{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 194 Countee Cullen","outOfStateSupporters":36.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10367226,"projectId":10645763,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity and for believing in the importance of providing meaningful learning opportunities for my students. When my students first saw the new materials in our STREAM Lab, their excitement and curiosity were exactly why I love being an educator. For many of my students, especially those who learn best through hands-on experiences, having the opportunity to explore, touch, build, and create makes learning come alive. Your kindness has helped me create a classroom where students of all abilities can feel included, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are putting these resources to meaningful use through our engineering and design challenges. One of our projects, **\"Build It Strong,\"** challenges students to design and construct stable structures while exploring balance, problem-solving, and teamwork. What makes these experiences so special is watching students discover that their first attempt doesn't have to be perfect. They learn to test their ideas, make improvements, and celebrate their progress. These moments may seem small, but they help develop perseverance, independence, and confidence that extend far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our STREAM journey, students will take their learning even further by designing, testing, and improving their creations to solve increasingly complex challenges. My goal is to help every student see themselves as an engineer, scientist, inventor, and creative thinker, regardless of their learning abilities or background. **Your generosity is helping turn that vision into reality.** Thank you for investing not just in classroom materials, but in the imagination, potential, and future of every child who walks through my door. Please know that your kindness is deeply appreciated and that your support is making a meaningful difference in our STREAM Lab.","fullyFundedDate":1792509091922,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-in-our-stream-lab/10645763/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds in Our STREAM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Drew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrdrew1911"},{"teacherId":24686,"projectId":10040307,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students now have engaging, hands-on tools to practice the foundational skills they need to become readers. They are using the word-building activities, CVC materials, and phonics centers to listen for individual sounds, build words, connect letters to sounds, and practice reading simple words. What has been especially exciting is seeing students who once hesitated approach these activities with confidence and say, \"I can do it!\" These materials have transformed our literacy centers into purposeful opportunities for students to practice, collaborate, and celebrate their growth. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students see themselves as capable, confident beginning readers.","fullyFundedDate":1778189275638,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-kindergarten-readers/10040307/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Kindergarten Readers Through Hands-On Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-zain"},{"teacherId":10367226,"projectId":10243586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add a new pencil sharpener to our learning space! This resource may seem simple, but it has already helped make our classroom routines smoother and more efficient. Students are able to quickly sharpen their pencils and get back to learning without losing valuable instructional time. We are also using it to reinforce classroom responsibility and independence as students learn how to prepare their materials and take care of shared classroom resources.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new sharpener, they were excited to use it and immediately noticed how quickly and smoothly it worked. They enjoyed having a new classroom tool that they could independently use, and it helped create excitement around getting prepared for lessons. Having reliable materials available makes a real difference, especially during activities that require students to draw, write, design, and revise their work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will be using their pencils regularly during our STREAM lessons to sketch designs, record observations, solve problems, plan projects, and make improvements to their creations. Our next steps are to continue building routines that encourage students to independently gather, organize, and care for the tools they need to be successful. 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Luckily NYC randomly provided a budget to all full-time Art and Music teachers in January where I was able to purchase watercolor pencils for the students, and more. It will be enriching!\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1762117318127,"projectUrl":"project/lovely-harlemites-need-art-supplies-for/9685024/","projectTitle":"Lovely Harlemites need Art Supplies for Creative & Mental Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242558_orig.png?crop=817,817,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758318336569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242558"},{"teacherId":10367226,"projectId":9940129,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to use Flocabulary, and the impact on their learning has been immediate and meaningful. This resource introduced and reinforced essential literacy skills such as academic vocabulary development, reading comprehension, making inferences, identifying main ideas, and applying new words in context across subjects like ELA, social studies, and science.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is dynamic and interactive. Students engage with vocabulary through hip-hop–based videos that function as rich instructional texts. We pause to discuss word meanings, analyze lyrics, make predictions, and connect new vocabulary to real-world situations. After viewing, students complete interactive activities and quizzes that allow them to demonstrate understanding in multiple ways—through discussion, written responses, and application of vocabulary in their own speaking and writing.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with traditional text-based instruction showed noticeable growth and confidence when using Flocabulary. Visual and auditory learners, in particular, thrived. One student who rarely participated began volunteering answers after recognizing vocabulary words from the videos, while another proudly used newly learned terms during class discussions. Students were excited to revisit lessons, replay videos, and challenge themselves to master new words.\r\n\r\nThis project transformed reading from a task into an experience. Your support helped make learning accessible, culturally relevant, and engaging, while giving my students tools that strengthen their literacy skills and confidence across all areas of learning. Thank you for making this powerful experience possible for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765205043582,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-with-music-culture-and/9940129/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds With Music, Culture, and Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Drew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrdrew1911"},{"teacherId":2128931,"projectId":9939864,"letterContent":"Our students are thriving thanks to your generosity!\r\nThe new math materials have opened doors to essential problem-solving skills, including recognizing patterns, understanding number relationships, and applying strategies to real-world situations. These resources allow us to teach concepts like reasoning and explaining solutions in ways that feel exciting and relevant. Students are not just solving problems—they're thinking critically, asking questions, and building confidence in their mathematical abilities. \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, math looks like engagement and joy. You'll see students working in small groups to tackle challenging problems, or independently exploring hands-on activities that deepen understanding. We've incorporated math talks, partner work, and interactive lessons that spark conversation and creativity. The atmosphere is vibrant—math has truly become a centerpiece of learning.\r\nOne student has especially blossomed with these new materials. She loves activities that involve imagination and now eagerly volunteers to share her strategies during discussions. Watching her confidence grow as she connects with the material reminds us why these resources matter so much. Your support has made math an adventure for every child in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1765917633866,"projectUrl":"project/plotting-pathways-to-math-confidence/9939864/","projectTitle":"Plotting Pathways to Math Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2128931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723151027769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2128931"},{"teacherId":2128931,"projectId":9790419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding my project, Brain Beats. Your contribution has provided headphones that will make a tremendous difference in my classroom. These headphones will help my students focus, engage in interactive learning activities, and access individualized instruction without distractions. Your kindness and commitment to education empower my students to learn in ways that meet their unique needs. 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