{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 596X @ 178","outOfStateSupporters":21.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":474432,"projectId":10408382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our sensory classroom project!\r\nYour kindness will help us provide our students with autism with sensory toys, fidgets, puzzles, and sorting activities that support their individual learning needs and developmental goals.\r\nThese materials will have a meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experiences. Sensory toys and fidgets will help students regulate their emotions, stay focused, and participate more successfully in classroom activities. Puzzles and sorting activities will strengthen their fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, attention, and understanding of colors, shapes, and numbers. These hands-on materials will also create opportunities for students to practice communication, making choices, following directions, and completing tasks with greater independence.\r\nFor our students, even small achievements, such as completing a puzzle, sorting objects independently, or remaining engaged in an activity, represent important steps toward greater confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWe sincerely appreciate your generosity and commitment to helping our students learn, grow, and reach their individual potential. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our students' everyday lives!","fullyFundedDate":1787273888268,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-students-learn-through-senso/10408382/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Students Learn Through Sensory Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karadimova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp474432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638291445635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkaradimova"},{"teacherId":4026482,"projectId":10592696,"letterContent":"Thank you! My students are using the new resources during speech and language activities that target communication, language development, sensory regulation, and play skills. The sensory ice cream set has been especially helpful during play-based sessions. Students can practice requesting, turn-taking, following directions, describing colors and sizes, and using pretend-play language while engaging with a motivating activity. The multi-color hexagon wall lights have also helped create a calming space where students can regulate and feel more comfortable by reducing the need for harsh overhead lighting. The sensory bands on the chairs provide helpful tactile input and allow students to move appropriately while remaining focused on the task at hand.\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited and curious when they first saw the new materials! The sensory ice cream set immediately caught their attention, and they were eager to explore it and begin pretend play. The colorful wall lights also created a lot of excitement and interest. Students enjoyed choosing and noticing the different colors, while the calming lighting helped make the classroom feel more inviting and comfortable. The chair bands have also been well received, especially by students who benefit from additional sensory input while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1788959252425,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-speech/10592696/","projectTitle":"Sensory Speech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loreto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4026482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490109119385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4026482"},{"teacherId":4879682,"projectId":10432940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing everyday supplies for our Pre-K classroom! The Velcro, packing tape, and stapler will help me put together the visuals and learning materials my students use each day. The My First Pencils will give little hands a chance to practice holding a pencil and build early writing skills.\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes, Lysol, and baby wipes will help us clean up spills and messes and care for our busy classroom throughout the day. These are supplies we reach for often, and having them on hand makes a difference.\r\n\r\nI'm grateful that you chose to support our students. Thank you for helping us keep learning materials ready and our classroom clean, comfortable, and ready for each day!","fullyFundedDate":1789555739700,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-for-little-learners/10432940/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nikki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4879682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534101309960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879682"},{"teacherId":4879682,"projectId":9934854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing paper and laminating supplies for our Pre-K classroom! With copy paper, construction paper, photo paper, and laminating paper, I can make the visuals and hands-on materials my students use throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will help me create picture schedules, communication supports, worksheets, crafts, and sorting activities. Photo paper will make picture symbols clear and easy to recognize, while laminating paper will help our frequently used visuals last through daily use.\r\n\r\nI'm grateful for your support. Because of you, I can keep materials ready that help my students communicate, follow routines, practice new skills, and take part in learning activities. Thank you for helping our classroom grow!","fullyFundedDate":1768524940686,"projectUrl":"project/from-paper-to-progress-materials-for-pr/9934854/","projectTitle":"From Paper to Progress: Materials for Preschool Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nikki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4879682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534101309960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879682"},{"teacherId":4879682,"projectId":10240857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing printer ink for our Pre-K classroom! Your generosity will help us create colorful, personalized invitations, diplomas, and memory books for our students' moving up ceremony.\r\n\r\nOur students have worked hard and grown in so many ways this year. The ceremony is a chance to celebrate their accomplishments with the families who have cheered them on. Each invitation, diploma, and memory book will help make the day feel special and give families something meaningful to keep.