{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 45 John Tyler","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10240263,"projectId":9679310,"letterContent":"Words truly cannot describe how much these materials mean to me, but I will try my best to put my gratitude into words. As a first-year teacher, I walked into this year with so much excitement, passion, and heart,but also with a lot to learn. I quickly realized that teaching isn't just about lesson plans and curriculum; it's about creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. I honestly underestimated the power of a clean, collaborative, and well-organized classroom, and these materials have completely transformed my space in ways I never imagined.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become a place that feels calm, welcoming, and FUN. Everything has a purpose and a place now, which has made such a difference not only for me, but for my students as well. They are more independent, more engaged, and more respectful of the space because it truly feels like our classroom. Transitions are smoother, routines are clearer, and there is a sense of pride that fills the room each day. The impact of this organization goes far beyond appearance,it has helped support learning, collaboration, and positive behavior in ways that are so meaningful.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, these materials have helped me feel more confident and prepared as an educator. Walking into a classroom that feels put together and intentional has eased so much of the stress that comes with being a first-year teacher. I feel more grounded, more focused, and better able to give my students the attention and energy they deserve. And yes,something that may seem small but feels huge to me,I am no longer sitting on a cushion, but on an actual seat! That simple change has made my long days so much more comfortable and sustainable, and it genuinely means more than you know.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support have reminded me why I chose this profession. Teaching can be challenging, exhausting, and overwhelming, especially in the first year...But gestures like this are powerful reminders that we are not alone!! Your belief in educators and students alike shines through these materials, and that belief is felt every single day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you does not feel like enough, but please know how deeply grateful I am. Your generosity has left a lasting impact on me and on every student who walks through our classroom door. God bless you for your kindness, your support, and your unwavering generosity. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!!!","fullyFundedDate":1765205072023,"projectUrl":"project/miss-bodifords-first-class-ever/9679310/","projectTitle":"Miss Bodiford's First Class Ever!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bodiford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240263"},{"teacherId":3652736,"projectId":9663372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping us secure our new collection of classroom texts! Your support has immediately enriched our reading program and has already created noticeable excitement among my students. We are so grateful for your belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new books have allowed us to move beyond simple fluency and truly focus on the deeper, complex skills required for high-level reading comprehension. These new texts are helping students master: Deep Inference and Analysis: Many of the novels and non-fiction texts require students to read between the lines, synthesize information from multiple chapters, and draw complex conclusions about character motivation or scientific concepts. Vocabulary in Context: The diverse vocabulary in these new, higher-level texts challenges students to use context clues to define new words, rather than relying solely on a dictionary. Understanding Text Structure: We are using the new non-fiction selections to teach students how different organizational features (like cause/effect, compare/contrast, or chronological order) change how information is presented.\r\n\r\nComparing Diverse Perspectives: The selection includes books covering similar historical events or social themes from different points of view. This helps students practice recognizing bias and evaluating evidence.","fullyFundedDate":1758899219772,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds/9663372/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3652736"},{"teacherId":23412,"projectId":9781558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously fulfilling our proposal for word-mapping paddles. Your support provides our students with hands-on tools that strengthen phonological awareness and build confidence in their reading skills. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping our learners grow. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference every day. These materials will be used across many lessons and reach students of varying needs. \r\n\r\nYour gift has created opportunities that will continue to support learning throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1762571409797,"projectUrl":"project/mapping-out-our-futures-as-readers/9781558/","projectTitle":"Mapping Out Our Futures as Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp23412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520215161177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-doria"},{"teacherId":23412,"projectId":9472601,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough the for fulfilling our proposal! We are so very excited to dive into our new decodable books and practice the skills we have learned. \r\n\r\nThese amazing books will be used in many ways in our classroom: for independent reading, for small group reading, for partner reading, and just for pure enjoyment! \r\n\r\nNew readers will love the feeling of success they will experience as they solve new words using word study skills. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated, and these decodable books will benefit students this year, as well as years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755443084282,"projectUrl":"project/building-up-our-decodable-library/9472601/","projectTitle":"Building Up Our Decodable Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp23412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520215161177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-doria"},{"teacherId":10250994,"projectId":9702712,"letterContent":"The donation you gave for my classroom has helped improve the classroom so much. I was able to laminate important work to hang up around the room for the students to look at and to make the work to last and not get ruined. I am able to hang things around the classroom that will help benefit the students lear ing from using the hot glue gun that was on the list. The chart paper was one major positive for my room because we are able to write examples big enough for students to always look back at and that could be hung up around the room for reference. The students love the books that were sent. We enjoy reading fun books at the end of the day. Everything that was sent to us we are so grateful and will have a positive impact on my students learning this year. We have been using everything to make the classroom warm and welcoming and a positive place where students feel comfortable and want to come everyday. