{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 272 Curtis Estabrook","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8028046,"projectId":9670330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the opportunity you have given my students. Scholastic gives them so many opportunities to learn. First we start off by just looking at the cover and turning and talking to our classmates. When we open up the news it gives us opportunities to point to numbers and colors for reinforcement. Again we look at each picture to predict what the words might say. We start to learn to point at every word training them how to read left to right. Lastly on the back one of their favorite parts an activity that is always fun. Don't forget there is a space to practice writing their name. The scholastic news gives them so many experiences that is important for developing.","fullyFundedDate":1758899098638,"projectUrl":"project/get-ya-newspapers-here/9670330/","projectTitle":"Get Ya Newspapers Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valoroso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8028046"},{"teacherId":1539785,"projectId":9791447,"letterContent":"We've been so excited to incorporate the new phonics word charts and prize system into our daily literacy routine! Each student now has a personal word chart they use during phonics practice. As we introduce new sounds—like blends, digraphs, or vowel teams—students work on building words, writing them, and using them in sentences. These charts have become a key part of our small group instruction and independent work stations.\r\n\r\nTo boost motivation, we've introduced a simple but fun prize system. When students build a set number of words or complete a chart, they earn stickers, certificates, and occasionally get to choose from a small prize box. These incentives have turned phonics into a game-like challenge and have encouraged students to take more ownership of their learning.\r\nThe students were so excited to have their own phonics chart and letters! eyes lit up when they saw the prize system displayed in the classroom. The idea of earning rewards while learning made them even more enthusiastic to get started.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be moving into more complex word structures like blends and digraphs, and students will use their charts to explore and build those new patterns.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is now filled with even more excitement for learning. Your support didn't just bring materials—it brought joy, confidence, and a stronger foundation for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760533305373,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-centers-and-prizes-to-boost-earl/9791447/","projectTitle":"Phonics Centers and Prizes to Boost Early Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1539785"},{"teacherId":9338192,"projectId":9280186,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who donated to our project. Our class is excited and motivated to work and play together. Because of your generous donations my usually shy students are begining to think critically, engage in discourse, and socialize with each other. It is my hope that they will be able to carry these valuable skills and build up on them as they advance in their education. \r\n\r\nI am grateful to each and every one of you!! Students will continue to use these games throughout the year. \r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1746698776160,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-through-play/9280186/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rawlins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338192"},{"teacherId":1539785,"projectId":9778374,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed in such a meaningful way. The reading bags you helped provide have become an essential part of our daily routine—and the excitement they've sparked in my students has been incredible!\r\n\r\nWhen the reading bags first arrived, my students' eyes lit up. They were eager to see what was inside, and many couldn't wait to dive into the new books. One student hugged her bag and said, \"This is like my own little library!\" For children who may not have access to many books at home, this was a big deal.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the reading bags during our independent reading time and for take-home reading. Each student gets to choose books that match their reading level and interests, which has boosted not only their skills but also their confidence. \r\n\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're starting a writing project where students will create their own short stories inspired by the books they've read from the bags. They're already brainstorming characters and plots, and it's amazing to see how reading is fueling their creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. You've given my students more than just books—you've given them joy, confidence, and a love of learning they'll carry with them long after this school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1759510009893,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/9778374/","projectTitle":"Extra Extra Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1539785"},{"teacherId":5338480,"projectId":9065607,"letterContent":"Thank you again for providing our classroom with power cords for our devices. The children were thrilled that they did not have to wait or share a charger. I was happy because it increased productivity and work time. Projects and lessons were actually done on time and in a teacher's world, that is huge! The students know that they can charge their device before they leave and it will be ready when they return the next day to class. We are all grateful you took an interest in our project and gave with your heart to help us.","fullyFundedDate":1747357818767,"projectUrl":"project/someone-turn-on-the-power-please/9065607/","projectTitle":"Someone Turn on the Power Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Falzarano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5338480"},{"teacherId":9346988,"projectId":9271928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing headphones for our classroom. Your gift is already making a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese headphones are more than just tools—they are opening doors. With fewer distractions and more focused engagement, my students are diving into interactive language apps, practicing pronunciation, and listening to lessons with clarity and confidence. Every day, I see their skills grow and their voices become stronger as they gain the confidence to express themselves in English.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only equipped our classroom with a valuable resource but has also reminded these students that their efforts, dreams, and progress truly matter. Your kindness is helping them feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving their goals.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for believing in our journey and being a part of it. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746785456596,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-ells-with-the-tools-they/9271928/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our ELLs With the Tools They Need to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346988"},{"teacherId":4076464,"projectId":9298597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donation, our classroom has been transformed in ways that have truly elevated learning and engagement for our students.