{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 144 Col Jeromus Remsen","outOfStateSupporters":16.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9906043,"projectId":9943991,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your support! Thanks to you, our classroom \"ZONE\" has officially come to life, and the energy in the room has shifted in the best way possible.\r\n\r\nWhen I unboxed the Classroom Sand Timers, a group of students immediately started \"racing\" against the sand to see who could organize their supply bins the fastest. But the real star was the Standing Desk. There was an audible \"Whoa!\" when they realized they didn't have to stay glued to their traditional chairs. It has become the most popular \"power spot\" in the room for students who need to move their bodies while they focus on their design work.\r\n\r\nEven the small things, like the Heavy Duty Hooks, have made a huge impact. We've used them to create a tool-hanging station right by the Makerspace, keeping our new materials safe and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1773153012838,"projectUrl":"project/design-create-innovate/9943991/","projectTitle":"Design, Create, Innovate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906043_orig.png?crop=1319,1320,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763641594337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stern306"},{"teacherId":925892,"projectId":9909508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase chess sets for our classroom, and the impact has been incredible. Our students have truly fallen in love with the game. They eagerly choose to play during their free time, sharpening their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while having fun.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of this experience was organizing a March Madness–style chess tournament. The excitement and enthusiasm were contagious as students competed, supported one another, and celebrated their progress. It was inspiring to see their confidence grow with each match, and the sense of community it created in our classroom was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour donation has reached far beyond just one class. Other classrooms have been inspired to join in, and chess has started to spread throughout our school. The joy, focus, and connection it has brought to our students is something we are deeply grateful for. Thank you again for making this opportunity possible and for supporting our learners in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1764718516355,"projectUrl":"project/defying-gravityno-good-chess-move-goe/9909508/","projectTitle":"Defying Gravity...No Good Chess Move Goes Unpunished. Wicked Good Time.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lazarus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp925892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469648133379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlazarus"},{"teacherId":1543171,"projectId":9793524,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who contributed to my play based project for my speech room. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming and effective learning environment for some of my students.\r\n\r\nPrior to your support, I had very limited play materials and often needed to borrow items. Thanks to your donations, I have been able to set up a dedicated play space that supports my younger students, particularly those who benefit from play based learning or need occasional breaks throughout their sessions. In addition to the play area, many of the materials are also incorporated into more structured activities at the table. The board games added to my amazing collection. The students love seeing something new. They allow for engaging, turn taking interactions while also supporting speech development goals. During these activities, students remain actively involved while I am able to facilitate a high number of speech practice opportunities, often between 100–200 trials of targeted sounds in a single session.\r\n\r\nI am excited to continue building and enhancing this play space in the future. Your support has truly created a special \"oasis\" for my students. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1770044426480,"projectUrl":"project/speech-playtime-fun/9793524/","projectTitle":"Speech Playtime Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weiser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1543171_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654887527911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1543171"},{"teacherId":309648,"projectId":9906572,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our speech therapy room has been transformed into an even more engaging, play-based learning space! The children absolutely **love** the new transportation vehicles!! They are often the first items they ask for when they come to sessions. Because these toys are high-interest, they naturally spark excitement, creativity, and conversation.\r\n\r\nWhen students are motivated by materials they truly enjoy, we see a noticeable increase in language use including more spontaneous comments, longer sentences, richer vocabulary, and improved social interaction. The vehicle-themed toys encourage cooperative play, problem-solving, and imaginative storytelling, all while targeting speech and language goals in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe sensory supports and TPT resources allow me to tailor lessons to each child's needs, keeping sessions structured yet fun. Your support is helping students \"zoom\" toward stronger communication skills while building confidence and joy in learning. We are so grateful for the difference you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1764737344440,"projectUrl":"project/zooming-into-speech-driving-communicati/9906572/","projectTitle":"Zooming Into Speech: Driving Communication Through Play & Sensory Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bulavinetz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp309648_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534964034301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbulavinetz"},{"teacherId":3940248,"projectId":9792055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Flexible Seating project through DonorsChoose! Because of your generosity, our students have flexible floor seats that give them the freedom to find a learning space that works best for them. Without a doubt, these seats have truly transformed our classroom environment. Students can choose to read in a quiet corner, work comfortably with a partner, or join a small group for collaborative learning. Often, they are choosing to curl up in these seats with a book during free time. Having this choice empowers them to take ownership of their learning and helps them stay focused, engaged, and comfortable throughout the day. Your support is more than just providing seating — it is creating a classroom where students feel trusted, valued, and motivated to do their best. I already seeing the positive impact on their confidence and participation. Not to mention, their love of reading has grown because they have a place to read, share and get excited about books!\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom!\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1763403873281,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-first-grade/9792055/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3940248_orig.jpg?crop=824,824,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759530504738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-ferro"},{"teacherId":6855607,"projectId":9904180,"letterContent":"We are thrilled and beyond grateful for the generous donations towards our color ink printer and the refills to go with it! It is not always easy in a large school to get access to making copies of documents, let alone color copies. Being able to have this personal printer in the classroom for the English as a New Language team allows us to get the copies for the students quickly as needed. \r\n\r\nEnglish language learners rely on visuals to support their learning both socially and academically. Our ENL classrooms are better when they are full of color. ENL students also use many extra resources to support their learning. When these visuals are in color, it is more engaging and gives the students that real life connection to what they are looking at. