{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 179","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8960333,"projectId":9902931,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to have new materials that they could call there own. They use the materials for phonics and math on a daily basis. With ufli, they have to write new words and letters. With math, they draw objects , solve addition, subtraction and math stories. \r\n The donation of markers, eraser boards, and pencils has made a meaningful impact in my classroom. Students now have the supplies they need to participate actively in lessons, practice skills daily, and stay engaged. These materials support hands-on learning, improve confidence, and create a more organized, supportive environment","fullyFundedDate":1765986870243,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-and-draw/9902931/","projectTitle":"Dry, Erase, and Draw","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695339038827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8960333"},{"teacherId":10186257,"projectId":9927670,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your kindness and support in providing snacks for our second‑grade classroom. What may seem like a simple contribution has had a profound impact on our daily routines, our learning environment, and—most importantly—our students' sense of comfort and belonging at school. Your generosity has helped create a space where students feel cared for, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the snack bins were filled for the first time, the excitement in the room was unmistakable. My students crowded around with wide eyes, whispering to one another as if they had just discovered treasure. One student said, \"This is like a snack store but free!\" Another asked if the snacks were \"really for us, every day?\" Their joy was genuine and contagious. For many of them, having consistent access to snacks is not something they take for granted, and seeing their faces light up reminded me just how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nWe've woven these snacks into our daily routines in ways that support both learning and community. Each morning, students check the snack station as part of their arrival routine. They practice responsibility by choosing one item and making sure the area stays tidy. During our literacy block, students who need a little boost can quietly grab a snack to help them stay focused. It's been remarkable to see how something as small as a granola bar or fruit snack can help a child settle into a reading lesson with renewed energy.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far happened during a collaborative writing project. Students were working in small groups to create \"How‑To\" books, and one group decided to write How to Choose the Best Classroom Snack. They debated the pros and cons of each option, surveyed classmates, and even created a rating system. Their book ended up being both hilarious and surprisingly persuasive. That project simply wouldn't have existed without your contribution, and it gave students a chance to practice writing skills in a way that felt meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped build a stronger sense of community. Students have begun offering snacks to classmates who forgot breakfast or are having a tough morning. They've learned to look out for one another, and the snack station has become a symbol of generosity and care—values I want them to carry with them far beyond second grade.\r\n\r\nAs for what's next, we're currently diving into a unit on informational writing and research. Students are learning how to gather facts, organize ideas, and teach others about topics they care about. The stability and comfort your donation provides helps them stay focused during longer writing sessions, especially when they're working through the challenge of revising and editing. In the coming weeks, students will be publishing their own \"expert books,\" and many have already asked if they can include a section about our classroom snack station or the donors who made it possible. They're eager to share how much this project has meant to them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than fill hungry bellies—it has strengthened our classroom community, supported academic growth, and shown my students that there are people in the world who believe in them. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, kinder place. We are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764719438860,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-focus/9927670/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186257"},{"teacherId":8960333,"projectId":9909093,"letterContent":"Access to consistent, nutritious snacks has helped ensure that children are able to focus, participate, and remain engaged throughout the day. Many of our students arrive hungry, and having healthy snacks available has reduced fatigue, improved concentration, and supported positive behavior in both academic and social settings.\r\nSince receiving your donation, we have observed noticeable improvements in students' classroom readiness, emotional regulation, and peer interactions. Children are more eager to learn, better able to follow routines, and more confident in participating in activities.","fullyFundedDate":1763996103921,"projectUrl":"project/snack-crackle-pop/9909093/","projectTitle":"Snack Crackle Pop","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695339038827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8960333"},{"teacherId":9893175,"projectId":9974323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our healthy snacks project and for supporting my first graders in such a meaningful way. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\nWe use the snacks during our morning work time and in the afternoon, when energy levels often drop. With full bellies, students are more engaged in lessons, more patient with one another, and better able to participate in learning activities. When the snacks first arrived, my students were overjoyed. They were excited to see the variety of snacks.\r\nThanks to you, we are now able to connect nutrition to learning. As we continue our current lessons on reading comprehension and math problem-solving, students are more focused and confident.\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom, and my students feel seen, cared for, and supported because of you. Thank you for investing in their well-being and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768409540159,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-to-help-our-first-graders/9974323/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks to Help Our First Graders Learn and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893175"},{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":9884309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my Pre-K classroom! Your donations, including the Lite Brite Classic, Ggiibro Creative Straw STEM Building Toys, COUOMOXA Magnetic Building Blocks, and Sinload Under the Sea Bulletin Board Decorations, has made a significant impact on our students' learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThese items have fostered creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while also introducing foundational STEM concepts in a fun and interactive way. The building toys encouraged spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and early engineering principles, while the Lite Brite Classic has sparked artistic expression and creativity with light. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic blocks offered a hands-on exploration of magnetism, and the ocean-themed decorations will enrich our science discussions about marine life and ecosystems.","fullyFundedDate":1763554535336,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-build-a-brighter-classr/9884309/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers Build a Brighter Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"},{"teacherId":9273686,"projectId":9432374,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! My students, myself and my co-teacher are extremely grateful. We were able to remove the old white board which was bulky, dirty, and many years old. With the replacement of the new one, we have more space and the room looks much cleaner.\r\n\r\nStudents were amazed with the items we received and it was completely unexpected since they didn't know we were getting a new white board and contact paper. The whiteboard helps students see examples of Math problems, anchor charts for the lesson of the day, and any other important material needed.","fullyFundedDate":1758899013984,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-makeover/9432374/","projectTitle":"Classroom Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273686_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752417976157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273686"},{"teacherId":9097150,"projectId":9426487,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in providing flexible seating options for my students. