{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roberto Clemente School 8","outOfStateSupporters":38.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10458376,"projectId":10134324,"letterContent":"We thank you for all you have doen to support this classroom with this project! Students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can be picky eaters, so these snacks (Goldfish and Welch's fruit snacks) are what helps feed their hunger between breakfast and lunch! This also helps keep their emotions regulated to participate in school activities. \r\n\r\nKinetic Sand - Allowing students to build skills like increasing wrist strength by scooping sand for writing, hand-eye coordination scooping sand into a container, and play skills (individual, parallel play, and cooperative play skills) and to regulate their bodies and emotions through sensory input.\r\n\r\nWith the iPad, we are learning how letters are formed, how to follow directions and learn new vocabulary with feeding the monster, and using the GoTalk app for communication skills.\r\n\r\nOur sensory diet equipment, Spinning chairs and the sensory swing! Bringing smiles to all the students' faces and helping them regulate their bodies and emotions to participate in instructional activities. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778110942347,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-autism-kinder-learners/10134324/","projectTitle":"Amazing Autism Kinder-Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10458376_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772812470493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-allen-asd"},{"teacherId":10359004,"projectId":10134562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donations to my speech and language students! When the boxes arrived, the excitement from my students was palpable. For elementary kiddos working on speech and language goals, learning happens best through play, exploration, and hands-on interaction. The toys you provided are so much more than just a fun activity—they are vital therapeutic tools that will help my students unlock their communication potential. We are already putting your gifts to excellent use. We are using these materials to practice:\r\n\r\n• Expressive Language: Requesting items, describing colors and shapes, and practicing functional sentence structures.\r\n• Social Communication: Taking turns, sharing, and navigating cooperative play with peers.\r\n• Speech Sound Production: Using the toys as engaging rewards and visual prompts for target speech sounds. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, my students now have access to vibrant, engaging resources that make hard work feel like fun. You have not only brought joy to our speech room, but you have also directly invested in these children's confidence and their ability to express themselves to the world.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your support and for believing in the potential of my students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude, \r\nMrs. M. \r\nSpeech-Language Pathologist","fullyFundedDate":1777256610946,"projectUrl":"project/a-speech-therapist-equipping-every-voice/10134562/","projectTitle":"A Speech Therapist Equipping Every Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10359004_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772816629495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359004"},{"teacherId":10421701,"projectId":10068270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! These snacks in our classroom has helped our students tremendously. A lot of the time, my students will not eat the lunch that is provided. This is where these snacks are to beneficial- it is food they like and enjoy. As teachers with this donation, we don't have to worry about our students being hungry throughout the school day. Thank you so much!!\r\n\r\nIt is people like you who help our students thrive in classrooms. Thank you for all that you do and making this possible for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778110942484,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-one-snack-at-a-time/10068270/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds, One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421701"},{"teacherId":9641009,"projectId":10039756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Every day at least one of my students requests the Pigeon books, either to have it read to them or to enjoy it on their own. My students with autism have different interests and skills and they each engage with the books and finger puppets in ways that are meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nThe Pigeon is a 'go to' for our read alouds and ELA engagement. The students will often vocally repeat some of his silliness throughout the day. \r\n\r\nAs my first grade friends continue to expand their knowledge, having access to engaging characters and silly stories that capture their interest is important. It facilitates their love of learning and encourages them to expand their language both in writing and verbally. These characters and stories help my students connect with their peers and engage more fully with learning through play and reading.","fullyFundedDate":1772138420765,"projectUrl":"project/dont-let-the-pigeon-skip-our-classroom/10039756/","projectTitle":"Don't Let the Pigeon Skip Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vath Gertin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641009"},{"teacherId":8529686,"projectId":10055916,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of nourishing food to our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nFor many of my learners, access to healthy, satisfying food is essential not only for their physical well-being but also for their ability to focus, engage, and thrive throughout the school day. Because of your support, they are better able to participate in learning, build connections, and feel cared for in a very real and tangible way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond meeting a basic need—it sends a powerful message to my students that they are valued and supported by their community. That sense of care makes a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a nurturing environment where my students can grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769377878876,"projectUrl":"project/nourished-and-energized-kiddos/10055916/","projectTitle":"Nourished and Energized Kiddos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8529686_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659402272525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8529686"},{"teacherId":8823034,"projectId":10069987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide snacks for my students. Your generosity means so much to us! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\nIn kindergarten, even small moments of hunger can make it difficult for children to concentrate, manage their emotions and fully participate in learning activities. These snacks will make a meaningful difference by ensuring that my students feel comfortable, cared for, and supported.\r\nYour donation goes far beyond providing food-it helps create a positive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally. My students were so excited to see the snacks arrive, and it was a wonderful opportunity to talk to them about generosity and gratitude. We are truly thankful for your support and believing in my students. Because of you, we were able to turn small snacks into a big impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550414129,"projectUrl":"project/snacktime-success-small-snacks-big-imp/10069987/","projectTitle":"Snacktime Success: Small Snacks, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823034_orig.jpg?crop=678,677,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754325416250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823034"},{"teacherId":9577179,"projectId":9654629,"letterContent":"Your contributions have helped my students immensely! Using bins provided I have been able to organize activities so that students can be more independent. Our new rug is beautiful and adds a glow to our calming corner! Students smile when we got it and put it out. Our class uses a lot of visuals to supplement and enhance grade level instruction. The cardstock and lamination paper is vital to our program! I am also able to create more interactive games and student activities for math and our study of living things in Science.This was my first project and it took a while to fund but I was ecstatic and so grateful when it did. There is no way words can fully express our thanks! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1766625674351,"projectUrl":"project/rocks-cool-calm-and-collected-classroo/9654629/","projectTitle":"Rock’s Cool, Calm and Collected Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577179_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756261196096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577179"},{"teacherId":9641009,"projectId":10023899,"letterContent":"Dear The Tepper Foundation, thank you so very much for your generosity! My students were so excited for the snack-tastic delivery! So many of their favorite treats were unboxed and ready to be enjoyed. \r\n\r\nIn our school district, food insecurity is a tangible and ongoing obstacle to learning and general health. With these delicious snacks they will be less worried about an empty tummy and ready to learn. Students with autism often have very particular food sensitivities. The snacks we chose support their unique dietary preferences. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and care. Many thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1768653786732,"projectUrl":"project/not-to-worry-snack-time-is-here/10023899/","projectTitle":"Not to worry! Snack time is here!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vath Gertin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641009"},{"teacherId":8823034,"projectId":9477652,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of classroom supplies put a smile on all our students faces! Students now have a learning environment that is welcoming, organized, and fully equipped for success.\r\nYour support directly impacts our daily classroom experience. Students now have access to the materials they need to participate fully in lessons, practice new skills with confidence, and focus on learning rather than going without. Something as simple as having enough supplies helps reduce stress, encourages responsibility, and allows children to feel proud of their work.\r\nYour generosity sends a powerful message to our students: that their education matters and that their community believes in them.","fullyFundedDate":1763594864006,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-tools-to-transform-our-k/9477652/","projectTitle":"Ready To Learn: Tools to Transform Our Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823034_orig.jpg?crop=678,677,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754325416250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823034"},{"teacherId":8529686,"projectId":6562026,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to dive into learning in a way that is both engaging and hands-on. The new resources have become a central part of our lessons, sparking curiosity and encouraging experimentation.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was during a recent science activity where students used the materials to explore textures, colors, and sounds as part of a sensory experiment. Watching them lean in, touch, smell, and listen with wide-eyed focus was incredible. For many of my students, these sensory experiences are essential for understanding the world around them, and the new resources have made that possible in ways we couldn't achieve before.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate—smiles, laughter, and eager hands reaching to explore. 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