{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert C Dodson School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":10641586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding my classroom grant! Your kindness and support mean more than you know. The snacks you have provided will help ensure that my students have full bellies and the energy they need to focus, learn, and make the most of each school day.\r\n\r\nSometimes, something as simple as a snack can make a world of difference in a child's day. Knowing that their basic needs are being met allows them to feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is helping make that possible for my students.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, it means so much to know that there are people in our community who believe in our children and are willing to make a difference in their lives. Even though I don't know your names, please know that your kindness will be felt every time a little belly is filled and a student is able to focus a little better in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom family and for reminding us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference.","fullyFundedDate":1793021085690,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fueling-our-first-grade-su/10641586/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Fueling Our First Grade Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":10711088,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donations to our Warmth, Care, and Hunger project! The snacks, gloves, and bandages have made a meaningful difference for my fourth-grade students. The snacks help when students are hungry during the school day, the gloves help keep their hands warm as the weather gets colder, and the bandages allow us to take care of those little bumps and scrapes that happen along the way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond providing supplies. It helps create a classroom where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. I am so grateful that you recognize the importance of meeting children's basic needs so they can focus on learning and enjoying their school day. Thank you for making a positive difference in our classroom and for showing my students that there are people in their community who care about them!","fullyFundedDate":1792617309860,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger/10711088/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":5922818,"projectId":10710842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for making our classroom a healthier, more comfortable, and more welcoming place for my students! Your kindness has provided us with much more than supplies. You have helped create an environment where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. The healthy snacks have been especially meaningful, giving students the nourishment and energy they need to stay focused throughout the school day. For many of my students, having access to a nutritious snack can make a tremendous difference in their ability to concentrate and participate.\r\n\r\nYour donations have also helped improve our learning environment in wonderful ways. The vacuum allows us to maintain a cleaner classroom, while the insect traps help keep our space comfortable and free of distractions. The multiplication flash cards and desk stickers are valuable additions to our math intervention lessons, providing students with engaging opportunities to practice essential math facts, strengthen their skills, and build confidence. These resources are especially important for students who need extra support to succeed in mathematics.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working toward our academic goals, we will use these materials daily to reinforce foundational math skills while maintaining a positive, nurturing learning environment. Your generosity reminds my students that people beyond our classroom believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for investing in their education, their well-being, and their future. Your kindness truly makes a difference!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMs. Llamas and Her Students","fullyFundedDate":1791476129993,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-comfort-and-healthy-snacks/10710842/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Comfort, and Healthy snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Llamas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5922818_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681136211251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msllamasdodson"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":10185333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with this generous donation of pencils!\r\n\r\nIn our fourth-grade classroom, pencils are something our students use every single day. Whether they are solving challenging math problems, writing stories, completing assignments, or sharing their ideas, having a dependable pencil in hand helps our students stay focused on learning rather than worrying about whether they have the supplies they need.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Our students now have access to fresh pencils whenever they need one, allowing them to keep their ideas flowing and their learning moving forward.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make sure that something as simple as a pencil never stands in the way of a child's opportunity to learn, create, and succeed. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1785793586078,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-ideas-flowing-with-fresh-pen/10185333/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Ideas Flowing with Fresh Pencils!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":10055485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my school grant for a document camera. Your generosity will make a very meaningful difference in my classroom and help create a more engaging learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nWith this new technology, students will be able to clearly see lessons, examples, and hands-on demonstrations in real time, helping improve understanding and participation. Your support directly impacts their learning, and I truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778117496828,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-into-focus-a-document/10055485/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning Into Focus: A Document Camera For Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":2031448,"projectId":10050183,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Because of your generous donation, artists have learned a skill they will have forever! A gift that keeps on giving while helping one another stay warm. There's nothing like a handmade gift! \r\n\r\nThanks to these amazing supplies....we had a fiber artist come to our school to show the kids how to knit and crochet. It was a great day filled with excitement. They were thrilled to learn how to knit and crochet and plan out their future projects.\r\n\r\nAgain, we all appreciate this gift of a lifetime that you've given all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1769300913367,"projectUrl":"project/kids-will-stay-warm-by-knitting-their-ow/10050183/","projectTitle":"Kids Will Stay Warm by Knitting Their Own Scarf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. J. Cohn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2031448"},{"teacherId":2031448,"projectId":10055864,"letterContent":"I would like you to know that many of my students have been continuing their crochet and knitting projects. They even inspired the English teacher to learn and she has shared what she's been creating for gifts to her loved ones! \r\n\r\nThanks to these amazing supplies, the kids have been able to create beautiful, handmade gifts from the heart while learning a skill that will last a lifetime. \r\n\r\nWhile planning this project, I found a professional knitting instructor that volunteered to help my students learn and succeed. She was thrilled to help because she's in college studying art therapy. