{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Queens Transition Center P752Q @ Elmhurst","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9255369,"projectId":8653042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our students. Because of your donation, our classroom now has sensory equipment that helps students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. These tools are being used throughout the school day to support regulation, focus, and comfort—especially during transitions and learning activities. One meaningful moment was watching a student who typically struggles with sensory overload use the equipment to self-regulate and remain engaged during a lesson. Your support has made a real difference in their daily school experience.\r\nWhen the students were first introduced to the sensory equipment, their reactions were immediate and genuine. Many students showed excitement and curiosity, while others visibly relaxed as they explored the new materials. For our students with autism, having access to appropriate sensory supports helps reduce anxiety and allows them to participate more fully in the classroom. For families facing financial hardship, these resources ensure their children receive the support they need—something that might not otherwise be possible.\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are now able to build a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Our next steps include teaching students how to independently use sensory tools to manage emotions, improve focus, and develop self-advocacy skills. Your donation has given our students dignity, comfort, and opportunity, and we are deeply grateful for your belief in them and their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1726676501380,"projectUrl":"project/yay-we-have-sensory-equipment/8653042/","projectTitle":"Yay! We Have Sensory Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695659891806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9255369"},{"teacherId":9255369,"projectId":7799026,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and school community, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation supporting educational items for our classrooms. Your commitment to education and opportunity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students, and we are truly thankful for your generosity.\r\nBecause of your donation, our school has been able to provide essential educational materials that directly enhance student learning and engagement. These items are more than just supplies—they are tools that help our students explore, practice, and grow in ways that are meaningful and accessible to them. Your support allows us to create learning environments that are hands-on, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of our learners.\r\nMany of our students benefit most from concrete, real-world learning experiences. The educational materials made possible through your generosity support the development of academic, social, and life skills, helping students build confidence and independence. Whether students are practicing communication, problem-solving, organization, or decision-making, these resources allow learning to come alive in a way that textbooks alone cannot.\r\nYour donation also supports our educators, who work tirelessly to meet students where they are and help them reach their fullest potential. Having access to high-quality materials enables teachers to design lessons that are engaging, differentiated, and aligned with each student's individual goals. Simply put, your generosity empowers both students and teachers to succeed.\r\nWhat makes your contribution especially meaningful is the message it sends to our school community. It shows our students that their education matters, that people believe in their abilities, and that their growth is worth investing in. For many students, this encouragement is just as powerful as the materials themselves. It reinforces the idea that learning is valuable and that they are capable of achieving great things.\r\nWe are profoundly grateful for your support and for the positive change it brings to our school each day. Your generosity will continue to influence our students long after these materials are put to use, shaping their learning experiences and helping them develop skills that will serve them throughout their lives.\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in the power of education. We are honored by your support and deeply appreciative of the difference you have made for our students and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1695742798652,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics/7799026/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695659891806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9255369"},{"teacherId":791708,"projectId":9951588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations in support of our NFC Safety Tag 3D printing project. Your kindness and belief in our students has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our school community. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are actively engaged in designing, printing and programming NFC safety tags that help protect some of their most vulnerable peers, students who are unable to speak or communicate independently in emergency situations. Knowing that their work has a real-world purpose has been incredibly empowering for them. \r\n\r\nThroughout this project, students are developing valuable work skill that extend far beyond my classroom. They are learning to follow multi-step directions, operate 3D printers responsibly, troubleshoot problems, manage materials, and meet deadlines. These experiences build independence and confidence while preparing them for future vocational and life skill opportunities. \r\n\r\n Equally important is the growth I am seeing in teamwork and collaboration. Students work together to problem-solve, divide responsibilities and support each other through challenges. \r\n\r\nPerhaps the most powerful outcome of this project is the sense of purpose it has given our students. They understand that the NFC safety tags they create may help keep a classmate safe, provide vital information to a first responder or help to offer peace of mind to a family. This responsibility has given my students a profound feeling of importance and pride, knowing they are helping protect friends who cannot advocate for themselves. \r\n\r\nThank you again, from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1766008300452,"projectUrl":"project/printing-safety-and-possibilities-part/9951588/","projectTitle":"Printing Safety and Possibilities (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joanna Chappell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp791708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622136982275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joanna-chappell"},{"teacherId":791708,"projectId":9881805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations in support of our NFC Safety Tag 3D printing project. Your kindness and belief in our students has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our school community. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are actively engaged in designing, printing and programming NFC safety tags that help protect some of their most vulnerable peers, students who are unable to speak or communicate independently in emergency situations. Knowing that their work has a real-world purpose has been incredibly empowering for them. \r\n\r\nThroughout this project, students are developing valuable work skill that extend far beyond my classroom. They are learning to follow multi-step directions, operate 3D printers responsibly, troubleshoot problems, manage materials, and meet deadlines. These experiences build independence and confidence while preparing them for future vocational and life skill opportunities. \r\n\r\n Equally important is the growth I am seeing in teamwork and collaboration. Students work together to problem-solve, divide responsibilities and support each other through challenges. \r\n\r\nPerhaps the most powerful outcome of this project is the sense of purpose it has given our students. They understand that the NFC safety tags they create may help keep a classmate safe, provide vital information to a first responder or help to offer peace of mind to a family. This responsibility has given my students a profound feeling of importance and pride, knowing they are helping protect friends who cannot advocate for themselves. \r\n\r\nThank you again, from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1763560945703,"projectUrl":"project/printing-safety-and-possibility-empower/9881805/","projectTitle":"Printing Safety and Possibility: Empowering Students Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joanna Chappell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp791708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622136982275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joanna-chappell"},{"teacherId":4358545,"projectId":9836607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards this project. We are having