{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 149 Christa McAuliffe","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5112165,"projectId":10043733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. My students are so happy with the new books. They were cheering when they saw the new books. \r\nMy students have started using the books in centers and phonics groups. It has helped many of my students with reading CVC words. My students have been tapping out CVC words in phonics and these books are great for reading words that are CVC. They are able to tap out and read the books. \r\nI will continue using these books in my classroom for centers as well as phonics lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1774234486952,"projectUrl":"project/future-readers/10043733/","projectTitle":"Future Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kucic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5112165_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566834377512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-kucic"},{"teacherId":501491,"projectId":9686758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the rug. My students are really enjoying their new meeting area.\r\nThey have somewhere to sit now and have a conversation. We sit there to have our lessons and discuss books we read. We also use our new meeting area to complete our writing. The kids like having somewhere warm to sit and enjoy one another. They all have spots on the rug to ensure that they can all participate in the lesson. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You are very kind and thoughtful. I would like you to understand how important your donations are and what an impact you have on the children.","fullyFundedDate":1767397338244,"projectUrl":"project/rug-time/9686758/","projectTitle":"Rug Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaakidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp501491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505513926864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/501491"},{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":9818464,"letterContent":"I'm so incredibly grateful for the materials donated to our \"Learning and Growing to be Super Citizens\" project. As a teacher of bilingual second graders, I see every day how important it is for my students to feel seen, supported, and capable. These resources truly made that possible. The learning materials, visuals, and hands-on supplies helped bring our lessons to life in a way that connected with both their language development and their personal experiences. My students were more excited to participate, more confident in sharing their thoughts, and more willing to take risks in both English and Spanish.\r\nWhat touched me most was the way these materials helped shape my students into kinder, more thoughtful members of our classroom community. They started to see themselves as \"super citizens\"—kids who help, listen, and care for others. I watched them grow not just academically, but emotionally, showing empathy and pride in who they are. Thank you for making that growth possible. Your generosity didn't just provide supplies; it gave my students opportunities, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1769170525798,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-growing-to-be-super-citizen/9818464/","projectTitle":"Learning and Growing to be Super Citizens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":852077,"projectId":10154098,"letterContent":"My students were so very excited to hear that our Scholastic News project was funded. They couldn't wait to get their scholastic magazines. As you can see in the photographs, the students were fully engaged in the stories and couldn't stop talking about how cool and interesting the stories were. They are all looking forward to next month's issue and have expressed their gratitude for all that you have done to make this special resource available to them. We all greatly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1774452784892,"projectUrl":"project/make-reading-fun-for-students/10154098/","projectTitle":"Make Reading Fun for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gurevich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp852077_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589934953644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/852077"},{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":9627594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second grade classroom! Because of you, my students now have engaging materials that make learning fun, organized, and motivating every single day.\r\n\r\nThe reward treasure chest and Play-Doh give students positive incentives and creative outlets, while the magnetic write-and-wipe organization charts and digital timers help keep our classroom structured and focused. Even the birthday crowns help us build a joyful classroom community where every child feels celebrated and valued.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts my students by creating an environment where they are excited to learn, stay on task, and feel proud of their accomplishments. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758898903154,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-feelings-in-every-language/9627594/","projectTitle":"Expressing Feelings in Every Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":501491,"projectId":9692694,"letterContent":"My students are so happy to receive their toolboxes.Most of them are using them to organize their crams and pencils and blue sticks.So that we may all have our own separate place to hold our things.\r\nI am also using the toolboxes to create little centers for the students to play with and build words.As you see in the picture period the students love playing with each individual toolbox because each one has its own little game inside. And link 2 again for your generous contribution to my classroom. Your very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758898786293,"projectUrl":"project/tool-boxes/9692694/","projectTitle":"Tool Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaakidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp501491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505513926864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/501491"},{"teacherId":8704800,"projectId":9474384,"letterContent":"I am truly appreciative for your generosity. My students will be able to work with their tablets in a setting which is more conducive to learning. They will be able to hear the work that they are suppose to hear solely on his/her tablet, rather than on everyone else's. The students will be able to work in an environment, that is not as chaotic, and full of distractions. They will be to work up to their fullest potential all because of your generosity. Therefore, they would like to thank you from the bottoms of their heart. We are truly blessed to have this program and people like you who help schools and teachers like me. \r\n\r\nThank you so so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758898740382,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-headphones/9474384/","projectTitle":"iPad Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8704800"},{"teacherId":6542610,"projectId":9627489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our 2nd Grade dual language project. Your support means the world to our students, many of who are just beginning to discover the power of learning two languages. Because of your donation, we are able to provide engaging materials, meaningful learning experiences and a classroom environment, where every child feels seen supported and excited to grow. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us, build, confident, readers, writers, and thinkers in both English and Spanish. The resources you've helped funded will have a lasting impact on our students. Thank you for believing in our classroom investing and in our children's education.","fullyFundedDate":1757104377095,"projectUrl":"project/table-of-transformation/9627489/","projectTitle":"Table of Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alarcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542610_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x789,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597863535694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmen-alarcon"},{"teacherId":501491,"projectId":9248444,"letterContent":"Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your donation to my classroom. My students are beyond happy to have received the wipe boards. Every day we begin with using them. Our mornings are so interactive now and I am able to see all of their responses at once. \r\nThey use them to respond to daily questions and to also show me what they understand during the lesson. They are so motivated because using the boards makes them happy. They love to draw on them and use them daily. \r\nAgain, I thank you very much for your support.And for making my students learning fun and creative.","fullyFundedDate":1755911257300,"projectUrl":"project/write-and-wipe/9248444/","projectTitle":"Write and Wipe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaakidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp501491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505513926864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/501491"},{"teacherId":5112165,"projectId":9051608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project become a reality. This project has helped my students with their learning and excitement throughout the school day. My students have loved looking at the birds that have been coming to our window. They get so excited when they see the birds come and eat the seeds. This has been a great experience for my students. \r\nWe are learning what kind of birds come to our window. They like to watch them and are very quiet so that they don't scare them away. We are having so much fun with our new window friends.","fullyFundedDate":1746984619806,"projectUrl":"project/bird-love/9051608/","projectTitle":"Bird Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kucic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5112165_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566834377512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-kucic"},{"teacherId":8016580,"projectId":9220984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cricut Creations: Improving Social Emotional Learning\" project! Your generosity brought creativity, motivation, and emotional growth into our classroom in a powerful way. With the Cricut machine, I was able to design personalized social-emotional tools, reading and writing resources, and inspiring bulletin board displays that made our learning environment feel vibrant, supportive, and student-centered. One of the most meaningful projects we completed was creating personalized affirmation cards for each student. I used the Cricut to cut colorful shapes and letters, and students chose their own affirmations.\r\n\r\nBeyond SEL, the Cricut allowed me to create visual aids for reading strategies, writing prompts, and mini anchor charts that supported both English and Spanish instruction. I also used it to design bulletin board titles and decorative elements that highlighted student work and celebrated classroom goals. Students were always eager to see what new display or resource would appear next! Later in the year, my students contributed ideas for visual reminders of our classroom norms, empathy strategies, and book recommendations; which I then designed and created using the Cricut. Their voices and ideas shaped the content, while the Cricut brought those ideas to life in a colorful and engaging way. Thanks to you, we had a powerful tool that brought learning, creativity, and compassion together.","fullyFundedDate":1746786251468,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-creations-improving-social-emoti/9220984/","projectTitle":"Cricut Creations: Improving Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toribio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8016580_orig.png?crop=495,496,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713527017681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016580"},{"teacherId":8016580,"projectId":9269985,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Tools to Dream, Create, and Succeed\" project! Your generous contribution provided us with a laminating machine and essential classroom tools that truly made a difference in my students' learning experience. The laminating machine quickly became one of the most exciting additions to our classroom. I used it to preserve bilingual vocabulary cards, student-created posters, math reference sheets, and social-emotional check-in charts. These durable, reusable materials allowed students to engage more actively in lessons and take ownership of their learning. It also helped me protect student work and proudly display their efforts throughout the classroom. \r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable reactions came from a who lit up when she saw her writing laminated and hung by our classroom library. She said, \"It looks like something from a real book!\" That moment showed just how much it meant to my students to see their work treated with care and value. Thanks to your support, I was able to create a print-rich, supportive environment where learning tools lasted longer and student voices were proudly showcased. You gave my students a chance to dream, create, and succeed—and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746785941674,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-dream-create-and-succeed/9269985/","projectTitle":"Tools to Dream, Create, and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toribio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8016580_orig.png?crop=495,496,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713527017681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016580"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1069","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":74,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":1069,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 149 Christa McAuliffe on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 149 Christa McAuliffe","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-149-christa-mcauliffe/1069"}