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Through this project, they are learning that even simple acts of kindness can brighten someone's day and make a lasting difference.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us inspire a culture of kindness, one sticker at a time. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777321822044,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-one-sticker-at-a-time/10201311/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness One Sticker at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vlaseros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4854765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585287399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/evlaseros"},{"teacherId":4854765,"projectId":10056704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Celebrating Big Milestones for Our Smallest Learners.\" Your generosity is helping make our kindergarten graduation a joyful and unforgettable experience for our students.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our little learners will be able to celebrate this important milestone with special graduation decorations and meaningful gifts that recognize all of their hard work and growth throughout the year. For many of our students, this will be their very first graduation celebration, and your support is helping create memories they will cherish for years to come.\r\nKindergarten is a year filled with learning, confidence-building, friendships, and discovery. Your donation reminds our students that there are caring people who believe in them and are cheering them on every step of the way.\r\nThank you for helping us honor our students' accomplishments and make this celebration extra special. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1775761478713,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-big-milestones-for-our-small/10056704/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Big Milestones for Our Smallest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vlaseros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4854765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585287399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/evlaseros"},{"teacherId":4854765,"projectId":10099099,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone involved in \"Summer Sensory Buckets – for a Magical/Relaxing Summer,\" we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support and kindness.\r\nBecause of your thoughtful contributions, we were able to provide sensory buckets filled with engaging, calming, and fun summer-themed activities for our special learners and families. These buckets created opportunities for relaxation, creativity, sensory exploration, and joyful moments throughout the summer season.\r\nYour generosity helped bring comfort, excitement, and meaningful experiences to children who benefit greatly from sensory-based learning and play. From colorful textures and calming tools to interactive activities, each bucket was prepared with care and made possible through your support.\r\nMost importantly, your kindness reminded our families that they are supported by a compassionate community that values inclusion, happiness, and every child's unique abilities.\r\nThank you for helping us create a magical and relaxing summer filled with smiles, discovery, and memorable moments. We truly appreciate your generosity and continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1778030269233,"projectUrl":"project/summer-sensory-buckets-for-a-magicalr/10099099/","projectTitle":"Summer Sensory Buckets - for a Magical/Relaxing Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vlaseros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4854765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585287399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/evlaseros"},{"teacherId":4854765,"projectId":10099097,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone involved in \"Easter Painting Fun: Creative Expression for Special Learners,\" thank you for your generous support and kindness. Your contribution helped create a joyful and meaningful experience where our special learners could explore their creativity, express themselves freely, and celebrate Easter in a fun and inclusive environment.\r\nBecause of your generosity, participants enjoyed a day filled with colorful painting activities, laughter, learning, and confidence-building moments. More importantly, your support reminded our learners and their families that they are valued, encouraged, and embraced by a caring community.\r\nThe smiles on their faces and the pride they felt while sharing their artwork were truly unforgettable. None of this would have been possible without compassionate donors like you.\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of creative expression and inclusive opportunities for every learner. Your support continues to inspire hope, happiness, and growth in the lives of those we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1778223725285,"projectUrl":"project/easter-painting-fun-creative-expression/10099097/","projectTitle":"Easter Painting Fun: Creative Expression for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vlaseros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4854765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585287399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/evlaseros"},{"teacherId":4854765,"projectId":10246385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Rolling Creativity: A Cricut Cart for Classroom Projects.\" Your generosity means the world to our classroom community and will make a lasting impact on our students with special needs.\r\nWith the Cricut cart and organization system, we will be able to create engaging, hands-on learning materials that are customized to meet each child's individual needs. From visual schedules and communication supports to interactive classroom projects and motivational rewards, these tools will help bring creativity, structure, and accessibility into our daily learning environment.\r\nOur students thrive when they can learn through meaningful, personalized experiences, and your donation helps make that possible. The organized mobile cart will also allow us to efficiently store and access materials so we can spend more time focusing on student learning and less time managing supplies.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will have more opportunities to express themselves creatively, build confidence, and participate fully in classroom activities. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1777892443264,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-creativity-a-cricut-cart-for-cl/10246385/","projectTitle":"Rolling Creativity: A Cricut Cart for Classroom Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vlaseros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4854765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585287399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/evlaseros"},{"teacherId":4854765,"projectId":9899665,"letterContent":"Thank you for your sweet and generous donation. Because of you, we were able to have a spectacular winter ❄️ filled with beautiful decor and magical moments. We created amazing memories, took beautiful photos that we shared with friends and family and printed winter photos to give to all for the holiday season. Decor is so important to schools and classrooms. It creates a magical and happy environment which motivates children to want to come to school and be happy. We can't express how greatful we are and how happy you have made each and every child. You are amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1771516218043,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wonderland-spectacular-for-incred/9899665/","projectTitle":"Winter Wonderland Spectacular for Incredible Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vlaseros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4854765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585287399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/evlaseros"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10123176,"letterContent":"To our wonderful donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support in bringing our Snoopy Celebration Chairs to life. Your kindness helped us create a joyful Celebration Station where students feel seen, valued, and proud of their growth. The chairs have already become a meaningful part of our classroom, and the students were able to assemble them together, turning the process into a hands on learning experience. They worked collaboratively, practiced problem solving, and showed great responsibility as they built something that now