{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 11 Kathryn Phelan","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10351189,"letterContent":"Our Leader in Me Celebration will have a lasting impact on our students by reinforcing that leadership is about making a positive difference through kindness, responsibility, teamwork, and service to others.\r\n\r\nRecognizing students with leadership trophies will build their confidence, encourage them to continue leading by example, and inspire every child to see themselves as a leader. The celebration will strengthen our school community by creating a culture where leadership, service, and positive character are recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nAs students watch their peers receive recognition for their leadership and service, they will be motivated to set goals, help others, and become active contributors in their classrooms and school. This experience will foster a stronger sense of belonging, increase school pride, and encourage students to make positive choices every day.\r\n\r\nThe impact will extend beyond the celebration. Students will carry these leadership skills into their classrooms, homes, and communities, helping them grow into confident, compassionate, and responsible future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1783016424218,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-student-leadership-honoring/10351189/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Student Leadership: Honoring Tomorrow’s Changemakers","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":10200097,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making our school carnival such an unforgettable day! Because of your generosity, our students enjoyed a day filled with laughter, games, delicious food, bubbles, prizes, and memories they'll treasure. Many of our children had never experienced a school carnival before, and watching their faces light up as our amazing Parent Organization, parents and staff brought this event to life was simply priceless. Your kindness helped every child feel included, celebrated, and part of something special.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and making this joyful day possible. You didn't just donate supplies, you created lasting memories and strengthened our school community. If this project made you smile, I hope you'll take a look at some of the other fun projects on my DonorsChoose teacher page. There's always another opportunity to inspire fun and creativity, and we'd love to have you join us on our next adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1776725810808,"projectUrl":"project/carnival-craze-unleashing-joy-for-our-k/10200097/","projectTitle":"Carnival Craze: Unleashing Joy for Our Kids","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":10093792,"letterContent":"Dearest Rebecca,\r\nThis project made a huge impact on our classroom! What a superfun day! Our Candyland-themed breakfast celebration was an amazing, colorful experience that our students will remember for a long time. After working so hard, they were thrilled to enjoy a morning filled with fun games, themed stations, and sweet surprises that brought the classic Candy Land game to life. The excitement and smiles were nonstop as students collected treats and celebrated their accomplishments together.\r\n\r\nA special highlight of the day was the delicious pancakes provided by Belgian Boys Breakfast, which made the celebration feel even more special. The breakfast gave students a wonderful start to the day and added to the festive atmosphere. The combination of a fun breakfast, engaging activities, and Candyland-themed treats created a joyful experience that strengthened our classroom community and rewarded our students for all of their hard work. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this unforgettable celebration possible! Thank you sweet Rebecca for always supporting us and for the delicious toppings and candy that were a huge hit with the theme. You are our classroom angel! Have a safe and fun summer! We love you!","fullyFundedDate":1772564449013,"projectUrl":"project/a-sweet-day-in-candyland/10093792/","projectTitle":"A Sweet Day in Candyland!","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":1513400,"projectId":10148161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. All the material arrived in time before the school year ended. I had enough time to personalize the donated items and make them extra special. The look on the children's faces when they saw everything they got to take home was priceless.\r\n\r\nOn the day of our end-of-the-year party, I set up the classroom so that students could check out everything they had received. They enjoyed their ice cream sundaes in their own personalized ice cream cups. Definitely a great way to end our school year.","fullyFundedDate":1776351595943,"projectUrl":"project/way-to-go-1st-grade-time-to-celebrate/10148161/","projectTitle":"Way to go, 1st grade! Time to Celebrate Your Achievements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1513400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516465795311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1513400"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10284317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Leader in Me celebration. Your donation helped us create a special Leadership Breakfast where students were recognized for their hard work and growth as leaders. The trophy-themed backdrop made the event feel exciting and important, giving students a place to take photos and proudly celebrate their accomplishments with their families and teachers.\r\n\r\nThis project had a meaningful impact on our students. Seeing their achievements recognized in such a positive way helped build their confidence and encouraged them to continue practicing leadership skills every day. The backdrop served as a reminder that their efforts matter and that being a leader is something to be proud of. Thank you for helping us make this celebration memorable and inspiring for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778810515410,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-tomorrows-leaders-one-habit/10284317/","projectTitle":"Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders, One Habit at a Time","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":1513400,"projectId":10148119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gracious donations to my project. With your donations, I was able to obtain a TPT gift card, which has been a great help in acquiring materials I need in class to support my students better.\r\n\r\nSince we received our donations, my students have been able to work on various activities created by other teachers. These activities have been a great help as they have been created by teachers who have used them in their classes.\r\n\r\nI have used DonorsChoose in the past, and all the generous Donors have always put a smile on my face and my students' faces. I hope to create a new project when I see that I am in need of new material and may need a little help in funding the items.","fullyFundedDate":1777966226416,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-great-resources-by-teachers-for-te/10148119/","projectTitle":"TPT - Great Resources by Teachers for Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1513400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516465795311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1513400"},{"teacherId":4854765,"projectId":10201311,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Spreading Kindness One Sticker at a Time.\" Your generosity is helping us create meaningful opportunities for students to share positivity, encouragement, and kindness with others every day.\r\nBecause of your support, our students will be able to design and create kindness stickers that spread uplifting messages throughout our school and community. These small stickers carry a big impact by reminding others to be compassionate, inclusive, and caring.\r\nYour donation is doing more than providing supplies — it is helping nurture empathy, creativity, and confidence in our students. 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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1052","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":714,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":1052,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 11 Kathryn Phelan on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 11 Kathryn Phelan","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-11-kathryn-phelan/1052"}