{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 149 Danny Kaye","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":178034,"projectId":9734250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding snacks for my third-grade students. Because of your support, they will enjoy treats like Pringles, Oreo snack packs, fruit gummies, and fruit cups. \r\n\r\nThese snacks will help motivate students during classroom activities, celebrate their hard work, and keep them energized throughout the day. For example, when a student answers a question with evidence, attends school, participapates in discussions; I ring a bell and we cheer them with a resounding applause. Lastly, they go to the treat box and pick one. \r\n\r\n Small rewards like these encourage participation, focus, and positive behavior. Your kindness truly brings smiles to my students' faces and helps create a joyful, supportive learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity. 🍎❤️👍","fullyFundedDate":1765914877636,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-for-higher-success/9734250/","projectTitle":"Snacking for Higher Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp178034_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533833051780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lthompson"},{"teacherId":4634404,"projectId":9699921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by funding our new Smartboard. Your generosity has truly made a meaningful difference for my 3rd grade students here in Brooklyn, NY.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the Smartboard, learning has become more engaging, interactive, and accessible for all of my students. They are able to see concepts come to life through visuals, interactive lessons, and real-time collaboration. Whether we are solving math problems together, exploring reading passages, or practicing writing skills, the Smartboard allows students to actively participate rather than simply watch or listen.\r\n\r\nAcademically, I have already seen tremendous growth. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now eager to participate in lessons. The interactive features help reinforce key skills in math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and problem solving. My students are more confident when sharing their thinking because they can physically interact with the lesson, move objects on the screen, and demonstrate their understanding in creative ways.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity is helping shape confident learners and future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1758908343516,"projectUrl":"project/bring-my-classroom-up-to-date-with-techn/9699921/","projectTitle":"Bring My Classroom Up to Date With Technology!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scognamiglio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4634404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761749824956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4634404"},{"teacherId":106121,"projectId":9914476,"letterContent":"You will never know grateful my students and their families are to receive this amazing gift. Our city just experienced a blizzard. Having the right outwear was a confort for them to know their child could still attend school and not worry about not having a coat. \r\nI believe people are put in certain places to do certain things. You are that person to us.\r\nA coat is something we sometimes assume everyone has, but that is not the case. But for this moment intime I know a class of kids who. \r\nSaying thank you is not enough but it is sent with all our love and gratitude to you. I hope the people around you know how wonderful you are because we do. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1769475996613,"projectUrl":"project/a-coat-for-winter/9914476/","projectTitle":"A Coat for Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chalmers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chalmers"},{"teacherId":106121,"projectId":9702157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the food I was able to put in the snack drawers. It has enabled me to provide food to students who do not have. I no longer have to hear the words I did not have anything to eat this morning. The students know where to go and want to do.\r\nLearning should be their only concern while they are in school, not food. To some this might seem like a little thing to worry about, but I see what a lack of food does to students.\r\nSo, on behalf of my students, I wish to take the time to say THANK YOU! for being kind to us.","fullyFundedDate":1765914876321,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-students-dont-learn/9702157/","projectTitle":"Hungry Students Don't Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chalmers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chalmers"},{"teacherId":106121,"projectId":9350418,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. Sorry it took me so long to respond but this school year has been very busy. \r\nBut I still must take the time to let you know how much I appreciate your helping my students get materials that will benefit their learning. \r\nDonors like you make it possible for teachers to materials not in our budget. My students will use this as a supplement to our science curriculum, to enhance their knowledge. \r\nAgain I say thank you, on behalf of my students. Please enjoy this holiday season and new year.","fullyFundedDate":1758131823018,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-scholastic-news/9350418/","projectTitle":"Fun with Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chalmers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chalmers"},{"teacherId":8499441,"projectId":9220552,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations, which have helped support my classroom environment instructionally. Because of your generosity, I am able to rotate around the room and provide Tier 2 instruction to students in small groups using the easel. Students are also able to use it to demonstrate their understanding during lessons. We are so thankful to have this often-overlooked classroom item in our space.\r\nYour support truly makes a difference in how I can reach my students. The easel has already become an essential part of our daily routines. It fosters collaboration, creativity, and engagement during our lessons. Know that your contribution will continue to benefit many students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744033021164,"projectUrl":"project/easel-as-123/9220552/","projectTitle":"Easel as 1,2,3!