{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"YMCA Southside Head Start","outOfStateSupporters":16.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10181314,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. The new sand mat has made our sand table safer and easier to clean, so students can enjoy hands-on play without worrying about slips or messes. The label maker has also been a big help, allowing us to organize materials and keep the classroom neat. These tools help students spend more time learning and exploring instead of dealing with distractions, and they make our classroom a safer and more inviting place for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They love using the sand table with the new mat and exploring the different ways they can play and learn. The label maker has also sparked interest, as students enjoy seeing how labeling can help keep our classroom organized. These resources help students take responsibility for their learning and the classroom, making them feel proud and engaged every day.","fullyFundedDate":1775681069332,"projectUrl":"project/engage-explore-and-organize-classroom/10181314/","projectTitle":"Engage, Explore, and Organize: Classroom Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10179622,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. With the new gardening materials, my students are able to have hands-on experiences where they can plant seeds, care for their garden, and watch the plants grow. They are learning important life skills and observing the life cycle of plants up close. When they first saw the gardening supplies, they were excited and curious, eager to dig in and start planting right away.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are able to continue teaching students about responsibility, patience, and teamwork through gardening. Our next steps include exploring more projects that connect the garden to lessons about nature, science, and healthy eating. Thank you for providing these materials for \"Little Hands, Big Gardens\" and for helping our students learn and grow in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1775680734029,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-gardens/10179622/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Gardens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10100738,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. With the snacks and essential supplies you provided, my students are able to focus and learn with full tummies and ready minds. We use these resources every day to make sure students have the energy they need for learning, playing, and exploring. When they first saw the snacks and supplies, they were very excited and happy. It was wonderful to see how much it helped them feel cared for and ready to start their day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are able to keep our classroom a healthy and welcoming place for all students. The materials help meet their basic needs so we can focus on learning, activities, and projects without worry. Our next steps include continuing to provide a safe and supportive space where students can grow, learn, and succeed. Thank you for helping create \"Full Tummies, Ready Minds\" and for making a real difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1774106987535,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-ready-minds/10100738/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10048493,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. With the new materials for our discovery area, my students are more excited than ever to explore, investigate, and learn through hands-on activities. We use these resources every day for experiments, science projects, and creative exploration. The students are eager to try new things, ask questions, and make their own discoveries, which helps them build curiosity and confidence in learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled and could not wait to start exploring. Their excitement filled the room as they jumped right in, trying out different tools and activities. It has been wonderful to see how engaged they are and how much they enjoy learning when they can touch, explore, and experiment.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are able to continue expanding our discovery area and provide even more opportunities for hands-on learning. Our next steps include planning new science experiments and group projects that help students make observations, ask questions, and learn through trial and error. Thank you for helping us create \"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries\" and for inspiring curiosity and a love of learning in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1774963700392,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries/10048493/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9984013,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. With these new resources, my students now have what they need to stay healthy, happy, and creative throughout the day. We use the materials during daily activities that support both learning and play. The new resources also help the children learn responsibility by helping clean up after themselves, while I can keep the classroom clean for everyone. This teamwork helps minimize sickness and keeps our classroom safe and healthy for all students.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were very excited and eager to use them. Their faces lit up, and they could not wait to get started. The classroom quickly became filled with energy, laughter, and creativity. It has been wonderful to see how engaged they are and how much they enjoy learning when they feel supported and comfortable.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are able to continue building a classroom that supports the whole child. Our next steps include using these materials in more hands-on lessons that help students grow academically, socially, and creatively. These experiences will continue to build their confidence, responsibility, and love for learning. Thank you for helping create \"Healthy, Happy, and Creative Classrooms\" and for making a lasting impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1774963725281,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-happy-and-creative-classrooms/9984013/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Happy, and Creative Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9983850,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought so much joy and creativity into our classroom. With the new art supplies, my students are able to explore, imagine, and create in ways they could not before. We use these materials during our daily creative time, where students paint, draw, and build their own unique masterpieces. One special moment that stood out was watching a student carefully create a picture and proudly say, \"I made this all by myself!\" Moments like that show how much confidence and independence they are gaining through art.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, they were so excited and full of smiles. They couldn't wait to start creating and were eager to try everything. Our classroom quickly filled with laughter, bright colors, and happy energy. My students love art and truly learn best through play, and it has been amazing to see them so engaged. One of my favorite parts is seeing how proud they are when they hang up their artwork or excitedly show it to their parents at pick-up time.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are now able to continue building creativity into our everyday learning. Our next steps include more hands-on art projects that connect to our lessons, allowing students to express what they are learning in their own way. These experiences are helping them grow not only as learners but also as confident and creative individuals. Thank you for helping us \"Imagine & Create: Art Supplies for Every Child\" and for making such a meaningful difference in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1774963776001,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-create-art-supplies-for-every/9983850/","projectTitle":"Imagine & Create: Art Supplies for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9965509,"letterContent":"Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom. With the new reading bench, my students now have a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space where they can relax and enjoy reading. The bench not only gives them a special place to sit, but it also helps our classroom meet important licensing requirements by providing appropriate and organized seating for students. We use the bench every day during independent reading time, and it has quickly become a favorite spot. One special moment that stood out was seeing a group of students sitting together, quietly reading and fully engaged in their books.