{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 93 Albert G Oliver","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8051996,"projectId":10176724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your donations, our classroom was able to get a Toniebox, a collection of Tonies characters, and a dedicated display shelf.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our classroom has been immediate and truly wonderful. The children absolutely love changing out the Tonies characters, and for the very first time in my teaching career, I've had students explicitly choose to visit the Calm Area during free center time!\r\n\r\nIn addition to being a favorite spot during center play, the Toniebox has become an essential part of our daily routine. During nap time, we use it to play soothing sleep sounds, creating a peaceful and relaxing environment that helps everyone rest.\r\n\r\nYour support has given our kids a comforting, engaging space where they can learn to self-regulate, unwind, and enjoy listening to stories and music. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1784481537921,"projectUrl":"project/little-listeners-big-imaginations/10176724/","projectTitle":"Little Listeners, Big Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paulino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051996_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665405461017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8051996"},{"teacherId":10470766,"projectId":10171153,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Donors Choose project, \"iPad to Boost Literacy and Track Growth.\" This iPad has become an essential tool in my classroom, helping students grow as readers while allowing me to make instructional decisions based on real-time data. Using the iPad, students complete digital literacy assessments that provide valuable information about their strengths and areas for growth. This data helps me create targeted small groups for a period or block called WIN (What I Need) so that every student receives instruction that matches their individual needs. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I can provide personalized support that helps students make meaningful progress.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of the iPad for my students is the immediate feedback and interactive nature of digital assessments. Students are highly engaged when using technology, and they enjoy seeing their growth over time. The iPad has also made progress monitoring more efficient and accurate. I can regularly check student performance, identify trends, and adjust instruction quickly when additional support is needed. As a result, students are more aware of their learning goals and are motivated to continue improving.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to demonstrate their skills through traditional paper-based assessments have especially benefited from this technology, in addition to students who may need specific ELA concepts explained in a more visual and kinesthetic approach. As a result, this has increased their confidence and participation, allowing them to showcase what they know in a more comfortable and engaging way. Because of your generosity, I am better equipped to monitor growth, celebrate successes, and provide focused literacy instruction that meets each student where they are.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and their future. Your support has helped create a more data-driven, responsive, and engaging learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783903263174,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-to-boost-literacy-and-track-growth/10171153/","projectTitle":"iPad to Boost Literacy and Track Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10470766"},{"teacherId":9652240,"projectId":9677319,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your thoughtful support of our recent DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now well‑stocked with nutritious snacks that will benefit our students throughout the school day.\r\nFor many children, maintaining focus and engagement can be challenging when hunger becomes a distraction. Your contribution ensures that each student has access to a small but meaningful source of nourishment, helping them remain attentive, energized, and ready to learn. These snacks provide stability, comfort, and a sense of care that extends well beyond meeting a basic physical need.\r\nYour support helps create a learning environment where all students can thrive. By alleviating a barrier that often goes unnoticed, you have contributed directly to their academic success and emotional well‑being. Our classroom community is strengthened by your kindness, and your willingness to invest in our students is deeply appreciated.\r\nOn behalf of my students and our school community, thank you for your generosity, compassion, and commitment to supporting public education. Your contribution has made a significant and positive impact on our daily routines, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763995240096,"projectUrl":"project/snack-donations-for-my-amazing-students/9677319/","projectTitle":"Snack Donations for My Amazing Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nassour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724347245057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652240"},{"teacherId":9652240,"projectId":9992827,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your extraordinary support of our recent DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your kindness, our students are now equipped with warm winter hats, scarves, and gloves—essentials that will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives throughout the cold months.\r\nFor many of our children, the winter season brings significant challenges. Several students travel to and from school in freezing temperatures, and the lack of proper winter clothing can affect not only their comfort but also their attendance, focus, and overall well‑being. Your contribution ensures that each child in our classroom has the warmth and protection they deserve. Because of you, they can arrive at school ready to learn, free from the discomfort and worry caused by the harsh weather.\r\nThe excitement and relief on their faces when they received their items were truly heartwarming. These winter accessories represent far more than physical warmth—they symbolize the care, compassion, and belief that a wider community holds for them. Your generosity communicates to our students that they are valued, supported, and worthy of investment.\r\nAs educators, we strive to create environments where every child feels safe, confident, and prepared. Your donation has played an essential role in helping us meet that goal. On behalf of my students, their families, and our entire school community, I offer my sincere appreciation. Your willingness to give has created a lasting impact that goes well beyond this season.\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtfulness and for partnering with us to meet the needs of our learners. Your support inspires us and strengthens our commitment to helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768409796342,"projectUrl":"project/staying-warm-having-fun-in-fourth/9992827/","projectTitle":"Staying Warm & Having Fun in Fourth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nassour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724347245057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652240"},{"teacherId":9652240,"projectId":9924749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations of erasers, Play‑Doh, and an iPad have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning and daily routines.\r\nThe erasers may seem like small items, but they make a big difference. My students feel more confident taking risks in their writing and math when they know they can erase and try again. Having enough erasers for everyone helps build independence and reduces frustration—especially for students who need repeated practice or who struggle with fine‑motor tasks.\r\nThe Play‑Doh has quickly become a favorite tool in our room. It's not only fun, but incredibly useful for developing hand strength, focus, and creativity. We use it for letter formation, number modeling, calming sensory breaks, and collaborative play. For many students, especially those with sensory needs, it provides a comforting hands‑on activity that helps them regulate and stay engaged in learning.\r\nThe addition of the iPad has opened up so many opportunities for accessible, differentiated instruction. It allows students to practice skills through interactive learning apps, access read‑aloud tools, complete individualized assignments, and participate in activities that support communication. For some of my students, this technology isn't just helpful—it's essential for accessing the curriculum in a meaningful way.