{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary McLeod Bethune School 45","outOfStateSupporters":20.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8640516,"projectId":9329463,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! In 2nd grade, staying organized is more than keeping materials tidy—it's a key part of helping students feel confident, focused, and ready to learn. When my students can easily find what they need, they spend less time feeling frustrated and more time thinking, creating, and growing.\r\nYour generous gift makes this possible. Headphones give each child the ability to engage with reading and math programs without distractions, allowing them to concentrate and learn at their own pace. Seat pockets help students keep their supplies neatly stored and within reach, reducing clutter and helping them transition smoothly between activities. With these tools, my students develop independence and responsibility—skills that benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\nThe writing markers and dry erase markers you've provided help us keep materials organized and accessible for both whole-group and small-group learning. Students can practice writing, problem-solving, and quick checks for understanding without wasting precious time searching for working supplies. When tools are ready and reliable, students stay engaged and excited to participate.\r\nYour support directly strengthens our learning environment. You're helping my second graders build essential habits, feel proud of their work, and experience the joy of a well-organized, supportive classroom. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their daily lives!","fullyFundedDate":1755380517471,"projectUrl":"project/organize-our-life-organize-our-mind/9329463/","projectTitle":"Organize Our Life, Organize Our Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640516_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x1067,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716572261755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640516"},{"teacherId":993888,"projectId":9414747,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support in helping us create a social-emotional library for my students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I want you to know just how much it is appreciated. \r\nThe books you helped provide are already opening new doors for my students, giving them the tools to understand their feelings, express themselves safely, build confidence and develop empathy. For many of my students, stories are not just books on a shelf, they are bridges that help them connect with the world and with themselves. \r\nThank you for believing in the importance of social-emotional learning and for investing in our student's growth. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where every child feels seen, supported, and valued. \r\nWe are truly grateful for your contribution and for the positive impact it will continue to have throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1752623134284,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-matters-building-a-librar/9414747/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Matters: Building a Library of Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiesenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp993888_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746451393013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/993888"},{"teacherId":3567114,"projectId":9283413,"letterContent":"We have been thoroughly enjoying all of our new materials. My students love the Astronaut projector as it creates a special, calm place in our classroom. The magnetic letters and whiteboards have made our phonics intervention much more engaging for the students. Magnetic poetry has created a buzz in the mornings as they collaborate to create new poems. Finally, the plants and watering can have sparked an interest in our natural environment. They have also created a sense of responsibility for caring for something other than ourselves. \r\nWe thank you deeply for your generous donations and hope you to continue to support classrooms like ours. It is amazing the impact we can all have in this world. May you have a wonderful day! \r\nMichelle Spagnola and Students","fullyFundedDate":1752769517080,"projectUrl":"project/letters-light-and-learning-building-a/9283413/","projectTitle":"Letters, Light, and Learning: Building a Peaceful Phonics Paradise","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spagnola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3567114_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460113803083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3567114"},{"teacherId":993888,"projectId":9389496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with hands-on math resources. Your kindness is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. \r\n\r\nWith these new materials learning math has become more engaging, accessible and hands-on. Student are excited to explore math concepts through games, manipulatives, and interactive activities that make learning both fun and meaningful. These resources have helped turn abstract ideas into something they can see, touch and understand. \r\n\r\nMany of my students have unique learning needs, and having the right tools helps them grasp concepts more confidently. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in their growth, confidence and future.","fullyFundedDate":1752768168514,"projectUrl":"project/tangible-tools-for-math-success/9389496/","projectTitle":"Tangible Tools for Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiesenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp993888_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746451393013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/993888"},{"teacherId":7269106,"projectId":9378392,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for the generous donation of pencil cases, pencils, and chair pouches for my classroom. Your support means more than words can express.\r\nMy goal is to create the most positive and supportive start to the school year by ensuring that every student has the proper learning tools they need to succeed. These materials not only help organize our space but also play a vital role in building a classroom environment where students feel confident, prepared, and valued.\r\nThe chair pockets and pencil boxes will enhance student engagement and encourage active participation from the very beginning. By providing these essential tools, you are helping to foster a love for learning and promote a strong foundation for both academic and social success. Your kindness helps reduce student anxiety, boost confidence, and set the tone for a year filled with respect, curiosity, and growth.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their journey toward success. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1751478410839,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tools-to-start-the-year-out-rig/9378392/","projectTitle":"Learning Tools to Start the Year Out Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buck-Tomaselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7269106_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706310817298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7269106"},{"teacherId":9579137,"projectId":8546142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your donations brought so many exciting tools into our kindergarten classroom—LCD writing tablets, Handwriting Without Tears crayons, golf pencils, and Post-it easel pads.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made such a difference in our daily learning. The LCD tablets are a student favorite—they make practicing letters, numbers, and drawing so much fun, and the instant \"erase\" feature keeps students eager to try again and improve. The special crayons and golf pencils have been wonderful for supporting early writing and helping students develop a proper pencil grasp. And the large Post-it easel pads have transformed our group lessons—students love coming up to share their thinking and see their ideas displayed for everyone to learn from.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create hands-on, joyful opportunities for my students to build confidence in early writing and literacy skills. Every item you helped provide is being used daily and with so much excitement.