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Your generosity helps cultivate a love of reading, spark creativity, and inspire lifelong learning.","fullyFundedDate":1649352424560,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up/6339234/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"},{"teacherId":7023266,"projectId":6707744,"letterContent":"Every snack and bottle of water you donated does so much more than satisfy hunger or quench thirst — it fuels learning, focus, and energy. With your support, our students can concentrate on lessons, participate fully in classroom activities, and feel cared for throughout the day. Your gifts help create an environment where no child has to worry about being hungry or thirsty, and where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond the tangible items. It shows our students that they are valued and supported by a community that cares about their well-being. Each snack break and sip of water reminds them that there are people rooting for their success, cheering them on, and helping make their classroom a place of comfort, care, and encouragement.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for thinking of our classroom, for supporting our students, and for helping create a positive, nurturing, and energizing learning environment. 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Your donations help reduce worries about germs and messes, so that both students and teachers can spend more time engaging in creative projects, meaningful lessons, and joyful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBut beyond the practical impact, your generosity sends a powerful message: you care about our students' well-being and their education. You remind us that it truly takes a village to provide a nurturing, safe, and inspiring learning space — and that together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our children.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your thoughtfulness, your support, and your belief in the power of a clean, healthy, and safe classroom. Because of you, our classroom is not just a space to learn — it's a space to grow, dream, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1664460339504,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-clean/6683818/","projectTitle":"Keeping Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"},{"teacherId":7023266,"projectId":8973030,"letterContent":"We want to give a HUGE, loud, and spirited thank-you to our incredible donors! Your generosity has provided our cheer team with brand-new mats and bright, beautiful pom-poms, and we couldn't be more excited or more grateful. These mats will help our athletes practice safely, push their skills, and build confidence with every stunt, jump, and tumble. And our new pom-poms? They've already brought an extra burst of color, energy, and pride to every routine!\r\n\r\nYour support doesn't just give us equipment—it lifts our whole program. It motivates our team, strengthens our spirit, and reminds us that we have an amazing community cheering for us as we cheer for others. Thank you for believing in our athletes, investing in their growth, and helping our team shine brighter than ever. We appreciate you more than words can say—GO TEAM!","fullyFundedDate":1740360135370,"projectUrl":"project/cheer-necessities/8973030/","projectTitle":"Cheer Necessities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"},{"teacherId":1846710,"projectId":9855876,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are now fully immersed in our \"From Seed to STEM\" project—and the excitement in our classroom is unreal. The moment they saw the new hydroponic materials, they lit up. Many of my students have never grown anything before, so watching them experiment with water levels, light placement, and seed germination has been a brand-new experience. They immediately began making predictions, asking questions, and taking ownership of their stations like true young scientists.\r\n\r\nIn the first week alone, students chose roles such as \"plant technician,\" \"data collector,\" and \"maintenance lead.\" Even my quietest students became leaders as they began tracking plant growth, documenting changes, and explaining what they noticed to their classmates. One of my students who typically hesitates during science lessons proudly announced, \"I feel like a real scientist,\" after observing her first sprout. Your donation didn't just bring supplies—it sparked curiosity, confidence, and a sense of responsibility.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to connect this project to our sustainability unit. Students will design mini-investigations about nutrients, water conservation, and light exposure. Eventually, they will create informational displays to share with the school community during a small gallery walk. Your contribution has given them a hands-on, real-world STEM experience they will remember for years to come. Thank you for believing in my students and making this learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761579732834,"projectUrl":"project/from-seed-to-stem-building-a-sustainabl/9855876/","projectTitle":"From Seed to STEM: Building a Sustainable School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463956987748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjconnor"},{"teacherId":1846710,"projectId":9058704,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom now has the tools we need to make learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every student. The Post-it easel pads and Sharpie flip chart markers will help us create anchor charts that support student understanding and allow us to track our thinking during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe student whiteboards and magnetic dry erase markers give us the ability to practice skills in real-time and receive immediate feedback during small group and whole class instruction. These materials also support students with special needs who benefit from hands-on and visual learning tools.\r\n\r\nThe addition of mobile magnetic easels gives us flexible learning spaces that we can move around the classroom to support group work and independent practice.