{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 168X","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7704286,"projectId":10125425,"letterContent":"I can't believe the school year is coming to a close, though I am thrilled to have more time with my students in summer school!\r\n\r\nWhen I met my students in September, the majority had not had an art class in their schooling experience. They hadn't used paint before. I am so happy that I was able to give them high quality paint and stretched canvases, thanks to your help, so that they could feel like \"real\" artists. Their work continues to grow every day, and I am so often blown away by their ideas. I have seen them develop a deep understanding of color and color mixing, composition, and distinct visual languages. Thank you again for helping to support their learning and overall development through the magic of artmaking.","fullyFundedDate":1773528078802,"projectUrl":"project/acrylic-paint/10125425/","projectTitle":"Acrylic Paint","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7704286_orig.jpg?crop=501,501,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769182024377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7704286"},{"teacherId":7704286,"projectId":10125424,"letterContent":"My students were beyond thrilled seeing all of the canvases on the art shelf. Though we have explored other materials, most of my students have expressed a clear preference for painting. It brings me so much joy seeing how free the children are to express themselves. Having fully stocked shelves let them be more independent as well, because I don't have to limit their materials. \r\n\r\nAs their work continues to grow and they show more and more depth and ability in their image-making, I am looking for more exhibition opportunities to share the work more broadly. Thank you again for helping me give these fantastic kids high-quality art materials and share the love of paint and painting.","fullyFundedDate":1773528289451,"projectUrl":"project/painting-canvases/10125424/","projectTitle":"Painting Canvases","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7704286_orig.jpg?crop=501,501,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769182024377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7704286"},{"teacherId":7704286,"projectId":10060916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help. Thanks to you, my students have many different options for sensory regulation in my classroom.\r\n\r\nI see the art room as a place to regulate and self-soothe, in addition to being a place of play, expression, and critical thinking. Many of my students have experienced trauma and have sensory dysregulation that affects their day-to-day functioning. It is crucial to me that my students are able to feel calm and joy throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nThe weighted stuffed dog is already deeply loved by many. We have named him \"Mickey\" and students use him as a sensory tool as well as a therapeutic tool to mirror their emotions, and a source of pretend play. Students also eagerly wait their turn for a chance to use the headphones to listen to calming music. \r\n\r\nIt is amazing to see the impact of your donations—my students are calmer, happier, and more flexible. What a joy to see these kids getting the support they need!","fullyFundedDate":1773535885576,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-emotional-regulation/10060916/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7704286_orig.jpg?crop=501,501,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769182024377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7704286"},{"teacherId":2054250,"projectId":10247781,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful I am for all of your generous donations. The supplies are already being used!\r\n\r\nWith the addition of the Clorox wipes and paper towels all of the surfaces in the classroom are clean and germ free!\r\n\r\nThe hand sanitizer has kept the students hands clean when they are unable to get to a sink and with their runny noses the tissues came just in time!\r\n\r\nThe baby wipes save the day when there is an immediate need to clean their face after a \"big sneeze\" or their hands after doing a science experiment.\r\n\r\nOnce again thank you for your donations","fullyFundedDate":1777934121293,"projectUrl":"project/germs-allergies-and-sniffles-are-in-the/10247781/","projectTitle":"Germs, Allergies and Sniffles are in the Air!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2054250_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572231070333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2054250"},{"teacherId":7704286,"projectId":10060935,"letterContent":"This school year my students have been enraptured by painting. After introducing them to watercolors, tempera, and acrylic paint, it became clear that acrylic paint was by far the most beloved. All of my students in all of my classes wanted to spend class time making paintings. They were delighted to learn more about mixing new colors and the many ways they could apply the paint to create new textures. \r\n\r\nWith your help, I have been able to keep my classroom stocked with enough paint for these prolific artists to paint to their hearts' content.","fullyFundedDate":1770338615159,"projectUrl":"project/acrylic-paint-for-our-studio/10060935/","projectTitle":"Acrylic Paint for our Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7704286_orig.jpg?crop=501,501,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769182024377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7704286"},{"teacherId":7704286,"projectId":10047600,"letterContent":"I can't believe how much my students have grown. The majority of my students had never used paint before, and few had even had an art class as part of their schooling experiences. I have been blown away over and over by the work emerging from their minds and hands. Their paintings are deeply personal, expressing so much about their personalities and the things they love. Through the paintings of my students, the school