{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 8 Issac Varian","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":114129,"projectId":9665605,"letterContent":"Our students have already begun benefiting from the new care room resources in meaningful ways. We've been using the donated snacks and clothing to support students who come to school worried about their basic needs rather than their learning. One moment that stands out was when a student quietly came in for a fresh shirt after an accidental spill during breakfast—what could have been a difficult day turned around instantly because we had exactly what they needed, right when they needed it. These supplies help us make school a safe, welcoming, and stable space for every child.\r\nWhen students first saw the neatly organized snacks and clothing options, their reactions ranged from relieved smiles to grateful surprise. Many expressed how comforting it felt to know that support was available without questions or judgment. For some, simply grabbing a snack before a long morning made a huge difference in their ability to focus and participate. For others, knowing they could access clean, well-fitting clothing gave them a sense of dignity and confidence.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to build routines that help students advocate for their needs and feel comfortable seeking support. We are also working on pairing these resources with lessons on self-care, emotional regulation, and community responsibility—helping students not only receive care but understand that they are part of a caring school family. Your contribution allows us to nurture both their immediate needs and their long-term well-being, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757197626474,"projectUrl":"project/kids-care-room/9665605/","projectTitle":"Kids' Care Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sabia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/114129"},{"teacherId":3875267,"projectId":9693387,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your generous donation to my kindergarten class. The children are very happy and appreciative when I can make their day more comfortable and brighter. \r\n Your donation makes a difference in their lives and it gives me more opportunities to help them. Thank you for your time and consideration.\r\n Providing their basic needs and making their experiences more interesting gives them the healthy start they need in this world we live in today. The materials they receive are welcomed and necessary to their learning day.","fullyFundedDate":1758899069035,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-morning-right-children-need-a/9693387/","projectTitle":"Start The Morning Right! Children Need a Healthy Good Start.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Codella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3875267_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x17,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565538491933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3875267"},{"teacherId":8901702,"projectId":9528043,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and for investing directly in our students' education!\r\nYour support means the world to us. It truly brightens our hearts to know some people genuinely value education and what is needed for children in our community to succeed. The supplies we received have already transformed our classroom experience.\r\nHere's a snapshot of how your gifts are making a difference every day:\r\nHeadphones: These have been invaluable, allowing every student to engage deeply during our computerized reading and math lessons without distraction.\r\nDry-erase supplies: The markers, erasers, and boards allow students to actively model problems, show their work, and engage in collaborative discussions—all while saving paper!\r\nColor ink & Laminating sheets: These resources have brought our reading, writing, and math charts to life! Our classroom is now a vibrant and colorful oasis, and the laminating ensures these essential teaching tools will last for years to come.\r\nWhite construction paper: This provides us with the space we need to be creative, encouraging detailed drawings and artistic expression. \r\nOnce again, we are profoundly grateful for donors like you. Your contributions provide our inner-city students with the supplies they need not just to succeed academically, but to thrive. Thank you for making these moments possible and for helping us build a brighter future for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758898951929,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9528043/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8901702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740084404741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8901702"},{"teacherId":4117913,"projectId":9895678,"letterContent":"There are no words that can truly explain how grateful my class and I are for your kindness and generosity that you have shown in helping to fund this project. My students were so excited when they saw the boxes that arrived in our classroom.\r\nThen when we opened the boxes, and they saw gloves and hats, they were in awe. They cheered and clapped! For some of them, it is a big deal to get a brand new hat and pair of gloves that they can call their own, It will help keep them so warm during the winter months. They are also very excited for the day when we will have some hot cocoa as a treat in class.","fullyFundedDate":1763995214217,"projectUrl":"project/hats-gloves-and-hot-cocoa-to-keep-us-w/9895678/","projectTitle":"Hats, Gloves, and Hot Cocoa to Keep Us Warm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4117913_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525822634031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-burke"},{"teacherId":4117913,"projectId":9689786,"letterContent":"There are no words that can truly explain how grateful my class and I are for your kindness and generosity that you have shown in helping to fund this project. My students were so excited when they saw the boxes that arrived in our classroom.\r\nThen when we opened the boxes, and they saw all of the delicious snacks, they were in awe. They cheered and clapped! For some of them, it is a big deal to get to have a snack like cookies, fruit snacks and chips. The snacks will help to keep my students' bellies full and not grumbling. This will allow for them to focus on their learning.\r\nYou are exceptional! Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1763995234202,"projectUrl":"project/food-and-personal-hygiene-are-so-importa/9689786/","projectTitle":"Food and Personal Hygiene are So Important","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4117913_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525822634031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-burke"},{"teacherId":4117913,"projectId":9693281,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how truly grateful I am that you helped to fund this incredible STEM project! The effect has been tremendous. My students love hands on activities. They love thinking outside of the box. They are so inquisitive and enjoy a challenge. These are all the things that they can do when working with the items in this project that, thanks to you, my students will now be able to do. We started one activity where the students had to created a Pom Pom launcher. The students were given the supplies needed for this activity in one of the boxes in the project. They had a ball!!","fullyFundedDate":1762265374454,"projectUrl":"project/challenge-students-through-stem/9693281/","projectTitle":"Challenge Students Through STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4117913_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525822634031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-burke"},{"teacherId":8274246,"projectId":9425419,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. Your generosity has made a real and lasting impact in our classroom. With your support, we were able to purchase a variety of high-quality resources that now fill our walls and learning spaces.\r\n\r\nThese materials are more than just decorations, they're tools that our students use every day to guide their learning, build confidence, and spark curiosity. It's amazing to see students reference the visuals and materials independently, using them to problem-solve and deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has become a more engaging and supportive place to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and helping to make their educational experience richer and more meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1758899194573,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-learning-spark-potential-donate-f/9425419/","projectTitle":"Fuel Learning, Spark Potential: Donate for TPT Classroom Resources.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coniglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsconiglio4"},{"teacherId":1074800,"projectId":9794590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students' face lit up when they saw the boxes coming into the room. Behavior has been more solid, students that earn prize box get to get a little something to keep their motivation strong, and they are able to play with something at home. This is something many of my students do not get to have normally! \r\nI plan to continue to use these prizes as motivation for my first graders and as prizes during their birthday and holidays. Students need this motivation just as much as adults do, if not more!","fullyFundedDate":1760533293628,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-need-a-little-motivation/9794590/","projectTitle":"We All Need a Little Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1074800"},{"teacherId":2667870,"projectId":9096023,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for helping my students become creative in their play areas of the classroom. If you could only see the students buying play groceries from their peers and creating make-believe prices to help them purchase the items.\r\nYour donation and contribution to this project have truly helped all my students learn how to communicate and share. They can cook up some make-believe food in their play kitchen, use accessories in this kitchen that they may not have in their homes, which gives them the exposure they need for later on in life. \r\n\r\nMy students were overjoyed with the donations and new items that arrived in the classroom. All they kept on saying was \"This is all for us! Yay!!!\"\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1746787153870,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-food-purposeful-play/9096023/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Food- Purposeful Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2667870_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702003433231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cblackwood"},{"teacherId":2667870,"projectId":9079866,"letterContent":"My students have the ability to choose where they would like to play regularly. There are about 15 out of the 20 hands raised, so they can play in the kitchen area. You have helped to bring the imagination of 4- 5-year-olds alive in just one center of play. They can reenact what goes on in their homes as well as cook delicious make-believe food with their peers. They are learning how to share and communicate with others all at the same time while having fun playing. \r\n\r\nMy students' faces light up every time they have an opportunity to play in the kitchen areas. Their world comes alive when this happens, and it makes me glad in my heart to see their smiles.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1746787414135,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-is-caring/9079866/","projectTitle":"Sharing Is Caring!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2667870_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702003433231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cblackwood"},{"teacherId":1074800,"projectId":9730916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our project! My students have been able to see all of their tools in color. This includes math manipulatives, writing toolkits, and our brand new sound wall! \r\nThis will help my students to learn more effectively and hopefully allow them to carry these skills on for years to come. First graders need to be able to visualize everything and this will allow the most beneficial learning to occur! We are so grateful for all of contributions! \r\nI am already planning our first holiday gifts that will be going home as well!","fullyFundedDate":1759438390204,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn/9730916/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1074800"},{"teacherId":4117913,"projectId":9561555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your absolute kindness and generosity in supporting this project for my students. My students will be able to laminate their projects to preserve them for a lifetime ! My students will also be able to create art projects for the holidays and give them to family members and friends as gifts. They will be so proud of everything they make and will share them with a big smile on their faces. The glue, laminating sheets and holiday crafts are so greatly appreciated and would not be possible without the help from people like you in our lives who care about the education of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758898724901,"projectUrl":"project/lamination-to-the-rescue/9561555/","projectTitle":"Lamination to the Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4117913_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525822634031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-burke"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_351","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":602,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":351,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 8 Issac Varian on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 8 Issac Varian","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-8-issac-varian/351"}