so much fun using the new heat press to print our sublimation projects. We were able to make branded items, such as phone grips to represent our school for an upcoming initiative. The heat press has made our vocational program run so smoothly and is much safer for student use. Our school would not be able to properly run our vocational initiatives without support from our donors, and we are eternally grateful for the help towards this project for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1763556128623,"projectUrl":"project/sublimation-printer-business-makers/9836607/","projectTitle":"Sublimation Printer Business Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fogelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4358545"},{"teacherId":791708,"projectId":9560242,"letterContent":"The introduction the sublimation printing into our classroom has had truly transformative impact on my students academically, socially and emotionally. What began as a hands-on technology project quickly evolved into a powerful tool for engagement, collaboration and student pride. \r\n\r\nStudents who were once hesitant to participate are now actively involved in designing and production custom school swag such as shirts, bags and other accessories. The ability to see their digital designs become real, tangible products has been incredibly motivating. Attendance during project days has improved, focus has increased and students show sustained enthusiasm throughout the entire design-to-production process. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for helping make this project come to life. It really has made such a difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757946789029,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-entrepreneurs-through/9560242/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Entrepreneurs Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joanna Chappell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp791708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622136982275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joanna-chappell"},{"teacherId":9774209,"projectId":9026169,"letterContent":"Ms. Keira, Thank you so much yet again. My students and I are over the moon to have useful equipment in our small space. I want to apologize for the late Thank You letter, as I was out of the classroom for 6 weeks at the end of the year having a baby!\r\n\r\nYou are so kind and we appreciate you so much. The students are able to use this equipment to learn how to safely move their bodies and stay healthy. Our student population is Special Education, and some times they have a hard time regulating emotions. These items will further help us to be able to give them what they need and o help the sensory needs.\r\n\r\nThank you thank you thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1740664752887,"projectUrl":"project/help-teach-my-students-to-stay-fit-and-h/9026169/","projectTitle":"Help Teach My Students to Stay Fit and Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cecere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9774209_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y927&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727099774055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774209"},{"teacherId":791708,"projectId":9139755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my students' planting project. My students had the incredible opportunity to learn the ins and outs of urban gardening. They loved getting their hands in soil and watching their plants grow from seeds into thriving plants. \r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of the experience was learning how they could turn their produce into meals and snacks ready to eat. They particularly loved learning how to turn their cucumbers into tasty pickles. They were able to fill several mason jars and created 3 separate pickle flavors (dill, spicy and half-sour). They created fun labels, a pickle mascot and even called their pickle business \"The Pickle People\". They loved learning and exploring every step of the process from our garden to the jar! \r\n\r\nYour kindness helped create a fun, educational, and empowering experience that our students won't forget. Thank you for planting the seeds of curiosity and growth in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746637430609,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-by-growing-vegetables/9139755/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds by Growing Vegetables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joanna Chappell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp791708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622136982275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joanna-chappell"},{"teacherId":4358545,"projectId":9306605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards this exciting project. When we first started our seed starting journey, we did not anticipate how successful we would be! The students are having the best time watching the life cycle occur in real time. We recently were able to take a trip to our summer school location and plant all of our fruits and vegetables, which was so much fun. Students worked so hard preparing the grow bags and planting our crops. We were able to work in small groups to get our garden officially started. We can't wait for summer so we can continue to care for our garden and watch the fruits of our labor. The students are now actively looking up recipes so we can prepare our crops! This project would not be possible without your generous support, and we are so thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1746445301563,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-throughout-the-year-part-4/9306605/","projectTitle":"Gardening Throughout the Year- Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fogelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4358545"},{"teacherId":4358545,"projectId":9275495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards this exciting project. When we first started our seed starting journey, we did not anticipate how successful we would be! The students are having the best time watching the life cycle occur in real time. We recently were able to take a trip to our summer school location and plant all of our fruits and vegetables, which was so much fun. Students worked so hard preparing the grow bags and planting our crops. We were able to work in small groups to get our garden officially started. We can't wait for summer so we can continue to care for our garden and watch the fruits of our labor. The students are now actively looking up recipes so we can prepare our crops! This project would not be possible without your generous support, and we are so thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1746445125971,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-throughout-the-year-part-3/9275495/","projectTitle":"Gardening Throughout the Year- Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fogelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4358545"},{"teacherId":4358545,"projectId":9169331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards this exciting project. When we first started our seed starting journey, we did not imagine how successful we would be! Having shelving with attached grow lights have been a game-changer for the students. We are able to keep our plants so organized, and our plants are thriving. The students have so much pride in their work. The students are independently able to access the cart, and each plant has its own organized space. Our plants have grown so much with the grow lights. We are beyond excited that the plants are now almost a mature size and ready for our outdoor garden! This project would never be able to have happened without your support, and we are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1742904435084,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-throughout-the-year-part-2/9169331/","projectTitle":"Gardening Throughout the Year- Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fogelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4358545"},{"teacherId":791708,"projectId":9073633,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to our special needs gardening project. Your support has made a meaningful impact, and we are thrilled to share the fruits- quite literally- of your kindness. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students have successfully grown tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, lettuce, spinach, strawberries, and beets. The garden has become not only a place of learning but also of joy, exploration, and growth- both botanical and personal.\r\n \r\nThis summer, students will proudly harvest what they've nurtured with care. They will use the fresh produce in hands-on cooking activities and bring some home to share with their families- helping to extend the lessons and love beyond the schoolyard. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped cultivate more than just plants, it's helped foster independence, confidence, and connection. 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