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for giving my students the tools to learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1731539936767,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-writers/8546142/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iamele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579137_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719669729810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579137"},{"teacherId":9579137,"projectId":9416168,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity in funding our classroom project! Thanks to your support, my kindergarten students now have their own set of headphones and storage bags to keep them organized and cared for.\r\n\r\nHaving individual headphones has made a huge difference in our daily learning. My students use them during literacy and math centers, as well as when engaging with educational technology tools that support reading, phonics, and early math skills. The clear sound helps each child stay focused, and the organization bags make it easy for them to take responsibility for their materials.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first experience using technology for learning, and these headphones help them feel independent, capable, and proud. It's amazing to see their excitement each time they grab their own set and get started.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more organized, calm, and engaging classroom environment. Thank you for believing in our youngest learners and for making a meaningful impact in their education and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1751157702006,"projectUrl":"project/loud-and-clear-helping-little-learners/9416168/","projectTitle":"Loud and Clear: Helping Little Learners Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iamele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579137_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719669729810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579137"},{"teacherId":993888,"projectId":9319718,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom.\r\nThanks to your support, we've been able to provide calming corner fidgets and other essential tools that have made a profound difference in my student's ability to regulate \r\nthemselves throughout the school day.\r\nThe calming corner has become a safe space where students can take a moment to center themselves, and the fidget tools have given them a tactile outlet to refocus and manage their emotions. The positive impact has been noticeable in both classroom behavior and overall emotional well-being. Students are now able to stay more engaged in learning and demonstrate increased self-awareness. \r\nYour generosity is helping create an environment where students can thrive, and for that, I am truly grateful. \r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746800572398,"projectUrl":"project/pause-breath-learn-building-a-calming/9319718/","projectTitle":"Pause, Breath, Learn: Building a Calming Corner for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiesenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp993888_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746451393013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/993888"},{"teacherId":3567114,"projectId":9276347,"letterContent":"Your support for Calm Minds, Bright Ideas: Tools for Focus and Comfort has been amazing. One of the first things people notice when they come in our room is how quiet it is when children are moving around, thanks to the tennis balls on our chairs. No more loud scraping of chairs on tile. Our seatback pockets have also been beneficial because all the student materials are easily accessible. From this project, my students' favorite tool has been the weighted stuffed animals. With so many to choose from, each small group I lead, nobody is left without. The plants have been fun to watch grow. The children are always asking questions about them! \r\nThe students loved opening all of the boxes! It was so special to see their excitement when each box arrived at our classroom. We are so appreciative of your support. Our students feel the love. It is a blessing to bring some calm and peace into our learning space with your support. We wish you a great day!","fullyFundedDate":1746447676837,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-bright-ideas-tools-for-focu/9276347/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Bright Ideas: Tools for Focus and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spagnola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3567114_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460113803083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3567114"},{"teacherId":10034675,"projectId":9352472,"letterContent":"When our new sensory and fine motor equipment arrived, our students' faces lit up with excitement. The moment they first explored the materials, you could see curiosity and joy take over the room—several students immediately began experimenting with movement activities, while others gravitated toward the tactile tools that helped them feel grounded and focused.\r\n\r\nLast school year, we were able to incorporate the equipment into our daily routines, and are so excited to continue this routine this upcoming school year. Looking ahead, we're planning to use the equipment and materials to support continued regulation throughout the school day, to increase independence in self help skills and daily living, as well as overall improve school participation. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn in a way that meets their needs. Your generosity has already made such a powerful difference, and we can't wait to share more of our journey with you.","fullyFundedDate":1747740891487,"projectUrl":"project/a-sensory-rich-occupational-therapy-spac/9352472/","projectTitle":"A Sensory Rich Occupational Therapy Space to Learn and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giamartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034675"},{"teacherId":5448945,"projectId":9281910,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generosity in funding our project. Because of your kindness, my students will now have the classroom materials they need to learn and grow, snacks to help them stay focused and energized throughout the day, and bright, welcoming decorations that bring our school theme to life.\r\n\r\nThese resources will make a real difference. The materials will support hands-on learning and help students stay organized and engaged. The snacks will ensure that no child has to struggle to concentrate because of hunger, giving them the energy to participate and do their best. The themed decor will create a joyful and inspiring space where students feel excited to walk through the door each morning.\r\n\r\nYour support shows my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. You have not only given us tools for learning — you have given us a stronger sense of community and pride in our classroom. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making our learning environment brighter, more supportive, and more inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1746786999389,"projectUrl":"project/glow-up-and-show-up-fourth-grade-editio/9281910/","projectTitle":"Glow Up and Show Up: Fourth Grade Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrecolich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5448945_orig.jpg?crop=283,283,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564606692237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5448945"},{"teacherId":7269106,"projectId":9159079,"letterContent":"When the yoga mats arrived, my kindergarten students were overjoyed and filled with excitement. The mats gave them a sense of pride and ownership in their practice.\r\n\r\nThree times a week, after breakfast, the students and I engage in yoga. This practice helps the children learn to calm and control their bodies, fostering both physical and emotional development. There are numerous benefits to maintaining a consistent yoga routine, and having dedicated mats adds a sense of legitimacy and structure to their experience.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for the support we have received. 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