{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 176X @181","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4084440,"projectId":9482493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations in support of our class project. Your kindness has helped us create a calm, inviting, and productive learning environment for our students. The tennis balls placed on the bottoms of our chairs have made a noticeable impact, allowing students to move quietly and stay focused without the distractions of scraping chairs.\r\n\r\nYour donations have also provided tools that directly support student engagement and success. The laminator has allowed us to create durable, reusable materials that students can work with repeatedly, giving them hands-on, interactive learning opportunities. The yoga ball chair has been incredibly helpful for students who benefit from gentle movement, allowing them to remain on task while staying comfortable. The chair bands offer another outlet for students who need to fidget, helping them stay seated and focused during lessons. The playdough has sparked creativity and imagination, giving students a tactile way to express their ideas and explore concepts.\r\n\r\nWe are also so grateful for the new shelf, which has helped keep our space organized and accessible. With everything in its place, students are able to find materials quickly and stay engaged in their learning. Thank you again for your generosity and support. You have truly helped create a classroom where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and creatively.","fullyFundedDate":1755746386180,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-building-brighter/9482493/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Building Brighter Tomorrows","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Padilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4084440_orig.jpg?crop=804,804,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638281322143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-padilla14"},{"teacherId":9918846,"projectId":9103656,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous and thoughtful donation, which brought laptops into our classroom of learners with moderate to severe disabilities. Your kindness has genuinely transformed our learning environment, promoting independence and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these laptops has been especially profound this year, as our district implemented a new curriculum called \"Amplify.\" This innovative program integrates a wealth of multimedia resources, including animations and interactive visual supports that bring academic concepts to life. In math, for example, Amplify uses vibrant animations to help students visualize abstract concepts—something that can be particularly challenging for learners with disabilities. Having laptops in the classroom has made this new curriculum far more accessible and engaging for every student.\r\n\r\nCurrently, our class is learning about transformations—specifically, reflections and translations. In the past, understanding these abstract ideas through static images alone proved difficult. However, students can now use their laptops to explore animated visuals that demonstrate how shapes move, flip, and slide across a coordinate plane. Watching their eyes light up as they manipulate shapes and immediately see the results of their actions has been incredibly fulfilling. The technology bridges the gap between abstract theory and concrete understanding, giving students the confidence to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond math, the laptops have opened up new opportunities for students to strengthen their research and critical thinking skills. When given various topics to explore, students now use their computers to locate reliable sources, analyze information, and share what they've learned. These are not just academic tasks; they are vital life skills that nurture independence and curiosity. The ability to research, question, and learn from digital tools prepares them for a future in which technology and self-directed learning are essential. These skills are developing thanks to your generosity, which continues to make a lasting impact on each child's educational journey. Your generosity extends far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself, our students, and their families, we would like to thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future. Your generosity is changing lives, one student at a time, and the ripple effects of your kindness will continue to echo through every lesson learned, every breakthrough achieved, and every smile sparked by the power of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785996651,"projectUrl":"project/digital-learning/9103656/","projectTitle":"Digital Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9918846"},{"teacherId":3162011,"projectId":8870981,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for your donation! Our students truly enjoy gardening and eating the foods they grow. The thyme we grew smelled amazing. The rainbow chard was a hit or miss with some. Most of the students preferred the red leaf over the yellow one. There is something magical about plants that makes our students and staff gravitate toward them. We are looking forward to growing more plants for the upcoming school year. We will explore different growing systems to grow our plants. Again, thank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1730390369460,"projectUrl":"project/plants-we-eat/8870981/","projectTitle":"Plants We Eat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3162011_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557518256100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-tomlinson"},{"teacherId":3162011,"projectId":8604392,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. The students showed an immediate interest in the purchased items. They were able to work on activities to gain access to an item of their choice. It helped a few of my students to calm down or to simply take a needed break. When done, majority of my students continued to work on their individual task. There were a few students who preferred to listen to the sound of the bubbles in the light up LED aquarium tank, requesting a specific light mode. We plan on using these items next year !","fullyFundedDate":1723467980713,"projectUrl":"project/daily-dose-of-fun/8604392/","projectTitle":"Daily Dose of Fun.