{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 168X @ JHS151","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and the impact of your gift will continue to be felt throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768227544170,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-hands-on-experience/10006699/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Hands-on Experience","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":8264703,"projectId":9771222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Powering Communication: an iPad for Students With Disabilities. Your generosity has truly transformed how my students communicate.\r\n\r\nWith this iPad, my students now have greater access to AAC, allowing them to express their wants, needs, and ideas more independently. We use it daily during structured activities, play, and lessons to model and practice core words, build sentences, and engage in meaningful interactions. One powerful moment was when a student independently used the device to request and comment during an activity—something they had not been able to do before.\r\n\r\nWhen the iPad arrived, the students were excited and immediately drawn to it. It has become a motivating and essential tool in our classroom, helping students feel heard and confident.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I am able to provide more individualized, accessible instruction and create opportunities for every student to develop their voice. Moving forward, we will continue expanding language, increasing independence, and supporting peer interactions through AAC.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering my students with the gift of communication.","fullyFundedDate":1767141283661,"projectUrl":"project/powering-communication-an-ipad-for-stud/9771222/","projectTitle":"Powering Communication: an iPad for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleywoller"},{"teacherId":8264703,"projectId":9688140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Speech, Snacks, and Success for Students With Disabilities. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, my students have been able to stay more focused and engaged during speech sessions. We incorporate snack time into structured communication activities—students practice requesting, commenting, and using complete sentences while enjoying their snacks. This has created natural, motivating opportunities to build language skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were so excited! Seeing a variety of snacks and having access to tissues and utensils made them feel cared for and comfortable. It truly brought a sense of joy and normalcy to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped us maintain a clean and supportive environment, allowing students to fully participate in learning without distraction. As we continue, we will build on these routines by expanding expressive language, social communication, and independence during functional activities like snack time.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a more welcoming, inclusive space where students can grow their voices with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1763995234468,"projectUrl":"project/speech-snacks-and-success-for-students/9688140/","projectTitle":"Speech, Snacks, and Success for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleywoller"},{"teacherId":8017189,"projectId":10039761,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has the cleaning supplies needed to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. These supplies allow us to sanitize tables, materials, and high-touch areas throughout the day, which is especially important for my students.\r\n\r\nA clean classroom helps my students feel comfortable, secure, and ready to learn. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and supports the well-being of every child in our class. Thank you for caring about our students and their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1772550378107,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-safe-classroom-for-our-special/10039761/","projectTitle":"A Clean & Safe Classroom for Our Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8017189_orig.png?crop=295,295,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629928098653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8017189"},{"teacherId":10046081,"projectId":9766772,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom. The iPad purchased through this project has had a significant and meaningful impact on my students' learning experiences. Your support has provided them with access to essential tools that promote both academic growth and effective communication.\r\nWith the integration of this technology, my students are now better able to communicate with one another and engage more actively in classroom activities. I have also been able to utilize programs such as AdaptedMind to provide differentiated instruction, allowing students to develop skills in areas where they need additional support. This has greatly enhanced their ability to learn at their own pace and build confidence.\r\nAdditionally, the iPad has enabled me to implement communication boards, which have been instrumental in helping students express their needs, thoughts, and ideas more independently. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. I am sincerely grateful for your investment in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1766701449356,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-have-a-voice-to-communi/9766772/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Have a Voice to Communicate","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":10035436,"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\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\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":1773841915628,"projectUrl":"project/handwriting-learning-books-for-autistic/10035436/","projectTitle":"Handwriting Learning Books for Autistic 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":10047148,"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\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\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":1773844484307,"projectUrl":"project/books-with-handwriting-paper-for-special/10047148/","projectTitle":"Books With Handwriting Paper 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":9821899,"projectId":9860996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom!! The students in our classroom have diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, speech delays, and other health impairments. The students will be super excited to use these new headphones to facilitate focus and learning in the classroom including spelling, reading, writing, math, and so much more! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy year with many blessings!! We will share the materials with other classroom teachers as well. We truly appreciate your kindness! Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1772126823395,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-classroom-headphones-f/9860996/","projectTitle":"Special Education Classroom Headphones for Experiential Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821899"},{"teacherId":8077746,"projectId":9682754,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference not only for my students, but for me as an educator. Having a more organized, comfortable, and inviting classroom has allowed me to focus less on managing the space and more on supporting my students' learning and growth.\r\n\r\nI've noticed a clear shift in how students engage throughout the day. They are more relaxed, more willing to participate, and more excited to be in the classroom. The flexible seating and improved organization have helped reduce distractions and create a smoother flow to our daily routines.","fullyFundedDate":1767141283194,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-go/9682754/","projectTitle":"Ready Set Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natalie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671217722588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077746"},{"teacherId":10046081,"projectId":9952016,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and your hands-on support for diverse learning. Your kindness and willingness to invest in students who need additional support truly makes a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students require specialized instruction, adaptive materials, and individualized assistance in order to reach their full potential. Because every learner is unique, it is important that they have access to resources that are tailored specifically to their needs and learning goals. Your donation helps make that possible. Through your generosity, I have been able to create and provide resources that directly support my students' individual educational plans and yearly goals.