{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 169 Bay Terrace","outOfStateSupporters":5.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":537306,"projectId":9743838,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project, \"Help Our 2nd Graders Focus and Keep Learning Tools Safe!\" Here a few pictures to show that the iPad accessories are being put to use in our class. The students are using the headphone adapters so that they can use their personal headphones and the headphones purchased from this project. The iPad cases are keeping our iPads safe and are used to help prop the iPads up in case students need to type. My students are enjoying their digital center for reading and math time. Thank you for being a part of their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1759172061805,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-2nd-graders-focus-and-keep-lear/9743838/","projectTitle":"Help Our 2nd Graders Focus and Keep Learning Tools Safe!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474505574943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/537306"},{"teacherId":537306,"projectId":9597903,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Donors Choose project. The students are excited to have a digital center in our classroom. The students are using the iPads during independent reading time. They enjoy having the option of listening to audio books as well as reading fiction and nonfiction stories on their own. \r\n\r\nThey are excited to use the iPads to help with research for their upcoming writing units. Our students will also be able to enhance their math skills by engaging in interactive math games, too. \r\n\r\nYour donations to our project has made an amazing impact on their learning. Thank you for making learning to read and do math fun in school!","fullyFundedDate":1757555310845,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-young-minds-with-ipads-for-learn/9597903/","projectTitle":"Inspire Young Minds with iPads for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474505574943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/537306"},{"teacherId":6663799,"projectId":9685480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my second graders access to a rich variety of books across all genres and levels. At the start of the year, many of my students had limited reading experiences, and your support has opened up an entire world for them.\r\n\r\nWith the range of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, early readers, and chapter books you provided, students are now practicing essential skills like identifying main ideas, inferring, comparing genres, building stamina, and using text features. These books allow me to introduce lessons at the exact level each reader needs—something we couldn't do before.\r\n\r\nEvery day, students spread out around our room for independent reading and strategy groups. You'll see quiet corners filled with children deeply engaged, partner pairs discussing characters, and small groups exploring nonfiction topics with high interest. Our classroom finally looks and feels like a true community of readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral emerging readers who once struggled to choose books now confidently grab leveled texts that match their needs. One student who rarely spoke in class is now excitedly sharing facts from the animal nonfiction bin, and another who never finished a book is proudly working through their first series. These moments are happening because of you.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us books—it built confidence, joy, and a true reading culture in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758899279725,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-sparking-minds/9685480/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Sparking Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6663799_orig.png?crop=816,816,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752081557492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6663799"},{"teacherId":229415,"projectId":9591471,"letterContent":"Thank so much for your generosity and for donating items to our classrooms. The students have enjoyed using the modeling clay and Legos, and it has been wonderful to see them tap into their creativity. The classroom supplies are being used resourcefully and are expected to last throughout the school year. Our school is departmentalized and although I am teaching fourth grade math, students have many opportunities to plan, create, and be hands on. They especially enjoy designing and building their own math games to demonstrate their understanding in fun and meaningful ways. Your contributions have supported this creativity and exploration, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758898802431,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-that-needs-to-be-repl/9591471/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies That Needs to Be Replenished","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/229415"},{"teacherId":10163412,"projectId":9771797,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 4th grade integrated co-teaching class has been diving into a whole new world of stories and ideas! The new books you helped provide have allowed us to introduce a range of important reading skills—everything from identifying themes and analyzing characters to making inferences and building stronger vocabulary. Students are also learning to make connections between the books they read and their own lives, which has made reading more meaningful and personal for them.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become such a joyful and interactive experience. Every day, you can find students reading independently in cozy corners, sharing favorite moments with their peers, or discussing a character's choices during small-group reading circles. We've created a routine where students can recommend books to one another, and our \"Book Buzz\" board is constantly filled with new titles they love!\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially inspired by these new additions. One student who used to be reluctant to read now proudly keeps a chapter book on her desk and volunteers to read aloud during group time. Another student, who has been working hard to improve comprehension skills, has found confidence and joy through a series he absolutely loves. It's been amazing to see how much these books have opened doors for every kind of reader in our room.