{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Active Learning Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1529780,"projectId":10211484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our Pre-K graduation feel so special and memorable. Because of your support, we were able to give our little graduates their own graduation caps and surprise them with a gift that connected perfectly to our classroom: a cuddly Pigeon plush by Mo Willems.\r\n\r\nMo Willems' books have been a big part of our year. The children have laughed along with Pigeon, Elephant, Piggie, and so many of his characters. His stories brought so much joy, humor, and connection into our classroom, so having Pigeon be part of our graduation celebration felt like the perfect way to end the year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us give each child something familiar, meaningful, and fun. The graduation caps helped them feel proud and ready for their big moment, while the Pigeon plush gave them a sweet reminder of the stories, laughter, and memories we shared together in Pre-K.\r\n\r\nOne of the sweetest moments was seeing their faces when they received their Pigeon. For many children, graduation is exciting, but it can also feel like a big step into something new. This gift helped make the transition feel joyful, comforting, and full of smiles.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of stories, surprises, and childhood joy. Because of you, our students were able to celebrate with pride, a cap on their heads, and a favorite feathered friend cheering them on.","fullyFundedDate":1778024294668,"projectUrl":"project/flying-into-kindergarten-a-graduation-g/10211484/","projectTitle":"Flying into Kindergarten: A Graduation Gift for Our Pre-K Stars!","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":10278934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our newest Tonies project. The Toniebox has already become a favorite in our classroom, so this project felt less like introducing something new and more like giving the children even more access to something they already love.\r\n\r\nThis time, there was no learning curve. The children already knew how to use the Toniebox and were excited right away when they saw the new Tonies. They were eager to choose stories, listen to songs, and revisit some of the characters they recognized. Having an additional Toniebox also makes a big difference because more children can enjoy listening at the same time, instead of having to wait for a turn.\r\n\r\nThe new Tonies have also helped bring a wider variety of stories into our classroom. That variety matters, especially for our students who are still developing their English language skills. They get to hear new words, familiar phrases, songs, conversations, and storytelling in a way that feels fun and natural. I love seeing them listen closely, repeat parts they remember, and talk about their favorite stories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts has been watching quieter students engage with language in a comfortable way. Some children may not always speak up during whole group time, but they will sit with a Toniebox, listen, smile, sing along, or share a small comment with a friend. Those little moments matter. They are building confidence, vocabulary, independence, and a love for stories.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us give our students more chances to listen, learn, and enjoy books in a way that feels playful and inviting. Thank you for helping us grow our collection and for making these meaningful classroom moments possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778634085435,"projectUrl":"project/tales-and-tunes-the-magic-of-tonies-for/10278934/","projectTitle":"Tales and Tunes: the Magic of Tonies for Our Classroom","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":9690986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get our \"Wreck-It to Fix-It\" project off the ground. Even though the makerspace supplies were out of stock, we decided to dive right in by building a mobile Art Cart—and it has been a total game-changer for my Pre-K creators.\r\n\r\nThe absolute star of the project has been the \"chompsaw.\" If you've ever worked with four-year-olds, you know how much they want to build big things, but cardboard is usually way too tough for them to handle on their own. It used to be a point of frustration, but now? They are obsessed. Watching them realize they can actually cut through a thick box safely to make the exact piece they need is amazing. They've even started testing it on other materials like felt, experimenting like little scientists to see what else it can do.\r\n\r\nHaving everything organized on a rolling cart means that whenever a student has a \"Fix-It Felix\" moment, they just wheel the supplies to their spot and get to work. They aren't waiting on me to cut things for them anymore—they're doing it themselves.\r\n\r\nYou've given them more than just tools; you've given them the independence to be real builders. Seeing their faces light up when they finally \"fix\" a project with their own two hands is the best part of my day, and it wouldn't have happened without you.","fullyFundedDate":1766783185289,"projectUrl":"project/from-wreck-it-to-fix-it-pre-k-engineers/9690986/","projectTitle":"From Wreck-It to Fix-It: Pre-K Engineers at Work!","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":9956478,"letterContent":"I am so thrilled to share that our Compassion Care Project is officially off the ground and making a tangible difference in our community! Because of your generosity, our Pre-K students haven't just been learning about kindness in the abstract—they have been practicing it with their own two hands.\r\n\r\nThe journey began with the excitement of building our new clothing rack. Once it was ready, we sent out letters to our school community, and then the \"waiting game\" began. As donations slowly started to trickle in, our classroom was in the middle of a clothing unit study. This provided the perfect opportunity for our students to learn the art of stewardship.\r\n\r\nUsing the donated items, my students practiced how to truly care for clothes. They learned to fold neatly and even experienced \"old school\" chores by washing clothes by hand using a washboard and our manual washing machine. It was incredible to watch these young learners realize that their small hands were capable of preparing something beautiful for someone else.