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. These resources are helping us build confidence, collaborate more with our classmates, and grow as learners every day!","fullyFundedDate":1738805602934,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-through-visuals-and-c/9058704/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Through Visuals and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463956987748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjconnor"},{"teacherId":1846710,"projectId":9011980,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, the fluency tools and SEL books have had a meaningful impact on my classroom and my students' growth. The fluency materials gave my students the structure and confidence they needed to become more expressive and accurate readers. For many of my students who struggle with decoding or reading aloud, the timers, trackers, and repeated reading supports created a safe and motivating environment where they could see and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nThe SEL books became a powerful part of our daily routine. We used them during morning meetings and literacy blocks to explore topics like empathy, perseverance, and self-regulation. These stories helped my students open up, share their thoughts and feelings, and connect with one another. Many of my students are navigating challenges both in and out of school, and these books sparked important conversations that built community and trust in our classroom.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources made a noticeable difference in my students' academic and emotional growth. They were more engaged, more reflective, and more supportive of each other—and I know that wouldn't have happened without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1735703568188,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focus-fluency-and-growth-in/9011980/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focus, Fluency, and Growth in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463956987748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjconnor"},{"teacherId":6810561,"projectId":9018255,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with the materials to start a band program at P.S.16 The Leonard Dunkly School. \r\n\r\nCurrently my students are preparing to start the instrument selection process. Students will be given a choice to select from flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone. The material will allow us to fit students properly. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when seeing all the new equipment. This only cemented that they were going to be part of the P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly Concert Band.","fullyFundedDate":1735416621945,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-band/9018255/","projectTitle":"Build A Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Witsell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6810561_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y215&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722987509244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6810561"},{"teacherId":9718109,"projectId":8722756,"letterContent":"The AIMS K00 Classroom appreciates everyone's contributions to creating a sensory-friendly learning environment for our neurodivergent students!!!\r\n\r\nOur amazing AIMS team is excited to share our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom. Because of your support, we have been able to enhance our students' learning experiences in so many ways. With the laminating papers, we've created high-quality, reusable activities that withstand daily use. \r\nThe binding machine/paper cutter has helped us put together educational booklets, making learning more engaging. \r\n\r\nOur artistic group has loved incorporating the pom-poms into creative arts and crafts projects. The mirror has been valuable in speech therapy, helping students with proper lip placement. And the sensory bins/materials have provided meaningful, hands-on experiences for our students who benefit from sensory exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1733193683543,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-resources-for-our-new-aims-progr/8722756/","projectTitle":"Sensory Resources for Our New AIMS Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9718109_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724968890539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718109"},{"teacherId":7477191,"projectId":8638993,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to our classroom! This letter comes a bit late as I was out due to an injury so I apologize for the delay! However, the students have truly benefitted from your generosity! Crayons, markers and art supplies galore! Enough new headphones so every student can use them to keep them focused when working on their iReady and research projects! Fun projects downloaded from Teachers Pay Teachers too! Also, the atmosphere of our classroom is calming, with a eucalyptus/boho white wood theme that the students have loved! Thank you so much for providing our very deserving students with the extra materials and aesthetic atmosphere so they can truly do their best!","fullyFundedDate":1723694109381,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-3rd-grade-ict-a-calming-and-in/8638993/","projectTitle":"Help Give 3rd Grade ICT a Calming and Inspirational Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mondry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7477191_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598305259645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7477191"},{"teacherId":6810561,"projectId":8566230,"letterContent":"Thanks to you we were able to secure hand drums to our music room. Students have used these hand drums to learn and practice steady beat, beat vs rhythm, and accompany stories. \r\nFor Halloween, students used the hand drums as pumpkins when we did our retelling of the Five Little Pumpkins. 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They also were able to eat it as a little break before leaving to go home.\r\nThe water was useful when the water fountains were not working. \r\nThank you so much for helping my students. They will be so happy to drink the water and eat the snacks. This is a wonderful Christmas present for them. After running around at lunch to get very thirsty so this will help so much! The snacks will help as well to hold them over till lunch. My class and I truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1639782849360,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-snacking/5987098/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Snacking!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_543","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":174,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":543,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 16 Leonard Dunkly on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 16 Leonard Dunkly","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-16-leonard-dunkly/543"}