{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 111 Jacob Blackwell","outOfStateSupporters":38.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6153052,"projectId":9888350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Safe Place for Our Students' Belongings.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily experiences of my students.\r\nOur students come to school each day eager to learn, but many face challenges both inside and outside of the classroom. Having a designated, safe space to store their personal belongings may seem simple, but it is something that brings them a sense of comfort, security, and ownership. The clear container drawers you provided will help our classroom stay organized while also teaching students responsibility and independence.\r\nMore importantly, this project shows our students that there are people who care deeply about them and believe in their success. Your kindness helps create a welcoming and respectful learning environment where all students feel valued.\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for investing in us and helping us build a space where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1772116100414,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-place-for-our-students-belonging/9888350/","projectTitle":"A Safe Place for Our Students’ Belongings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiMeglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6153052_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565218172922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153052"},{"teacherId":8708157,"projectId":9310316,"letterContent":"I have to be honest with you. Last summer, my classroom was rough. No air conditioning, a heat wave that wouldn't quit, and 6th, 7th, and 8th graders doing their absolute best to focus on science while basically melting. I'm talking triple-digit heat index, windows that did nothing, and students so uncomfortable that even the most enthusiastic ones were running on empty by 10am. It was not the learning environment any of us deserved.\r\n\r\nAnd then our four fans showed up, and my students noticed immediately. The energy in the room shifted, and I don't just mean the temperature. They sat up, they re-engaged, and one student looked around and went, \"Oh thank goodness.\" Which, same. When students can actually breathe and think, science class becomes science class again. Questions flying, experiments getting done, curiosity taking over. That's what you made possible, and it matters more than I can say. Thank you for seeing a simple wishlist item for what it really was: a room full of students who deserved better.\r\n\r\nBest,\r\nMs. Tenf","fullyFundedDate":1746785587908,"projectUrl":"project/were-fans-of-science/9310316/","projectTitle":"We're FANS of Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tenf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8708157_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746294291564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktenf"},{"teacherId":7055923,"projectId":9538274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding classroom snacks for my students. Your support provided much-needed items such as cereal, cookies, and chips for students who often arrive at school hungry.\r\n\r\nThese snacks were used regularly in our classroom to ensure students had the nourishment they needed to focus, participate, and engage in learning. For many of our students in a Title I school, having access to a snack made a meaningful difference in their day. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to concentrate, regulate their emotions, and fully take part in academic activities.\r\nBecause of your kindness, students were able to start lessons feeling supported and ready to learn rather than distracted by hunger. Your donations helped create a caring, inclusive classroom environment where students felt safe, valued, and prepared for success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for investing in our students' well-being and learning. Thank you for making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764733583388,"projectUrl":"project/1-snack-2-snacks-3-snacks-4/9538274/","projectTitle":"1 Snack, 2 Snacks, 3 Snacks, 4!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7055923_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x265,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664467001411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7055923"},{"teacherId":7055923,"projectId":9532102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding classroom supplies for my students. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has essential materials such as headphones, erasers, dry erase markers, and dry erase boards that are used every single day to support learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have made a meaningful difference for our English Language Learners in our Title I school. Headphones allow students to focus during listening activities and language practice, while dry erase boards and markers give them a comfortable, low-pressure way to practice writing, spelling, and problem-solving. These tools encourage participation, build confidence, and give students the opportunity to practice skills multiple times without fear of making mistakes.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students can actively participate and grow academically. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and for believing in our students' potential. Thank you for helping us make learning accessible and successful for all.","fullyFundedDate":1758899191260,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities/9532102/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7055923_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x265,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664467001411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7055923"},{"teacherId":9525935,"projectId":9768942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating towards much needed snacks for my students to diminish the hunger they feel either coming to school or throughout the day. My students were very excited when we received the items. Not only were they able to choose which snacks/candy they wanted, they felt a sense of gratitude and thanked me for it. I did have to deny their applause and tell them it came from generous donors like yourselves. This allowed them to feel that there are other people out there they care for them as much as I do. It was a bittersweet moment. Many were very grateful for something which we think is so minor but to them meant so much more. Again thank you for allowing this moment.","fullyFundedDate":1763995251125,"projectUrl":"project/our-little-engines-need-fuel/9768942/","projectTitle":"Our Little Engines Need Fuel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525935_orig.png?crop=376,376,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755543531612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525935"},{"teacherId":2582414,"projectId":9676726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donations. My students LOVE baking and having waffle parties. We use the apple sauce instead of eggs. We double the recipes and cut them in half as a hands on math lesson. We also add variable by varying the ingredients as a science experiment. Food coloring used to see the different shades the colors can make. Next will be green waffles and cupcake for st. Patrick day. Today we put the prizes the extra yo use by using their dojo points to go shopping. So again. Thank you very much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766238390414,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-go/9676726/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kosior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2582414_orig.jpg?crop=337,337,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683653012530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2582414"},{"teacherId":10270477,"projectId":9794932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Mindfulness Lunch Club. Because of your kindness, we now have the supplies needed to create a calm, welcoming space where students can pause, breathe, and reset during their school day.