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the bench, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to sit on it and start reading. Even students who are usually unsure about reading were eager to grab a book and join their classmates. The bench has created a warm and inviting space where all students feel comfortable and included. It has also helped keep our classroom more structured and safe, which is so important for their learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are continuing to build strong reading habits every day. Students are becoming more confident and are beginning to share their thoughts during small group reading time while sitting together on the bench. This project has truly helped us in \"Building Readers One Cozy Seat at a Time,\" while also helping us meet important classroom requirements. Thank you for your kindness, support, and for helping create a space where my students can learn, grow, and feel safe.","fullyFundedDate":1774963708511,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-one-cozy-seat-at-a-time/9965509/","projectTitle":"Building Readers One Cozy Seat at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":6339281,"projectId":9968616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my students! My students were so excited to open the packages and find all of the materials. They immediately wanted to open the 3-Piece Rhyming Puzzles and Snap & Match Rhyming Sounds game. \r\n\r\nA couple of children got straight to work on taking the puzzles apart and putting them back together, while other children began manipulating the Snap & Match Rhyming game. Later, I got out the dry-erase markers, and children began using the Handwriting Practice Dry Erase Boards, tracing the lines on one side, then the letters on the other side. Before rest time, one child asked me to read the new book, Rhyming Fun with Feelings. So we all sat on the carpet while I read the book with them. They loved sharing their experiences of having experienced all of the different emotions. \r\n\r\nThe \"Talking Flash Cards for Toddlers\" material has been useful in helping our dual language learners, as well as other children with a speech delay, to learn how to say basic words in English. This material is a good tool for them to utilize on their own without needing one-on-one support from the teacher at that moment.","fullyFundedDate":1766290411875,"projectUrl":"project/language-and-literacy-tools-for-curious/9968616/","projectTitle":"Language and Literacy Tools for Curious Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Randi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6339281_orig.jpg?crop=524,524,x214,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758663465074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339281"},{"teacherId":6339281,"projectId":9944651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my students! My students were so excited to open up the package and find the Making Good Choices Match-Ups Games and Fidget Spinners. They wanted to open the new materials right away!\r\n\r\nFirst, our students wanted to pick out their favorite fidget spinner. Then they asked me about what the game is about. Once I explained the concept of the Making Good Choices Match-Ups game, they couldn't wait to show me how much they know. The children were so excited to be able to spin the fidget spinners while working on matching up the Good Choices cards. \r\n\r\nNext, I want to see how the children use the materials without the teachers reading to them and prompting them. My goal for them is that they will be able to use the materials to help each other make good choices throughout the day. I also hope that by providing these materials for them to use at home, we will begin to get reports back from the families about them utilizing the materials at home and seeing progress with emotional regulation and decision-making with their children.","fullyFundedDate":1766157932562,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-for-all/9944651/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Learning for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Randi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6339281_orig.jpg?crop=524,524,x214,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758663465074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339281"},{"teacherId":6339281,"projectId":9923782,"letterContent":"My students, their families, and I all want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation! A hat, gloves, and a scarf may seem like \"simple\" gifts to some, but they are very meaningful to our families. The students were excited to see the variety of colors to choose from, and the families were excited to have one less thing to worry about. \r\n\r\nWhen we opened up the packages, the students immediately started calling out about their favorite colors. We began unpacking them and matching the colors of the hats and gloves. Each child got to pick the colors that they wanted and immediately put them on. Of course, they wanted to go outside to play right away!","fullyFundedDate":1765655346969,"projectUrl":"project/winter-warmth-for-prek-students/9923782/","projectTitle":"Winter Warmth for PreK Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Randi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6339281_orig.jpg?crop=524,524,x214,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758663465074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339281"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9984230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Capturing Joy A Classroom Photo Printer for Lasting Memories. This printer has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are using it to print photos of classroom activities learning moments and special celebrations. These photos help students reflect on their experiences build language skills and feel proud of their work. Technology like this helps learning come alive by turning everyday moments into meaningful connections.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is seeing their photos printed right away. Their faces light up when they recognize themselves and their friends in the pictures. It has created so much joy and excitement and has helped students feel seen and valued. Many students love talking about the photos and sharing stories about what they were doing which supports communication and confidence.\r\n\r\nSome students who are quieter or need extra encouragement have especially connected with this printer. Seeing themselves succeed and participate has boosted their confidence and sense of belonging. We are excited to continue using this printer to capture important lifelong memories and celebrate growth friendships and learning throughout the year. Thank you for helping us preserve these special moments for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769548660756,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-joy-a-classroom-photo-printer/9984230/","projectTitle":"Capturing Joy: A Classroom Photo Printer for Lasting Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9984086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Coloring Kindness Celebrating Love and Friendship. Because of you our classroom is filled with colorful crayons arts and crafts supplies collage materials and friendship books that support language and literacy. We are using these resources every day as students create friendship art read stories together and talk about what it means to be kind. One special moment was watching students work side by side on a collage and proudly share how their artwork showed love and friendship.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they were filled with excitement and joy. They eagerly explored the crayons and books and began sharing ideas about who they wanted to create art for. The friendship books encouraged meaningful conversations helped students express their feelings and supported early reading skills in a warm and joyful way.\r\n\r\nNext we will celebrate with a friendship party that includes our students and their families. Students will share their artwork read friendship stories and enjoy activities that bring our classroom community together. Your generosity has helped create a loving learning environment where students feel connected supported and valued. Thank you for making this experience possible for our students and families.","fullyFundedDate":1769179306426,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-kindness-celebrating-love-and/9984086/","projectTitle":"Coloring Kindness: Celebrating Love and Friendship","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_112019","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":84.0,"schoolId":112019,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about YMCA Southside Head Start on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"YMCA Southside Head Start","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/office-of-head-start/columbus-urban-league-southside-center/112019"}