{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 131 Abigail Adams","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3067601,"projectId":10645716,"letterContent":"So far, so good! The students are mesmerized by the 3D printing process! They are so eager to learn out to design things to be printed!\r\n\r\nThey're learning the basics using Tinkercad right now and are well on their way...\r\n\r\nA special thanks to the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for their generousity in matching donations during the process. Without the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation we would not have been fully funded so quickly!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous contribution! We have so much more to come and hope to have your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1789570990798,"projectUrl":"project/we-design-we-make/10645716/","projectTitle":"We Design... We Make!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3067601_orig.jpg?crop=644,644,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640305903828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drpoole"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":10305191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the sensory bins. Each bin is unique and delivers a very hands on experience for the children. The kids are able to use various tools to explore the items inside and they have been very eager to talk about what they see and notice.\r\nThe children are learning to share, take turns and develop their communication skills. These items can be used throughout the school year to motivate the class to engage in meaningful discussions with each other. \r\nThank you for making this a reality for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1788959321727,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-explosion/10305191/","projectTitle":"Sensory Explosion!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":10305202,"letterContent":"Getting the Bose speaker to hear music is revolutionizing my classroom! The kids can now hear multiple songs without me having to use visuals. This keeps the kids moving and creating their own fun instead of watching a screen.\r\nI can see kids coming out of their shell by the minute. This is exactly what I was hoping would happen. I wanted to give the kids access to sound and good songs to move and dance to. \r\nThe class is having so much fun. I can't thank you enough for providing technology that will be used by students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1786541599669,"projectUrl":"project/music-inspiration/10305202/","projectTitle":"Music Inspiration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":10125352,"letterContent":"Since you funded this project, we are able to use the tablecloths to decorate our room for each unit. This serves to be a visual reminder for the kids of what we are currently doing. Since the children are so young, this is very helpful and important for them. \r\nThe students are excited to see all of the vibrant colors and designs that we now get to decorate with. It is a great way to build a good classroom environment for the year of learning and growing together. \r\nSome of the items will be used later in the year so it gives us all something to look forward to in the near future too!","fullyFundedDate":1782820045810,"projectUrl":"project/tablecloth-decorations/10125352/","projectTitle":"Tablecloth Decorations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":10099315,"letterContent":"My students are using the new coloring books to practice holding crayons properly. This helps them develop their manual dexterity. They are also selecting pages that appeal to them. One student got so excited by the options that their eyes lit up and it was really nice to see. \r\nThe coloring books also help the kids practice staying in the lines which is something that they really struggle with at this age. The large coloring spaces help them feel successful right from the start. \r\nReceiving so many options really gave the children the choice to decide what they want to spend time on and that is so wonderful for them. \r\nThank you for giving so much!","fullyFundedDate":1781233379468,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-books-mania/10099315/","projectTitle":"Coloring Books Mania!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":1161651,"projectId":10141356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations toward snacks for our classroom. Your kindness and support help ensure that our students have the nourishment they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, we are able to create a more comfortable and supportive environment for all students. It truly makes a difference, and we are very grateful for your continued partnership. Your generosity also helps us build a sense of community and care within our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773361974971,"projectUrl":"project/snackin-around/10141356/","projectTitle":"Snackin' Around","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buteric","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1161651_orig.png?crop=470,470,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637170262851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1161651"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":10009052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the items I requested to help my class appreciate and explore science topics. As expected, the kids are excited and inquisitive about the work we are doing to learn about how things work. It is a pleasure to watch them delve in and especially when things are different than what was expected which happens so often with discovery. \r\nThe children are actively taking part in the work and to see their wide eyes and happy giggles when we touch new materials is precisely what I was hoping to achieve. Thank you for making this come true!","fullyFundedDate":1769793656992,"projectUrl":"project/science-experiment-learning/10009052/","projectTitle":"Science Experiment Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9858343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the self-adhesive patches. The kids were truly excited when the items arrived. There were so many different ones to select. By having such a large variety, I was truly able to offer the kids what they wanted. \r\nEach child brought in a white shirt and pants and placed patches on the clothes. Now they can wear the clothes with the decorations that they selected. \r\nIt was a great learning experience for the class. Perhaps one of them will become a future designer. Thank you for inspiring the young minds in my room!","fullyFundedDate":1767646585617,"projectUrl":"project/clothing-decoration/9858343/","projectTitle":"Clothing Decoration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9663693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these important stories for my classroom. The kids were so excited to get new books to look at. They are using the pictures to learn as I read the words to them. \r\nBy supporting my classroom, you have given so many kids a chance to see that reading is beneficial and fun. Thank you for the generosity. The children will use these books to begin discussion with each other. \r\nI am truly grateful that I have this literature in my library. It will support younger readers for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1763388486858,"projectUrl":"project/books-about-balls-and-trees/9663693/","projectTitle":"Books About Balls and Trees","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":9356130,"projectId":9755105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution! The students have really enjoyed everything from the play dough and practicing letters to the simple paper to create printouts for the students to color and practice their writing. We did a lesson on identifying letters and we were able to use the magna-tiles to have students independently find the letters using their colored tile, identify them and their sound, then write it on a piece of paper. They really enjoyed the center and you could tell they were having fun using what they learned to play. Another group was able to use the magma-tiles to start creating CVC words and draw pictures to match. It was amazing to see the children really enjoyed these centers while still learning and practicing. Once again Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1758898885518,"projectUrl":"project/center-time-fun/9755105/","projectTitle":"Center Time Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356130_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701302903259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356130"},{"teacherId":569893,"projectId":9702354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made such a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we now have mailboxes to organize student folders, which has brought so much order and independence to our routines. The comfortable seats you helped provide have created a warm, inviting space where students feel relaxed and ready to learn. Your gift of magnetic teaching materials has truly transformed our lessons—students are more engaged, interactive, and excited to participate. And the prizes and additional supplies you funded have added joy, motivation, and fun to our classroom community. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students resources that help them feel supported, valued, and inspired every single day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a positive impact on their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760892119864,"projectUrl":"project/creating-our-new-home/9702354/","projectTitle":"Creating Our New Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Otero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/569893"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1034","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":786,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":74,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":1034,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 131 Abigail Adams on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 131 Abigail Adams","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-131-abigail-adams/1034"}