{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 11 Kathryn Phelan","outOfStateSupporters":40.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10184446,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their vision for a kinder, more inclusive school community. Your generosity is doing far more than providing materials you are helping amplify student voice, leadership, and connection across our entire school.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, every student will have the opportunity to design and wear a personalized message that promotes kindness, empathy, and standing up for others. These shirts will become powerful symbols of unity, especially during our assemblies and community parade, where students will proudly share their voices and values with one another and the broader community.\r\n\r\nYour contribution also makes it possible to launch our Leadership Suggestion Box, encouraging students and staff to recognize and celebrate everyday acts of courage, compassion, and leadership. By highlighting these \"caught being a leader\" moments, we are building a culture where positive actions are noticed, valued, and repeated.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project will extend far beyond a single event. You are helping create an environment where students feel empowered, confident, and responsible for shaping a bullying free community. They are not just participants they are leaders, role models, and changemakers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us turn this vision into reality and for playing a vital role in fostering a school culture rooted in kindness and respect.","fullyFundedDate":1775768789123,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-of-kindness-a-schoolwide-moveme/10184446/","projectTitle":"Leaders of Kindness: A Schoolwide Movement","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":10190757,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for helping bring this vision to life for our students. Our classroom is starting to look amazing!This project will transform our classroom into a dynamic, engaging space where history feels alive and relevant as we approach the nation's 250th anniversary. Through vibrant, patriotic visuals and thoughtful displays, students will deepen their understanding of key moments in U.S. history while engaging in meaningful discussions about citizenship, diversity, and progress. This inclusive environment will ensure that students from all backgrounds feel seen, respected, and connected to the learning experience.\r\n\r\nBy creating a welcoming, visually inspiring classroom, this project will foster a strong sense of belonging and community. Students will feel more motivated to participate, collaborate, and take pride in their learning environment. Ultimately, this experience will not only strengthen their academic understanding of history but also help them see themselves as active participants in America's ongoing story.","fullyFundedDate":1776269736551,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-250-years-of-america-through/10190757/","projectTitle":"Celebrating 250 Years of America Through Classroom Community & Culture","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":8931097,"projectId":9830665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your kindness, our students are now participating in a variety of new counseling activities focused on building self-esteem and practicing coping skills. From interactive games to reflective journals and group discussions, these activities are helping students recognize their strengths, manage stress, and support one another.\r\n\r\nIt has been inspiring to watch our students gain confidence and develop tools they can use both in and out of the classroom. Your donation is making a real difference in their emotional well-being, and we are so grateful for your investment in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768713456760,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-meaningful-counseling-lessons-fo/9830665/","projectTitle":"Fun and Meaningful Counseling Lessons for Awesome Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vereen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931097_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683925888781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931097"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":10062905,"letterContent":"Our Dearest Rebecca,\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generous sponsorship of our Pink disco ball! Your kindness is helping us create a magical and unforgettable experience for our students, full of vibrant colors and joyful memories. Thanks to you, we are. now able to add a sparkling pink disco ball to our classroom. It is so adorable. I turned on the disco music and the kids had a blast dancing underneath it.\r\n\r\nYour support will have a lasting impact on our students. For many, events like this are a rare opportunity to feel celebrated and valued, and your generosity helps build a strong sense of community and school spirit. The excitement, laughter, and joy that your gift brings will inspire our students to engage creatively, work together, and take pride in their school. Beyond the fun, this celebration will teach important lessons about kindness, generosity, and teamwork, showing our students the power of giving and the joy it can create.\r\n\r\nBecause of you our students will carry the memory of this magical classroom environment Your support encourages a positive school culture, uplifts our students' spirits, and sets the tone for a year filled with learning, creativity, and kindness. Thank you for making our classroom truly extraordinary! You are our dancing queen and we love you. We appreciate all the support you always give us. Have a wonderful spring season and a Happy Easter or Passover.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude, Ms. Stavrou and the future Disco stars of PS11Q","fullyFundedDate":1773505823447,"projectUrl":"project/pink-disco-dreams-a-candyland-breakfast/10062905/","projectTitle":"Pink Disco Dreams: A Candyland Breakfast Celebration!","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":10115880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Mets window project at PS 11. Your contribution is helped turn a creative idea into a bright, joyful reality for our students and our entire community.\r\n\r\nAt PS 11, our students thrive when they can combine creativity, teamwork, and community spirit. With your help, they helped design and build a vibrant \"GO METS\" window display using orange and blue LED rope lights across two classroom windows. This hands-on project allowed students to plan layouts, , and add creative accents building valuable STEM skills, strengthening problem-solving abilities, and encouraging collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support extends far beyond the classroom. Our school sits along the 7 train line, and on Opening Day, our display was seen by thousands of commuters. It was even shared on X, where many fans celebrated spotting our glowing windows from the train. Students were incredibly proud to see their work recognized and enjoyed by such a wide audience.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, this project has created a meaningful, visible, and exciting experience that brings school pride to life while brightening the day of everyone who passes by. Thank you for making this possible and for investing in our students' creativity and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Stavrou and the creative Mets fans of PS 11","fullyFundedDate":1772564542515,"projectUrl":"project/ps-11-shines-for-the-fans-led-window-di/10115880/","projectTitle":"PS 11 Shines for the Fans: LED Window Display","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":10077818,"letterContent":"Dearest Doyle family, \r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our Candyland-themed breakfast celebration. Your kindness is helping create an experience that goes far beyond a special event.It is an opportunity for our students to feel seen, valued, and celebrated. The custom T-shirts will transform the day into something truly magical, uniting students and teachers in a shared, joyful experience that builds excitement, strengthens connections, and fosters a strong sense of belonging. For many of our students, this will be a rare opportunity to fully participate in a themed celebration where everyone feels included.