{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 127 McKinley Park","outOfStateSupporters":66.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":10140476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generiosity and supporting my classroom. These chairs have allowed me to create a strategically designed learning environment that is easily accessible and organized in the most conducive way to help my students succeed and meet their learning targets.\r\nThese different types of stools provide a more comfortable work space. This setup will go a long way when it comes to providing academic intervention services. I will have these stools fo ryears to come. A positive and comfortable classroom environment will help my students in numerous ways. Improving literacy will improve self-esteem, as well as improve mental well-being. Struggling students are fully aware of their deficiencies and struggle with their challenges. My goal is to give them the best learning experience and ensure that they will be successful readers. \r\nOnce again thank you for your support and believing in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777919068087,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-chairs-for-learning/10140476/","projectTitle":"Comfy Chairs for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789388599885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":7718380,"projectId":10282567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our second-grade classroom! Your kindness has made such a difference in our students' learning. Simple supplies like pencils, paper, and crayons help our students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn each day. Because of your generosity, our students have the tools they need to be creative, work hard, and succeed. We are so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a special place to learn and grow! We could not do what we do without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778630122109,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-possibilities-in-second/10282567/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper & Possibilities in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carestia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7718380"},{"teacherId":2638037,"projectId":10300222,"letterContent":"We are using our new school supplies every day to help students stay organized, creative, and ready to learn. Students keep their classwork and important papers organized in their new folders, while their pencil cases hold the crayons, pencils, and other supplies they need throughout the day. One special moment was watching students proudly organize their materials and prepare their workspaces for learning. Having their own supplies has helped give them a positive and prepared start to the school year.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw all of the new supplies! Their faces lit up as they received their folders, pencil cases, crayons, and other materials. They were especially excited to organize everything and make the supplies their own. It was wonderful to see how something as simple as having fresh school supplies made them feel excited, confident, and ready for the year ahead\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong classroom routines and independent learning habits. Students will use their new supplies during reading, writing, math, and creative activities while learning how to keep their materials organized and take responsibility for them. Thanks to our generous donors, my students can focus on learning and growing instead of worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. These resources have helped us start the school year with excitement, confidence, and everything we need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1788101096232,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-go-september-essentials/10300222/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Go - September Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSantis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2638037_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463489113790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-collins127"},{"teacherId":2638037,"projectId":10645473,"letterContent":"We are using the donated snacks to provide students with a daily working snack during classroom instruction. Students are able to enjoy a snack while continuing their reading, writing, math, or other classroom activities. Having a snack available helps create a comfortable and caring classroom environment where students can stay focused on their learning. It has become a small but meaningful part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited and grateful when they saw all of the snacks! Their faces lit up as they looked through the different choices, and they could not wait to enjoy them. They were especially excited knowing that people they had never met cared enough about their classroom to provide something just for them. It made them feel special, supported, and cared for.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong classroom routines while challenging students with meaningful reading, writing, math, and collaborative learning activities. The donated snacks will continue to support our students each day by giving them a little boost while they work. With full bellies, encouragement, and the right resources, our students can focus their energy on learning, growing, and doing their very best.\r\n\r\nWhat I emphasized: the snacks are not simply a treat. They are a daily classroom resource that creates a welcoming environment and supports students while they are actively learning.","fullyFundedDate":1789650778435,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/10645473/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSantis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2638037_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463489113790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-collins127"},{"teacherId":1712985,"projectId":10272091,"letterContent":"Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this incredible contribution to my students! These materials are such vital resources that we all take advantage of at times. It's not until you run out of them, do you realize how important it is to your daily flow. You have made the teaching and learning in my classroom so much easier. As the holidays are approaching, I wish you all the happiest holiday season, and hope that you're met with the same generosity that you have shown us. More people like you would make for a better place to help grow our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778168228939,"projectUrl":"project/as-basic-as-a-pumpkin-spice-latte/10272091/","projectTitle":"As Basic as a Pumpkin Spice Latte","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712985_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602095953898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmcfeeclassroom"},{"teacherId":1712985,"projectId":9767856,"letterContent":"Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this incredible contribution to my students! These materials are such vital resources that we all take advantage of at times. It's not until you run out of them, do you realize how important it is to your daily flow. You have made the teaching and learning in my classroom so much easier. As the holidays are approaching, I wish you all the happiest holiday season, and hope that you're met with the same generosity that you have shown us. More people like you would make for a better place to help grow our students.","fullyFundedDate":1761937027052,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-all/9767856/","projectTitle":"Literacy for ALL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712985_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602095953898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmcfeeclassroom"},{"teacherId":1712985,"projectId":10214694,"letterContent":"Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this incredible contribution to my students! Ink is such a vital resource that we all take advantage of at times. It's not until you run out of it, do you realize how important it is to your daily flow. You have made the teaching and learning in my classroom so much easier. As the holidays are approaching, I wish you all the happiest holiday season, and hope that you're met with the same generosity that you have shown us. More people like you would make for a better place to help grow our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778025513019,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-baby/10214694/","projectTitle":"Ink, Ink Baby!