community is able to see what they think is beautiful and what feels important. \r\n\r\nI am so appreciative of the help I have received in bringing my students high quality and rich art experiences. The world deserves to see their work, and my students deserve a joyful and rigorous artmaking curriculum.","fullyFundedDate":1769704117929,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-painting/10047600/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Painting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7704286_orig.jpg?crop=501,501,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769182024377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7704286"},{"teacherId":4873935,"projectId":9695109,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom. My students come to school each day ready to learn. There are times where they need a break as well. We have grown as a community in my classroom and we like to engage and challenge each other. The use of the games such as tic tac toe, connect four, bingo, and uno has cause some SERIOUS friendly competition. WE love it!\r\n\r\nThe games have help my students improve their social skills, by using their words to communicate who's turn it is. They have improved their patience level by waiting for their turn. They have also improved their cognitive thinking by problem solving and figure out what their next move will be. \r\n\r\nThe additional organization materials have allow my students to have independent access to the class materials as needed. Once again thanks for helping my students achieve access to the materials they need and deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1767483780452,"projectUrl":"project/its-raining-social-skills-grab-a-board/9695109/","projectTitle":"Its Raining Social Skills, Grab a Board Game!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manley-Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4873935_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510530957219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karla-manley"},{"teacherId":6078627,"projectId":7949484,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Materials & Supplies for a Successful School Year. Your generosity is helping us rebuild critical learning foundations for our middle school students who have been significantly impacted by the disruptions of the past few years.\r\nMany of my sixth graders are still developing basic literacy skills such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, sight word reading, and following simple directions. The materials you provided — including hands-on learning games and headphones for focused instruction — have allowed us to meet students where they are and provide structured, small-group support.\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, students were excited and eager to engage. The learning games made foundational skill practice feel accessible and motivating, and the headphones have helped students concentrate during individualized instruction. I am now able to deliver more targeted literacy lessons in phonics, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence writing with greater consistency and differentiation.\r\nYour support is helping close learning gaps, rebuild confidence, and give our students the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1697736253761,"projectUrl":"project/materials-supplies-for-a-successful-sc/7949484/","projectTitle":"Materials & Supplies for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6078627_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547753819616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6078627"},{"teacherId":6078627,"projectId":9882375,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Comfort and Confidence: Emergency Clothing for Our Students. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\nBecause of you, we were able to create a designated \"Comfort Closet\" stocked with emergency clothing in a range of sizes for our middle school students. When accidents happen — whether from spills, toileting challenges, or other unexpected situations — we can now respond quickly, discreetly, and compassionately.\r\nRecently, one of our students experienced an accident during morning instruction. In the past, this would have meant extended time out of class and missed learning. Instead, we were able to provide clean, comfortable clothing right away. With reassurance and support, the student returned to class within minutes and fully participated in a small-group literacy activity later that same morning. What could have been a day marked by embarrassment became just a brief pause — and then a return to learning and confidence.\r\nWith this support in place, we are continuing to build independence and self-advocacy skills through our life-skills instruction. Students are learning to identify when they need assistance, communicate their needs, and participate in routines such as changing and organizing personal belongings. We are also continuing our literacy and social-emotional learning units, where students practice discussing feelings, problem-solving, and resilience. Having emergency clothing readily available ensures that unexpected moments do not derail these important lessons. Instead, they become teachable moments about self-care, dignity, and moving forward.\r\nYour generosity has helped us create a classroom where every student feels safe, respected, and ready to learn — no matter what the day brings. Thank you for caring about our students and for helping us preserve their comfort, confidence, and dignity.","fullyFundedDate":1765342649254,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-confidence-emergency-clothi/9882375/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Confidence: Emergency Clothing for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6078627_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547753819616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6078627"},{"teacherId":2054250,"projectId":10000120,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful I am for so many generous donations! As an \"explorer\" and observer myself, I know how important it is to have hands on materials to help learn about the things around us.