{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers","outOfStateSupporters":34.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":778971,"projectId":9729726,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and the entire school community, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation that made it possible for our students to receive a new laptop. Your support is more than a gift—it is an investment in their education, confidence, and future.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to the tools they need to learn, create, and thrive. This will help them complete assignments more effectively, explore new skills, participate fully in digital learning, and open doors to opportunities that were once out of reach.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful difference, and our students feel truly encouraged knowing that there are people who believe in their potential. Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected learning environment—one where every student has the chance to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your generosity and continued support of our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1758837238407,"projectUrl":"project/tech-time/9729726/","projectTitle":"Tech Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doremus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp778971_orig.jpg?crop=1975,1975,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694891785855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/778971"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":9207256,"letterContent":"In our 5th-grade classroom, while we certainly use technology to enhance our learning in many ways, having tech-free activities is incredibly important, and it brings a wonderful balance to our day. Think about how much time we spend looking at screens, whether it's on our Chromebooks for research, or even at home with video games and shows. Sometimes, our brains need a break from all that digital stimulation! Tech-free activities give us a chance to use our hands, our imaginations, and to interact with each other in new ways. Whether we're building a science model with everyday materials, playing a board game during indoor recess, or drawing pictures in our art journals, these moments help us develop different kinds of skills that are just as crucial as our digital ones. It's about letting our minds wander and explore without the glow of a screen.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these tech-free times goes even deeper. When we're not glued to screens, we have more opportunities to practice our social skills – talking face-to-face, learning to share, solving problems together, and even understanding each other's feelings by reading body language. It fosters creativity, too! Instead of being given information on a screen, we're actively thinking, inventing, and problem-solving with our own ideas. Plus, it's a great way to improve our focus and attention span. In a world where distractions are everywhere, being able to engage deeply with a hands-on activity helps us strengthen our concentration muscles. So, while technology is a fantastic tool, making sure we have dedicated time for tech-free learning helps us become well-rounded, creative, and socially confident individuals, ready for anything!","fullyFundedDate":1746785868104,"projectUrl":"project/tech-free-activities/9207256/","projectTitle":"Tech Free Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047350_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638288737564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047350"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":7523805,"letterContent":"Getting all our beginning of the school year materials ready, like our notebooks, clear pouches, and folders, is so incredibly important, and it makes a huge difference in how smoothly our year starts! Imagine trying to keep track of all your important papers, assignments, and notes if they were just floating around in your backpack. It would be a messy disaster, right? But with our special notebooks, we have a dedicated place for all our thoughts and learning in each subject. And those clear pouches? They're perfect for keeping your pencils, erasers, and other small tools all together so you're never scrambling to find them when you need to write. Having these essential supplies from day one sets us up for success, helping us stay organized and ready to learn from the very first bell.\r\n\r\nBeyond just keeping things tidy, having these materials ready at the start of the year really helps us focus on what's most important: learning and growing. When everyone has their own notebooks for each subject, we can easily keep our work separated and find what we need quickly. The folders are fantastic for organizing handouts and keeping track of completed assignments or things that need to go home. This means less time wasted searching for lost papers and more time diving into exciting new topics and projects. It also teaches us the important skill of responsibility – taking care of our supplies and keeping our workspace organized. By starting the year with these tools in hand, we're building good habits that will help us stay on top of our work and become super-organized students all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1694438685773,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-school-year-materials/7523805/","projectTitle":"Beginning of School Year Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047350_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638288737564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047350"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":8108055,"letterContent":"A Cricut machine in our classroom? Oh my goodness, it's like having a super-powered crafting assistant right here with us! You know how sometimes we need special labels for our bins, or amazing bulletin board displays, or even cool little projects for our presentations? Well, before, I'd have to try and draw things by hand, or spend a lot of time cutting out letters with scissors, and it never looked quite as perfect as I imagined. But with the Cricut, we can design anything we can dream up on