{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gidney Avenue Memorial School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9782557,"projectId":10008960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Our preschoolers absolutely love their new Mo Willems books and reading buddies. They look forward to story time each day and enjoy cuddling with their reading buddies while listening and \"reading\" the stories.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping our students build early literacy skills, grow their vocabulary, and develop a love of reading. Your thoughtful gift has brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778099140193,"projectUrl":"project/mo-willems-magic-books-and-reading-budd/10008960/","projectTitle":"Mo Willems Magic: Books and Reading Buddies for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Debenedictus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782557"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10347753,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed in a bright and exciting way with our new marquee letters! Thank you for believing in our students and helping create a learning environment where every child feels inspired, celebrated, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThese marquee letters are much more than decorations. They have become a powerful teaching tool that brings energy and creativity into our classroom. We use them to highlight our weekly learning themes, celebrate student accomplishments, recognize birthdays, display positive messages, and reinforce important words and concepts. The glowing lights immediately capture students' attention and create a warm, welcoming space where they feel valued and motivated.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who benefit from visual supports and engaging classroom environments, these marquee letters make learning more meaningful. Whether we are spelling sight words, showcasing acts of kindness, or celebrating classroom milestones, the letters encourage participation, spark conversations, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nEvery time the lights shine, they remind our students that people they have never met believe in them and care about their success. That message is just as important as any lesson we teach.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom brighter, more joyful, and full of opportunities to celebrate learning every single day. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our students, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1783864555899,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-creativity-through-music-an/10347753/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Creativity Through Music and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":9252691,"projectId":10153601,"letterContent":"I just gifted my students their individual copies of the Do-it-Yourself Diary of a Wimpy Kid books! They were thrilled. It was so sweet to see them use the free space as a yearbook for their friends to sign and write about their favorite 4th grade memories. I love that because of donors like yourself I am able to make this my end of year gift tradition for the third year in a row. My kiddos are really excited to use these books over the summer. They were so excited that they have already started using the books! :) \r\nThank you so much. I hope I can continue this tradition for next year","fullyFundedDate":1773864140978,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-the-sun/10153601/","projectTitle":"Learning in the Sun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9252691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693674786210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9252691"},{"teacherId":9252691,"projectId":10095089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom library! My students were thrilled to receive the new titles, and they are especially excited that we now have a complete series available for them to enjoy.\r\n\r\nOur class absolutely loves reading the I Survived graphic novels, especially after we finish the chapter books together. Having the full collection will allow more students to continue exploring these stories and deepen their love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support help foster a positive reading culture in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful. Thank you for helping inspire our young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778099816297,"projectUrl":"project/student-voices-matter/10095089/","projectTitle":"Student Voices Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9252691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693674786210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9252691"},{"teacherId":10335757,"projectId":10070236,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your contributions have already had such a meaningful impact on the daily lives of my students! My students were beyond thrilled to see the items we've received. \r\n\r\nMany of my students face challenges that extend beyond academics. Having access to a warm jacket has been helpful to keep my students comfortable and will be especially helpful during the colder months. The backpacks and folders have provided some of my students with a reliable way to transport their school materials, helping them stay organized and prepared for learning.\r\n\r\nThe snacks ensure that students have the energy they need to actively participate in class. When basic needs such as hunger are addressed, my students are better able to concentrate, engage in lessons, and reach their full potential. The personal care items have been helpful to promote health, hygiene, and self-confidence. \r\n\r\nYour support does more than provide supplies—it sends a powerful message to my students that their community cares about them and believes in their success. By helping meet these basic needs, you are creating a more equitable learning environment where all students can focus on growing academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Your kindness and generosity make a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778099816163,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-comfort-for-our-toughe/10070236/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Comfort for our Toughest Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holzapple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769723150417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335757"},{"teacherId":9782557,"projectId":9895342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us build our home/school connection through our bilingual library! Our students are excited to bring home book bags filled with stories to share with their families, then return them to school to receive a new collection of books to enjoy.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping children strengthen early literacy skills while creating special family reading moments at home. The bilingual books are especially meaningful for our Spanish-speaking families, allowing parents and children to read and connect together in the language they know best. Your generosity is helping us create a stronger community of readers. