{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 5 Port Morris School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2849970,"projectId":10151033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. These books are not just stories—they are opportunities for our students to build critical reading skills, spark their imaginations, and discover a love of learning that will stay with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe excitement has been incredible—our kids can't wait to take them home and continue reading with their families. For many of them, having access to new and engaging books of their own is truly special. Your support has helped create joyful reading experiences and lasting memories, and we are deeply grateful for your contribution to our students' growth and enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1776961473301,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-take-the-books-home/10151033/","projectTitle":"Can We Take The Books Home?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2849970"},{"teacherId":8729763,"projectId":10085632,"letterContent":"I once again would like to start off with a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to share and or donate to my project. The students were thrilled! To give you a bit of insight, the products I used for this particular project were not just for students who currently receive occupational therapy. Thanks to your donations, I was able to collaborate with 2 kindergarten classrooms to do an exploratory adaptive seating presentation. Every student was granted the opportunity to play and explore with all the seating tools and options to get a feel for each item. They were then able to choose a tool of their preference to use while completing a coloring activity. \r\n\r\nThis project has allowed me to introduce adaptive seating to all students to normalize its appearance in the classroom. It has helped me remove the stigma that may come with specific children suddenly showing up with a \"special tool\" to help them focus. It is now just an option for everyone and there is no shame attached. They are just different seating options. We discussed how it could help every student, when they might want to use it, and when they may need to put it back. The students were given another way to self advocate for their needs. They now know that when they have \"a case of the wiggles\" there are tools they can request to help them. The tools were split between classrooms and the therapy room. Other teachers have also requested to be given the same presentation so the 1st grade classes will also be given this same experience. \r\n\r\nThis has not only expanded the mindsets of the students but also the adults that work with them. It has allowed them to see that students are not purposely being disruptive and that sometimes our bodies need to move and there is a supportive way to meet both the needs of the students and adhere to the rules of the classroom. Thank you again for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1772392857374,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-we-learn/10085632/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While We Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8729763"},{"teacherId":9753079,"projectId":9651569,"letterContent":"The Flip-N-Tell Display Book-N-Easel has become a core and highly impactful part of daily instruction in our classroom, especially during math lessons. Students use this resource to follow clear, step-by-step visual directions while engaging in hands-on learning with materials such as square tiles, base-ten blocks, place value charts, and even array models. The Flip-N-Tell allows important strategies, models, and routines to be displayed upright and consistently throughout the lesson, making expectations visible and accessible to all learners. During lessons on area, addition with regrouping, multiplication arrays, and place value, students are able to independently reference each step of the problem-solving process while working at their tables. Instead of relying solely on verbal reminders, students can look up, check the visual steps, and continue working with confidence. This has been especially powerful during small-group instruction, where students benefit from structured supports while still building independence.\r\n\r\nOne meaningful classroom moment occurred during a lesson on finding area using square tiles. As students covered shapes and counted tiles, the Flip-N-Tell displayed the steps: covering the shape completely, counting the tiles, and recording the area. Students were able to stay engaged in the task and refer back to the steps without frustration. Similarly, during lessons on addition with regrouping, the Flip-N-Tell showed a clear visual breakdown using base-ten blocks, helping students understand how to combine ones, tens, and hundreds. The consistency of having these visuals displayed helped students maintain focus, follow classroom routines, and apply strategies accurately. For students who benefit from repetition and visual cues, this resource has been invaluable.\r\n\r\nWhen the Flip-N-Tell Display Book-N-Easel was first introduced, students were excited and immediately engaged. Several students were eager to help flip the pages and asked questions about what would be displayed next. They liked having the steps shown while they worked. For students who sometimes feel overwhelmed by multi-step tasks, seeing the information clearly organized and displayed reduced anxiety and increased confidence. The students being able to flip the pages also added an interactive element that captured students' attention and made learning feel more hands-on and engaging. Overall, students showed increased motivation and curiosity when using the Flip-N-Tell, and it quickly became a classroom tool they looked forward to using. Thanks to the generosity, students now have access to a resource that promotes independence, engagement, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758898782514,"projectUrl":"project/flipping-to-success-visual-supports-for/9651569/","projectTitle":"Flipping to Success: Visual Supports for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753079"},{"teacherId":2849970,"projectId":9719224,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to use the color printer in our classroom. The impact it has had on our students' writing has been nothing short of transformative, and I wanted to take a moment to share how much it has meant to both the students and myself.\r\n\r\nBefore we had access to color printing, students' written work was often presented in simple black and white. While their ideas were always creative and thoughtful, the visual aspect of their writing did not always reflect the energy or imagination they poured into their work. Now, with the ability to incorporate vibrant colors, fonts, and images, their writing has truly come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1758899087586,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-bring-their-ideas-to-l/9719224/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Bring Their Ideas to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2849970"},{"teacherId":2849970,"projectId":9719113,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of headphones. Your support has made a significant difference in our learning environment, and we are incredibly thankful.\r\n\r\nThese headphones are helping students stay engaged, follow along with digital content more easily, and take ownership of their learning in a more private and personalized way. For some students, this has been a game-changer—improving their concentration, confidence, and overall performance.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. You are making a real difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758898866946,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-stay-connected-and-foc/9719113/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Stay Connected and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2849970"},{"teacherId":5896725,"projectId":7516058,"letterContent":"This project immensely helped our students become more proficient in Math class because of the handy tools they had to access instruction. Differentiation at its best worked for our students because it boosted their confidence when coming across a difficult math task as well as lead them to persevere and learn things about themselves. Students realizing that they are capable of doing great things even when they have never been told that is growth that can be measured outside of the classroom. Your donations helped in being able to achieve those goals.","fullyFundedDate":1694386755390,"projectUrl":"project/differentiation-at-its-best/7516058/","projectTitle":"Differentiation At It's Best","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5896725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565667536557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5896725"},{"teacherId":5896725,"projectId":7464089,"letterContent":"Students were able to explore the wonderful world of mathematics through thoughtful collaboration. This year, students achieved the highest growth in Math scores in my 8 years at that school and that was all made possible by the efforts of the several projects that I have designed and your donations. Continuing to support classrooms in underserved communities will bridge the gap for teachers who want to do more with less. In the never ending fight to provide equitable education for all students, your donations go a long way. These donations helped our students to be confident when coming into the classroom because they knew they were going to be seen and catered to in all aspects of their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1689625539772,"projectUrl":"project/independent-math-learners/7464089/","projectTitle":"Independent Math Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5896725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565667536557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5896725"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_265","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":632,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.3,"schoolId":265,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 5 Port Morris School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 5 Port Morris School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-5-port-morris/265"}