{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 168X @ JHS151","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9238029,"projectId":9077718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing weighted blankets for my students. As a speech-language pathologist working with students with autism and other developmental disabilities, I see firsthand how important it is for students to feel calm, regulated, and ready to learn. The weighted blankets have become an invaluable sensory support, helping students who experience anxiety, sensory overload, or difficulty with self-regulation settle into therapy sessions more quickly. When students feel safe and regulated, they are better able to attend to activities, communicate, and participate in learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these blankets extends far beyond comfort. They have helped reduce stress during challenging moments, increased students' ability to remain engaged in therapy, and allowed many of my students to build communication skills with fewer distractions from sensory needs. Seeing a student transition from feeling overwhelmed to calm enough to participate in a conversation or complete a language activity is truly incredible. Your generosity has created a more supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student has a greater opportunity to succeed. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742823887406,"projectUrl":"project/weighted-warmth-and-comfort/9077718/","projectTitle":"Weighted Warmth and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albanese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238029_orig.png?crop=461,461,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705597267133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238029"},{"teacherId":9238029,"projectId":10185904,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of an iPad has made a tremendous impact on my students and our speech-language therapy sessions. Many of my students have complex communication needs and learn best through engaging, interactive activities. The iPad has become an essential part of our daily instruction, allowing students to access communication apps, participate in language activities, practice literacy skills, and engage with educational resources in ways that are motivating and meaningful. Having a dedicated device ensures that my students have consistent access to the tools they need to communicate and learn.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been the increase in student engagement and independence. The iPad provides my students with a voice, allowing many of them to express their wants, needs, ideas, and feelings more effectively than ever before. It has also opened opportunities for collaborative learning, problem-solving, and participation in classroom routines that were previously difficult. Every day, I see students become more confident communicators because of this technology. Your generosity has provided far more than a device—it has given my students greater access to learning, communication, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776219089396,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-asd-students-a-voice-throug/10185904/","projectTitle":"Help Give My ASD Students a Voice Through STEM Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albanese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238029_orig.png?crop=461,461,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705597267133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238029"},{"teacherId":9238029,"projectId":10196663,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to an iPad keyboard case that has become an invaluable tool during speech and language therapy. Many of my students use the iPad to communicate, participate in literacy activities, and complete language-based tasks. The keyboard has made it easier for students to type responses, write sentences, and engage in interactive learning activities that were previously much more challenging. It has also helped students build important early computer and keyboarding skills that they will use throughout their education.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this resource has increased my students' independence and confidence. Students who once relied heavily on adult support are now able to navigate activities more efficiently, communicate their ideas, and participate more fully in classroom routines. As a speech-language pathologist working with students with autism and other communication differences, having accessible technology makes a meaningful difference every day. Your support has given my students opportunities to communicate, learn, and succeed in ways that simply weren't possible before. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1776816988183,"projectUrl":"project/typing-their-thoughts-sharing-their-voi/10196663/","projectTitle":"Typing Their Thoughts, Sharing Their Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albanese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238029_orig.png?crop=461,461,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705597267133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238029"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10191099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be super excited to use this new learning ipad with so many learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\nThe apps will be so helpful in facilitating visual motor, visual perceptual, math skills, communication, problem solving skills and so much more for our students!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\nI will also share the donation with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation!\r\n\r\nWishing you and your family a happy and healthy summer ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1779483535499,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-ipad-for-special-needs-stu/10191099/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning iPad for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10190773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be so excited to use these new learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\n\r\nThe materials will be so helpful to enable the students to develop fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, problem solving skills, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\n\r\nI will also share the donations with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy spring with many blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1776105927750,"projectUrl":"project/stem-vehicle-building-and-more-for-speci/10190773/","projectTitle":"STEM Vehicle Building and More for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10190751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be so excited to use these new learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\n\r\nThe materials will be so helpful to enable the students to develop fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, problem solving skills, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\n\r\nI will also share the donations with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy spring with many blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1776105927406,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building-for-special-needs-students/10190751/","projectTitle":"STEM Building for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":10046081,"projectId":10006783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and commitment to my classroom. This project, Fueling Little Learners, helps provide snacks and water for my students throughout the school day. Your donation is incredibly meaningful because many of my students come from economically disadvantaged communities, and I have noticed that providing extra snacks and water can be difficult for some families.