{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 191 Mayflower","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5438523,"projectId":10206047,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your wonderful donation to our second grade classroom! Because of your kindness, we now have seat sacks for our desks, and they have made a big difference in our classroom.\r\nThe seat sacks help us stay organized and keep our supplies safe and easy to reach. Now we can spend more time learning, reading, and creating without worrying about losing our things. Our classroom feels neater, calmer, and more comfortable because of you!\r\nThank you for supporting our learning and helping us do our best every day. Your generosity means so much to us, and we truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1778223710188,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sacks/10206047/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kabbaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5438523_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527789967102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kabbaj"},{"teacherId":290142,"projectId":10012778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of printer ink to our classroom. I am happy to share that it has already been received and put to great use!\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to print the materials my students rely on every day - everything from engaging reading passages and writing activities to math practice and hands-on learning resources. Having reliable access to ink means I can provide my students with high quality, meaningful work that supports their growth and keeps them excited about learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps ensure that my students have the tools they need to succeed, and it truly makes a difference in our daily classroom experience. I am so grateful for your support and for investing in my students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1776903031665,"projectUrl":"project/replenishing-supplies-for-powerful-print/10012778/","projectTitle":"Replenishing Supplies for Powerful Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Invitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp290142_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496677187056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/290142"},{"teacherId":7594147,"projectId":9996028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Learning Comes Alive with Color\" project! Because of your generosity, our first grade classroom now has a color printer that brings learning to life every day. My students are thrilled to see bright charts, colorful reading materials, and vibrant math activities that capture their attention and spark their curiosity. Your kindness has created an engaging environment where students are eager to learn and participate.\r\n The color printer is used throughout our day to enhance lessons across all subjects. Students use colorful phonics games and vibrant math center, hands-on learning materials, that help them better understand important skills. We also use the printer to create differentiated materials, ensuring every student has what they need to succeed. Color helps my students focus, stay organized and build confidence in their learning.\r\n Most importantly, this project has made learning more exciting and joyful for my students. They love working with colorful materials and it motivates them to try their best each day. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1776790105211,"projectUrl":"project/learning-comes-alive-with-color/9996028/","projectTitle":"Learning Comes Alive with Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santosus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-santosus"},{"teacherId":5410908,"projectId":10160715,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has access to a color printer, which will make a meaningful difference in how my students learn and engage with materials. Having a color printer allows us to create clear, visually rich learning materials that help students better understand complex concepts. Color is especially important in education—it helps students identify key information, organize ideas, and make connections between concepts. Charts, vocabulary cards, step‑by‑step instructions, and anchor charts are far more effective when printed in color rather than black and white.\r\nFor visual learners, color makes lessons more accessible and engaging. Students who struggle with reading or attention benefit from color‑coded materials that guide their focus and break information into manageable parts. Having immediate access to a color printer also means we can quickly adapt lessons to student needs without waiting or limiting materials. Students will be especially excited to receive colorful materials made just for them. Colorful images and diagrams spark curiosity and make learning feel more real and exciting.\r\nMany students are more eager to participate when they receive materials that look engaging. The color printer will turn everyday assignments into tools students are excited to use and keep, whether for displaying their work or reviewing concepts.\r\nVisual learners and students with learning differences will respond especially well to color‑coded notes, highlighted steps, and clearly labeled diagrams. These tools help reduce frustration and increase confidence, allowing students to work more independently and successfully.\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is more engaging, inclusive, and effective. This color printer is not just a piece of equipment—it is a daily instructional tool that will help students learn better, feel more confident, and enjoy the learning process. Thank you for making this possible. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1776206695891,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-a-printer/10160715/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with a Printer for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quinones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5410908"},{"teacherId":7591014,"projectId":10005190,"letterContent":"We have been using our new bookcases when we choose new books to place in our book baggies. The shelves make our class more attractive and safer for students. Our reading center is more organized and cozy. It is not just furniture, it is a place for learning and comfort. We have a much better environment for reading and learning and makes a significant difference in our classroom.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for this generous gift. Books are more accessible to the children. It is easier for them to find and select books. We will enjoy using the bookshelves for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1772585286098,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-shelves/10005190/","projectTitle":"Stock our Shelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Markarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-markarian"},{"teacherId":5946181,"projectId":9696280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of magnetic balancing bridges and cleaning wipes. Your support has brought an exciting new layer of hands‑on exploration to our classroom, and my students are already deeply engaged with these materials.\r\nThe magnetic bridges, in particular, have made a remarkable impact on our STEM learning. They encourage students to experiment, make predictions, test their ideas, and revise their thinking in real time. As they build and balance different structures, they're not only learning about magnetism, stability, and engineering principles—they're also practicing collaboration, perseverance, and creative problem‑solving. These are exactly the skills that help students grow into confident, curious learners.\r\nThe wipes have also been incredibly helpful in keeping our materials clean and ready for daily use, allowing all students to access the tools safely and responsibly.\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping bring STEM concepts to life in such an interactive and meaningful way. Your contribution is making a lasting difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764727914848,"projectUrl":"project/stem-setup/9696280/","projectTitle":"STEM Setup","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5946181_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539176153833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christytorres"},{"teacherId":290142,"projectId":9970906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our Donors Choose project for a folding desk! Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe folding desk has become a valuable addition to our learning environment. It provides much-needed additional workspace for students during partner and small group activities, giving them a dedicated station to collaborate, share ideas, and work together comfortably. When not in use, the desk can be easily folded and stored away, allowing us to maximize our classroom space without adding permanent furniture or clutter.\r\n\r\nThis flexibility has helped us create a more efficient, organized, and student-centered classroom where learning spaces can quickly adapt to meet our daily needs. Our students truly benefit from having an environment that supports collaboration while still maintaining an open and functional classroom layout.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their learning. Your support makes a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769298622047,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces-for-flexible-learners/9970906/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces for Flexible Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Invitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp290142_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496677187056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/290142"},{"teacherId":290142,"projectId":9811939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our flexible seating classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to flexible and additional seating that has already made a positive impact on our learning environment. \r\n\r\nThe stools give students more choice in where and how they learn best. Some students focus better with movement, while others enjoy having an alternative to traditional desk seating. The additional seating has also been extremely helpful during small group instruction, partner work, and classroom discussions, allowing me to easily rearrange the room to meet different learning needs.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered classroom. My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764714659486,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-choice-success/9811939/","projectTitle":"Comfort + Choice = Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Invitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp290142_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496677187056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/290142"},{"teacherId":2053175,"projectId":9731896,"letterContent":"We are using the new supplies daily to support hands-on, student-centered learning. One standout moment was during a recent project where students worked in small groups to apply new skills using the materials. I watched students collaborate, problem-solve, and explain their thinking with confidence. The resources made the lesson more engaging and allowed students to take ownership of their learning in a way that wasn't possible before.\r\nStudents were eager to explore and utilize the materials and asked questions about how we would use them for various projects. Going forward, the students will build on what they've learned by using these materials in a more in-depth lesson where they apply skills independently and creatively. They'll continue refining their work, reflecting on their progress, and sharing their learning with peers. Thanks to our donors, students now have the tools they need to grow, take risks, and dive deeper into meaningful learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1760013793265,"projectUrl":"project/updating-our-classroom/9731896/","projectTitle":"Updating Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2053175_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506608883284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlang191"},{"teacherId":7243186,"projectId":9779791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students through this project. As a speech-language pathologist working with elementary students, I see every day how important engagement and consistency are for building strong communication skills. Your generosity is making a real difference in how I can support my students' growth.\r\n\r\nWith your help, I will be able to create durable, visually engaging materials using a laminator, Velcro, and color ink. These tools allow me to make picture cards, communication boards, language games, and interactive books that can be customized to each child's individual goals and used again and again. Having these resources means I can spend less time remaking materials and more time working directly with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760298304387,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-speech-custom-made-materials-fo/9779791/","projectTitle":"Sensory Speech: Custom-made Materials for Communication Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bakota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7243186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759104006593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7243186"},{"teacherId":290142,"projectId":9839243,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of classroom games! These games have already become a favorite among my students and are used often, especially on rainy days when we can't go outside. They provide a fun, engaging way for students to work together while giving the a much-needed break from screens. Best of all, the kids absolutely love playing with them, and I love seeing their excitement about teamwork. Your support truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful! Your generosity has helped create a positive classroom environment where students can relax, connect with one another, and enjoy learning in a meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1762267513518,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-no-screens-required/9839243/","projectTitle":"Game On! No Screens Required","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Invitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp290142_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496677187056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/290142"},{"teacherId":7243186,"projectId":9763486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our speech therapy classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to new, engaging games and therapy materials that have truly transformed our sessions.\r\n\r\nI am a speech-language pathologist in an elementary school working with students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade who have a wide range of communication needs, including articulation, expressive and receptive language, social skills, and fluency. These students are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn, but they learn best when therapy is interactive, motivating, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide have made a meaningful difference. My students are more engaged, more willing to practice challenging skills, and more excited to participate in therapy. Through play-based and hands-on activities, they are able to work on their speech and language goals in meaningful ways while building confidence and communication skills that carry over into their classrooms.\r\n\r\nWhen therapy feels fun, students are motivated to keep trying, even when the work is difficult. Your generosity has helped create a positive, supportive environment where students feel successful and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and their ability to communicate.","fullyFundedDate":1759449753450,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-fun-games-and-materials/9763486/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy Fun: Games and Materials to Build Communication Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bakota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7243186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759104006593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7243186"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_960","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":327,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":67,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":960,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 191 Mayflower on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 191 Mayflower","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-191-mayflower/960"}