{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3139451,"projectId":9584616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Over the last few years the Scholastic News Magazine subscription has had such a positive impact on my students and their learning. The magazines have allowed my students to see and learn that reading is all around them, not just in a book in the library. Furthermore, the content in the magazines has broadened their understanding of the world around them and has provided them with opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions around current events and issues.\r\n\r\nThe magazines also serve as a powerful teaching resource for my students. For example, my students have been working very hard on the concepts of \"main idea\" and \"supporting details,\" which are critical to their ability to analyze a text. The magazine articles allow my students to practice finding the \"pop out\" sentence in the text and then look for three details that support the main idea. Also, the \"debate\" section of the magazine allows my students to develop their own opinions and support their opinions with evidence. Being able to teach skill and strategy work through high interest material results in much higher student engagement and that is exactly what the Scholastic Magazine does for my students.\r\n\r\nSeeing my students' faces light up every time I introduce a new Scholastic News issue is a true pleasure, and it is all due to your generosity. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1755694130261,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-curious-minds-informed-and-inspi/9584616/","projectTitle":"Keeping Curious Minds Informed and Inspired with Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khandji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3139451_orig.png?crop=528,528,x3,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755531305772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3139451"},{"teacherId":3516795,"projectId":9712024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! Each item you helped us get is maning science class better in some way. The kindergarteners are studying the needs of plants and animals with a focus on butterflies, so the stickers are really special - as rewards and to use in drawings.\r\nThe laminating pouches ensure that our signs and games can be reused without damage. This is nice for me, but also makes these items feel more important to the students. And the dry erase whiteboard sticker totally renewed our dingy easel! I can't believe how perfectly it can be used and erased. It brightens up the workspace and feels nicer for the students.\r\nYou really made a difference in our science classroom.\r\nThanks again,","fullyFundedDate":1758898787358,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-big-make-it-visible/9712024/","projectTitle":"Make it Big. Make it Visible.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3516795_orig.png?crop=271,271,x396,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663703511056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacy-silver-199"},{"teacherId":3516795,"projectId":9598343,"letterContent":"Our hamster, Chiquito, is by far the most beloved member of the science classroom. Students are always ready to announce his appearance after a long nap hidden in the fluffy bedding, and are so eager for an opportunity to pet and take care of him. It is a real joy to be able to give them those opportunities. \r\nCaring for a small pet is good for children's intellectual, mental, and emotional health. Fortunately, it also correlates perfectly with the K, 1, and 2 science curricula which are all about the needs and interdependence of animals and plants. Thank you so much for helping to give joy to our little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755372978501,"projectUrl":"project/children-love-and-care-for-charming-chiq/9598343/","projectTitle":"Children Love and Care for Charming Chiquito, Our Pet Hamster","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3516795_orig.png?crop=271,271,x396,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663703511056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacy-silver-199"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9595028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this generous contribution to our STEM Lab. These will probably the only mice I am happy to have in my classroom. As you can see in the pictures, the students are so excited to begin our work learning how to program robots. \r\n\r\nThese robots will capture their imagination and interest in the STEM fields. They will build their confidence and tenacity. Once we have learned the coding basics we will use them to solve challenges all without computers and screens.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to have these tools to use with my classes and appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758898735813,"projectUrl":"project/code-and-go-stem/9595028/","projectTitle":"Code and Go STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":3516795,"projectId":9598228,"letterContent":"Thank you again for giving me access to the tens of thousands of high-quality, kid- (and teacher-) friendly resources available on Teachers Pay Teachers! In addition to purchasing lessons, games, and worksheets, I use TPT for inspiration, clip art, and templates to create my own class materials. TPT is genuinely the best resource a teacher could wish for.\r\nIn science class we have used so many materials and ideas gleaned from this site I can hardly remember how difficult it can be to try to inspire children in isolation. Thankfully, because of our school's wonderful community that doesn't happen anymore.\r\nThanks again so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1757595965483,"projectUrl":"project/given-the-resources-we-will-exceed-expec/9598228/","projectTitle":"Given the Resources We Will Exceed Expectations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3516795_orig.png?crop=271,271,x396,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663703511056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacy-silver-199"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9594852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our STEM Lab and supporting Robotics for students in K-1. The kids are so excited to have these six BeeBots for coding. These robots are amazing for younger students to experiment with coding and writing programs without computers or screens. The robot gives them real time feedback with makes it fun to debug and continue to try and meet the challenge.