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712985_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602095953898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmcfeeclassroom"},{"teacherId":8163076,"projectId":10208590,"letterContent":"My Kindness in Action project has made a positive impact on our first-grade classroom by helping students understand the importance of kindness, empathy, and respect. We use these resources to encourage thoughtful interactions, teamwork, and a supportive classroom community where every student feels valued and included. Students are learning how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, whether it is helping a classmate, sharing materials, or using encouraging words. These experiences have strengthened students' social-emotional learning, cooperation, and sense of belonging. Thank you to our generous donors for helping us create a classroom where kindness is celebrated and students are encouraged to make a positive difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1779114523300,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-action/10208590/","projectTitle":"Kindness in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8163076_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692579457246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163076"},{"teacherId":7761853,"projectId":10237937,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to each and every donor who has supported my classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, and I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Every item that was donated has been put to good use, helping to create a more engaging, supportive, and enriching learning environment. Knowing that there are people who believe in my students and their success means so much to both my class and me.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, my students have access to valuable resources that enhance their learning, encourage creativity, and support their academic growth each day. Whether used during small group instruction, hands-on activities, independent work, or classroom projects, these materials have become an important part of our daily routines. Your support has brought excitement, opportunity, and joy into our classroom, and we are truly thankful for the positive impact you have made. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping them thrive. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1779211034433,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-is-fun/10237937/","projectTitle":"Crafting Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trovato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7761853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585317404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7761853"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":10263151,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continuous support and kindness. Educationtothecore and Superteacherworksheets has helped me provide differentiated support in literacy and provide scaffolds for my learners. It is another tool with ample resources. Having new material for students keeps them motivated and engaged in learning. \r\nThese supplemental activities are providing remediation to all of my early learners and helping my students improve their literacy skills. In addition, it will allow me to individualize learning activities that are highly engaging and differentiated to meet the needs of all my learners. I have used these online resources for the past few years and it has been successful for my students. These are great teaching tools.\r\nMy goal is to improve foundational literacy skills and help my students become independent readers. Having access to these programs is beneficial for my students and will provide them with ample resources to boost learning. Successful learners will create a positive learning environment.\r\nOnce again appreciate your support and funding this project through DonorsChoose.","fullyFundedDate":1787170151119,"projectUrl":"project/online-subscriptions-for-learning/10263151/","projectTitle":"Online Subscriptions for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789388599885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":10205808,"letterContent":"I am sending a heartfelt thank you for your generiosity to help me organize and optomize space in my classroom. These resources helped me set up our classroom environment to make it most effective to achieve positive learning outcomes.\r\n\r\nThe rolling printer cart is has opened up space in my room by eliminating a big easel stand. Students now have more space to move around. Also, the protable easel is in constant use. It helps keep my students focused as the teaching poing is always displayed. Also, replenishing pencils makes the life of a teacher easier. Students and myself do not need to waste time and stress over not finding a sharpened pencil. \r\n\r\nYour kindness makes our daily lessons run smoothly. When things run smoothly my students are comfortable and able to stay focused on learning and growing. I am grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778003726860,"projectUrl":"project/optimizing-space-for-instruction/10205808/","projectTitle":"Optimizing Space for Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789388599885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":10521043,"letterContent":"Your help once again has given my students the opportunity to be excited while learning. Having ink and especially colored ink will allow my students to print out their creations and be proud of their end tasks. It also has allowed me to create motivating tasks to use as ice breakers for the new school year. I will also be able to print out engaging and creative activities and learning games to extend their learning. These opportunities allow my students a chance to play, learn, and be social with one another. Providing ample resources and different activities keeps them highly motivated and engaged in learning.\r\nAlso, the ink has allowed me to create enriching learning displays for my students to use as support when needed. Having a print rich environment gives them a great learning opportunity.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and kindness. It is greatly appreciated by both my students and myself. We are grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Caruso","fullyFundedDate":1788959241449,"projectUrl":"project/ink-needed-to-enhance-learning/10521043/","projectTitle":"Ink Needed to Enhance Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789388599885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_679","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":654,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":40,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":33.5,"schoolId":679,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 127 McKinley Park on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 127 McKinley Park","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-127-mckinley-park/679"}