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778099814241,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-homeschool-connection-with/9895342/","projectTitle":"Building our Home/School Connection With Our Bilingual Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Debenedictus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782557"},{"teacherId":6049684,"projectId":8576636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. These supplies came in handy all year round. The flair pens helped us add pizazz to our work and the erasers helped us fix our mistakes. The laminating sheets were awesome! We go through so much of them throughout the year. The best part is, we still have some for next year's projects. \r\nOur sharpener gets a lot of use every day, and having a new one was awesome! We are all ready for next year and that is mostly thanks to you.\r\nWe hope you have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1725558511746,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/8576636/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLaCruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6049684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546561665599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthia-delacruz"},{"teacherId":6049684,"projectId":10022303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We have gotten through the cold months virtually germ free, as we hoped!\r\nWe made sure to Clorox wipe our tables and chairs every afternoon. We made sure to wash out hands throughout the day, and sanitized with our hand sanitizer.\r\nThe best part about this, was that our class was able to take ownership and responsibility for keeping our classroom clean, this is so important for our little learners. \r\nThe extra goodies, like visors and bubbles with be a hit at our school field day! I cant wait to see how excited they are when I present them to the students. \r\nWe hope you have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1768852587276,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-us-warm-healthy-and-happy/10022303/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Us Warm, Healthy, and Happy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLaCruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6049684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546561665599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthia-delacruz"},{"teacherId":6049684,"projectId":9473948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We have gotten through the cold months virtually germ free, as we hoped!\r\nWe made sure to Clorox wipe our tables and chairs every afternoon, We were ablet o sanitize with our lysol spray, we had enough tissues for all the runny noses; and we did it all thanks to you. \r\nThe best part about this, was that our class was able to take ownership and responsibility for keeping our classroom clean, this is so important for our little learners. \r\nWe have a few neighbors that loved borrowing our new broom, so essentially you helped quite a few of my colleagues as well. \r\nWe hope you have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1762267673785,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-germ-free/9473948/","projectTitle":"Clean and Germ Free","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLaCruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6049684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546561665599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthia-delacruz"},{"teacherId":5808312,"projectId":10052457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. My students and I are excited to incorporate these materials into our daily clay clean-up routines and classroom responsibilities. Your support will help students learn the importance of teamwork, organization, and taking pride in their creative environment.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, students will be able to clean their tables, organize materials, and repair clay pieces when needed. They will also help maintain a clean and welcoming art room for other students and future classes. These responsibilities encourage independence, problem-solving, and respect for shared spaces.\r\n\r\nHaving the proper materials will make our classroom routines more effective and enjoyable while helping students feel proud of caring for their workspaces and artwork. Your donation will benefit not only this year's students but also future classes who will continue using these supplies for years to come.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create a positive environment where creativity and responsibility can grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1778099814415,"projectUrl":"project/clean-up-supplies-for-clay-day/10052457/","projectTitle":"Clean-Up Supplies for Clay Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dorigatti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5808312_orig.png?crop=1066,1066,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615518143132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5808312"},{"teacherId":3555879,"projectId":10272959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project for black printer ink! Your generosity has a direct impact on our classroom and helps ensure that learning continues without interruption. Black printer ink is one of those essential resources we rely on every single day for printing worksheets, reading materials, assessments, parent communication, and individualized learning resources for our students. Because of your kindness, we can provide clear, high-quality materials that support student success and keep our classroom running smoothly. Your donation helps remove barriers and allows us to focus on what matters most—teaching and learning. Most importantly, your support reminds our students that there are caring people beyond our classroom who believe in their education and future. We are incredibly grateful for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and commitment to helping our students thrive. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778345515011,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-ideas/10272959/","projectTitle":"Ink for Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3555879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525568624635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspurdy5"},{"teacherId":3555879,"projectId":10211341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project for crayons and pencils! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in our classroom each and every day. These basic supplies are essential tools that allow our students to fully participate in learning, express their creativity, and complete their work with confidence. Fresh crayons inspire colorful thinking and artistic expression, while pencils are used constantly for writing, problem-solving, and practicing new skills. Because of your kindness, our students will have the materials they need to learn, create, and grow without interruption. Your support shows our children that there are people who believe in them and care about their success. We are incredibly grateful for your compassion and commitment to education. Thank you for helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1778099814680,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds-bright-colors/10211341/","projectTitle":"Sharp Minds & Bright Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3555879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525568624635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspurdy5"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22282","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":781,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":22282,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gidney Avenue Memorial School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gidney Avenue Memorial School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/newburgh-enlarged-city-sd/gams-tech-magnet-school/22282"}