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to make learning more effective, fun, and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1764699825365,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-language-to-life-one-visual-at/9904180/","projectTitle":"Bringing Language to Life, One Visual at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stathis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6855607"},{"teacherId":10353580,"projectId":9903623,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our PE classes have been energized with new equipment that has completely elevated how students learn and move. We are using the resources daily to create engaging lessons that focus on fundamental motor skills, strength, coordination, and teamwork. Students rotate through stations, practice new skills, and participate in activities, that allow every child to be active and successful, no matter their ability level.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new equipment, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to try everything and couldn't wait to jump into class. The new materials have increased participation, motivation, and confidence. It has been wonderful to see students encouraging one another, trying new challenges, and genuinely enjoying physical activity. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use this equipment to build progressive lessons that strengthen skills over time and promote lifelong healthy habits. Your support has helped create a more inclusive, engaging, and joyful PE environment where students can grow physically and emotionally. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763675866525,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-greatness-in-pe/9903623/","projectTitle":"Gear Up for Greatness in PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tejada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353580_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763593900718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353580"},{"teacherId":3500093,"projectId":9968845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project! The students were thrilled as the books arrived in our classroom.\r\n\r\nChildren are already borrowing the new books from our classroom library, and many can't wait to read every single one of these new books! Many students who enjoy reading these series were excited to see new stories and biographies they've never read before! Your generosity has really supported our students' love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769089509177,"projectUrl":"project/get-comfortable-and-cozy-in-the-reading/9968845/","projectTitle":"Get Comfortable and Cozy in the Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hwang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3500093_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470950375025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3500093"},{"teacherId":3940248,"projectId":9767251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make math more meaningful and accessible for my students. Because of your generosity, we have hands-on math tools that are transforming the way my students learn and engage with math every day.\r\nWith these manipulatives, students are no longer just memorizing procedures—they are actively exploring concepts. They use the Hundreds Chart to build number sense, and hands-on tools to model addition, subtraction, and problem-solving strategies. I've seen students who once felt unsure about math gain confidence as they physically move, build, and test their thinking.\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been student engagement. Learners who were hesitant to participate are now eager to explain their reasoning and share their strategies with classmates. The manipulatives have helped create an inclusive learning environment where all students—especially those who learn best by doing—can succeed.\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact on our classroom. These materials will continue to support learning for years to come, helping many groups of students build strong math foundations. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. We truly could not have done this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1763557242882,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-math-magical-in-first-grade/9767251/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Math Magical in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3940248_orig.jpg?crop=824,824,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759530504738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-ferro"},{"teacherId":1835734,"projectId":9901735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations! We are very grateful for the chomp saw, STEAM manipulatives, and STEAM supplies you gave our school. Because of you, we (third graders) were able to make beautiful totem poles to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month. We the fourth graders used the supplies to finish our awesome rocket ships for Hispanic Heritage Month. We fifth graders are now using them to create ecosystem dioramas, and we are having so much fun learning.\r\nAll our grades are also using manipulatives to build their own inventions. We love creating, building, and using our imaginations. Your kindness helps us learn in fun and exciting ways every day.\r\nThank you for supporting our school and helping us grow as learners and creators. We the third, fourth, and fifth graders REALLY appreciate you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1763570535705,"projectUrl":"project/engineers-need-toolssupplies-to-foster/9901735/","projectTitle":"Engineers Need Tools/Supplies to Foster Independence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1835734_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569354495335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1835734"},{"teacherId":10230194,"projectId":9765227,"letterContent":"Our students are using the new Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seats during independent reading, small-group instruction, and choice time. The seats have been especially helpful during read-alouds and partner work, allowing students to sit comfortably while staying engaged and focused. One special moment was seeing students independently choose a floor seat during reading time and settle in with their books for longer periods of sustained attention.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seats, they were very excited and curious. They immediately noticed how soft and comfortable they were and were eager to try them out. The seats quickly became a favorite spot for reading and learning, and students have been very respectful and responsible when using them.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the floor seats as part of our daily routines, including literacy centers, writing activities, and collaborative discussions. As we move into new lessons and projects, these flexible seating options will support different learning styles and help students feel comfortable and confident as they learn and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1763770103191,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-learn-in-comfort-and-st/9765227/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Learn in Comfort and Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10230194_orig.jpg?crop=1716,1716,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765906576960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmpark"},{"teacherId":3939972,"projectId":9802113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for making it possible for our classroom to receive our new iPad. As soon as the children laid their eyes on it, it has been met with curiosity and genuine excitement. Your kindness has brought a new level of joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has already become a powerful tool for exploration, creativity, and connection. Students have used it to practice fine motor skills, express their ideas, and engage with content in ways that feel meaningful and accessible to them. Seeing their confidence grow as they navigate new learning experiences has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, we are very intentional about maintaining a healthy balance between technology and hands-on play. We believe deeply in the value of movement, imagination, collaboration, and real-world exploration. The iPad is used thoughtfully and purposefully—enhancing learning without replacing the essential joy of play that children need to thrive.\r\n\r\nOur students are learning not only how to use technology, but how to use it responsibly, creatively, and in balance with the world around them. 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