{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 49 Willis Avenue","outOfStateSupporters":44.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7180633,"projectId":9537012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of you, my kindergarten students now have access to a rich collection of social–emotional learning books that truly reflect who they are and what they experience every day.\r\n\r\nThese books are already doing exactly what I hoped they would:\r\n\r\n✨ Helping my students see themselves and their families in the stories we read\r\n\r\n✨ Giving them language to talk about their feelings\r\n\r\n✨ Supporting them as they learn empathy, problem-solving, and self-regulation\r\n\r\n✨ Creating a classroom community where every child feels understood and valued\r\n\r\n\r\nMany of my students are just beginning their school journey. For some, these stories are the first time they've seen characters who look like them, think like them, or face challenges similar to their own. The excitement on their faces when they connect with a character or proudly say, \"That's like me!\" has been incredible to witness.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe use these books during morning meetings, read-alouds, and small-group lessons. They've sparked thoughtful conversations about kindness, calming down when we feel big emotions, making friends, and noticing the feelings of others. The impact is already showing in the way students interact with each other—using words from the books, trying new strategies, and cheering each other on.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped me create a safe, joyful, and inclusive space where students can grow not just academically, but emotionally. I am so grateful for your belief in my classroom and for giving my young learners the tools to better understand themselves and each other.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758899153610,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-look-like-us-building-empa/9537012/","projectTitle":"Stories That Look Like Us: Building Empathy Through Representation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180633_orig.jpg?crop=739,739,x29,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669602517119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7180633"},{"teacherId":8099925,"projectId":9670850,"letterContent":"We want to thank you for these resources. I can't believe that we were able to get these two additional resources to make PE more suitable for our students. We are able to shred students work if not needed. We are also able to give some students a break if needed by siting on the step stool. These resources have been an enormous addition to our P.E space. We are again so grateful for this project to be fulfilled. Their learning is way more focus as they are able to calm them selfs down by giving themselves a break if needed.","fullyFundedDate":1758898814066,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-resources/9670850/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8099925_orig.png?crop=491,491,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756641113606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8099925"},{"teacherId":8099925,"projectId":9667476,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the power bank as it has provided an extra outlet for students to charge devices. As you can see it was needed due to limited outlets and sometimes power outages can occur in the gymnasium. The bank works great so far and the students are eager to utilize it every day in the gymnasium. It does run out by midday so we have to charge it up midday for it to be fully charge the next day. \r\n\r\nWe are again very grateful as this was one of our biggest project that we were hoping to get. It's unbelievable that this become a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1758899225842,"projectUrl":"project/power-bank-station-for-physical-educatio/9667476/","projectTitle":"Power Bank Station for Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8099925_orig.png?crop=491,491,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756641113606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8099925"},{"teacherId":9904752,"projectId":9075183,"letterContent":"Our students have learned so much this past school year! Thanks to your donation many students had moved up 3+ reading levels.\r\nThe books donated helped give them the confidence to move on and read more challenging books. Students enjoyed reading the comics as this was a way to help certain students enjoy reading in a format they are excited about. Overall, we wanted to ensure that students enjoy reading! I believe that many of them were positively impacted by this donation. We are so proud of all their hard work and very thankful for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1737824778716,"projectUrl":"project/creating-future-readers/9075183/","projectTitle":"Creating Future Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904752_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x193,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737582209327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904752"},{"teacherId":6874053,"projectId":7967152,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful donations. Students are being given the opportunity to be successful and are being given more opportunities to readmore diverse and equitable books to help build fluency and comprehension. We are grateful that there are amazing donors willing to help students reach their full potential by helping low income classes receive the materials necessary. We have been able to use these materials to increase our reading fluency by 95% in our classroom and that's all thanks to you. My students and I thank you, our community thanks you.","fullyFundedDate":1705687211137,"projectUrl":"project/diversity-in-books/7967152/","projectTitle":"Diversity in Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6874053_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595947671260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6874053"},{"teacherId":6874053,"projectId":7969317,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful donations. Students are being given the opportunity to be successful and are being given more opportunities to better their reading fluency and comprehension. We are grateful that there are amazing donors willing to help students reach their full potential by helping low income classes receive the materials necessary. We have been able to use these materials to increase our reading fluency by 