{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 81 Robert J Christen","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":132502,"projectId":9880755,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! Because of your generosity, my first grade class was able to watch the metamorphosis of caterpillars to butterflies! They were absolutely fascinated by the changes that they observed every day. It brought it to life, much more so than from just reading a book.\r\nThe caterpillars grew very large. Then the children waited patiently while the chrysalis were very still. Finally, the butterflies emerged and the children were very excited! They were able to write and draw their own life cycle of the butterfly. This is an experience that will remain with them for years to come.\r\nThe tabletop white board is so helpful for small group work at the teacher table.\r\nThe chart paper has been used for anchor charts to support learning as well as for the children to create animal \"expert\" posters. These materials would not be available without your support.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1764695862027,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-caterpillars-big-lessons/9880755/","projectTitle":"Tiny Caterpillars, Big Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp132502_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604006168885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132502"},{"teacherId":132502,"projectId":9974768,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the non fiction books! We learned about nonfiction text features such as Table of Contents, Glossary, and Headings. The children selected books on their favorite topics such as coral reefs, bees, weather and dinosaurs. They keep some books in their book baggies.\r\nWe used other books to work in groups to create \"expert\" posters on different topics. Children used the books to research their topic. Then they were able to choose how to create their posters. Some wrote facts and drew a labeled diagram. Each group made an \"expert\" presentation and taught the rest of the class.\r\nThese amazing books would not be available without your support. \r\nThank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768227523728,"projectUrl":"project/from-caterpillar-to-bookworm-nonfiction/9974768/","projectTitle":"From Caterpillar to Bookworm: Nonfiction for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp132502_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604006168885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132502"},{"teacherId":3138413,"projectId":10245053,"letterContent":"(And Teresa!), Thank you so much for once again supporting my classroom and helping fund our colored pencils project. Your generosity and continued kindness truly mean so much to me and my students. Colored pencils are one of those supplies we use every single day for so many different activities and projects. My students use them during writing assignments, math activities, crafts, reading responses, and creative projects that help bring their learning to life.\r\n\r\nHaving quality materials available helps students feel excited, confident, and proud of their work. Something as simple as colored pencils gives them the opportunity to express themselves creatively while staying engaged in learning. Because of your support, my students are able to create colorful, meaningful work that brightens our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your constant support of my classroom. Your generosity never goes unnoticed, and I truly appreciate all that you do for my students and me. Thank you for always helping make our classroom such a special place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1777933550301,"projectUrl":"project/crayola-colored-pencils-for-the-class/10245053/","projectTitle":"Crayola Colored Pencils for the Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S. Garofalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3138413_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671577817898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sg"},{"teacherId":7492730,"projectId":9913294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Art for the Heart\" project. Your generosity is providing my students with meaningful opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and experience joy through creativity.\r\nArt is such an important outlet for young learners. These materials will allow my students to explore their emotions, strengthen fine motor skills, and develop their imaginations in a safe and encouraging environment. Whether they are drawing, painting, or creating something entirely unique, they are learning that their ideas and voices matter.\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom will be filled with more color, creativity, and connection. My students are already so excited to use these supplies, and I know they will inspire countless moments of pride and self-expression throughout the year.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of art and for making a lasting impact on our classroom community. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1764542695124,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-the-heart/9913294/","projectTitle":"Art for the Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492730_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683832471213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskelly1102"},{"teacherId":7492730,"projectId":9926441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Tiny Hands, Tidy Classroom\" project. Your generosity is helping create a classroom environment where my students can learn, grow, and thrive each day.\r\nWith these materials, my students will have access to organized, accessible supplies that help our classroom run more smoothly and independently. At this age, learning how to care for materials, clean up after activities, and take responsibility for shared spaces are such important life skills. A tidy and well-organized classroom also helps students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn.\r\nYour kindness is making a direct impact on our daily routines and learning experiences. My students are so excited to use these new tools, and I am incredibly grateful for your support, encouragement, and belief in our classroom community.\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a more welcoming and functional space for tiny hands and growing minds!","fullyFundedDate":1764704196330,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-tidy-classroom/9926441/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Tidy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492730_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683832471213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskelly1102"},{"teacherId":7492730,"projectId":9926502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"I Am Enough: Art and Affirmation Center\" project! Your generosity is helping us create a classroom space where students can express themselves creatively, build confidence, and feel supported each and every day.\r\nWith these materials, students will have meaningful opportunities to create affirmations, explore emotions through art, and strengthen their social-emotional skills in a positive and welcoming environment. Projects centered around self-expression and encouragement can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence and sense of belonging. ()\r\nYour kindness is helping our students feel seen, valued, and empowered. Thank you for investing in both their creativity and their well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1771006042875,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-enough-art-and-affirmation-center/9926502/","projectTitle":"I Am Enough: Art and Affirmation Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492730_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683832471213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskelly1102"},{"teacherId":7492730,"projectId":10005428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Readers Are Leaders\" project! Your generosity is helping put engaging, high-interest books directly into students' hands and creating opportunities for them to grow as confident, lifelong readers.