{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 73X Bronx","outOfStateSupporters":57.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10422784,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible impact your support has had on my teaching and the experiences I can offer my students. Thanks to your generosity, I received a durable backpack and various sizes of plastic bags. While these may seem like simple items, they have significantly transformed how I prepare for and manage classroom responsibilities as well as off-site learning experiences.\r\n\r\nEach year, our students need to practice organization skills to handle the supplies and materials that will help them succeed. The plastic bags will ensure that students stay focused, cared for, and ready to learn. The mesh bags have already been beneficial for creating book baggies, while the Ziploc bags serve multiple purposes in the classroom, such as holding math tools, craft supplies, and more. One of my favorite supplies is the lunch boxes, which students can keep to bring their snacks from home in a nice, durable container.\r\n\r\nThese bags have added convenience, security, and a renewed sense of confidence to my role as an educator. More importantly, they allow me to dedicate more energy to what matters most—providing meaningful and enriching experiences for my students. Thank you once again for your generous contribution. Your support is truly felt every day.","fullyFundedDate":1789587335990,"projectUrl":"project/bags-and-bags/10422784/","projectTitle":"Bags and Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":10045263,"projectId":10290853,"letterContent":"The snack donation has made a wonderful difference in our Early Childhood classroom. Having healthy snacks available throughout the day helps my students stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn. The children were so excited when they first saw the snacks arrive and enjoyed choosing from the different options. Snack time has also become a special opportunity for students to practice important classroom routines, such as sharing, making choices, using polite manners, and cleaning up after themselves.\r\n\r\nThe donated snacks are helping support our students as they continue learning and growing each day. We are using snack time to build independence and encourage healthy habits while also creating opportunities for conversation and social interaction. My students are learning that taking care of their bodies helps them feel ready to participate in classroom activities. Thank you to our generous donors for supporting our young learners and helping make our classroom a welcoming place where every child can feel cared for, energized, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1782478740566,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-happy-learners/10290853/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goyens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045263_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x36,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778780208361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgoyens"},{"teacherId":10499157,"projectId":10269456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the gift of music into our preschool classroom! The impact it had on my students was truly meaningful. They were so very excited to have new instruments to play and costumes to wear while performing! \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, music became a wonderful way for children to express themselves, connect with one another, and feel a sense of joy and belonging. Through singing, movement, rhythm, and exploration, I saw students become more engaged, confident, and excited to participate and perform.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, music brought happiness and joy to our classroom. The smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm it created reminded me how powerful meaningful simple experiences can be for young children.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these experiences possible for our students. Your support has made a positive difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778296665198,"projectUrl":"project/dance-performance/10269456/","projectTitle":"Dance performance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10499157"},{"teacherId":10499204,"projectId":10271511,"letterContent":"Your generous donation made our kindergarten Dance Project and graduation possible. When my students opened the box, their faces immediately lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to explore the materials and eagerly began talking about what we received. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they felt special knowing that someone cared enough to support their learning. \r\n\r\nYour generosity made them feel excited, inspired, and ready to learn through creativity and movement. Because of your support, every student had the materials needed to create, move, and express themselves with confidence. Your kindness helped make learning fun, meaningful, and memorable. Thank you for making a positive impact on our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779311597174,"projectUrl":"project/k-011-graduation/10271511/","projectTitle":"K-011 Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lebron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10499204"},{"teacherId":10045263,"projectId":10290571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the ice cream maker to our classroom! Our students had a wonderful hands-on learning experience as they followed directions, measured and mixed ingredients, and observed the process of making ice cream. This activity helped build important skills such as listening, sequencing, teamwork, and fine motor development. The excitement on their faces as they enjoyed the ice cream they created themselves was priceless. Your support made this memorable learning experience possible, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1780500556083,"projectUrl":"project/ingredients-to-ice-cream-hands-on-learn/10290571/","projectTitle":"Ingredients to Ice Cream: Hands-On Learning for Little Chefs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goyens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045263_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x36,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778780208361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgoyens"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10332411,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for fully funding our project, \"Build Skills, Teamwork, and Confidence Through Soccer.