{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 770 H.E.A.R.T.S BROOKLYN","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9785640,"projectId":10011986,"letterContent":"There is such joy in seeing a student fall in love with a new book. By funding this project you have given a whole group of students the opportunity to take an adventure within the pages. The excitement that they feel when they get to tell someone about what the just read lights up the entire room. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your investment in their creativity and thirst for knowledge. We continue to be excited to see what the next turn of the page will bring us. Thank you! We love being able to grow our library!","fullyFundedDate":1777931121641,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-look-in-a-book/10011986/","projectTitle":"Take a Look in a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785640_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787141119342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785640"},{"teacherId":10352809,"projectId":10199949,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students and community. Thanks to your support, the new resources helped make our Rock the Block Community Block Party an unforgettable experience that brought students, families, and neighbors together. Our students eagerly used the materials to create engaging activities, interactive displays, and welcoming spaces that encouraged learning, creativity, and community connection. One of the most meaningful moments was watching our students confidently take ownership of the event as they shared what they had learned, collaborated with one another, and proudly welcomed families into a celebration that reflected the strength and spirit of our school community.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate when the students first saw the new materials. Their faces lit up with smiles, curiosity, and enthusiasm as they realized they had the tools needed to bring our ideas to life. Many students couldn't wait to begin creating, asking thoughtful questions and working together with incredible energy. Families commented on how engaged and proud the students were throughout the event, and it was heartwarming to see everyone enjoying activities that helped strengthen relationships within our community. Your kindness gave our students more than supplies—it gave them confidence, joy, and the opportunity to create meaningful memories.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support more experiences in the classroom and future community engagement projects. Students will build on the teamwork, communication, and leadership skills they developed during the Rock the Block event by participating in collaborative lessons, service-learning opportunities, and creative projects that connect classroom learning to the real world. Because of your generosity, our students are inspired to keep learning, growing, and giving back to their community. Thank you for making such a lasting difference in their lives and for helping create a stronger, more connected school community event.","fullyFundedDate":1778072355556,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-school-send-off/10199949/","projectTitle":"The Great School Send-Off","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352809"},{"teacherId":2063217,"projectId":10166288,"letterContent":"Day to day, these resources have helped our sessions run more smoothly than ever. I spend less time managing messes and more time doing what I love, helping my students communicate, connect, and grow. For kids who come from busy, sometimes unpredictable home environments, walking into a clean and organized speech room gives them a sense of calm and consistency that sets the tone for a productive session.\r\nLooking ahead, I am excited to continue building on the progress my students are already making. Several of them are working on articulation goals and language development skills that require focused, distraction free practice. With a space that is tidy, hygienic, and welcoming, I can keep their momentum going strong. Your donation did not just fund supplies, it helped create an environment where every child feels like they matter. And they absolutely do.","fullyFundedDate":1775323452078,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-clear-voice-a-hygienic-hav/10166288/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, Clear Voice: A Hygienic Haven for Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elhalim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2063217_orig.jpg?crop=465,465,x188,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697563647023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/imanel"},{"teacherId":9225213,"projectId":9666502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for assisting with creating a learning environment that provides comfort and flexibility. My students now have options of how they work, learn and complete assignments. In assisting with providing comfort our students sense of community and teamwork has strengthened.\r\nThe bean bag named Mr. Science provides not only comfort but is also soothing during moments of high emotions. Our lovely sofa provides comfort when working in partnerships, self reflecting and space for days when students immune systems are tackling germs. Evidently, these materials are essential to our class environment. Hence, your acts of kindness enhances and beautifies the classroom and for that I'm beyond grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1766579922134,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-deserves-not-only-a-seat-but-a/9666502/","projectTitle":"Everyone Deserves Not Only a Seat but a Flexible Seat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225213"},{"teacherId":6479120,"projectId":9766277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Library Books project for our school! At PS 770, we say Everyone Matters, and that this is a place where we recognize and celebrate Everyone. (And we work hard to make sure these are not just words on a bulletin board, but statements that students and families feel are true when they are in our building.)\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, it is now easier to show those words are true with books that celebrate all our students! We have added these books to out Town Hall library with enthusiasm, and each week we get to share a new book with students (usually one book with kindergarten -2nd grade students, and another book with our 3rd - 5th grade students.) \r\n\r\nIt's a treat to have beautiful, great books that represent our diverse students and families and help us all celebrate our unique identities!","fullyFundedDate":1761564885627,"projectUrl":"project/a-school-library-that-reflects-our-stude/9766277/","projectTitle":"A School Library That Reflects Our Students' Unique Identities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ganzhorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6479120_orig.jpg?crop=502,502,x1596,y1113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672407303109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6479120"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":9879591,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, A Fresh Start: Keeping Our Speech Room Clean and Comfortable! Your generosity has helped create a clean, organized, and welcoming speech room where students feel comfortable learning and communicating. A well-maintained environment allows students to focus on their goals and fully engage in their speech and language activities.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, we are able to keep our therapy space tidy, hygienic, and ready for the many students who come in and out throughout the day. Students take pride in helping keep the room organized, which also encourages responsibility and independence during sessions.