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference by helping create a more inclusive, responsive environment where my students can move, focus, and learn in ways that best meet their needs. Flexible seating allows us to tailor sessions, promote comfort and engagement, and support regulation, strength, and independence.\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are better equipped to empower every student to succeed. The impact of your gift is felt daily in improved participation, increased confidence, and more positive therapy experiences. We are truly grateful for your commitment to enhancing class performance and for investing in tools that help our students thrive. Thank you for making this important work possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759097372152,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9426487/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9097150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736305020651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9097150"},{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":9918333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our Pre-K classroom. Because of you, our students and families are benefiting in meaningful and practical ways every day.\r\n\r\nThe laundry detergent you helped provide has been a true support for our families. I was able to distribute and package the detergent for parents so they can wash their children's clothes and nap blankets at home. This has helped families maintain clean, comfortable items for school while easing a financial burden, and it ensures our students come to school feeling fresh, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation also made it possible to add a busy wall in the hallway right outside our classroom door. This has become a wonderful interactive space for our students. As they walk in and out of the classroom, they can safely explore, touch, and engage with the busy wall. It has also encouraged positive interactions with other Pre-K students passing by, promoting social engagement, fine motor development, and sensory exploration in a natural, joyful way.","fullyFundedDate":1764087364828,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-starts-and-strong-feelings-buildi/9918333/","projectTitle":"Fresh Starts and Strong Feelings: Building Confident Pre-K Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"},{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":9925482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to sensory-rich materials that are already making a meaningful impact on their daily learning and development.\r\n\r\nThe sensory mirrors have been especially powerful. They allow my students to see themselves as they move through the classroom, helping them build self-awareness, identity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe light-up sticks and magnetic wall have become student favorites. These materials encourage hands-on exploration, fine motor development, and cause-and-effect learning. The magnetic wall has transformed into a busy wall where students can independently engage, make choices, and practice problem-solving—skills that are essential at the Pre-K level.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment that is engaging, inclusive, and responsive to the sensory needs of young learners. These materials support not only academic readiness but also emotional regulation, independence, and joy in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764676985653,"projectUrl":"project/small-hands-big-hearts-giving-our-stud/9925482/","projectTitle":"Small Hands, Big Hearts: Giving Our Students What They Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"},{"teacherId":415170,"projectId":9687537,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your donations to my classroom. This color printer has given my students autonomy in creating pictures and artistic work. The most important impact is in academics. The printer enables me to tailor my lessons to meet the individual needs of each student. I can produce beautiful color books and writings instead of the dull and mundane black and whites provided at my school.\r\n\r\nThe snacks allow for a true PBS system and a reward system, where students can earn points and go shopping to display positive behavior. Having the supplies needed to implement this system has improved my students' overall classroom behavior. We have fewer toileting incidents and fewer outbursts. Donors like you have made my job much easier. I will never forget what you did for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758899189597,"projectUrl":"project/digital-literacy-players-loading/9687537/","projectTitle":"Digital Literacy Players Loading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp415170_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677508527785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/415170"},{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":9887411,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire school community, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for your generous support of the snack program for our students during the recent government shutdown. Your contribution has had an immeasurable impact on the lives of more than 50 students in my classroom and throughout the school.\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, the unexpected closure of government services left many families in a difficult position, unable to provide the regular snacks that are essential to our students' daily routines and well-being. For 40 days, many of our students faced the challenge of coming to school without the nourishment they needed to stay focused, energized, and healthy.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness and dedication, we were able to provide these students with healthy and nourishing snacks, ensuring that they could continue to thrive academically and emotionally. Your contribution not only filled a physical need but also showed these students that they are valued and cared for, even in times of hardship.\r\n\r\nThe positive effects of your generosity were immediately noticeable. With consistent access to snacks, students were able to focus better in class, engage more in their learning, and participate in activities without the distraction of hunger. Moreover, the emotional boost they received from knowing that their needs were being met helped foster a sense of security and community within the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763551930162,"projectUrl":"project/no-hungry-minds-providing-snacks-for-gr/9887411/","projectTitle":"No Hungry Minds: Providing Snacks for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"},{"teacherId":3365140,"projectId":9857691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our 8:1:2 class! Your support has brought great joy to our students, especially during snack time. The variety of snacks, from Wellsley Farms Animal Crackers to Goldfish and Chips Ahoy!, has given our students plenty of options, and they love the excitement of choosing their favorites. The Select-A-Size Paper Towels have been invaluable, helping students clean up after snack time and fostering a sense of responsibility.\r\n\r\nIn addition to snacks and cleaning supplies, your contributions like the KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Kids Binoculars, and Light-Up Spinning Wands have provided new opportunities for learning and play. These items have helped engage our students in hands-on activities, whether they're exploring nature or enjoying sensory play. Your kindness has truly made a difference in creating a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for our students, and we're so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762351982699,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-snacks-and-smiles-for-my/9857691/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play, Snacks, and Smiles for My Pre-K Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3365140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601679513101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365140"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2169","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":202,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"schoolId":2169,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 179 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 179","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-179-school-of-intl-culture/2169"}