{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 8 Issac Varian","outOfStateSupporters":36.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10008141,"projectId":10151968,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate the support and donations made toward my project. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to obtain valuable resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that are better aligned with my students' individual needs. These engaging and interactive materials have enhanced my ability to provide meaningful learning opportunities that support my students' communication development. Your contribution has made a positive impact in helping my students access activities that foster growth, participation, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778223751850,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-the-power-to-communic/10151968/","projectTitle":"Giving My Students the Power to Communicate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008141_orig.jpg?crop=260,260,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759183014881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008141"},{"teacherId":106946,"projectId":10068207,"letterContent":"It was like Christmas Morning, when they saw all the snacks. They were so excited and thrilled. They needed a snack to fuel their brains. so they can stay focus and keep learning. It was hard for them to stay focus on the lesson when their stomachs were growling. \r\n\r\nNow they can have a snack, so they can stay focused on what is being taught.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the generous snacks. The children were thrilled to be able to have such a variety of snacks. Hunger should never be the cause for not being able to focus or pay attention. These children were so appreciative.\r\n\r\nAgain, thanks for giving my class a snack breaks!","fullyFundedDate":1779300063050,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-brain-break-from-the-cold/10068207/","projectTitle":"We Need A Brain Break from the Cold","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abbate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp106946_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028741706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/106946"},{"teacherId":114129,"projectId":10269847,"letterContent":"The printer has had a tremendous impact on my students by allowing me to prepare and print school materials from home quickly and efficiently. Having reliable access to a printer outside of school means I can create lessons, homework packets, study guides, and classroom resources whenever they are needed, ensuring students always have the materials necessary to succeed.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is the flexibility this printer provides. I am able to personalize activities, print extra practice for students who need additional support, and prepare engaging materials ahead of time without worrying about limited access to school equipment. Students are benefiting from clearer, more organized, and more consistent learning materials each day.\r\n\r\nSome students, especially those who thrive with hands-on and printed resources, have responded particularly well. Having access to printed assignments and visual supports helps them stay organized, build confidence, and participate more fully in lessons. The ability to prepare these materials at home has helped me better meet the diverse needs of my classroom.\r\n\r\nThis printer has become an essential tool in supporting student learning, and I am incredibly grateful to the donors who made it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778241291191,"projectUrl":"project/needed-printer/10269847/","projectTitle":"Needed Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sabia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/114129"},{"teacherId":4117913,"projectId":10177402,"letterContent":"You are amazing! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping to fund our fabulous fourth grade book project. \r\nYou have no idea the impact that you just made on my students' lives. I told them about the books and they were so excited and waited patiently. When the boxes came, they were beyond thrilled. I couldn't keep the books on the shelves. They grabbed the Diary of A Wimpy Kid books immediately and began reading! Some of the kids even finished reading one book in one day. The students are having discussions with each other about their favorite ones and recommending others to read the one that they read.\r\nYou have definitely helped to encourage their love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1775183079988,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-promote-our-love-of-reading/10177402/","projectTitle":"Books to Promote Our Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4117913_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525822634031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-burke"},{"teacherId":2667870,"projectId":9823539,"letterContent":"The students are so excited during play time to play with the wonderful dolls that were purchased. They are experiencing being a child and having fun with other. The students are creating social skills and reenacting what is happening within their life such as pretending to be a mother. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited for me to open the center that just included babies and all the accessories. They finally had children/ babies to play with that looked like them. They wanted to play immediately with them and couldnt wait for me to unwrap the package. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for this project is to create more experiences and life skills with the activities that were given to them through the items that were purchased. 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And my students thank you too!","fullyFundedDate":1758899196090,"projectUrl":"project/active-play-makes-a-great-day/9619569/","projectTitle":"Active Play Makes a Great Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3541389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755143460713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3541389"},{"teacherId":3541389,"projectId":9816001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generous donation of a color printer, ink, colored copy paper, and office supplies will help us create colorful charts, learning activities, and hands-on materials that make learning exciting and fun. Your kindness gives my students creative opportunities to grow, explore, and succeed every day. The best part was watching the excitement on their faces as we guessed what was in all the different boxes. That was a lot of fun. We truly appreciate your support and belief in our classroom!\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1768511522279,"projectUrl":"project/charts-that-engage-us/9816001/","projectTitle":"Charts That Engage Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3541389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755143460713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3541389"},{"teacherId":3541389,"projectId":9596580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies to our kindergarten class. Your kindness has made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have the tools they need to explore their creativity, express their ideas, and develop important skills through art. From colorful drawings to imaginative projects, these supplies bring so much joy and excitement to their learning each day. The ample supplies has also allowed for us to have a daily arts and crafts center during playtime. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment to helping young learners grow and thrive. We have many up coming art, science , and writing projects about weather and animals. This project has been great for our class. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764691170851,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies-equal-creativity-a/9596580/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies Equal Creativity and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3541389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755143460713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3541389"},{"teacherId":1908800,"projectId":9816832,"letterContent":"Thank yoy so much for your generous donation for the teacher's pay teachers gift card! Ive used it to build up my math and literacy centers. Every year my stude ta have different needs and learn on different levels. With the gift card I have been able to buy centers that match my students needs.\r\n\r\nMy next step is to buy centers for math and literacy that match the seasons and holidays in the year so they can be swapped put more often, and keep learning engaging. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the teacher's pay teachers gift card.","fullyFundedDate":1765400316877,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-gift-card-for-cent/9816832/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card for Center Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kober","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1908800_orig.jpg?crop=2311,2311,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565204591766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1908800"},{"teacherId":6100312,"projectId":9328979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for our classroom. 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Your kindness and commitment to education are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746917175381,"projectUrl":"project/happy-headphones/9328979/","projectTitle":"Happy Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6100312"},{"teacherId":6100312,"projectId":9328587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing loose-leaf paper and notebooks for my classroom. Your kindness and willingness to help make a meaningful difference for my students each and every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students now have the materials they need to take notes, complete assignments, organize their ideas, and fully participate in their learning. Something as simple as having their own paper and notebooks helps students feel prepared, confident, and ready to do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a classroom where students can focus on learning without worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make my classroom a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746992600567,"projectUrl":"project/new-notebooks-and-loose-leaf-paper/9328587/","projectTitle":"New Notebooks and Loose Leaf Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6100312"},{"teacherId":6100312,"projectId":9292116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of water bottles and snacks. Your kindness and support mean so much to our classroom. Because of you, my students have access to refreshments that help them stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies make a real difference. Having water and snacks available helps students stay comfortable and supported, especially during busy school days. Your generosity helps create a positive learning environment where students can concentrate on their work and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your willingness to support my students and invest in their success. 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