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for this successful program that could not have been possible without the generous donors choose program.","fullyFundedDate":1769380245329,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-weave-creates-warmth-forever/10055864/","projectTitle":"Learning to Weave Creates Warmth Forever!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. J. Cohn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2031448"},{"teacherId":10176725,"projectId":9594785,"letterContent":"I once again want to share the impact your donations have made to my program and to the 800+ students that we have here at Robert C Dodson.\r\n\r\nThroughout the last few months, we have been using the Music equipment you donated money for on an almost daily basis. \r\n\r\nWe have held a Valentine's Day dance, used the boom box 3 to practice for music performances and held physical education classes mixed in with dance and music to keep a lively atmosphere to keep our students constantly on the move having a great time.\r\n\r\nThe attached pictures are of the students practicing for their big routine, which will be coming up in a couple weeks. And the photos of the smaller students are during the physical education classes, where we infuse music into our daily routines. All the teachers all the admin and all the students are so happy to have Music as part of their daily routine routines and we could not have done it without your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1766537641008,"projectUrl":"project/exercise-movement-and-dance/9594785/","projectTitle":"Exercise, Movement and Dance.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parashis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10176725"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":10065129,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a small but meaningful way to feel encouraged and cared for throughout the school day. The candy and treats you provided are used as rewards for positive behavior, effort, and kindness in our classroom. They have become a fun motivator that helps students stay engaged, try their best, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the treats, their excitement was contagious! Something as simple as a small reward can make a big difference for a child. Many of my students work incredibly hard, and these treats allow us to recognize their effort in the moment. They are also helpful on days when a student may come in a little hungry and needs a quick pick-me-up to help them refocus and learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond rewards, these treats help create a positive and supportive classroom environment where students feel noticed and appreciated. After explaining how these items were donated by strangers, one student replied \"Wow, there really are people who care about kids out there!\"\r\n\r\nYour support has made our classroom a little sweeter and a lot more encouraging. Thank you for helping my students feel motivated, valued, and ready to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1772550519584,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-essentials-for/10065129/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care and Hunger: Essentials for our Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":10059527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my first grade students now have access to warm hats, gloves, scarves, and snacks that make a real difference in their day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school on cold mornings without the winter gear they need. Thanks to you, they can now stay warm during arrival, recess, and dismissal. Having hats, gloves, and scarves allows them to focus on learning instead of being distracted by the cold.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you helped provide are just as meaningful. For some students, a healthy snack helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Something as simple as a snack can turn a tough morning into a productive one.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided important supplies but also showed my students that there are caring people who believe in them and want them to succeed. That message is powerful for young learners.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my first graders and their families, thank you for making our classroom a warmer, more supportive place to learn. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550503672,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-a-warm-body-and-ful/10059527/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves a Warm Body and Full Belly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":5922818,"projectId":10049820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help support my students in grades K to 6. My classes were so happy to see all the boxes arriving. Their eyes lit up when I opened the boxes.\r\n The students are so grateful to receive the personal white boards with markers and erasers. I am a Title I Math teacher who works with students to improve their math skills. The white boards help students work on math problems and easily share their answers as a group. The place value and division boards come in extra handy for 5th and 6th grade students working with bigger numbers.\r\n The hot chocolate, cups, lids, healthy snacks, and treats were a great addition to celebrate the students learning and progress during these extremely cold winter months. We appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1769273377967,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up/10049820/","projectTitle":"Warm Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Llamas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5922818_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681136211251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msllamasdodson"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":10049933,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is a more comfortable, cared-for place each day. Students are using the gloves to stay warm during chilly mornings and dismissal, allowing them to focus on learning instead of the cold. Many were genuinely excited to receive their own pair of gloves, proudly putting them on right away and telling friends how warm they felt. For some students, this was their first new pair of winter gloves, and it meant more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have made an immediate and meaningful difference as well. Students light up when they know there is something available to help fill their bellies, especially on days when they arrive at school hungry or need a boost to get through the afternoon. Having snacks readily available helps students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. As they often say with big smiles, \"My tummy feels better now.\"\r\n\r\nTissues and bandages are also used daily, providing comfort and quick care when students need it most. Whether it's a runny nose, a small scrape, or just needing a little reassurance, these supplies help students feel safe and supported. Thanks to you, our students are warm, cared for, and full—physically and emotionally. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on their daily school experience, and we are so grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1769267820959,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-essentials-tha/10049933/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger: Essentials that Help Our Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23459","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":713,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":23459,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robert C Dodson School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robert C Dodson School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/yonkers-public-schools/robert-c-dodson-school/23459"}