{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 59 Community School of Technology","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8078239,"projectId":9701769,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has already changed in small but powerful ways. We're using the new classroom rug every day as our \"community spot\" for partner reading, small group phonics practice, and a place to have our reading and math interventions. Before, students were often scattered at desks and it was harder to keep everyone comfortable and focused for learning. Now, we gather together on the rug to build routines, practice listening and speaking, and learn side-by-side in a calm, organized space. One of my favorite moments so far was during partner reading students sat sharing books with each other. Some were even able to use this area to work independently on the IPad to work on their reading and math skills. \r\n When students first saw the rug, their faces lit up. They immediately noticed the smiley face pattern and quickly went about picking their favorite color and wanted to sit on it right away. They were proud to have a space that felt like a real classroom community area. It quickly became a \"special place\" where students try their best because it feels inviting and comfortable.\r\n The snacks have been just as meaningful. Many of my students come to school hungry or lose focus when their energy drops. Having snacks available has helped students stay regulated, engaged, and ready to learn especially during reading and math blocks. I've seen students who usually shut down push through challenging work after a quick snack and a reset. It also supports independence and classroom responsibility: students follow routines, clean up after themselves, and return to learning more calmly.\r\n We're continuing to strengthen our learning routines and build stamina, especially in reading and writing. On the rug, we're practicing short, focused small group lessons (like phonics drills, sight word practice, and comprehension discussions) and then transitioning into independent work. Students are working on listening to a partner, sharing ideas respectfully, and staying engaged for longer periods of time. Because of these materials, our classroom feels more stable, more caring, and more ready for learning every single day.\r\n Thank you for being part of our classroom story. Your kindness and generosity created a more comfortable learning environment and helped meet a real daily need for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764722191165,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-meeting-area-rug-and-flexible-seati/9701769/","projectTitle":"Cozy Meeting Area Rug and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8078239_orig.jpg?crop=298,298,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643233336876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8078239"},{"teacherId":6934321,"projectId":9968828,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to read in support of a polo. The children are very excited to get their own copy of this book. They are going to be able to read it and act it out with your friends in the class. They will then vote on what their favorite animal is from the story. They will count and see which animal was the class his favorite. Thank you again for your support and please keep supporting DonorsChoose because you make a difference in children's life. I hope you can see from the pictures what a great group of children we have.","fullyFundedDate":1768086065698,"projectUrl":"project/help-children-read-their-favorite-book/9968828/","projectTitle":"Help Children Read Their Favorite Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strobel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934321_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574266015863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934321"},{"teacherId":6934321,"projectId":9948787,"letterContent":"Thank you both so much for helping my children get snacks and drinks to have in school. Many times of children are hungry and thirsty and do not bring a snack from home. Now the children never have to worry about a snack or drink. Children will be able to work better when they are not hungry. Thank you again for taking the time to read and support our proposal. I hope you can see from the pictures what a great group of children we have. You have made a difference in these children's lies please keep supporting Donors Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1765964374299,"projectUrl":"project/help-children-get-snacks/9948787/","projectTitle":"Help Children Get Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strobel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934321_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574266015863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934321"},{"teacherId":6934321,"projectId":9931038,"letterContent":"Thank you both so much for helping my children get snacks and drinks to have in school. Many times of children are hungry and thirsty and do not bring a snack from home. Now the children never have to worry about a snack or drink. Children will be able to work better when they are not hungry. Thank you again for taking the time to read and support our proposal. I hope you can see from the pictures what a great group of children we have. You have made a difference in these children's lies please keep supporting Donors Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1764719441550,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-get-water-and-snacks/9931038/","projectTitle":"Help Students Get Water and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strobel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934321_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574266015863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934321"},{"teacherId":10248932,"projectId":9719219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of crayons to our kindergarten classroom! As well the cleaning supplies and fidgets! These new resources have already made a big difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are using the crayons every day during writing and art time. One especially special moment was during our Pete the Cat lesson, when my kindergarten students colored their own Pete the Cat crowns using the brand-new crayons. Wearing their crowns, they proudly showed off their work while retelling parts of the story and practicing early reading skills. The bright colors helped them add details and truly make each crown their own.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom and helping make moments like these possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762266333247,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-with-crayons-and-snac/9719219/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity with Crayons and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10248932_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757452222887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248932"},{"teacherId":6934321,"projectId":9616100,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to read and support our classes proposal. The children are very excited to get these items and use them in the classroom. You've made a difference in our classroom. Please keep supporting Donors Choose because you make a difference in children's lives. I hope you can see from the pictures what a great group of children I have. They are so grateful. These items will come in handy every day. The children never have to worry about not bringing a snack or drink to school.","fullyFundedDate":1757167345958,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-children-snacks/9616100/","projectTitle":"Help Give Children Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strobel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934321_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574266015863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934321"},{"teacherId":1495176,"projectId":6799742,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution that made it possible to purchase a new charging cart for our class set of Chromebooks.