holds a special place in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project has already been felt every day in our classroom community. Students proudly take turns in the Celebration Chair to share their accomplishments, which has strengthened their confidence, communication skills, and sense of pride in their learning. This special space has encouraged classmates to celebrate one another's successes, helping to build a culture of kindness, encouragement, and belonging. Thank you for helping make this experience possible and for investing in the confidence and joy of every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777994965068,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-celebrate-student-success-with-s/10123176/","projectTitle":"Help Us Celebrate Student Success with Snoopy Celebration Chairs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10068310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school website project and helping us create a more connected, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students and families. Your generosity is making it possible for us to provide equitable access to important school information, classroom learning, resources, photos, videos, and communication in one professional and accessible space. This website will especially benefit students and families with unique learning needs by ensuring everyone can stay informed, involved, and connected to what is happening both inside and beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is also helping us meet important accessibility requirements while easing the burden on teachers and administrators who already balance many responsibilities each day. Because of donors like you, we are able to work with professionals who can ensure the website is secure, accessible, and meaningful for our entire school community. This installment payment brings us one step closer to providing a platform where every child feels seen, celebrated, valued, and supported. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1778186100773,"projectUrl":"project/website-needed-to-keep-our-school-commun/10068310/","projectTitle":"Website Needed to Keep Our School Community Engaged and Informed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10097548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Diner Experience project! Your generosity is helping create a meaningful hands-on learning opportunity that our students are incredibly excited about. Because of your support, each student will have the their very own custom t-shirt to wear on our upcoming school trip, helping every child feel included, confident, and part of a team.\r\n\r\nThis project is about so much more than shirts. It's about building lasting memories. Wearing their custom shirts during the trip will foster pride, unity, and excitement as they represent their class together.\r\n\r\nFor many students, experiences like these leave a lasting impact and help strengthen confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. The shirts will also become special keepsakes that remind them of the fun, effort, and connection they shared with their classmates. 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They are not only learning about how technology has changed over time, but also developing creativity, problem solving skills, and teamwork. The excitement in the room has been amazing.\r\nI also want to sincerely apologize for the delay in sending out thank you cards. Our students have been busy with state testing, which slowed us down a bit, but please know that your cards are coming in the future! It may take a little time, but I promise they will make their way to you. Your kindness truly means so much to all of us.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact, and honestly, it looks like we might need even more sets because the students are having such a hard time sharing and the other classes are getting envious haha! That just shows how engaged and excited they are. Thank you again for making this experience possible and for investing in my students' learning and joy.\r\nWith much appreciation,\r\nMs. Stavrou","fullyFundedDate":1772405331521,"projectUrl":"project/then-and-now-building-vintage-technolog/10012337/","projectTitle":"Then and Now: Building Vintage Technology with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps11"},{"teacherId":3887423,"projectId":9368856,"letterContent":"This project had a powerful and lasting impact on our classroom, and it would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our donors.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now learn in a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable environment every single day. Regularly disinfected toys, tables, and shared materials have helped reduce the spread of illness, allowing our students to be present, engaged, and ready to learn. The ability to quickly clean spills, accidents, and everyday messes has minimized disruptions and kept our classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe addition of effective cleaning tools, including the vacuum/mop, has made a noticeable difference especially since our students spend so much of their time on the floor. They now have a space that is not only clean, but safe and welcoming for learning, play, and growth.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, this project has helped our young learners begin to understand responsibility and the importance of caring for their environment. These are lifelong habits that start here, and you have played a key role in making that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your belief in our students. Your support has truly made a difference in their daily lives, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755733602963,"projectUrl":"project/a-cleaner-today-for-a-healthier-tomorro/9368856/","projectTitle":"A Cleaner Today, for a Healthier Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3887423"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10172305,"letterContent":"Dearest Rebecca, We want to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our School Leaders Celebration project. Your contribution makes it possible for us to recognize and uplift the incredible leadership our students demonstrate each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to celebrate students who lead through kindness, service, teamwork, and integrity. The trophies you have helped fund are far more than awards, they are lasting symbols of the values we strive to instill in every student: leadership with purpose, service with heart, and a commitment to building a stronger community. For many students, this recognition will be a powerful affirmation that their actions matter and that their voices and efforts are seen.\r\n\r\nThis celebration will have a meaningful impact across our entire school. Not only will students be honored for their contributions, but they will also engage in service-oriented activities and collaborative experiences that bring together peers, teachers, and families. These shared moments will strengthen our sense of unity and pride while reinforcing the importance of giving back. By highlighting student leadership in this way, we are helping all students see themselves as capable changemakers with the power to make a difference.\r\n\r\nYour continued support helps us nurture a culture where positive contributions are recognized and repeated. It inspires confidence, builds a sense of belonging, and encourages students to step forward as leaders in their classrooms and beyond. The ripple effect of your generosity will be felt in the growth, motivation, and future aspirations of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, your belief in our mission, and your ongoing commitment to our students. We are truly grateful for your partnership in shaping the next generation of leaders. 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About this school
PS 11 Kathryn Phelan is
an urban public school
in Woodside, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 690 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.5:1.
Its teachers have had 1,074 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 6
690 Students
73 Teachers
5425 Skillman AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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PS 11 Kathryn Phelan
$507,197
raised using DonorsChoose
1,074
projects
funded
61
teachers
funded
1,422
donors
121
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195
projects for
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102
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art supplies
PS 11 Kathryn Phelan has received support from
843 individuals from New York and
579 individuals out-of-state.