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will have access to stories that inspire curiosity, strengthen literacy skills, and encourage a genuine love of reading. Many students discover new passions and see themselves reflected in books for the very first time through projects like this.\r\nYour support truly makes a lasting impact in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1768227523053,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders/10005428/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492730_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683832471213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskelly1102"},{"teacherId":132502,"projectId":9974741,"letterContent":"My students are really excited to read the chapter books. They are enjoying reading classics such as Owl at Home and Frog and Toad are friends. We read together in a small group and they keep them in their book baggies. The children are able to enjoy them in reading partners. They also learn how to retell the story.\r\n\r\nThe book sets are on different levels so that all children can access the stories. These books have much such an impact in our classroom library! \r\n\r\n Your support is truly appreciated. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768227543730,"projectUrl":"project/eager-readers-need-chapter-books/9974741/","projectTitle":"Eager Readers Need Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp132502_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604006168885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132502"},{"teacherId":6859438,"projectId":10180415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me share the gift of art and creativity with my students! Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where imagination and self-expression can truly thrive. The children are incredibly excited about the new materials, and their enthusiasm is evident every time we begin an art activity.\r\nWith these supplies, my students are not only creating beautiful projects, but they are also learning to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in meaningful ways. Art has become a special part of our classroom community. It's a time when students feel free to explore, collaborate, and celebrate each other's creativity. Your support has made it possible for every child to fully participate and feel successful, regardless of their skill level.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for helping to create joyful, engaging learning experiences that they will remember. Your kindness is truly appreciated, and the impact you've made in our classroom will last far beyond these projects.","fullyFundedDate":1775336404763,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-classroom-with-creativity/10180415/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Classroom with Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raffel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6859438_orig.jpg?crop=1104,1104,x262,y730&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569967216297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6859438"},{"teacherId":10312907,"projectId":10145198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and contributions to my First Grade Classroom. I truly believe that the best way to engage students in learning how to read is by presenting them with materials that they are drawn too.\r\n\r\nWith your generous donations my students were able to find books that were of interest to them. They have had the best time reading all of the new stories and learning about characters that they truly enjoy following on their adventures. Your kind contributions help them to flourish and grow as readers. Thank you again, your kindness makes a huge difference.","fullyFundedDate":1774530941622,"projectUrl":"project/more-books/10145198/","projectTitle":"More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keating","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10312907_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760476462773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312907"},{"teacherId":10312907,"projectId":9988155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and contributions to my First Grade Classroom. Adding books that match my students interest levels and engaging manipulatives in my classroom has brought incomparable joy to my students and has largely affected how they learn.\r\n\r\nSo many of my students benefit from hands on learning and using tools to assist them when counting. These tools have allowed them to learn in a manner that is most comfortable for them. Additionally, it has aided in enhancing their attention spans as they now have the proper tools to assist them during instructional time. Thank you again, we are so grateful to have such supportive donors!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Keating","fullyFundedDate":1768010456599,"projectUrl":"project/math-you-can-touch-stories-you-can-love/9988155/","projectTitle":"Math You Can Touch, Stories You Can Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keating","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10312907_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760476462773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312907"},{"teacherId":3138413,"projectId":10146066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my classroom. Because of your donation, my students now have access to meaningful materials that will make a lasting difference in their learning and growth. Your kindness truly brings our classroom to life in ways that go far beyond what words can express.\r\n\r\nWith the new series of books, my students are able to read together as a community. Having their own copies allows them to follow along closely, reread when needed, and fully engage in our discussions. \r\n\r\nThe folders you provided are helping my students stay organized and take responsibility for their learning. At this age, organization is a skill that takes time and practice. Now, students have a clear place to keep their reading materials, classwork, and homework. \r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches have also been incredibly helpful. I have been able to create durable materials that we use every day, including reading group resources, reference cards, and hands-on learning activities. \r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions to our classroom has been the resin animal figures. My students absolutely love using them as reading buddies during independent reading time. These small items bring so much joy and comfort, especially for students who may need a little extra encouragement to stay focused. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom is not only more organized, but also more engaging, motivating, and joyful. My students feel supported, valued, and excited to learn each day. You have given them tools that will help them grow academically while also fostering a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773843352560,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-organizatio/10146066/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers with Organization and Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S. 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