly grateful for you!\r\nWith sincere appreciation,
Thank you for believing in our students! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1789593768583,"projectUrl":"project/smart-bites/10610367/","projectTitle":"Smart Bites","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Orbe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10656974"},{"teacherId":10428437,"projectId":10082526,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the generous gift of new headphones for our classroom. From the moment they arrived, the excitement was impossible to miss. The students were eager to get started, delighted by the variety of colors to choose from, and quick to point out how much more comfortable these were compared to what we had before. Having enough working pairs for every student meant no one had to wait or share, which made a real difference in how focused and productive our class could be.\r\nBeyond the initial excitement, these headphones are already supporting real learning. Students use them for read-along activities, listening closely to stories while following the text, which helps them practice pronunciation and work through unfamiliar words with more confidence. The improved sound quality and comfortable fit mean they can stay engaged with the task instead of being distracted by discomfort or poor audio. Your support has given our students not just a new tool, but a better opportunity to grow as readers and learners. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1777921807786,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focus-in-social-studies/10082526/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focus in Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10428437"},{"teacherId":3204659,"projectId":10267543,"letterContent":"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your generous donations of volleyballs, nets, elbow pads, knee pads, air pump and the pure drop volleyball training equipment aid. Your generosity has brought so much joy and excitement to our students while providing them with the equipment they need to stay active, engaged, and healthy during recess. Thanks to your kindness, our schoolyards are filled with energy, teamwork, and laughter, giving students more opportunities to build friendships, develop athletic skills, and enjoy being active.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much more than providing sports equipment—it shows our students that their well-being, happiness, and success matter. Seeing their excitement as they play and participate in sports is a wonderful reminder of the positive impact that community support can have. Thank you for investing in our students and helping to create a more enriching and joyful school experience. We are truly grateful for your generosity and continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1784319261886,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-teamwork-confidence-and-ph/10267543/","projectTitle":"Volleyball, Teamwork, Confidence, and Physical Activity.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3204659"},{"teacherId":3204659,"projectId":10266100,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for providing our students with erasers, highlighters, binders, expo markers and glue sticks. Your thoughtful donations have helped ensure that our students have the essential supplies they need to learn, stay organized, and feel confident as they enter the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness and support, our students are prepared and ready to start the school year! Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in their educational experience and reminds them that their community believes in them and wants to see them succeed. Thank you for helping us give our students a strong and positive start to the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1787172785007,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies-for-the-new-school/10266100/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies for the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3204659"},{"teacherId":3204659,"projectId":10478709,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for providing our students with erasers, highlighters, binders, expo markers and glue sticks. 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