{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 153 Maspeth","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":381720,"projectId":10148150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Comics, Courage, and Cosmic Adventures: Books Students Can't Put Down! Your contribution is helping us fill our classroom library with a wide variety of engaging books that will capture students' imaginations and spark a genuine love of reading. My students will have access to stories that reflect their interests, introduce them to new ideas, and make reading something they truly look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nWith these new books, students can explore brave heroes, hilarious moments, and out-of-this-world adventures that keep them turning pages. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping create a classroom environment where every child can find a book they can't put down and a story that speaks to them.","fullyFundedDate":1773973523721,"projectUrl":"project/comics-courage-and-cosmic-adventures/10148150/","projectTitle":"Comics, Courage, and Cosmic Adventures: Books Students Can’t Put Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp381720_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650249341449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-valbuena"},{"teacherId":381720,"projectId":10149103,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, A Book in Every Hand – Bringing Courage and Laughter to Students. My students will now have the opportunity to hold and cherish their own copies of Number the Stars and enjoy the humor and adventure of the Good Crooks series in our classroom library. Your contribution helps bring stories to life, allowing students to connect with characters, explore new perspectives, and build a deeper love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than provide books, as it also opens doors to imagination, empathy, and meaningful conversations. These stories will inspire courage, spark laughter, and create lasting memories for my students. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every child has access to engaging literature and the chance to discover the joy of reading. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773901548505,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-in-every-hand-bringing-courage/10149103/","projectTitle":"A Book in Every Hand - Bringing Courage and Laughter to Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp381720_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650249341449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-valbuena"},{"teacherId":381720,"projectId":9965207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Clean Hands, Bright Minds: Help Stock Our Classroom With Essentials! Your contribution means more than words can express. Our classroom is now stocked with hand sanitizer, paper towels, and tissues. These simple yet essential supplies make a big difference in keeping our learning environment clean, safe, and healthy. Your kindness helps ensure that my students can focus on learning without worrying about the basic necessities that support their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provides physical supplies but also shows my students that there are people who care deeply about their success and health. It creates a sense of community and encouragement that inspires them every day. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where students can thrive, stay healthy, and continue to grow with confidence. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774037545006,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-bright-minds-help-stock-ou/9965207/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands, Bright Minds: Help Stock Our Classroom With Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp381720_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650249341449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-valbuena"},{"teacherId":7532575,"projectId":9873656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards new books for my classroom library. These books have brought great joy to my students. \"Dear Dad\" is an especially popular book that has made its rounds around the room. Some of the books were also a great addition to my Black History Month display. I look forward to having a much fuller selection from which to choose when I set out my Native American Heritage Month display next November.\r\n\r\nPhysical books have tough competition these days from tablets, phones, and other electronics, so I truly appreciate your generosity in donating books that have captured their attention and diversified our library.","fullyFundedDate":1764640879704,"projectUrl":"project/diversify-our-library/9873656/","projectTitle":"Diversify Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7532575_orig.png?crop=392,392,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660673550304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7532575"},{"teacherId":8921100,"projectId":8014322,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The children love their new toys. They were very excited when I put the new puzzles and games out in the centers. This is their favorite unit by far since it offers significant multisensory benefits such as connecting them with nature, enhancing cognitive skills, and promoting environmental stewardship. \r\n They love the many hands on opportunities while using their new materials. They get to improve their observational, fine motor skills, and science inquiry skills.","fullyFundedDate":1699482812288,"projectUrl":"project/three-cheers-for-trees/8014322/","projectTitle":"Three Cheers for Trees","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8921100"},{"teacherId":8921100,"projectId":7190144,"letterContent":"Thank you again for you support! The students loved their new hands on learning toys. The new blocks helped them to strengthen their STEM skills, spatial awareness, and fine motor development. They jumped right in collaborating with each other and building different types of homes, stores, etc. They were also enchancing their cognitive development and early math concepts.\r\n The text also provided a great resource for children to use while building. Some children mimiced buildings from the story, while others came up with their own creative ideas. By listening to the stories, children got to expand their vocabulary through descriptive language ( over, under, beside, etc. ) and storytelling.","fullyFundedDate":1680217017817,"projectUrl":"project/build-it-up/7190144/","projectTitle":"Build it up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8921100"},{"teacherId":8921100,"projectId":7125189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! The children were super excited to see the new toys in the Kitchen and couldn't wait to play with them. \r\n They wasted no time creating smoothie recipes, having a tea party for their dolls, and they even opened up a café. You could hear their joy and laughter throughout the room.