\r\n\r\nOnce the clothes were cleaned, folded, and hung, we wheeled the rack out to our families. While it started slowly as families got used to the new project, the children's curiosity eventually led the way. Before we knew it, items were \"flying off the racks\" into their new homes!\r\n\r\nIn a world where children outgrow clothing so quickly, it felt wasteful to see perfectly good items discarded. Because of you, those clothes have been given a second life, and our families have a dignified way to support one another. More importantly, my students now see themselves as \"capable helpers\" who understand that helping others is something they can do every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision and for helping our littlest learners discover the power of a compassionate community.","fullyFundedDate":1767150540004,"projectUrl":"project/the-compassion-closet-a-pre-k-clothing/9956478/","projectTitle":"The Compassion Closet: A Pre-K Clothing Exchange Project","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":9920681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our Pre-K classroom has officially turned into a little lab of engineers.\r\n\r\nWhile my students have used marble runs on our light table before, those projects are all about gravity—things only go down. The Air Toobz have added a totally new dimension to their play. It's been amazing to watch them think so creatively as they figure out how to use air and wind to move a ball through a maze they've built. They aren't just watching things fall anymore; they're learning how to direct an invisible force.\r\n\r\nIn our community, school is often the place where children get their first real chance to take the lead. By giving them materials they can actually control and redesign, you're helping them see themselves as real problem-solvers. Whether it's a successful launch or a moment where they have to stop and fix a tube, they are building the kind of confidence that stays with them way beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement as they watch the ball move through their creation and come out the other end is truly amazing. Thank you for giving them the tools to explore, take risks, and lead their own learning!","fullyFundedDate":1764787880328,"projectUrl":"project/air-toobz-where-curiosity-takes-flight/9920681/","projectTitle":"Air Toobz: Where Curiosity Takes Flight!","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":9960473,"letterContent":"When your school is in the heart of Flushing, Queens—NYC's biggest Chinatown—it should truly reflect the vibrant community it serves, especially during the Lunar New Year. Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to give our classroom a festive makeover like no other!\r\n\r\nIf you take a walk through our community, you will see Main Street and its local businesses decorated in red and gold to ring in the new year. That same energetic atmosphere has been created in our classroom, which was transformed into a sea of red to welcome a new year full of prosperity and luck. Families were able to experience this firsthand during our red envelope making event, where parents and children came together to celebrate the occasion and craft their own hong bao just in time to gallop into the Year of the Horse.\r\n\r\nThroughout the month, our students listened to stories about how different cultures welcome the spring and the legend of the Great Race that determined the order of the Chinese Zodiac. Many of these are traditions our students have experienced at home, and now that culture and language are being authentically represented in their place of learning. Thank you for providing the strength and spirit needed to make this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1767229065060,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-lunar-new-year-year-of-the/9960473/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse!","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":9686443,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of lanterns for our Lunar New Year Family Engagement event.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students and their families were able to transition from the classroom to a world of light and celebration. \r\n\r\nSeeing the joy on the students' faces as they lit their lanterns for the first time was truly magical. You didn't just provide materials; you provided a core memory for our families and a beautiful way to honor our cultural traditions.","fullyFundedDate":1767643680019,"projectUrl":"project/light-it-up-lantern-making-family-works/9686443/","projectTitle":"Light It Up: Lantern Making Family Workshop","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":9713318,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our class with Picasso Tiles and Hashtag Blocks! These materials have completely transformed our \"Maker Space\" time.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights this week was seeing a group of students combine both sets to build a \"future city.\" They used the Hashtag Blocks for the intricate foundation work and the Picasso Tiles for the colorful, translucent facades. Watching them collaborate to solve problems—like why a tower might lean or how to snap blocks together for maximum height—is exactly what STEM is all about.\r\n\r\nYour investment has brought a new level of creativity and critical thinking to our daily routine. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760533303638,"projectUrl":"project/stem-centers-galore/9713318/","projectTitle":"Stem Centers Galore!","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":9894147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a humidifier for our STEM classroom.\r\n\r\nBefore your gift arrived, our hydroponic plants were struggling with the dry classroom air; we were seeing wilted leaves and stalled growth. Since we've integrated the humidifier into our setup, the transformation has been incredible. The plants are looking vibrant and green again, and more importantly, my students are fascinated by how quickly the environment impacts living systems.\r\n\r\nYour support isn't just keeping plants alive—it's helping us cultivate the next generation of scientists. Thank you for making our \"indoor farm\" a success!","fullyFundedDate":1766105833216,"projectUrl":"project/optimal-air-optimal-minds-securing-a-h/9894147/","projectTitle":"Optimal Air, Optimal Minds: Securing a Healthier STEM Learning Climate","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_123059","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":458,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":90,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"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"}