{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 96 Richard Rodgers","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10347499,"projectId":9887741,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our young scientists see the world more clearly!\r\n\r\nI am writing to share the incredible impact your donation of printer toner has made on our elementary science classroom. For a child, science is about more than just facts; it is about discovery, observation, and the \"wow\" factor. Your generosity has ensured that our lessons are no longer limited by faded text or blurry images.\r\nAt the elementary level, students rely heavily on visual cues to understand the world around them. \r\n\r\nHere is how your gift is currently fueling our discoveries:\r\n-Soil Study Observations: We can now print vibrant, clear photos of a soil study experiment my fifth graders did. We made an incredible presentation board with graphics and images all thanks to your toner donation.\r\n-Student-Led Lab Reports: Our \"Junior Scientists\" are learning to document their findings. With fresh toner, we can print out lab templates where students draw their observations and record data.\r\n-Science Bulletin Boards: We share our work on hallway and classroom bulletin boards. Having high-quality, colorful prints means our entire school community can see the amazing work that goes on in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn an elementary setting, excitement is the best catalyst for learning. When I hand out a brightly colored graph or image, the engagement in the room immediately spikes. You have provided the \"fuel\" that allows me to create these engaging, tactile moments every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just refill a printer; it has removed a barrier to learning. You've made it possible for my students to hold science in their hands and see the beauty of the natural world in high definition. Thank you for being such an important part of our classroom community and for supporting our future explorers, engineers, and doctors!","fullyFundedDate":1763238097532,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-science-learning-with-printe/9887741/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Science Learning with Printer Toner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sereni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10347499"},{"teacherId":4884232,"projectId":9645188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. Your generosity and care have made a huge difference in my classroom. The kids were so excited to unbox the new headphones. They love using them each day while accessing online resources. They tell me the headphones are colorful and cute! They even asked me to send a picture home in the hope that mom or dad could buy them a pair of their own! \r\n\r\nTo be a bit more specific, my students use the headphones to access online learning platforms like iReady, to watch extension videos about our daily lessons, and even to relax and listen to music during free time. Your donation has truly made a massive difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758898965998,"projectUrl":"project/hopeful-for-headphones/9645188/","projectTitle":"Hopeful for Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ehrlich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4884232_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507683711659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4884232"},{"teacherId":8936466,"projectId":9485348,"letterContent":"This project has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom by increasing student engagement, confidence, and collaboration during math time. Students are more motivated to participate because the centers meet them where they are and allow them to learn in ways that make sense to them. With hands-on tools, visual supports, and differentiated activities, students are building stronger math skills while developing a positive mindset toward learning. These centers help ensure that every child feels supported, challenged, and successful in math.","fullyFundedDate":1758898787645,"projectUrl":"project/one-room-many-journeys-differentiated/9485348/","projectTitle":"One Room, Many Journeys: Differentiated Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caetano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8936466_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694212636546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8936466"},{"teacherId":6921493,"projectId":9430444,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! There aren't enough words to express just how thankful I am for your generous donations. With your help, I was able to create a sense of home within the classroom! The classroom is decorated with beautiful colors, decor, and anchor charts that help to invite students into an environment that welcomes learning. Creating an environment that students enjoy being in is important to the learning process as a whole. Thanks to all that you have donated, I have been able to do just that! My students and I thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758899123454,"projectUrl":"project/sense-of-home/9430444/","projectTitle":"Sense of Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6921493_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585009268639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6921493"},{"teacherId":6921493,"projectId":9430101,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations! Thanks to you, my students and I have been able to make the most out of our academic experience! Students have everything they could possibly need to feel confident in tackling the day and the challenges they may face in the classroom. Access to the basic supplies such as pencils, erasers, hand sanitizer, and a pencil case make it so that students can focus on the content as opposed to what they may need for the day. Students have truly taken ownership of their things and truly appear to be beyond appreciative of all the wonderful things they have received.","fullyFundedDate":1758899032031,"projectUrl":"project/peace-of-mind/9430101/","projectTitle":"Peace of Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6921493_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585009268639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6921493"},{"teacherId":10078229,"projectId":9601378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support in providing essential school supplies has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students. Because of you, they now have the tools they need to learn, create, and walk into our classroom feeling confident and cared for.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love spending time in our new classroom library—curling up with books, discovering new stories, and proudly sharing their reading adventures with one another. Your donation has helped me create a warm, inviting space that feels like a second home for many of them. For students who deeply crave stability and comfort, this environment means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our learning community. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping us build a classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755724636466,"projectUrl":"project/equip-a-classroom-supplies-for-success/9601378/","projectTitle":"Equip a Classroom: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleurimond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10078229"},{"teacherId":9815357,"projectId":9484567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our flexible seating project! Your donations helped us bring in comfy floor cushions and stools, giving students new ways to sit and learn comfortably throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the new seating options. Their faces lit up as they rushed to choose their favorite cushion or stool. Many of them immediately started testing out different spots around the room to find their perfect \"learning zone.\" It was such a joyful moment to see how something as simple as a new seat could make them feel empowered and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the cushions during our carpet time and reading sessions — students love curling up with a book or sitting on the floor for discussions. The stools have been great for group work and for students who like to stay a little more active while they learn. These new seating choices have really helped students stay focused, comfortable, and engaged.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on a collaborative reading and writing project where students rotate between small groups. The flexible seating has made these transitions smoother and more enjoyable, and students are taking ownership of how and where they learn best.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a more welcoming and dynamic space. Your generosity truly made a difference in our daily learning environment — and the students couldn't be happier!","fullyFundedDate":1755735358292,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-flexible-seating/9484567/","projectTitle":"Comfy Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815357_orig.png?crop=472,472,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730241232845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815357"},{"teacherId":8813056,"projectId":9599319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to project \"First Grade Here We Come\". Thanks to your contributions, I have been able to create a safe and nurturing environment for my students. Students are now able to navigate throughout their classroom and have the different materials necessary to do. They have gained such independence and are able to keep themselves organized. \r\nWith your donations, I am able to hold \"Prize Days\" every Friday as an incentive for students to pick out a prize after reaching the rainbow! Each table has a pencil caddy filled with pencils, erasers, and other materials for my students to work independently and efficiently. Their faces each time they get a prize, or see freshly sharpened pencils in their caddy is priceless.\r\nLastly, I am able to keep all the different subjects and materials organized and prepare them in advance thanks to items such as magnetic shelves, storage carts and clear bins! Thank you so much for your generosity. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1755732695626,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-here-we-come/9599319/","projectTitle":"First Grade Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813056_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666705663625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8813056"},{"teacherId":9815357,"projectId":9326870,"letterContent":"I'm writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our headphone project. Thanks to your donation, our students now have access to high-quality headphones that are making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, our scholars are able to engage more effectively in digital learning platforms, focus during independent work, and participate in activities that support their literacy and math development. For many of our students, this has been a game-changer—helping them concentrate, feel confident, and stay motivated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided a practical tool but has also shown our students that there are people who believe in their potential and care about their success. The smiles and excitement when they received their headphones were priceless!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom community, thank you for investing in our future. Your support is helping us build a stronger, more inclusive learning environment—one where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1747416009766,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-sound-and-focus-in-the-clas/9326870/","projectTitle":"Headphones - Sound and Focus in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815357_orig.png?crop=472,472,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730241232845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815357"},{"teacherId":6748132,"projectId":9055086,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious. The children rushed to explore the multicultural dolls, books, and crayons in every skin tone. One of the most touching moments came when a student hugged a doll that looked just like her and said, \"She has hair like mine!\" That moment captured everything this project is about—representation, belonging, and joy. These resources immediately became part of our daily routines—used in dramatic play, storytime, and art centers.\r\n\r\nWe recently completed an art project called \"All About Me,\" where students used skin-tone crayons and markers to draw self-portraits and share stories about their families. They proudly presented their artwork, which we hung around the room to celebrate our classroom's beautiful diversity. Through these experiences, the children are learning to appreciate similarities and differences in themselves and their peers, laying the foundation for empathy and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more inclusive and welcoming place where every child sees themselves reflected in their learning. Moving forward, we'll continue using these materials to support thematic units on identity, family, and community. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we're so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744894765419,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-inclusive-materia/9055086/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity: Inclusive Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6748132_orig.png?crop=866,866,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655489118087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6748132"},{"teacherId":9619533,"projectId":9258096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Thanks to you, we now have essential supplies like glue sticks, clipboards, and colored pencils - items that may seem simple, but have made a world of difference for my students! The excitement on their faces when they saw the brand-new materials was priceless. Many of them immediately began brainstorming how they could use the colored pencils to add illustrations to their stories, or how the clipboards could let them write wherever they felt inspired, even on the rug or outside during recess reflection time!\r\n\r\nThese supplies have empowered my students to take more ownership of their work. With access to the right tools, they've been able to focus on organizing their writing, adding creative elements, and polishing their final pieces with pride. The glue sticks have been especially helpful during interactive notebook work and publishing final projects, allowing students to compile their writing in a way that feels meaningful and complete. \r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support, and your donation gave us more than just materials. 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