\r\n These aren't just toys, they promote essential cognitive, social, and motor skill development. Children get to foster their independence, creativity, while building confidence, vocabulary, and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1675444776922,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-cooking-/7125189/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Cooking !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8921100"},{"teacherId":8921100,"projectId":9893065,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for donating to our project. Using a Toniebox in the classroom has been a great versatile, screen-free, and engaging audio learning tool that we have been using in many ways. \r\n Students love listening to their favorite stories in the Library. It serves as a powerful tool fostering a love of storytelling and providing a calming and quiet setting. \r\n Students also love listening to music using the music tonies during music and movement. By using active brain breaks, the Toniebox encourages dancing and stretching and help students release energy.","fullyFundedDate":1763384784110,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-with-tonies/9893065/","projectTitle":"Teaching with Tonies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8921100"},{"teacherId":381720,"projectId":9891091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, Ink It to Think It: Supplying Toner for Young Scholars! Your generosity in helping us obtain two toner cartridges has a direct and meaningful impact on our classroom. Because of you, we can continue printing essential learning materials such as reading passages, writing assignments, practice activities, and assessments that support daily instruction and student growth.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as toner plays a powerful role in keeping learning moving forward. Your support ensures that my students have the resources they need to stay engaged, build confidence, and reach their academic goals. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students; thank you for investing in their education and helping turn learning opportunities into lasting success.","fullyFundedDate":1764438425972,"projectUrl":"project/ink-it-to-think-it-supplying-toner-for/9891091/","projectTitle":"Ink It to Think It: Supplying Toner for Young Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp381720_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650249341449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-valbuena"},{"teacherId":381720,"projectId":9831817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Power Up Literacy: Games That Grow Great Minds! Because of you, my students now have engaging, hands-on games that strengthen their comprehension and expand their vocabulary in a fun and meaningful way. These resources have transformed learning into an active experience, motivating students to think critically, collaborate with their peers, and build confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nYour donation also made it possible to add the NewPath Learning Language Arts Write-On/Wipe-Off Flip Chart Set to our classroom, which has become an invaluable tool for small group instruction. It allows me to target specific skills, provide immediate feedback, and meet students where they are in their learning. Thank you for investing in resources that make literacy joyful, interactive, and impactful. Your generosity is truly powering up our classroom learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767229717027,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-literacy-games-that-grow-great/9831817/","projectTitle":"Power Up Literacy: Games That Grow Great Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp381720_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650249341449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-valbuena"},{"teacherId":381720,"projectId":9781907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Walking in Their Shoes: Building Compassion Through Stories and Service. Because of you, my students now have access to a wide variety of thoughtfully chosen books that introduce them to diverse perspectives and life experiences. These stories are opening meaningful conversations in our classroom and helping students understand what it means to truly listen, care, and see the world through someone else's eyes.\r\n\r\nYour donation also made it possible for each student to receive an Empathy Journal, giving them a safe and reflective space to process what they read and connect it to their own lives. Through writing, discussion, and service, my students are learning that compassion is an action and not just a feeling. Thank you for believing in the importance of kindness, understanding, and social-emotional learning. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1766977052632,"projectUrl":"project/walking-in-their-shoes-building-compass/9781907/","projectTitle":"Walking in Their Shoes: Building Compassion Through Stories and Service","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp381720_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650249341449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-valbuena"},{"teacherId":2520845,"projectId":9945643,"letterContent":"The instruments and movement materials in our \"Let's Make Music in DL Polish \r\nPre-K\" project have provided our students with new ways to move, dance and create music in our classroom.\r\n Thank you so much for the colorful tambourines and wooden instruments. The students love to parade around their classroom with these new instruments. The hand bells set are allowed many of our young learners to start reading music with color coded instructions and simple songs. The students love to dance with the rainbow ribbons and colorful jingle bells during movement time each morning.\r\n These materials have added so much fun to our music & movement time. We really appreciate your support of our classroom project.","fullyFundedDate":1765994997961,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-music-in-dl-polish-prek/9945643/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Music in DL Polish PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2520845_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744066896944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-j-burke"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_917","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":762,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":917,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 153 Maspeth on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 153 Maspeth","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-153-maspeth/917"}