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499441_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664486382653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499441"},{"teacherId":178034,"projectId":9563319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Your donation will greatly impact my students' learning every day. \r\n\r\nThe board games like Trouble, Connect 4, and Twister, along with the stress balls, fine-motor tools, and floor spot decals, will help my students build social skills, strengthen motor skills, stay calm, and stay engaged during learning time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness creates a joyful, supportive classroom where students feel safe, focused, and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1755539729052,"projectUrl":"project/playing-games-can-be-fun/9563319/","projectTitle":"Playing Games Can Be Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp178034_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533833051780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lthompson"},{"teacherId":178034,"projectId":9061463,"letterContent":"I am grateful for your continued support in furthering context learning in my class by way of supporting our goal to go deeper into our Science theme unit, Outer Space. \r\n\r\nThe projectors are essential resources that will firther deepen my students understanding of Outer Space. They provide students the opportunity to look at the night sky, stars, planets, and universe up close. In addition, at the end of the unit, Outer Space, we will celebrate with the simulation of being outside and looking at up the stars, sharing what we have learned, and explaining how the images on the projectors have impacted their learning. We did that last year and the students loved it immensely. \r\n\r\nThe space decals add beauty, a fun way of introducing the topic and informs any visitors to our room as to what we are learning. We are so thankful for all your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1746768266294,"projectUrl":"project/one-step-for-you-one-giant-leap-for-us/9061463/","projectTitle":"One Step for You & One Giant Leap for Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp178034_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533833051780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lthompson"},{"teacherId":106121,"projectId":9368658,"letterContent":"Your gift has enabled my students to have convenient access to their learning materials. It is now stored in one place they can reach without having to look around for it when they need to use it. It also makes the classroom environment more pleasing to the sight with the colorful seat sack that keep school materials in an organized matter.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped me to obtained has enabled my students to be more responsible for their materials giving them a opportunity to learn and grow more. \r\n\r\nSo on behalf of my students I say thank you for your wonderful gift.","fullyFundedDate":1750774767779,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-store-some-things/9368658/","projectTitle":"A Place to Store Some Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chalmers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chalmers"},{"teacherId":106121,"projectId":9200391,"letterContent":"The school year has begun with great expectations, yet many students have returned to school without the basic school supplies. Your gift to this project has enable me to supply my students with those supplies. \r\nIt also has lessened the burdens on the parents to produce the supplies for their children. Most parents would buy the supplies for their children if they could afford too. So, when they see their children will still get what they need it gives them a sense of calmness knowing someone care enough to supply their children.\r\nSo, thank you for taking the time to fund this project and giving my students the supplies they need. You will never know how much it means to me and my students and their families. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1746786984047,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies/9200391/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chalmers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chalmers"},{"teacherId":9717981,"projectId":9240103,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! It's wonderful to know there are people like you who step in to help educators support their students. We are so grateful!\r\n\r\nThe supplies have been such a big help in supporting summer learning, making class transitions smoother, and creating clear scaffolds for my students.\r\n\r\nThe printer paper was used to create summer break packets so students could keep practicing math and ELA during break. Having enough paper meant every child went home with meaningful work to help sustain learning during the break. \r\n\r\nThe large sticky chart pads are in constant use. We've been creating anchor charts to practice extending vowel sounds in phonics, and in reading we've used them to explore characters, setting, problem, and resolution. Being able to quickly post them anywhere in the room has kept lessons flowing and kept students engaged.\r\n\r\nThe chart markers are a daily favorite. Their bright colors help me highlight key parts of lesson and create anchor chart that are more vibrant and organized! Several students have even come up to my desk asking if they could use them because they were so excited by the colors.\r\n\r\nYour support has given us resources that directly shape how we teach and learn each day. We feel very fortunate to have had your help in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744050363783,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-daily-learning/9240103/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Daily Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Constantinides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jfc"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_655","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":508,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":49,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.8,"schoolId":655,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 149 Danny Kaye on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 149 Danny Kaye","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-149-danny-kaye/655"}