\r\nThe materials you donated are already making a meaningful difference. Students are learning simple mindfulness practices that help them manage stress, build focus, and feel more connected to themselves and others. For many of them, this lunch club has become a safe and supportive place they truly look forward to each week.\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond supplies—it shows our students that people they may never meet care deeply about their well-being and success. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in the importance of mental health, mindfulness, and community.\r\nThank you for investing in us and helping make this program possible. Your support is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1761053880002,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-lunch-a-safe-haven-for-calm-fo/9794932/","projectTitle":"Mindful Lunch: A Safe Haven for Calm, Food, and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10270477_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760806917138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270477"},{"teacherId":9525935,"projectId":9565377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating towards much needed materials for my students to promote independent learning. My students were very excited when they received their own individual set of headphones. Not only were they able to choose the color of headphones they wanted, but because many of my students are from temporary housing, they also received an individual baggie with their name on it to allow for personalization. This allowed them to feel that something can belong to them which made the moments of providing them bittersweet. Many were very grateful for something which we think is so minor but to them meant so much more. Again thank you for allowing this moment.","fullyFundedDate":1758898830411,"projectUrl":"project/an-ear-resistable-approach-to-building-a/9565377/","projectTitle":"An Ear-resistable Approach to Building A Love For Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525935_orig.png?crop=376,376,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755543531612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525935"},{"teacherId":9783974,"projectId":9094126,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous contribution to my classroom and my students. The snacks you provided have become a crucial source of additional nourishment for them. Many of my students arrive at school without having had breakfast. While our school excels at offering a nutritious breakfast, it doesn't always align with the students' tastes. The snacks you donated serve as a delightful supplement, offering the students an extra boost when they need it most. Your kindness has truly made a difference in their daily experience.","fullyFundedDate":1742823837736,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9094126/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dovas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9783974_orig.jpg?crop=123,123,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737237756714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-dovas"},{"teacherId":9783974,"projectId":9216026,"letterContent":"I am profoundly grateful for your incredibly generous donation. The wellness center has become an invaluable asset for my students, enriching their lives in a significant and meaningful way. We have established a dedicated space where students can unwind and find their inner peace. The comforting presence of the stuffed animals has greatly contributed to this haven, providing an essential resource for their well-being. Your support has truly made a transformative impact, and I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1743527210973,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-in-the-community/9216026/","projectTitle":"Wellness in the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dovas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9783974_orig.jpg?crop=123,123,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737237756714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-dovas"},{"teacherId":9783974,"projectId":9285715,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation. Your support means the world to me and my students. The snacks you helped provide are among the favorites in our classroom. They serve not only as motivation for my students but also as a token of my appreciation for their hard work and concentration.\r\n\r\nIn these challenging times, the extra treats have been a welcome delight for the students. They've been diligently preparing for the state test, and your contribution has made this journey a bit brighter and more encouraging for them. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1747257798082,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9285715/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dovas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9783974_orig.jpg?crop=123,123,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737237756714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-dovas"},{"teacherId":9783974,"projectId":9317575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my class and my students. They have been extremely excited by the cameras. We created an entire wall of pictures that my students were able to update, change, keep or add to. It was a great way to add to our already special community.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of cameras has provided my students with an incredible outlet for creativity. As seniors, they can now capture precious moments and express themselves through photography. Moreover, the Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1747488561360,"projectUrl":"project/smile-youre-on-candid-camera/9317575/","projectTitle":"Smile, You're on Candid Camera","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dovas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9783974_orig.jpg?crop=123,123,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737237756714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-dovas"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1061","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":561,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.0,"schoolId":1061,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 111 Jacob Blackwell on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 111 Jacob Blackwell","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-111-jacob-blackwell/1061"}