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3162011_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557518256100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-tomlinson"},{"teacherId":6019848,"projectId":9037015,"letterContent":"Each of my student's needs and preferences are unique. For some the sensory toys such as the sensory sand, fidget items, and stress balls have helped students channel their energy and reduce restlessness. As you may know sensory tools cater to different preferences, allowing students to engage their senses in a way that feels most comfortable for them. My students have been able to practice mindfulness meditation using the products we received thanks to your donations like the tent and the mat. Mindfulness is very important, with its emphasis on living in the present moment, and is a life skill that encourages students to embrace a state of awareness and calm. These tools have helped my students relax and refocus when upset, sad, or anxious. For my students that love to read the relaxation books and mood meter posters offer a quiet and creative way to de-stress. My students love their sensory corner and utilizing mindfulness practices and tools that I incorporate in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737834028869,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-learning/9037015/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6019848_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540770949207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tihirah-johnson"},{"teacherId":1113435,"projectId":9077394,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping fun this project. My students are so excited to use their reading pens. I can already notice the boost of confidence they have. The students are choosing more difficult books to read and they light up every time.\r\n\r\nIt is truly building the students confidence and increasing their joy of reading! During independent reading sessions the students are asking to use the readers. I have also had students during their \"choice time\" ask to go to reading corner as their reinforcement time. I am so happy to see the love of books return to my students. I am so excited to see what books they will pick up next!\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1737989939075,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-in-reading/9077394/","projectTitle":"Confidence in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cifuni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1113435"},{"teacherId":4084440,"projectId":8426052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions on getting our school business started and running. Without you, starting this business this would not have been possible. Because of your donations our students are able to learn the ins and outs of running a business. \r\n\r\nThe students are able to prepare each smoothy and store it in the refrigerator. While other students are able to create the smoothies utilizing the ice maker. With this equipment the students are able to run and sustain their own business as if in the real world getting the experience they will need to utilize one day.\r\n\r\nFor that, THANK YOU. The experience they are receiving is priceless thanks to you. We appreciate you and all that you have done for us.","fullyFundedDate":1726692440215,"projectUrl":"project/berry-chill-smoothies-to-the-rescue/8426052/","projectTitle":"Berry Chill Smoothies to the rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Padilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4084440_orig.jpg?crop=804,804,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638281322143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-padilla14"},{"teacherId":4084440,"projectId":8412601,"letterContent":"Thank you for the magnanimous donations you contributed to our school project for the Summer of 2024. Our school engaged in the Lego Challenge which consisted of each class creating a landmark from the Bronx using Lego. \r\n\r\nOur class chose the Bronx Zoo and we had an amazing time creating the logo and partaking in the challenge. The students were able to create a huge logo for our Bronx Zoo replica with the assistance of our paraprofessionals. They engaged and enjoyed their creation and the party afterwards for winning first place.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us achieve our goal of creating a Bricktastic Summer for our whole school.","fullyFundedDate":1716559575806,"projectUrl":"project/bricktastic-summer-creations-with-lego/8412601/","projectTitle":"Bricktastic Summer Creations with LEGO!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Padilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4084440_orig.jpg?crop=804,804,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638281322143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-padilla14"},{"teacherId":4084440,"projectId":8243356,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for all of the assistance you have given us in achieving our goal for supplies for our classroom. We have implemented the usage of our sensory items and it has helped our students focus and thrive in the classroom. \r\n\r\nWe have been able to lessen the noise in the classroom with the tennis balls on the chairs and tables. The children are able to move about the classroom without any distractions and continue to focus on their work. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your continued support and assistance in assuring our students can achieve academic excellence.","fullyFundedDate":1715122008740,"projectUrl":"project/sense-this/8243356/","projectTitle":"Sense This","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Padilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4084440_orig.jpg?crop=804,804,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638281322143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-padilla14"},{"teacherId":5657070,"projectId":8634334,"letterContent":"As I reflect back to these past four (4) months, I am amazed how my students have grown in so many ways including, but not limited to, academics, communications, and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nThe items that I was able to acquire via DonorsChoose has made an incredible impact on these graduating Middle School Seniors as well as those who will be passing through my classroom in the coming years.\r\n\r\nAll the items were necessary for a well-managed classroom but the following took our experience in the classroom to another level. The Brita Water System allowed our students to self-serve, and diminished out-of-the classroom request especially during times when the classroom environment was a bit uncomfortable. The calculators allowed students to have their own working ones. This is especially impactful because most of the students are taking state exams and have been granted the use of calculators as an accommodation. Lastly, the art supplies, Sketching Pads, Paint, and Brushes, were an important addition which benefited us to do fundraising. The students created their own personal ornaments which were then sold during our school holiday performance to parents and their guests. We raised enough money to have our own classroom holiday party on the last day of school. \r\n\r\nNeedless to say, that DonorsChoose and Donors like you all, made this possible. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity for my students, and feel elated every time I see them using one of the items acquired via this most wonderful initiative.","fullyFundedDate":1726666657506,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-here-we-come-/8634334/","projectTitle":"High School, Here We Come !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5657070_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723509021995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5657070"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103596","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":72.1,"schoolId":103596,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 176X @181 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 176X @181","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-176x-181/103596"}