the computer, and then the machine cuts it out perfectly! This means our classroom looks even more inviting and organized, and our projects can be extra special. It's truly amazing to see how quickly and precisely it works, making all our creative ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nBeyond just making things look neat, having the Cricut has really unleashed a new level of creativity and organization for me in the classroom. Think about it: I can quickly create custom labels for all our learning centers, design personalized name tags for your desks, or even make fun visual aids that help us understand tricky concepts. This saves me so much time that I used to spend on tedious cutting, and now I can use that time to plan even more exciting lessons for you! Plus, it lets me be more imaginative with how I present information and decorate our learning space, making our classroom a truly unique and engaging place to be. It's a tool that not only helps me stay super organized but also lets our classroom shine with all sorts of wonderful, custom-made creations!","fullyFundedDate":1702843976069,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-with-cricut/8108055/","projectTitle":"Creativity with Cricut","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047350_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638288737564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047350"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":6919181,"letterContent":"Having clear storage bins and labels for our math stations has been absolutely amazing, and it's made our math time so much smoother and more fun! Think about how many different games, manipulatives, and activities we use during math stations – we have our fraction tiles, our base ten blocks, our geometry shapes, and so much more. Before, sometimes it could be a little tricky to find exactly what we needed, or to know where everything went when we were cleaning up. But with clear bins, we can see exactly what's inside each one without even opening it! And with the labels, we know right away if it's the \"Measurement Station\" bin or the \"Fact Fluency\" bin. This means less time searching and more time learning and playing with our math tools, which is super important for becoming math whizzes!\r\n\r\nNot only do these clear bins and labels help you find what you need, but they've also made my job of organizing our math materials so much more efficient. Before, I'd sometimes have to open multiple boxes to find the right materials for a lesson, or spend extra time sorting things out after a busy math rotation. Now, everything has its own special home, clearly visible and labeled. This saves me a lot of time and keeps our classroom neat and tidy, which is important for a smooth learning environment. It also helps us all learn about responsibility and keeping our classroom organized. When we know exactly where everything belongs, it's easier to put things away correctly, making sure our math stations are always ready for the next group of super mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1669154574683,"projectUrl":"project/math-stations/6919181/","projectTitle":"Math Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047350_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638288737564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047350"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":6722120,"letterContent":"Using colored paper in our classroom has been a game-changer for so many reasons, and it's really helped us learn in a way that fits everyone's needs! You know how sometimes we have different activities for different groups, or maybe some of us need a little extra help with a certain skill, while others are ready for a bigger challenge? Well, by printing assignments or notes on different colored paper—like green for one group, blue for another, and yellow for a third—I can easily see at a glance who gets what. This means I can make sure everyone is working on something that's \"just right\" for them, which makes learning more fun and helps us all grow at our own pace. It's like having a secret code that helps me make sure everyone gets exactly what they need to succeed!\r\n\r\nNot only does colored paper help me personalize our learning, but it's also made organizing my classroom materials so much more efficient. Before, I'd sometimes spend extra time sorting through piles of papers, trying to remember which worksheet was for which group. Now, with a quick look at the color, I know exactly where everything goes. This saves a lot of time and keeps our classroom running smoothly. Imagine how much quicker we can get started on our activities when I don't have to spend ages sorting papers! It also helps me keep track of who might need extra support or a different kind of challenge, making sure no one gets left behind or feels bored. It's a simple trick, but it's made a huge difference in how we learn and how organized we are!","fullyFundedDate":1664460869822,"projectUrl":"project/differentiating-using-colors-for-math/6722120/","projectTitle":"Differentiating Using Colors for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047350_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638288737564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047350"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":8103083,"letterContent":"Having a charging station in our classroom is a really fantastic idea, and it helps us out in so many ways! Think about all the times we use our iPads or Chromebooks for learning – for research projects, creating presentations, or even playing educational games. Sometimes, a battery can run low right in the middle of something important, and then we have to stop what we're doing to find an outlet. But with a charging station, we have a special spot where everyone knows they can quickly and easily plug in their device. This means less wasted time looking for plugs and more time focused on our learning, which is super important for staying on track and getting all our amazing work done!