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity. \r\n\r\nPlease pass on my other project that is posted, to others to help continue build my classroom to help my students learn in various ways. The manipulatives that are on the new list will help the student a grow academically since most students are below grade level.","fullyFundedDate":1758899070972,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-first-year-teacher-build-a-safe-e/9702712/","projectTitle":"Help a First Year Teacher Build a Safe Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250994"},{"teacherId":2490270,"projectId":9579490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Our class is thrilled to have new dry-erase boards, colorful markers, erasers, and circle dry-erase boards for our tables. The students use them every day for math and small-group work — and they absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nThese materials have made learning more hands-on, fun, and engaging. The kids especially enjoy showing their thinking on the circle boards and sharing ideas with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly brightened our classroom and helped our students feel excited about learning. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758898710877,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-success/9579490/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zuppardi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2490270"},{"teacherId":226178,"projectId":9627073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of ink cartridges for our classroom printer. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping us keep our classroom running smoothly. With this essential resource, we're now able to print engaging and meaningful materials that enhance learning for every student.\r\n\r\nHaving access to printed resources allows us to better differentiate instruction—providing additional support for our struggling learners while also challenging and enriching our higher-level students. From worksheets and graphic organizers to creative projects and personalized learning tools, these materials help keep students motivated, focused, and excited about learning. Thank you for making this possible and for having such a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758898710187,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-classroom-printer/9627073/","projectTitle":"Ink for Classroom Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoldlovespenguins"},{"teacherId":226178,"projectId":9632939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with a brand-new set of headphones. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping students thrive. These headphones will make a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment and will be used across all subject areas to support the individual needs of each student.\r\n\r\nWith this new technology, students can now access differentiated materials tailored to their learning levels and styles—whether they are listening to a story in reading, watching a science video, or practicing math skills with audio support. This increased access keeps them engaged, focused, and motivated to learn. More importantly, it boosts their confidence by allowing them to work at their own pace and take ownership of their learning. Thank you for being a part of their journey and for making such a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1757531333984,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all/9632939/","projectTitle":"Headphones for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoldlovespenguins"},{"teacherId":226178,"projectId":9221184,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us to get tissue boxes for our classroom. Our children have such severe allergies and we have been \"blowing\" through tissue boxes this year. We desperately needed this replenishment and now we have not only what we need for this year but next year as well.\r\nThank you so much for all of your support with getting the children what they need to be successful in school. A lot of our donations last year after year and it's so important to make sure the children come to school\r\nAnd feel safe and secure with what they need. \r\nHappy summer.","fullyFundedDate":1746786922500,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-tissues/9221184/","projectTitle":"We Need Tissues!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoldlovespenguins"},{"teacherId":226178,"projectId":9028029,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for pencils and a new sharpener. It has been an exciting year full of learning and wonderful experiences thanks to the support of Donors Choose . We desperately needed pencils to help us get to the end of the year. With all the learning we do in reading, writing, and math, the kids need lots of pencils. \r\nWe are so excited to also receive a heavy duty sharpener for the children to use independently to keep their pencils sharpened. We used to have a sharpener for them to use but unfortunately it broke. Thank you so much for your continued support. \r\n\r\nHave a happy spring!","fullyFundedDate":1742512217950,"projectUrl":"project/sharpened-pencils-for-all/9028029/","projectTitle":"Sharpened Pencils for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoldlovespenguins"},{"teacherId":9781181,"projectId":8832402,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards our color printer. Having a color printer in the classroom has impacted the students in many ways. \r\n\r\nSince receiving the printer I have used it for several projects. In math students are encouraged to utilize an online math program to help support fact fluency. Once they become fluent I print out certificates to highlight their achievements.\r\n\r\n I have also used the printer to create a print rich environment by printing out the covers of books we read together as a class. In addition, an interactive vocabulary board.\r\n\r\n Also, the printer helped us create a colorful bulletin board displaying our most recent work.","fullyFundedDate":1734712127213,"projectUrl":"project/ink-will-help-us-think/8832402/","projectTitle":"Ink Will Help Us Think","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781181"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1170","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":749,"numTeachers":58,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.7,"schoolId":1170,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 45 John Tyler on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 45 John Tyler","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-45-john-tyler/1170"}