{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Active Learning Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1529780,"projectId":9516135,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in the power of play, exploration, and learning beyond the classroom walls. Because of your generosity, our students are now warm, comfortable, and ready to keep learning—even when winter doesn't play fair.\r\n\r\nNew York winters are unpredictable. One week we're outside in 50-degree weather, the next it drops to 30, and suddenly we're facing temperatures in the teens. For young children who are born explorers, that kind of swing can easily mean fewer chances to move, investigate, and experience the world firsthand. Thanks to this project, it doesn't have to.\r\n\r\nWith the hats, gloves, and scarves you helped provide, our 18 little adventurers are fully bundled and ready to take on winter. Now they can step outside without hesitation—feeling snow crunch under their boots, watching their breath form clouds in the air, and noticing how ice melts when the sun comes out. These moments may seem small, but they are powerful. They are science, sensory learning, and joy all wrapped into one.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support sends a clear message to our students: learning doesn't stop when the weather changes. Curiosity doesn't go on pause. And exploration is always worth protecting.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us turn cold days into bold days of discovery. Because of you, our students are warm, confident, and ready for whatever winter brings.","fullyFundedDate":1760491685001,"projectUrl":"project/the-cold-never-bothered-us-anyway-thank/9516135/","projectTitle":"The Cold Never Bothered Us Anyway (Thanks to You!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1529780_orig.jpg?crop=1178,1178,x45,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742212249326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ayung"},{"teacherId":1529780,"projectId":9112020,"letterContent":"Thank you for expanding our classroom library and putting truly memorable books into the hands of my Pre-K students. Because of you, our shelves now include stories that my students don't just listen to—they lean into.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits has been Jon Klassen's Circle, Triangle, and Square. From the very first read, the children were glued to the pages. They laughed at the dry humor, waited in suspense for the quiet twists, and quickly formed opinions about each character. Even my most active learners sat still, eyes locked on the book, fully invested in what these simple shapes were going to do next.\r\n\r\nWhat's powerful about these stories is how deceptively simple they are. The children don't just enjoy the silliness—they talk about motives, fairness, and feelings. \"Triangle is tricky.\" \"Square didn't know.\" \"Circle was honest.\" These books opened the door for rich conversations, prediction, and critical thinking, all through characters they instantly fell in love with.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are discovering a new generation of authors who write stories that stay with them. These are the kinds of books children ask to hear again and again, the ones they \"read\" to each other during free choice, and the ones they proudly bring home to share with their families.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate books—you helped create moments of joy, connection, and curiosity that are shaping how my students see themselves as readers. Thank you for making our classroom library a place where stories come alive and where a lifelong love of reading continues to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1744199905466,"projectUrl":"project/a-thousand-lives-through-childrens-lite/9112020/","projectTitle":"A Thousand Lives Through Children's Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1529780_orig.jpg?crop=1178,1178,x45,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742212249326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ayung"},{"teacherId":1994429,"projectId":9864553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible and I am so excited to tell you how we have been using these new materials in our classroom already.\r\n\r\nSince the supplies arrived, my class has immediately started on hands-on STEM challenges. For instance, last week we used the scissors and craft materials to build roller coasters and bridges to engineer solutions for their storybook character problems. Looking ahead, we're building on this momentum. Next, we'll be using the materials as part of our unit on engineering design: students will plan, build, test, and re-design their creations to solve real-world problems. I'm confident these explorations will deepen their understanding of science, measurement, structural strength, and creative problem solving.\r\n\r\nUltimately, your generosity isn't just giving my students new tools - it's giving them a sense of possibility. You've helped show them that their ideas and hard work can build something real. Thank you for believing in them and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762267566672,"projectUrl":"project/scissors-strength-and-stem-on-the-go/9864553/","projectTitle":"Scissors, Strength, and STEM on the Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1994429_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467417540743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msk-goestoschool"},{"teacherId":1054035,"projectId":9603042,"letterContent":"There is so much to be thankful for this season. I am thankful to all the donors that made this project possible. The impact has been wonderful. Thanks to your gift, each day we are able to print pictures of our day for all to see. This tool is a language barrier free form of communication for parents and children alike.