\r\nYour kindness has given my students tools that support their academic growth, creativity, confidence, and joy at school. We are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom community.\r\nThank you again for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1765473984090,"projectUrl":"project/fun-in-fourth/9924749/","projectTitle":"Fun in Fourth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nassour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724347245057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652240"},{"teacherId":3029912,"projectId":9957167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity!! My students and I greatly appreciate it! Even though in today's classrooms there's a lot more use of technology, we still use pencils on a daily basis. \r\nPencils are an important part of our daily instruction. When we do not have the proper pencils, instruction is disrupted. The pencils donated to our class helped to alleviate this problem. \r\nIn my classroom, students use pencils daily to work on math and to help show their thinking. They also use them to write creative stories and personal narratives that they went to share with others.","fullyFundedDate":1768227526494,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-success-every-students-deser/9957167/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Success: Every Students Deserves a Pencil!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foresto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3029912_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688917994655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3029912"},{"teacherId":9634777,"projectId":9432733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom smart board project. Because of you, my students now have access to an interactive learning tool that has completely transformed our lessons. The smart board has helped my students better understand new concepts by allowing them to see visuals, interact with lessons, and actively participate in their learning rather than just listening. Students are more engaged, focused, and excited to come to the board to solve problems, read texts, and share their thinking. What they love most is being able to touch, move, and manipulate learning materials on the screen, which makes lessons feel fun and meaningful. Your support has made a lasting impact on my students' learning experience, and we are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758908334009,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-with-a-smart-board/9432733/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning with a Smart Board","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634777_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x120,y321&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748615740042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634777"},{"teacherId":10035915,"projectId":9929793,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my fifth graders were able to bring learning to life through hands-on gardening as part of our Project Earth unit. Students planted and cared for lettuce, marigolds, thyme, cilantro, and oregano, giving them the opportunity to nurture a variety of plants and observe different growth patterns over time.\r\n\r\nThis project taught students responsibility as they learned to consistently care for something that does not happen overnight. Through daily watering, observing changes, and problem-solving when plants needed adjustments, students developed patience, accountability, and an understanding that growth takes time and effort. They quickly took ownership—proudly labeling their plants, tracking progress, and checking on them each morning.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom, students gained practical life skills they can take home and apply to their own lives, from caring for plants with their families to making thoughtful, responsible choices. The project also strengthened connections to our reading, science, and social-emotional learning by reinforcing themes of sustainability, perseverance, and caring for the Earth.\r\n\r\nThank you, Reza and Elizabeth, for making this meaningful learning experience possible and for helping my students grow not only plants, but lifelong skills and a deeper sense of responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1767243262460,"projectUrl":"project/roots-of-responsibility-fifth-graders-g/9929793/","projectTitle":"Roots of Responsibility: Fifth Graders Growing a Greener World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035915"},{"teacherId":8696323,"projectId":9767656,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for all our fun new science materials that we added to our Science/ Discovery center. Students noticed the new materials right away & they were so eager to play with them. Students have been loving exploring real live plants, insects using microscopes, balls with ramps, life cycle discs and more. Science has never been more fun through exploring and play. I have never been more proud of my science center and all the materials i know have to engage little learners. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1762214487096,"projectUrl":"project/science-is-more-than-learning-its-an-a/9767656/","projectTitle":"Science is More Than Learning. It's An Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maicovski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696323_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x332,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663091075386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696323"},{"teacherId":9634777,"projectId":9228426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding my new laptop for our special education classroom. This technology is already making a meaningful difference in my students' learning. With faster, more reliable tools, I can create individualized lessons, provide visual supports, and deliver targeted interventions more efficiently. My students benefit from engaging digital activities, assistive reading and math tools, and real-time feedback that helps them stay motivated and confident. Your support has truly strengthened the quality of instruction they receive every day.\r\nWhat excites my students most about the new laptop is how it brings their learning to life. They love seeing interactive stories, colorful visuals, and educational games run smoothly without interruption. Thanks to you, learning feels more fun, accessible, and empowering for every child in our room. Your kindness is making a lasting impact on their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1746786403350,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-a-laptop-for-eng/9228426/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds: A Laptop for Engaging Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634777_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x120,y321&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748615740042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634777"},{"teacherId":10035915,"projectId":9356024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Bridging Words, Building Futures: A Translator for Every Voice.\" Because of your generosity, our new Pocketalk devices are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom — especially for my students who are Multilingual Language Learners.\r\n\r\nThese translators have created an immediate shift. Students who once hesitated to participate are now more confident asking questions, contributing to discussions, and seeking clarification when they need it. Instead of feeling frustrated or isolated, they can now independently bridge language gaps in real time. The technology has empowered them to express themselves more fully and access instruction the way they deserve to.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for the students has been how instantly the device responds. They love being able to hear translations aloud, see text on the screen, and switch between languages with ease. It makes them feel seen, supported, and included in the learning community.\r\n\r\nA few students in particular have blossomed since the translators arrived — leaning in more during lessons, volunteering to read, and engaging in conversations they once avoided. Their confidence is growing day by day, and it's all because they finally have a tool that meets them exactly where they are.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide a device — it provided access, dignity, and opportunity. You helped ensure every voice in our classroom can be heard.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of language. 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