\r\nMany people are familiar with using technology at home for communication or entertainment, but in our classroom, technology has become a powerful tool for discovery, creativity, and confidence-building. What excites our students most about the new technology is how it gives them more control over their learning. your donation hasn't just provided a product—it's opened doors, sparked curiosity, and changed the path of learning for many young minds. Thank you for believing in our students and making this kind of growth possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746800995141,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-my-work-in-kindergarten/9298597/","projectTitle":"Visualizing My Work in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. David","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688002768637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4076464"},{"teacherId":9581006,"projectId":9175231,"letterContent":"The appearance of the classroom has greatly improved, and the students even provided input on how to arrange the wallpapers where their work is displayed. As the school year comes to an end, I am incredibly thankful for the storage bins that will hold all my items for the upcoming year. The bins are the perfect size to accommodate many of my supplies, and I can relax over the summer knowing that everything is securely stored away from dust. Additionally, the bulletin board paper is very durable, so I feel confident that its quality will last a long time. Overall, these changes have made my life much easier.","fullyFundedDate":1742948284146,"projectUrl":"project/adding-essentials-to-help-make-my-classr/9175231/","projectTitle":"Adding Essentials to Help Make My Classroom Organized/Comfortable and Manageable","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581006"},{"teacherId":5240680,"projectId":9084103,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your contribution to our classroom project \"Hands on is Best\". My students really enjoyed and benefited from your contributions. They also got some valuable hands on time with the supplies that we received. \r\nMy students enjoyed using the dry erase markers and boards to help them learn about money, time and also practice writing our heart words. We also used the sentence strips to help with handwriting skills as well as practice skip counting by writing the multiples of ten independently on the sentence strips. \r\nMy students were so excited to use the dry erase boards and markers as well as the colorful sentence strips to help them learn valuable skills they will use later in life. We will continue to work with these materials as we get ready for Second grade!\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1738587293367,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-is-best/9084103/","projectTitle":"Hands on Is Best!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5240680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727130737049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5240680"},{"teacherId":5261005,"projectId":9065537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my class project. Words cannot express how you have impacted my classroom already. Your kind heart and your generosity goes far beyond just supporting and funding my project. I have begun to laminate pictures and labels as well as teaching models for the children to be able to look at. Please now can be preserved and also saved in the classroom without getting any destruction or with them having to be thrown away so quickly. Unfortunately my label maker was not in stock so I was not able to have that sent to me for the classroom in order to print labels and make them look more print rich. So I am still having to refer to the computer to print out and then laminate those labels or teaching models. The camera has allowed me to access immediate photos and in color so I can quickly hang them on students' cubbies or even on Center charts for example. I did purchase because the label maker wasn't available some reusable and faithless vacuum paper because we use it to wallpaper the walls in the early childhood classroom spirit this keeps the environment looking colorful as well as cheery for the children to feel happy and excited as well as want to come back to each day.","fullyFundedDate":1742937430134,"projectUrl":"project/read-it-see-it-/9065537/","projectTitle":"Read It, See It !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parisi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5261005_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522233730062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261005"},{"teacherId":9346988,"projectId":8786118,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate the incredible help and support you have given to my class. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment, and it's been truly heartwarming to see the impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThey are always so eager to share facts about their cultures, and having hands-on activities has created a powerful way for both students and their families to feel involved. As Multicultural Day approaches, we are preparing for a special Family Day, where students will design cultural outfits and proudly share them with the school community. I am genuinely excited for this project — it is a celebration of identity, pride, and connection.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, the flags representing each student's country hang proudly. The students light up when they see them, often pointing and saying, \"That's my country!\" It means so much to them — and to me — that they feel seen, acknowledged, and celebrated. They love listening to stories that reflect their cultures and seeing characters who look like them.\r\n\r\nThank you for your encouragement and continued support. It helps us build a space where every child feels valued and empowered to share who they are.","fullyFundedDate":1732932183855,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-our-culture/8786118/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Our Culture!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346988"},{"teacherId":9581006,"projectId":9006516,"letterContent":"I am thankful for your wonderful donation to my classroom. Also, I was amazed at how quickly my project was funded. I was ecstatic that I had the support of my students to succeed. I have more books to offer students, and they are excited to receive new books. These books were precisely what my students needed to help them become successful readers. They are excited to read during our quiet reading time after lunch. In addition, students can take the books home to read as well. My students are thrilled to learn different topics and expand their knowledge.","fullyFundedDate":1734972734381,"projectUrl":"project/library-books/9006516/","projectTitle":"Library Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581006"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_650","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":364,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":75,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.1,"schoolId":650,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 272 Curtis Estabrook on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 272 Curtis Estabrook","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-272-curtis-elementary-schooltabrook/650"}