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we now have a safe and efficient way to store, charge, and manage our Chromebooks. What may seem like a simple piece of equipment has had a truly transformative impact on our classroom. The charging cart allows students to reliably access fully charged devices every day, which means we can maximize learning time without interruptions due to low batteries or disorganized devices.\r\n\r\nMore than just a convenience, this charging cart has become a cornerstone of our daily routine. It supports everything from digital learning tools and research projects to standardized testing and interactive lessons. Our students are learning how to take responsibility for their devices and collaborate in a more structured, tech-enabled environment—all made possible because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and investment in our students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1664460906059,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-is-for-us/6799742/","projectTitle":"Engagement is For Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1495176_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694877961730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1495176"},{"teacherId":1495176,"projectId":7155273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our classroom! Your support went far beyond just filling hungry bellies—it helped our students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nFor many of our kids, having a healthy snack makes a big difference in their ability to stay engaged, especially during those long stretches between meals. Your kindness has truly helped create a more comfortable and caring learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and the positive impact you made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1680788018155,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-success/7155273/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1495176_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694877961730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1495176"},{"teacherId":1495176,"projectId":6027552,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and classroom community, thank you for your generous donation of decodable readers. Your support has made an immediate and lasting impact on our young learners.\r\n\r\nThese books have become a vital part of our literacy instruction. They empower students to apply their phonics skills with confidence and excitement. For many of our early readers, this is the first time they've truly felt like readers—and that sense of pride is priceless.\r\n\r\nI've already seen incredible growth in fluency, comprehension, and most importantly, a genuine love for reading. One student recently said, \"I can read this all by myself!\"—a moment of joy that you helped create.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future. Your generosity is opening doors, one book at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1640226255013,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-and-decodable-readers/6027552/","projectTitle":"Phonics and Decodable Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1495176_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694877961730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1495176"},{"teacherId":8078239,"projectId":6155072,"letterContent":"We've been using the new math resources to make learning more hands-on and collaborative, and they've had a real impact on student engagement and understanding. During math centers, the students were exploring addition and subtraction with our new manipulatives. As they worked, one student suddenly realized he could trade ten ones cubes for a tens rod. His eyes lit up, and he couldn't wait to show the others. He went around helping a few classmates who were still stuck, and soon the whole group caught on. The room filled with excitement as everyone began to understand how regrouping worked. \r\n\r\nWhen my second graders first saw the new math manipulatives, their faces lit up with curiosity. They couldn't wait to explore them! Next steps for my students will be to keep exploring place value and regrouping with even more hands-on activities. We'll start using them to solve simple word problems and connect math to real-life situations. As the students grow more confident, they will practice showing their thinking with drawings and equations instead of just the blocks. I'm also encouraging them to explain their strategies to each other, because they light up when they get to be the \"teacher.\"","fullyFundedDate":1644728762510,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-mathematicians/6155072/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8078239_orig.jpg?crop=298,298,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643233336876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8078239"},{"teacherId":230295,"projectId":8978104,"letterContent":"My students were amazed to see and use the materials that you donated. Our new easel on wheels is able to move around the classroom, making it easier for all kids to see and use. Also, it is much bigger than our old easel. We use it everyday during our phonics time and writing. Students love being able to show their work on the board. As a teacher, I enjoy being able to have a large board that I can use around the room. \r\n Our new book and material organizer is awesome as well. It is also on wheels, which makes it easy to move around the room. It also has space for larger books to display and we can put some materials in bins that fit neatly on the bottom shelf. \r\n Thank you so much for donating these items to make our classroom work more efficiently.","fullyFundedDate":1736778596711,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-classroom-more-efficient/8978104/","projectTitle":"Making Our Classroom More Efficient!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mancini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp230295_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x537,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694007835884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/230295"},{"teacherId":1495176,"projectId":6798171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our classroom! Your support goes far beyond just filling hungry bellies—it helps our students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nFor many of our kids, having a healthy snack makes a big difference in their ability to stay engaged, especially during those long stretches between meals. Your kindness has truly helped create a more comfortable and caring learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and the positive impact you're making in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1664460692090,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-4-us/6798171/","projectTitle":"Snacks 4 Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1495176_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694877961730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1495176"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_497","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":355,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":497,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 59 Community School of Technology on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 59 Community School of Technology","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-59-community-school-of-tech/497"}