\r\nMany of my students are on the autism spectrum and experience sensory challenges that can affect the foods and drinks they are comfortable consuming. Making sure they have access to snacks and water that support their needs is extremely important in helping them stay regulated, focused, and ready to learn each day.\r\nYour kindness and generosity are helping create a more supportive and caring classroom environment for my students. Thank you for making a direct impact on their daily lives and learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768409685213,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learners-with-snacks-and/10006783/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learners with Snacks and Water","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046081_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750522949338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046081"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10190811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be so excited to use these new learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\n\r\nThe materials will be so helpful to enable the students to develop fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, problem solving skills, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\n\r\nI will also share the donations with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy spring with many blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1776105813042,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-for-special-needs-students/10190811/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":8038174,"projectId":9382841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our literacy corner has come to life—and it's already making a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThis new space gives children a comfortable, inviting place to explore books, build their reading skills, and develop a genuine love for literacy. With access to engaging texts and a cozy environment, students are more excited to read, spend longer periods focused on books, and feel more confident as learners.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a classroom where reading feels special and accessible to every child. For many of our students, this literacy corner is more than just a place to sit—it's a space where imagination grows, confidence builds, and lifelong learning begins.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' success. Thank you for helping us turn this vision into a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1749576669673,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-corner/9382841/","projectTitle":"Literacy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cecile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8038174_orig.png?crop=494,494,x493,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632441787034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8038174"},{"teacherId":8038174,"projectId":9382021,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for believing in the power of education. Your donation is making a direct and meaningful impact in classrooms by providing teachers with access to Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards.\r\n\r\nThese gift cards allow educators to purchase high-quality, classroom-tested resources that enhance learning, spark creativity, and meet the unique needs of their students. From engaging lesson plans to hands-on activities and differentiated materials, your support helps teachers spend less time searching and more time connecting with their students.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your contribution empowers teachers to continue going above and beyond—without having to reach into their own pockets. You are helping create more equitable, inspiring learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and the difference you are making in classrooms every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758899047059,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-resources-for-a-vibrant-therapy/9382021/","projectTitle":"Engaging Resources for a Vibrant Therapy Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cecile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8038174_orig.png?crop=494,494,x493,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632441787034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8038174"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10190832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be so excited to use these new learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\n\r\nThe materials will be so helpful to enable the students to develop fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, problem solving skills, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\n\r\nI will also share the donations with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy spring with many blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1776105851402,"projectUrl":"project/learning-resources-stem-activities-for-s/10190832/","projectTitle":"Learning Resources STEM Activities for Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":10046081,"projectId":10006699,"letterContent":"I am filled with gratitude as I write to thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, we now have the essential materials—ink, laminating sheets, and Velcro—that are already making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students.\r\nYour donation has allowed me to create durable, hands-on resources tailored to my students' individual needs. With these materials, I have been able to design visual schedules, task cards, communication boards, and interactive literacy and math activities that provide the structure and support my students rely on. These tools are especially impactful for my autistic learners, who benefit greatly from clear visuals, predictable routines, and tactile engagement.\r\nThe impact of your generosity can be seen every day. My students are becoming more independent, more confident, and more engaged in their learning. They are communicating their needs more effectively, participating more actively in lessons, and building foundational academic and life skills that will support their future success.\r\nMany of my students face challenges both in and out of the classroom, and your donation helps bridge that gap by ensuring they have access to high-quality, individualized resources. What you have provided is more than just supplies—you have given my students opportunities, confidence, and a greater sense of belonging.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for supporting inclusive education. 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