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a place where every child can discover the magic of reading. Your generosity continues to make a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759946337049,"projectUrl":"project/reading-heroes-in-action/9771797/","projectTitle":"Reading Heroes in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lupo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163412_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754686307532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163412"},{"teacherId":6663799,"projectId":9654483,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful library space you've helped create for my second graders. When this school year began, my students walked into a room with almost no books and very limited seating. Because of your generosity, they now have a vibrant, fully stocked classroom library and cozy cushions and chairs that make reading feel like an adventure instead of an assignment.\r\n\r\nOur new library has quickly become the heart of our classroom. Students use the shelves, bins, and genre labels every single day during independent reading, book clubs, and our \"Rockstar Reading\" block. One of my favorite moments came last week when we launched our nonfiction research project. Students grabbed clipboards, snuggled into their new cushions, and spread out all around the room—under tables, on chairs, in their favorite reading corners—deeply engaged in learning about penguins, volcanoes, sharks, and space. Their level of focus and excitement was unlike anything I'd ever seen before.\r\n\r\nI will never forget the day they walked in and saw the shelves filled with books. Eyes widened, hands flew up to mouths, and a few happy squeals escaped before they remembered they were inside. One student whispered, \"Is this ALL for us?\" Another said, \"Now it looks like a real classroom.\" The cushions and chairs were an instant hit too—students immediately tested out every spot until they found \"their\" cozy place to read.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps are bigger and brighter. Students are beginning to track their reading stamina, explore new genres they've never had access to before, and build confidence as independent readers. We're starting book clubs soon, and for the first time, students will be able to choose from multiple copies of high-interest books—something we could never have done without this project. Your support has opened doors for them academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our classroom into a place where children want to read, learn, and grow. You didn't just donate materials—you gave my students a sense of pride, ownership, and possibility.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of 20+ very grateful little readers—\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1756506388258,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-coming-right-up/9654483/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Coming Right Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6663799_orig.png?crop=816,816,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752081557492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6663799"},{"teacherId":10003504,"projectId":9447400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a new world of stories into our classroom! Because of your generosity, our classroom library has grown to include exciting chapter book series like Junie B. Jones, Cam Jansen, Cat Kid Comic Club, I Survived, Ivy and Bean, and Amelia Bedelia & Friends. These titles have sparked so much enthusiasm among my students—they're not only reading more, but they're also talking about books, recommending titles to each other, and forming a stronger reading community.\r\n\r\n Each series supports specific literacy goals in our classroom. Cam Jansen and I Survived books help build comprehension and inference skills through plot-driven mysteries and historical fiction. Junie B. Jones and Amelia Bedelia give students a chance to explore character traits and point of view with lots of humor, while Cat Kid Comic Club has been a huge hit for reluctant readers, especially those drawn to visual storytelling and graphic novels. One of my students, who used to shy away from chapter books, now reads Ivy and Bean every morning with a friend—seeing that excitement and pride is exactly why access to books matters so much.\r\n\r\n Reading in our classroom is a daily joy. Students curl up on floor cushions, choose their favorite series, and read independently, in pairs, or in small book clubs. Our next step is to begin reader response journals, where students will reflect on characters and plot developments and connect these stories to their own lives. Thanks to your support, our classroom is now a place where reading feels like an adventure—not just an assignment. We're so grateful you helped make that happen!","fullyFundedDate":1752789110182,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-by-chapter-growing-our-reading/9447400/","projectTitle":"Chapter by Chapter: Growing Our Reading Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallaris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745285944810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003504"},{"teacherId":10003504,"projectId":9353242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has flexible seating options that have completely transformed the way my students learn and engage. Each student now has their own individual floor cushion, which they take so much pride in using during independent reading, small group work, and quiet reflection time. These colorful, soft cushions have given students the ability to choose where and how they work best, helping them stay more focused, comfortable, and calm throughout the day.\r\n\r\n The excitement was immediate—when the cushions arrived, the students lit up with joy! They quickly claimed their favorite colors and immediately started using them in creative ways—some sat in a quiet corner to read, while others formed small groups to collaborate on activities. The gray comfy chair is now a highlight of our classroom library. It's become a special \"reading throne\" where students take turns sitting during our read-alouds or during their personal reading time. It's added a sense of comfort, ownership, and fun to our library space, encouraging even our most reluctant readers to dive into books.