\r\n\r\nBeyond just keeping our devices powered up, a charging station also helps us learn about responsibility and organization. When we have a designated spot for charging, it helps us remember to take care of our devices and put them away neatly when we're done. It's like having a special parking spot for our tech! Plus, it makes sure that all our classroom devices are ready to go for the next activity or for the next group of students who need them. So, a charging station isn't just about electricity; it's about making our classroom run smoothly and teaching us good habits that will help us in school and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1702430526621,"projectUrl":"project/charging-station/8103083/","projectTitle":"Charging Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047350_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638288737564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047350"},{"teacherId":655813,"projectId":8241054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this learning experience possible for my students! This garden project was so much fun for our entire school community including our parents. \r\n\r\nTo introduce the project we read and discussed together the story \"Only One You\", by Linda Kranz. Then, students painted the rocks to look like fish. Parents helped with the painting and added a protective finish to the rocks. We will all work together to display the rocks in our community garden in the cafeteria.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your kindness in funding this project! You have made a tremendous difference to our art program and to this community of art students!","fullyFundedDate":1711560473798,"projectUrl":"project/theres-only-one-you-rock-river-to-cele/8241054/","projectTitle":"There's Only One You: Rock River to Celebrate Our Uniqueness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gregory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp655813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546401203108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-gregory"},{"teacherId":473508,"projectId":9062513,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations. The children were so happy to hear that the project was fully funded. They were so exciting waiting for the delivery to come. The children were counting down the days until the boxes arrived.\r\n\r\nThe sand buckets, beach balls, bubbles and coloring books were amazing. We are so grateful for you and the children will spend many hours using them this summer! The children worked so hard this year and these gifts are so well deserved.\r\n\r\nThank again!\r\nHave a wonderful summer vacation!","fullyFundedDate":1746498528786,"projectUrl":"project/summer-fun-in-kindergarten/9062513/","projectTitle":"Summer Fun in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp473508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450538535748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hannonk129"},{"teacherId":9243952,"projectId":9117554,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom. The addition of group table, beanbags, lap tables, and floor cushions has transformed our learning environment into a more flexible and comfortable space. With these materials, my students are more engaged and collaborative, able to choose seating that best supports their focus and creativity. This project has allowed me to implement more student-centered learning activities and foster a sense of community. Thanks to you, we are creating a welcoming and dynamic classroom where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746786323938,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-learning-build-a-fun-and-suppor/9117554/","projectTitle":"Enhance Learning: Build a Fun and Supportive Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9243952_orig.png?crop=640,640,x0,y198&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760188425598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9243952"},{"teacherId":8852610,"projectId":9044403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to Tech Time for PS 89! This project is so important to my class. My students are now able to participate in interactive lessons without the tedious interruptions that were caused by my outdated computer not being able to support new software. Previously, we couldn't use may applications, videos, and software platforms because of the inability to update chrome and the operating system. Now, we can successfully use a variety of tools to help us learn!\r\n\r\nI teach a diverse group of learners with different needs, and the new computer is helping me to support them in many new ways. The kids enjoy my interactive lessons and they are able to use the computer in small groups to research different topics. I am also able to create material to support them in their learning. This includes vocabulary support, picture support, translated materials, and modified assignments. They really enjoy the access my new macbook has provided.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is so appreciated, and your generosity will continue to have a positive impact on my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746461065218,"projectUrl":"project/techtime-for-ps-89/9044403/","projectTitle":"TechTime for PS 89","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lampman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852610_orig.png?crop=417,417,x56,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669165953481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852610"},{"teacherId":109952,"projectId":9056575,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and kindness in partnering with my classes! I wish you had been there to see the sheer joy on their faces when I opened the boxes of games, books, coloring maps, and flags. They were overjoyed to see themselves in these materials and so proud to connect and share themselves in a new way. The Ipad, too, has been such a nice treat to make learning more accessible and fun as they touch their answers on the screen, choose freeze dances, and research relevant topics. \r\n\r\nAll of these resources are especially welcomed in these final few months of school, when we all are ready for the boost of fresh new materials to keep the momentum going strong. Thank you again for all of your support! 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