\"\r\n\r\nWe were thrilled to learn that our project received funding just in time to join the excitement and energy surrounding the current soccer fever. Your generous support will provide our students with the equipment and opportunities they need to develop not only their soccer skills, but also important life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and self-confidence.For many of our students, access to quality sports equipment can make a tremendous difference in their ability to participate fully and enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Thanks to your investment, our young athletes will have the resources they need to learn, grow, and experience the joy of being part of a team.\r\n\r\nThe timing of this gift could not have been better. As enthusiasm for soccer continues to inspire young people around the world, our students will now have the chance to engage with the sport in a meaningful way, build healthy habits, and create lasting memories with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting opportunities that help them thrive both on and off the field. Your generosity is making a real and lasting impact in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1781372084941,"projectUrl":"project/build-skills-teamwork-and-confidence-t/10332411/","projectTitle":"Build Skills, Teamwork, and Confidence Through Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":10045263,"projectId":10290674,"letterContent":"The JBL speaker funded through my DonorsChoose project has had a tremendous impact on my Pre-K classroom. Music and movement are now a daily part of our learning environment, helping students stay engaged, focused, and excited about learning. The speaker has enhanced lessons by supporting listening skills, language development, coordination, and social-emotional growth through interactive songs and movement activities. It has also provided opportunities for students to express themselves creatively while being introduced to a variety of musical and cultural experiences. As a result, my classroom has become a more joyful, inclusive, and engaging space where students actively participate and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1780025317262,"projectUrl":"project/music-movement-and-learning-with-a-por/10290674/","projectTitle":"Music, Movement, and Learning with a Portable Speaker","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goyens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045263_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x36,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778780208361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgoyens"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10237270,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Drinkmate OmniFizz! Your generosity has brought smiles and excitement to our classroom during these warm spring days. Students have loved making refreshing sparkling drinks while learning about science concepts such as gases and carbonation. This special addition has made our classroom more engaging, fun, and memorable. We are grateful for your support and for helping create joyful learning experiences for our students. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778025663348,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-science-and-student-engagement/10237270/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Science and Student Engagement with Drinkmate OmniFizz","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10199786,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of our project, \"Designing Dreams: Fashion & Sewing With 18-Inch Dolls.\" Your generosity and belief in the importance of creativity and hands-on learning have had a significant impact on our students. With your help, we have introduced them to the fundamentals of sewing and fashion design in an engaging, relatable way. The 18-inch dolls have become invaluable tools for our aspiring fashion designers, enabling them to explore their creativity while building essential sewing skills. It's incredible to see their confidence grow as they sketch, select materials, and bring their ideas to life. \r\nThe upcoming Doll Fashion Showcase is a culmination of their hard work, and I cannot wait to see the students present their designs and share their creative processes. Moments like these highlight the importance of support from individuals like you. Thank you once again for your kindness and for believing in our students' potential. Your contribution not only enhances their learning experience but also inspires them to pursue their passions.","fullyFundedDate":1779568422999,"projectUrl":"project/designing-dreams-fashion-sewing-with/10199786/","projectTitle":"Designing Dreams: Fashion & Sewing With 18-Inch Dolls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10208868,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your amazing support! My students had an incredible time exploring hairstyling careers. They were so excited to dive in and try out different tools on the doll heads and even on their own hair! At this age, fourth graders are still curious kids, eager to learn about the world around them while having fun. The doll heads were a huge hit! They absolutely loved styling the hair and experimenting with all sorts of different hairdos, not to mention the hair clips and the hair stamper—they had a blast! We also had two wonderful moms volunteering with us, and they really enjoyed the positive energy and the kids' respect for their careers. Thank you again for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778006053655,"projectUrl":"project/style-shine-and-shine-exploring-caree/10208868/","projectTitle":"Style, Shine, and Shine: Exploring Careers in Hairstyling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10257043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Starbooks Café\" project! Your generous contribution to the Ninja Luxe Café Pro Series has truly transformed our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThis gift provides incredible benefits for our students as they build confidence and strengthen their communication skills by sharing their writing. During our Starbooks Café Celebrations, they practice responsibility by managing the café setup and cleanup. This initiative fosters social-emotional growth through inclusive celebrations and meaningful interactions. We are immensely grateful for your support in making these moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778090239969,"projectUrl":"project/starbooks-cafe-brewing-confidence-comm/10257043/","projectTitle":"Starbooks Cafe, Brewing Confidence, Community, and Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10225737,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Growing Green.\" My students love getting their hands dirty and enjoy gardening while connecting with nature in our urban environment. We are currently sprouting seeds and will soon transplant our seedlings into our school planter, which I made sure we were assigned. We prepared the soil before our seeds and plants arrived to ensure we were ready as soon as they got to school, building my students' anticipation and excitement. We have developed a schedule to regularly check on our planter so that everyone can feel like an active gardener. 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