\r\n\r\n As we move forward, our next goal is to use these flexible seating options to help build a stronger sense of classroom community. By having a variety of comfortable spaces to sit—whether on a floor cushion, in the reading chair, or grouped with peers—students are learning to make thoughtful choices, share materials, and collaborate respectfully. We'll be incorporating more group projects and partner reading time, where students can choose where to sit together and connect. These flexible seating tools are helping foster not just academic success, but empathy, cooperation, and a true sense of belonging in our classroom. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1750256084112,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-minds/9353242/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallaris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745285944810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003504"},{"teacherId":10003504,"projectId":9353301,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! I'm thrilled to share how your generous contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\n As soon as the new social-emotional learning materials arrived—the calming book set, Time Timer, sensory discs, and emotion posters—my students were full of curiosity and excitement. The books immediately became classroom favorites. One powerful moment came when we read The Invisible String. A few students shared stories of loved ones they miss, and for the first time, some of our quieter children opened up emotionally. It created a safe space for empathy and connection that we hadn't experienced before.\r\n\r\n The Time Timer has been an absolute game changer for helping students manage transitions and develop self-regulation. During our mindfulness breaks, students now request to use the timer themselves—it's become a trusted tool in our routine. The sensory discs are particularly loved by my students who need a bit more tactile input to stay grounded. Watching a student quietly choose a disc and center themselves instead of becoming overwhelmed has been such a powerful thing to witness.\r\n\r\n The Feelings Chart posters are used daily during our morning check-in. Each child points to how they're feeling as they enter the room, giving me valuable insight into their emotional state. This small act has sparked conversations that might otherwise have been missed.\r\n\r\n Next steps: We're currently working on a classroom project where students will create their own \"Feelings Books\"—small illustrated stories about different emotions they experience and how they manage them. We'll use the new SEL books as models for storytelling and emotional expression. Students are learning that it's okay to feel all kinds of emotions and are gaining confidence in expressing themselves in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' emotional well-being. You've helped us create a classroom where every child feels seen, heard, and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1750256129078,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-emotional-growth-tools-for-s/9353301/","projectTitle":"Empowering Emotional Growth: Tools for Self-Regulation and Mindfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallaris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745285944810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003504"},{"teacherId":10003504,"projectId":9353131,"letterContent":"When our new classroom supplies arrived, my students were beyond excited! They couldn't wait to dive into our new Crayola crayons and fresh pencils. We immediately used them during our morning writing and art activities, and the bright colors inspired their creativity. The mesh zipper bags have already helped us stay organized — each student now has their own pouch to keep writing tools and materials neat and ready to use.\r\n\r\nThe new supplies have made a big difference in our daily routines. With a large variety of crayons and plenty of pencils, every student has what they need to participate without worrying about missing materials. The Post-it Notes have been perfect for small-group reading and writing tasks; students use them to jot down ideas, make connections to our stories, and share their thoughts during discussions. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1750773648192,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-learn-building-a-classroom/9353131/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Learn: Building a Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallaris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745285944810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003504"},{"teacherId":537306,"projectId":9019187,"letterContent":"Our 4th graders are so thankful to you for supporting out Donors Choose project, \"4th Graders See Art Everywhere\". Students engaged in reading, researching and writing reports about various artists from Van Gogh to Monet in our HMH Into Reading curriculum. Each class was able to create their own artistic MASTERPIECE inspired by one of Van Gogh, Yayoi Kusama, or Warhol's famous artwork. Students LOVED being able to use the paint, oil pastels, markers, and stickers you bought for them. We have some future artists! Thank you again for helping my students make connections from books to art! We still have some art materials left and we will be putting them to good use for our next module. The students are so excited and can't wait to get started on their next art projects. They never thought ELA could be this fun and it's all because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1735936554918,"projectUrl":"project/4th-graders-see-art-everywhere/9019187/","projectTitle":"4th Graders See Art Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474505574943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/537306"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_930","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":406,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":39,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":94.3,"schoolId":930,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 169 Bay Terrace on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 169 Bay Terrace","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-169-bay-terrace/930"}