\r\n\r\nRobotics and Coding develop a wide array of computational thinking skills while making the learning fun! Thank you for this gift to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758898869950,"projectUrl":"project/beebot-a-stem-kid-pt-1/9594852/","projectTitle":"Bee(bot) a STEM Kid Pt 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9683677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our STEM Lab and supporting Robotics for students in K-1. The kids are so excited to have these BluBots for coding. These robots are amazing for younger students to experiment with coding and writing programs without computers or screens. The robot gives them real time feedback with makes it fun to debug and continue to try and meet the challenge.\r\n\r\nRobotics and Coding develop a wide array of computational thinking skills while making the learning fun! Thank you for this gift to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757522814661,"projectUrl":"project/bee-stemtastic-with-bots/9683677/","projectTitle":"Bee STEMtastic with Bots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9600462,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you so much for supporting this project and sending KEVA Planks to my STEM Lab. The kids are so excited to have these tools. The kids have been building towers, race courses (for our robots), models of rooms, bridges, and more. One of their favorite challenges was building something our hamster Peanut might enjoy sitting in. \r\n\r\nNot only is the building part of the learning but the rich discussion and explanations they kids give as they explain their designs support their learning how to communicate ideas. \r\n\r\nThank you again for this marvelous addition to our STEM Lab.","fullyFundedDate":1757332704346,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-next-generation-of-engineer/9600462/","projectTitle":"Building the Next Generation of Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9480279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our STEM Lab. The stools are a hit. They are not only a comfy seat for kids who are uncomfortable on the floor, but have allowed adults to be comfortable low to the floor and help students. The large laminator is such a great way to preserve learning resources to be used from year to year, like our robot challenge placemat activities. And a clean room is key to keep everyone healthy. All these supplies have enriched the experiences students are having.","fullyFundedDate":1755716124072,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-for-a-great-year-in-the/9480279/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics for a Great Year in the STEM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9670832,"letterContent":"Thank you for this generous gift to my classroom. We have paired this board with a marble run and gear set. The students are having so much fun experimenting with different configurations and trying out new ideas. \r\n\r\nThis magnetic board will continue to support hands on learning in the STEM Lab and will undoubtedly become a class favorite. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate the donorschoose.org community and all who gave to make this project come to life. I feel fortunate to be able to offer my students an immersive and rich experience.","fullyFundedDate":1757803933574,"projectUrl":"project/magnet-board-for-stem-centers/9670832/","projectTitle":"Magnet Board for STEM Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9269448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Ipad. It is already being put to good use. So far we have started taking attendance and pictures of our classroom work to share with families. As soon as my sustainability clubs begin will be use it to create PSA campaigns.\r\n\r\nBeing able to document, create, and share our work allows us to play to the strengths of so many more students. I can't wait to see the videos and products where they share their learning or make a how-to video for another student. \r\n\r\nThis is going to really enhance our work.","fullyFundedDate":1753548336728,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-to-i-learned/9269448/","projectTitle":"iPad to I Learned","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":3516795,"projectId":8820443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for once again making Science class at PS199 more accessible and interesting for the students. The display cases allowed me to finally add some amazing, student-donated items to our exploration station, and to show off the delicate bird cages.\r\n\r\nIt turned out to be fortuitous that a few of the plants arrived damaged, because they were replaced with the most amazing watering can! We are now able to water all of the plants around the room without making a million trips back and forth to the sink. It will also serve well as the 2nd graders do experiments to learn how water causes erosion.\r\n\r\nThe book is visually beautiful and very informative. Students have already made some display signs with illustrations and facts they found interesting about some of our new plants.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity make a real difference to us.","fullyFundedDate":1738857350634,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-classroom-more-engaging-and-a/8820443/","projectTitle":"Making Our Classroom More Engaging and Alive for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3516795_orig.png?crop=271,271,x396,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663703511056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacy-silver-199"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_85","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":564,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":24,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.6,"schoolId":85,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-199-jesse-isador-straus/85"}