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited and surprised when the packages arrived! They loved the solar system models and the planet fidget toys. They are also looking forward to using the air dry clay to create the planets for their own models of the solar system.\r\nI can't wait for the students to start learning about other planets besides earth and the stars in our solar system!\r\nThanks again for all of our donations!","fullyFundedDate":1768404581463,"projectUrl":"project/the-skys-the-limit-solar-system-fun/10000120/","projectTitle":"The Sky's the Limit, Solar System Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2054250_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572231070333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2054250"},{"teacherId":5012735,"projectId":9616568,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our special education classroom. With your support, I was able to purchase high-quality, teacher-created learning materials that are specifically tailored to my students' needs. The resources we acquired include interactive digital activities, visual supports, and differentiated assignments that allow each student to engage with content at their own pace. This technology helps break down complex skills into manageable steps and provides instant feedback, which keeps students motivated and builds confidence.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these scaffolded materials, I've seen a remarkable shift in my students' confidence and independence. The step-by-step supports built into each activity allow them to approach tasks that once felt overwhelming. As they move through the scaffolded work, they experience small, meaningful successes that build toward larger goals. I can see the pride on their faces when they complete a level on their own or master a skill they previously struggled with. Students who used to hesitate or ask for help right away are now trying first, problem-solving, and celebrating their progress. This boost in self-confidence has carried over into other parts of our day, showing just how transformative these new resources truly are.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about these new materials is the variety and the sense of independence they offer. Interactive lessons feel more like games than traditional schoolwork, and the visual and hands-on components keep even my most reluctant learners engaged. For many of my students, seeing their progress in real time—whether it's a character cheering for them or a badge earned—has turned learning into something they eagerly look forward to. Your support has made lessons that once felt challenging more accessible, engaging, and empowering for all of my students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755735914081,"projectUrl":"project/seasons-of-the-classroom/9616568/","projectTitle":"Seasons of the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mariquit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5012735_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683734717690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5012735"},{"teacherId":5012735,"projectId":9274272,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our special education classroom. With your support, I was able to purchase high-quality, teacher-created learning materials that are specifically tailored to my students' needs. The resources we acquired include interactive digital activities, visual supports, and differentiated assignments that allow each student to engage with content at their own pace. This technology helps break down complex skills into manageable steps and provides instant feedback, which keeps students motivated and builds confidence.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these scaffolded materials, I've seen a remarkable shift in my students' confidence and independence. The step-by-step supports built into each activity allow them to approach tasks that once felt overwhelming. As they move through the scaffolded work, they experience small, meaningful successes that build toward larger goals. I can see the pride on their faces when they complete a level on their own or master a skill they previously struggled with. Students who used to hesitate or ask for help right away are now trying first, problem-solving, and celebrating their progress. This boost in self-confidence has carried over into other parts of our day, showing just how transformative these new resources truly are.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about these new materials is the variety and the sense of independence they offer. Interactive lessons feel more like games than traditional schoolwork, and the visual and hands-on components keep even my most reluctant learners engaged. For many of my students, seeing their progress in real time—whether it's a character cheering for them or a badge earned—has turned learning into something they eagerly look forward to. Your support has made lessons that once felt challenging more accessible, engaging, and empowering for all of my students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755446940755,"projectUrl":"project/support-differentiated-instruction/9274272/","projectTitle":"Support Differentiated Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mariquit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5012735_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683734717690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5012735"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_447","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":384,"numTeachers":109,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":"3.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":447,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 168X on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 168X","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-168x/447"}