\r\nI see parents gather around the photos to see their child while learning throughout the day. What I didn't expect to see were children pulling their parents over to the daily communication board for a deeper look and some conversation about the day. This has been amazing to see and it shows me what an impact this form of communication has on all. \r\nIn fact this has had such an impact on the children that some have taken their photo off the board to take home with them before we even have been able to take to send them home.\r\nIn the classroom, I see children look at the photos posted around the room and hear them talking about it. They pause to look at the photos, gathering ideas, before they engage in their play.\r\nHaving photos is and has been an essential form of communication . Without these essential supplies , donated by you, it wouldn't be possible.\r\n\r\n\r\n.","fullyFundedDate":1758899074957,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-learning-connect/9603042/","projectTitle":"Lights! Camera! Learning! Connect!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1054035_orig.png?crop=1544,1545,x0,y406&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760726057721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-anna"},{"teacherId":7379637,"projectId":5179869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. I was able to keep my students safe and make them feel a part of our school community as well. My students have this long lasting memory of safety and community because of your generosity. I am grateful for all the people in my life and donors that have chosen to support our local school and help me be the best teacher I can be. I wouldn't have been able to do this without your support. My students will look back at this memory and know that they had a wonderful and safe year. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1600306799390,"projectUrl":"project/distant-but-together/5179869/","projectTitle":"Distant But Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7379637"},{"teacherId":9311637,"projectId":9832007,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was absolutely contagious! My students could hardly wait to explore everything during choice time and literacy centers. Their eyes lit up with pure joy as we unpacked each item together. That very same day, we began using the new supplies, and they've already transformed how we learn each day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have brought our lessons to life—making them more hands-on, engaging, and collaborative. I've watched students work together, problem-solve, and gain confidence as they take on new challenges. One of my favorite moments was seeing a group proudly share what they created with our new materials—their smiles said more than words ever could.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom now feels more vibrant, joyful, and full of possibility. We're continuing to build on what we've learned, and I can already see my students growing into more curious, motivated, and confident learners each day. Thank you for believing in them and helping us create a space where every child feels excited to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1761252519491,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-stem-literacy-a/9832007/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: STEM, Literacy, and Play in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9311637"},{"teacherId":1529780,"projectId":9446755,"letterContent":"The Pigeon from Mo Willems' books has truly become a beloved character and a cheerful, silly mascot for our class. Our goal was to gift each student The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! at the beginning of the year, and those books have already made a huge difference.\r\n\r\nGiving the children their own copies immediately helped us connect with them quicker. For many of our Pre-K learners, starting school is a big moment filled with anxiety. Reading the book together, where the Pigeon shares those exact \"first-day jitters,\" made the students feel seen. It showed them that we understand their worries, allowing us to build a warm, positive classroom community right from the start.\r\n\r\nBut the impact extends beyond our classroom. By taking these books home, our students are beginning to associate a positive, fun school experience with a genuine love of books. They get to share the Pigeon's humor and message of perseverance with their families. This helps literacy become a fun, accessible part of their home life and reinforces the importance of reading.\r\n\r\nWe still have the surprise of Will the Pigeon Graduate? waiting for them at the end of the year, which will be a wonderful keepsake to celebrate their big journey into kindergarten.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us turn the first big moments of school into comforting, celebratory, book-filled memories.","fullyFundedDate":1757423952933,"projectUrl":"project/from-first-day-jitters-to-graduation-gig/9446755/","projectTitle":"From First Day Jitters to Graduation Giggles—with The Pigeon!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1529780_orig.jpg?crop=1178,1178,x45,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742212249326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ayung"},{"teacherId":1529780,"projectId":9179888,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge, personal thank you for your generosity. The mobile Mac Mini computer you helped fund has truly changed how I connect with our students' families, and I'm excited to share the amazing impact it's having in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Mac Mini has made it so much easier to create engaging content on the go anywhere I am. It's become the key to opening up our classroom world to parents. I've been able to create beautiful newsletters for them to see what's happening every day. More recently, at the start of this year, we sent families a colorful full of pictures magazine featuring our students, so they could see exactly what their child is up to in school.\r\n\r\nImagine being a parent, especially of a pre-K student. That first month of school can be so nerve wracking as their baby is off to school for the first time. Seeing them happy and seeing what they're doing in a digital magazine or video immediately puts them at ease. That visual connection is everything.