{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 88 Seneca","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2173912,"projectId":10277145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have a television that has become an exciting window to the world.\r\n\r\nOur TV allows us to take virtual field trips that bring our curriculum to life and connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. During our Pets unit, for example, our students were able to visit an animal shelter virtually. 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Their work is protected, displayed and anchor charts are easily seen. \r\n\r\nThese supplies will last us the rest of the school year and also given to the students next year. These supplies have made our day","fullyFundedDate":1765851242258,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-us/9943118/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009425_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763642863585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009425"},{"teacherId":4373213,"projectId":9832665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom headphones project. Your kindness and belief in my students have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. Because of you, my students now have access to a resource that supports focus, independence, and engagement throughout the school\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to work quietly and stay focused during independent and small-group activities, helping to minimize distractions and create a calm, productive classroom setting. They also enable students to clearly hear instructional content presented through educational videos, digital lessons, and read-alouds. For many of my students, especially those with diverse learning needs, this added clarity and structure makes a significant difference in their ability to understand, process, and retain information.\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in the future of my students. I are truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you have made in my learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1763493699881,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-rockstars/9832665/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Rockstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stiebel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4373213_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490277001968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4373213"},{"teacherId":10384792,"projectId":9959807,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with a color printer. While many of our donors use technology at home, technology in a school setting plays a unique and powerful role in how students learn—especially for young children and students with diverse learning needs. This printer has quickly become an essential tool in our classroom.\r\n\r\nColor printing supports learning by making lessons more visual, engaging, and accessible. Many of our students are early readers or are still developing foundational language and cognitive skills. Color helps them distinguish letters, numbers, shapes, and visual cues more clearly. It also allows us to create customized learning materials—such as visual schedules, picture-based instructions, and hands-on activities—that support understanding, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the printer is seeing their work come to life. When their drawings, writing attempts, or math activities are printed in bright colors, students feel proud and motivated. The printer helps transform their learning into something tangible they can share with peers and families. This excitement has increased participation and enthusiasm during lessons, as students are eager to engage when they know their work will be printed and displayed.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from this new technology. Students who struggle with attention or communication have shown increased engagement when working with colorful visual materials. For example, students who receive speech or occupational therapy respond strongly to color-coded visuals and picture supports, which help reinforce vocabulary, routines, and fine motor skills. Some students who are typically hesitant to participate have become more willing to complete tasks when they know their finished work will be printed and celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a meaningful impact on our classroom. This color printer does far more than produce paper—it supports learning, builds confidence, and helps every student feel successful. Thank you for investing in our students and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1766780776976,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-some-visuals/9959807/","projectTitle":"We Need Some Visuals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384792"},{"teacherId":10239165,"projectId":9676789,"letterContent":"The materials purchased through donors choose has helped many of our students improve their speech and language. The action word/ verb cards have helped our students not only improve their vocabulary but also improve their sentence formulation. The sentence builder puzzle game has also helped our students understand the different parts of speech and how to properly formulate a sentence in the correct order. \r\n\r\nThe emotions game has helped many ASD students better understand the different emotions people have and why we feel that way. The mouth diagram has also helped many students improve their speech sounds and intelligibility. This is because I have a visual model of where their articulators should be placed to correctly produce the sound. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758899173937,"projectUrl":"project/voices-unlocked-speech-therapy-tools-fo/9676789/","projectTitle":"Voices Unlocked: Speech Therapy Tools for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Despot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239165"},{"teacherId":10009425,"projectId":9909463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for making a color printer possible for our special education classroom. Your kindness is already making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\nColor is essential for our learners. The color printer allows me to create clear, engaging visual supports such as schedules, communication cards, social stories, and learning activities that help students better understand routines and expectations. For many of my students, color-coding helps reduce anxiety, increase independence, and improve comprehension.\r\nBecause of you, I can quickly adapt materials to meet individual needs, reinforce concepts, and keep learning consistent and accessible for every student. This printer is not just a piece of equipment—it is a powerful tool that supports communication, confidence, and success.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping create a classroom where all learners feel supported and capable. We are incredibly grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1763793484349,"projectUrl":"project/color-their-world/9909463/","projectTitle":"Color their World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009425_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763642863585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009425"},{"teacherId":8661909,"projectId":9657115,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of the color printer and laminator has already had a profound impact on our students' learning experience. In today's digital age, technology is essential in making learning more engaging and interactive, and your contribution has brought this to life in our classroom. The color printer allows us to produce eye-catching materials, such as anchor charts, graphs, worksheets, and even colorful flashcards that make abstract concepts more tangible and accessible for our students. It helps us break down complex lessons into visually appealing formats, which is particularly valuable for our visual learners and students with different learning styles.\r\n\r\nThe laminator, on the other hand, has made our classroom resources more durable, meaning we can reuse educational tools like flashcards, posters, and interactive learning aids year after year. This is not just a time-saver but also enhances the longevity of materials that are used every day, which is especially valuable in a busy classroom.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our students is the ability to see their work printed in color and presented professionally. Many students take great pride in seeing their projects, posters, and even their own artwork transformed into something vibrant and tangible. This has boosted their confidence and sparked greater creativity in their work.\r\n\r\nIn particular, students who may have struggled with traditional methods of learning have especially warmed to the new technology. For example, students with special needs have benefited greatly from the colorful, tactile resources created by the printer and laminator. These tools have helped them engage in lessons in a way that feels more interactive and less intimidating. Furthermore, students who are passionate about graphic design or who enjoy creative projects now have an outlet to explore these interests, which has led to greater enthusiasm for their schoolwork.\r\n\r\nOverall, your donation has not only enhanced the learning environment but has also inspired students to approach their education with excitement and a sense of pride. 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