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our speech room is not only cleaner but also a more supportive place for students to build confidence in their communication skills. Your kindness directly impacts their ability to learn, participate, and grow each day. Thank you for helping create a space where voices can truly bloom.","fullyFundedDate":1765384999185,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-keeping-our-speech-room-c/9879591/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Keeping Our Speech Room Clean and Comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725885136754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msellisa"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":10078732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Supporting Learning One Snack at a Time. The snacks have already become a meaningful part of our classroom routine. During lessons and small group activities, students are able to have a quick snack that helps them stay focused and engaged in learning. One special moment was seeing students calmly transition into their work after snack time, ready to participate and give their full attention to the lesson.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were incredibly excited and grateful. Many of them immediately expressed how happy they were to have something to eat during the day. It created a positive and supportive classroom environment where students felt cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the snacks will continue to support students during our daily lessons and small group activities. Having access to these resources allows students to stay energized and focused as they work on developing important academic and communication skills. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772116132610,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-one-snack-at-a-time/10078732/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725885136754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msellisa"},{"teacherId":10352809,"projectId":9900457,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our student project, Students Strength.\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to provide essential hygiene products to students who truly needed them. What may seem like simple items toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary products, and other personal care essentials have made a powerful difference in the daily lives of our students. Your donation helped promote dignity, confidence, and overall well-being.\r\nThrough Students Strength, we witnessed firsthand how access to basic hygiene supplies can positively impact attendance, self-esteem, and academic focus. Students were not only grateful—they felt seen, valued, and supported by a community that cares about them.\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide products; it provided encouragement and empowerment. You played a direct role in strengthening our students, and for that, we are incredibly thankful.\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and for standing with us in support of our students. We look forward to continuing this meaningful work together.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,
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Students Strength","fullyFundedDate":1765920120781,"projectUrl":"project/student-strength/9900457/","projectTitle":"Student Strength","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352809"},{"teacherId":8704320,"projectId":9928070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a new working pencil sharpener, restocked band aids, ice packs, and testing dividers. Things are flowing more smoothly day to day for our kiddos!\r\n\r\nThe test dividers are already helping our students stay focused and do their very best work. They give each child their own quiet space to think, concentrate, and feel confident during assessments. Your kindness has helped create a classroom environment that is organized, supportive, and ready for learning each and every day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our second graders and our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in us and investing in our success. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764709864472,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-sharpener-and-cleaninghealth-sup/9928070/","projectTitle":"Pencil Sharpener and Cleaning/Health Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8704320"},{"teacherId":7526429,"projectId":9035999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Because of your contributions we were able to provide our students with so many games and activities that they didn't have before. We've seen children have discussions about counting while playing Connect 4. One of our students who suffers from emotional trauma came alive while playing Jenga and had fun in a way we hadn't seen before. The straw connector sets have made it easy for children to get to know each other as they talk and build as a group. These games are making the year a success for all of us, and we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746487929071,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-help-our-kindergarteners-play/9035999/","projectTitle":"Game On! Help Our Kindergarteners Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648928157321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526429"},{"teacherId":9785640,"projectId":9770827,"letterContent":"During this season of giving, your support has made a great impact on our community. We have been able to support families who are experiencing insecurities from the current state of affairs. We appreciate the ability to give as much as we possibly can for everyone in need. \r\n\r\nThe students have loved being able to be a part of giving and knowing that their hard work creating care packages has made a difference for many families. It has allowed them to see how far a little kindness and effort can go. We appreciate all of the support.","fullyFundedDate":1759869527170,"projectUrl":"project/family-care-packages/9770827/","projectTitle":"Family Care Packages","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785640_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787141119342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785640"},{"teacherId":9738240,"projectId":9761078,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my kindergarten through second-grade students now have access to engaging, hands-on articulation materials that are truly transforming their learning experience. For many of my young learners, clear speech is the foundation for academic success, social interaction, and confidence. Your support is helping them build those skills from the very start of their educational journey.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, my students practice their speech sounds through play-based and highly motivating activities. Instead of becoming frustrated by repetitive drills, they are now excited to participate in games, movement-based activities, and visual supports that reinforce correct sound production. I have already seen improvements in attention, participation, and accuracy as students remain engaged longer and practice with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources also allow me to meet the individual needs of each child. Some students are working on early-developing sounds, while others are progressing toward blends and simple sentence carryover. Because of your donation, I am able to differentiate instruction and provide every student with the level of support they need to succeed. This has allowed students who were once hesitant to speak to begin taking pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nThe most meaningful impact has been on students' confidence. As their speech becomes clearer, students are more willing to answer questions in class, engage with peers, and express their thoughts without fear of being misunderstood. Families have shared how exciting it is to hear clearer sounds at home and watch their child grow more confident in everyday communication.\r\nYour generosity has created lasting change in our speech room. These materials will continue to support future students year after year, strengthening speech, language, and confidence for generations of learners. Thank you for believing in my K–2 students and in the power of communication. 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