\r\n\r\nThe materials and tools purchased through your support allow me to design hands-on activities that strengthen important skills such as communication, problem solving, independence, and confidence. For many of my students, traditional learning materials are not always effective. They benefit greatly from interactive resources, visual supports, and customized learning tools that help break down concepts into manageable steps. With the help of your donation, I have been able to develop and implement these supports so that students can engage with lessons in ways that work best for them.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has also allowed me to create structured learning opportunities that encourage participation and growth. These resources help students practice essential academic and life skills while building self-confidence and independence. Small successes in the classroom often lead to larger accomplishments, and the tools made possible through your generosity help create those moments of progress. Watching students gain confidence as they master new skills is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching, and your support plays a role in making those achievements possible.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, your donation sends a powerful message to my students and their families—that their learning matters and that there are people who care deeply about their success. Knowing that others believe in them helps motivate students to keep trying, even when learning feels challenging. Your generosity helps create an environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and valued.\r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, my classroom can continue to be a place where all learners are given the opportunity to grow at their own pace and in ways that respect their individual strengths and needs. Your support helps ensure that every student has access to meaningful learning experiences that promote progress, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to supporting diverse learners. Your donation is not only providing materials—it is helping create opportunities, build confidence, and support the growth of students who benefit greatly from individualized attention and thoughtful resources. I am truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact it has on my students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1765680887332,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-supports-for-diverse-l/9952016/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Supports for Diverse Learners","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":8077746,"projectId":9686982,"letterContent":"The new cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and air purifiers have made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment. Each day, we use these materials to sanitize shared tables, learning tools, and high-touch areas so students can learn in a cleaner and healthier space. Maintaining a consistent routine of cleaning has helped our classroom feel calmer and more organized, which is especially important for students who benefit from structure and a predictable environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom can continue to be a safe and supportive place where students can focus on learning and participating in daily lessons. Moving forward, we will keep using these resources as part of our daily routines to support health, independence, and a positive learning environment. Your support truly helps our students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1763995229176,"projectUrl":"project/support-a-clean-environment-for-better-f/9686982/","projectTitle":"Support a Clean Environment for Better Focus and Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natalie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671217722588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077746"},{"teacherId":8264703,"projectId":9765807,"letterContent":"Your generous $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has made a direct and meaningful impact on my students' speech and language development. As a speech-language pathologist working with elementary students with diverse learning needs, having access to high-quality, research-based materials is essential. Your support allowed me to purchase targeted resources that immediately strengthened instruction and increased student engagement.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use technology at home, but in school settings, digital platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers serve a very specific instructional purpose. These resources are carefully designed by educators and therapists to align with academic and therapeutic goals. Instead of spending valuable time creating materials from scratch, I can access structured, visually supported activities that directly target individualized goals such as spatial concepts, story retell, answering \"wh-\" questions, sequencing, and expressive language development. This means more time delivering therapy and less time preparing materials — ultimately maximizing student learning time.\r\n\r\nOne of the resources I purchased was Winter Prepositions & Spatial Concepts | Worksheets and Flashcards for Speech. Many of my students struggle with understanding and using prepositions such as under, between, next to, behind, and in front of. These concepts can be abstract, especially for students with language delays. The visual supports and hands-on components in this resource make those abstract concepts concrete and accessible. Students are able to physically manipulate images, describe positions, and practice both receptive (understanding) and expressive (using) language skills. The winter theme also adds an element of fun and novelty, which keeps students motivated and attentive during sessions.\r\n\r\nI also purchased the Story Retell Kit: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie along with companion If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Printables, Activities, and Worksheets. Narrative language is a foundational skill that supports reading comprehension, writing, and social communication. Many of my students have difficulty retelling stories in sequence, identifying key details, or answering comprehension questions. These materials provide structured visuals, sequencing cards, and guided retell supports that break down the story into manageable parts. The predictable, cause-and-effect structure of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie makes it especially effective for teaching sequencing and inferencing.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting to my students is the interactive nature of these materials. They are colorful, visually engaging, and hands-on. Students enjoy moving sequencing cards, matching visuals, and using story maps to organize their thoughts. The resources feel more like an activity than a \"worksheet,\" which increases participation and reduces resistance. Several students who typically struggle with attention or confidence have become noticeably more engaged. I have seen students volunteer to retell parts of the story, independently use prepositions during structured play, and demonstrate improved comprehension during group discussions.\r\n\r\nIn particular, students who benefit from visual supports have shown significant growth. The structured layouts reduce cognitive overload and give them a clear framework for responding. Students who previously required heavy prompting are beginning to answer questions more independently. The repetition built into the materials allows for consistent practice across sessions, reinforcing learning in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has allowed me to provide materials that are not only engaging, but purposeful and aligned with individualized learning goals. These resources are helping students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, improve expressive language, and develop confidence in their communication skills. Thank you for investing in tools that make learning more accessible, structured, and motivating for my students. 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