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than breakfast. It is about joy, recognition, and building confidence. Thank you for helping us create meaningful memories and a stronger, more connected school community. We appreciate the support you continue to give our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1773409191340,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-in-candyland-t-shirts-for/10077818/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success in Candyland: T-Shirts for a Magical Breakfast Celebration","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":536260,"projectId":5253171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support during distance learning. It was definitely a challenge, but with support and donations of electronic items, students were as engaged as being in the classroom. We were very happy to be able to purchase new digital curriculum online to help ease the transition into distance learning, as it was new to both students and teachers. We were able to use this gift card across all subject areas. Thank you for your support during a difficult time in our classroom. Stay healthy and thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1604096628098,"projectUrl":"project/remote-learning-needs-more-resources/5253171/","projectTitle":"Remote Learning Needs More Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dammacco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp536260_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457613728294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdammacco"},{"teacherId":536260,"projectId":5047281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. Distance learning was a challenge and with donations like this, it helped to make it a success. While we would prefer to be in the classroom, these donations made distance learning fun and engaging for all students. Students were able to stay on task with the help of visuals, and keep notes along with the teacher. We are happy to be back in the classroom now, and have recently moved these items into use in the classroom. Thank you so much for bring a supporter.","fullyFundedDate":1597174042866,"projectUrl":"project/distance-learning-supplies-for-special-e/5047281/","projectTitle":"Distance Learning Supplies for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dammacco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp536260_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457613728294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdammacco"},{"teacherId":4043197,"projectId":9880974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and funding the Fun Friday project to Donors Choose. When the packages arrived, the students were very excited! They were even more excited to see the types of games that I was opening . They were excited to see Connect Four, Jenga, Simon, Uno, Trouble, Checkers, and the Rubik's cubes. It is greatly appreciated that all of you have funded this project. The children look forward to Fun Friday so that they can explore and socialize. Some games have rules that they need to follow. They have to learn how to share. They have to learn how to play together and be kind with each other. There is education involved with these games. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1772741690376,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday/9880974/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4043197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542761626018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alison-kelly"},{"teacherId":182135,"projectId":9988236,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing support, our students brought the Year of the Horse to life! Dressed in hats, aprons, and horse costumes, they paraded through the school, sharing their joy and creativity with everyone. Your generosity gave them a hands-on Lunar New Year experience, helping them explore global traditions, build confidence through performance, and create joyful, lasting memories. They had an amazing\r\nday and one little boy yelled out, \"Where is the Chinese food!\" We deeply appreciate your continued support in making these meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768502085948,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-year-of-the-horse-to-life/9988236/","projectTitle":"Bring the Year of the Horse to Life!","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":8119569,"projectId":9867450,"letterContent":"Your generous donation made a meaningful impact across our entire school community. The kindness bracelets became powerful symbols of compassion, inclusion, and connection among our students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were thrilled and eager to get started. Many even volunteered to spend their lunch time creating bracelets, showing just how much the project meant to them.\r\n\r\nStudents thoughtfully looked up caring and encouraging words to include on their bracelets. They took their time choosing words that would inspire others — words like \"hope,\" \"respect,\" \"brave,\" and \"friend.\" The process became more than a craft; it was a meaningful reflection on how to uplift one another.\r\n\r\nThey loved both making and sharing the bracelets with classmates throughout the school. Each bracelet carried a message of kindness, and the impact was felt school-wide.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, kindness wasn't just discussed — it was created, worn, and shared. Thank you for helping us foster a culture of compassion and connection in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1763046443980,"projectUrl":"project/bracelets-a-symbol-of-kindness/9867450/","projectTitle":"Bracelets a Symbol of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8119569_orig.jpg?crop=1461,1461,x947,y2096&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722538435123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-mackkelly"},{"teacherId":2766557,"projectId":9892252,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have the tools and resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Every single contribution you made reflects your belief in the power of education and your dedication to making a difference in the lives of children. For many of our students, opportunities like this simply would not be possible without the support of people like you. Your gift goes far beyond materials—it represents encouragement, belief, and the message that their success truly matters. Knowing that people outside our school care so deeply has sparked joy and motivation among our students, giving them a renewed sense of confidence and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity is already being felt in our classroom each day. Students are more engaged, eager to explore, and motivated to achieve. The new resources allow them to experience hands-on learning and to practice skills in ways that are both creative and meaningful. Beyond the immediate academic benefits, your support has also strengthened their sense of community and belonging. They feel empowered because someone believed in them enough to provide opportunities they otherwise may not have had. The difference between what we \"had\" before and what we \"can do\" now is remarkable, and it is all thanks to your compassion and willingness to give. You have helped transform challenges into possibilities, and your generosity continues to inspire both students and teachers alike.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has planted seeds of hope and inspiration that will continue to grow long after this project is complete. Our students are learning not only academic skills but also lessons about kindness, generosity, and the importance of giving back. They see through your example that there are people in the world who believe in them, cheer for them, and want to see them succeed. For that, we thank you with full hearts. On behalf of every child who smiles a little brighter, learns a little deeper, and dreams a little bigger because of this project, please know how truly grateful we are. Your impact will echo far beyond this classroom, shaping futures and fueling dreams. Thank you for standing with us, for lifting us up, and for reminding our students that they matter and that their education is worth investing in.","fullyFundedDate":1764873196168,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-student-led-acts-of/9892252/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness: Student-Led Acts of Creativity and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2766557_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470795547856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2766557"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1052","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":690,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"9.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.3,"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"}