95% in our classroom and that's all thanks to you. My students and I thank you, our community thanks you.","fullyFundedDate":1698693370460,"projectUrl":"project/giving-back-through-reading/7969317/","projectTitle":"Giving Back Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Encarnacion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6874053_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595947671260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6874053"},{"teacherId":8441066,"projectId":9070348,"letterContent":"Our scholars began to use their books for their character study as part of in classroom and homework activities. Scholars read 1 chapter daily and answer questions in class discussion and reread the chapter at home and answer written questions on the same chapter. The next day we review our answers and introduce the new chapter and discussion questions for the day. \r\n\r\n Scholars were excited to begin with Alvin Ho and discuss their understanding of the main character. They have identified many funny moments in story as well as connected to similarities they noticed between themselves and Alvin. The students have really resonated with many of the fears Alvin has, including not wanting to come school. They were able to discuss reasons for these fears and even solutions to help those who share the same fear as Alvin. They are engaged in meaningful classroom discussion. \r\n\r\n\r\n Scholars come back everyday excited to talk about everything they notice and they are looking forward to choosing the next book to read after spring break. They are truly enjoying the books and experience and we are grateful to you all for giving us the chance to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1738666278071,"projectUrl":"project/building-character-through-engaging-read/9070348/","projectTitle":"Building Character Through Engaging Reading Studies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8441066_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651459174885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8441066"},{"teacherId":3837460,"projectId":9021095,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant reading community! The books you helped provide have opened new doors for my students—not just in literacy skills, but in imagination, empathy, and joy.\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, we've been diving into essential reading strategies like making predictions, identifying main ideas, and drawing inferences. We're also working on building vocabulary and fluency through repeated readings and partner discussions. It's been incredible to see how much more confident my students are becoming as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is now one of the most exciting parts of the day. Students eagerly grab their favorite titles, curl up in cozy corners, and get lost in stories. We've also introduced book talks and reading buddies, giving students the chance to share what they've learned and why they love what they're reading.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular—who previously struggled to engage with books—is now completely hooked on a graphic novel from the collection. He now chooses to read during his free time and even volunteers to read aloud to the class. Another student, who is learning English as a second language, has found comfort and confidence in our bilingual titles, proudly sharing connections to her own life.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than put books on our shelves. You've helped build a classroom culture where students feel excited, empowered, and capable. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1736778597179,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-supplies-for-a-creative-kind/9021095/","projectTitle":"Storytime & Supplies for a Creative Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Agramonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3837460_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x247,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690405411015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/agramonte"},{"teacherId":5178879,"projectId":8682996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our dance classroom! Thanks to your support, we received 16 pairs of tap shoes, which have been an absolute game-changer for our students. These shoes have brought an exciting new rhythm and energy to our program and allowed us to explore an entirely new style of dance.\r\n\r\nOn December 19th, our students had the privilege of showcasing their hard work in a performance of Sammy Davis Jr.'s Candyman. The tapping sounds of their synchronized steps echoed throughout the auditorium, filling the space with joy and excitement. The students beamed with pride as they performed in front of their families and peers. It was a huge success, and many parents commented on how much they enjoyed seeing their children light up on stage. Your donation made this possible and allowed us to create such a memorable moment for our school community.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the tap shoes, their excitement was palpable. It was their first time trying on tap shoes, and their laughter and amazement as they experimented with the sounds their feet could create were priceless. We've been using the tap shoes to learn fundamental tap steps, explore rhythms, and even discuss the cultural and historical significance of tap dance. Moving forward, we plan to integrate tap routines into our spring showcase, giving students another opportunity to shine. The confidence, discipline, and joy they've gained through this project are invaluable, and it's all thanks to your support.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping to inspire and empower the next generation of dancers.","fullyFundedDate":1725211301637,"projectUrl":"project/tap-into-success-equipping-young-dance/8682996/","projectTitle":"\"Tap Into Success: Equipping Young Dancers With Tap Shoes\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5178879_orig.jpg?crop=1283,1283,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724193403330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5178879"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_495","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":449,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.6,"schoolId":495,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 49 Willis Avenue on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 49 Willis Avenue","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-49-willis-avenue/495"}