\r\n\r\nAnd it's not just for the beginning of the year. At the end of last school year, I was able to use the Mac Mini to create a memorable end-of-year video for our pre-K students to send them off into kindergarten. These are the kinds of keepsakes that truly celebrate their time with us.\r\n\r\nYour support allowed for a way for me to better communicate, reassure nervous parents, and celebrate our students in a professional and heartfelt way. Thank you for making these important moments and connections possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746810213304,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-everywhere-with-a-mac/9179888/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning Everywhere with a Mac Mini","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1529780_orig.jpg?crop=1178,1178,x45,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742212249326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ayung"},{"teacherId":1017204,"projectId":9659508,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding our request for the Gardyn Studio hydroponic garden! Your extraordinary generosity has not only provided us with a piece of equipment but has delivered a living laboratory that will fundamentally transform our STEM curriculum.\r\n\r\nIn our urban school setting, the Gardyn Studio is a unique opportunity for students—many of whom are first-generation—to experience hands-on agriculture, engineering, and biology up close. This system moves concepts like photosynthesis, water cycles, and sustainable technology out of the textbook and into reality.","fullyFundedDate":1759521089021,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponic-garden-for-our-school/9659508/","projectTitle":"Hydroponic Garden for Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eng-Tsang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1017204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450840722137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msesther"},{"teacherId":1017204,"projectId":9653175,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of lap desks and a storage cart! This project has immediately solved one of our biggest challenges: maximizing learning in a small classroom space.\r\n\r\nThe lap desks allow students to comfortably spread out, whether they are coding a robot on the floor, collaborating on design sketches in a quiet corner, or taking notes while observing an experiment. They have transformed unused space into dynamic workspaces, giving every student the room they need to invent and create.\r\n\r\nThe storage cart is a game-changer for classroom management. It keeps our materials—from circuits to tools—organized, accessible, and easily moved out of the way, giving us more time for teaching and less time for searching!","fullyFundedDate":1757531372446,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-classroom-more-room-to/9653175/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Classroom: More Room to Learn and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eng-Tsang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1017204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450840722137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msesther"},{"teacherId":1017204,"projectId":9202120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project request for photo paper and photo frames! Your generosity has immediately and beautifully transformed our STEM classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhile it might seem like a simple donation, these supplies are proving to be a powerful tool for engagement and identity. Our students, who are already brilliant young scientists and engineers, are now seeing their hard work validated and celebrated every single day.\r\n\r\nDisplaying their successes not only gives them pride and ownership over the classroom space, but it also visually communicates to every student that they belong in the world of STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1750256216160,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-ourselves-in-the-classroom/9202120/","projectTitle":"Seeing Ourselves in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eng-Tsang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1017204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450840722137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msesther"},{"teacherId":1017204,"projectId":9693392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our class with gardening supplies! We have been slowly growing our hydroponics in our STEM classroom. Even though our school does not have the space for a full hydroponic classroom, we wanted our students to still experience a sustainable form of gardening and producing their own food. The gardening supplies will be used for our botany unit so students can harvest the plants. The plant holder will be used to hold the plants we have been collecting as well. This high-tech component of the unit fosters valuable skills in problem-solving, engineering, and sustainable practices, preparing them for future careers in STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1757509434959,"projectUrl":"project/rooting-for-our-students-gardening-gear/9693392/","projectTitle":"Rooting for Our Students: Gardening Gear Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eng-Tsang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1017204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450840722137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msesther"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_123059","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":458,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":90,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.5,"schoolId":123059,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Active Learning Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Active Learning Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/active-learning-elementary-school/123059"}