\r\n\r\nI'm grateful that you helped us prepare for this milestone. Thank you for helping us honor each child and make their moving up celebration one they can share with their loved ones!","fullyFundedDate":1777903479306,"projectUrl":"project/printing-precious-memories-graduation/10240857/","projectTitle":"Printing Precious Memories: Graduation, Diplomas, & Memory Books for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nikki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4879682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534101309960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879682"},{"teacherId":4879682,"projectId":10260580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards for our classroom! Your generosity will help me find and create visuals, worksheets, adapted books, and other learning materials that fit my students' needs.\r\n\r\nThese materials help make lessons more accessible and engaging for my Pre-K students. Picture supports can help them communicate and follow routines, while adapted books and hands-on activities give them more ways to participate and practice new skills.\r\n\r\nI'm grateful that you chose to support our classroom. Your gift gives me more ways to prepare meaningful activities for each child and help them feel successful as they learn and grow. Thank you for making a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778454975609,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-materials-through-teac/10260580/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning Materials Through Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nikki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4879682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534101309960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879682"},{"teacherId":4879682,"projectId":9743697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing printer ink for our classroom! Your generosity helps me create colorful picture schedules, communication boards, social stories, worksheets, and hands-on learning materials for my students.\r\n\r\nThese visuals are an important part of our day. They help students understand what comes next, express what they need, and participate in classroom activities. Having these supports ready can reduce frustration and help our children feel more confident and independent.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful that you chose to support our students. Because of you, I can keep making materials that meet their individual needs and help them learn and grow every day. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758898843136,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-for-growing-minds/9743697/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nikki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4879682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534101309960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879682"},{"teacherId":4879682,"projectId":9702549,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us create a more welcoming place for our young learners. Your generosity will bring a child-sized armchair, a kids' rocking chair, and cushions for our staff rocking chair into a space our students already love: our classroom library.\r\n\r\nIn our Pre-K classroom, books are a way to spend time together. Children visit the library to look at pictures, listen to stories, sit beside a friend, and share what catches their attention. Some students are just beginning to turn pages and point to familiar objects. Others are learning to name what they see, answer questions, or tell us which book they would like to read again. Each of those moments helps build a connection with books and with the people around them.\r\n\r\nThe new chairs will help make our library feel like a special place where children want to settle in and stay awhile. A child can curl up in the armchair with a favorite book, or enjoy the gentle movement of the rocking chair while listening to a story. The seating will also give students another opportunity to practice sharing space, taking turns, and choosing how they would like to participate. We are excited to make reading time feel cozy and inviting for every child.\r\n\r\nYour gift also supports an important part of our day that may be less visible: helping children feel calm and ready to learn. For a young child, a busy classroom or a difficult moment can feel overwhelming. When a student needs comfort, a staff member can sit with them in our rocking chair, offer reassurance, and give them time to settle. The cushions you provided will make that chair more comfortable for the staff members who use it throughout the day to support our students.\r\n\r\nWe know that feeling safe and cared for makes a difference in a child's ability to join an activity, connect with others, and explore something new. A quiet moment with a trusted adult can help a student return to the group when they are ready. We are grateful that you recognized this need alongside our wish to make the library more comfortable.\r\n\r\nAs a special education Pre-K teacher, I see how meaningful the environment can be for my students. A cozy seat can encourage a child to pick up a book. A comfortable place to rock can help a child through a hard moment. These may seem like small changes, but they will become part of the everyday routines that help our students feel at home in school.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about our classroom and for giving our children a space where they can enjoy stories, find comfort, and grow. We cannot wait to welcome them into our refreshed library and share many happy reading moments there. We are grateful for your kindness and for the care you have shown our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758799939056,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-for-growing-readers/9702549/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners for Growing Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nikki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4879682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534101309960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879682"},{"teacherId":9450348,"projectId":9613615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and huge impact on our classroom. \r\nThe students look forward to their choice time activities every day. \r\n\r\nThere is so much to choose from and they are all educational activities. Students ask in the morning which activities they'll be able to do. On Fridays they know it's kinetic sand. All other days it's either building with magnetic tiles, blocks and/or number blocks, make believe family/house figures or practicing sounds with personal mirror. \r\n\r\nWe now have more choices, more creativity and more happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1761938184408,"projectUrl":"project/quality-choice-time/9613615/","projectTitle":"Quality Choice Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9450348_orig.jpg?crop=1118,1118,x594,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755777499510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wendyb"},{"teacherId":5667887,"projectId":9480737,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project for my students. This new rug has made our music classroom an exciting and inviting room.\r\n\r\nThis carpet is a gathering space for my students to come together and create music. They are enjoying the bright smile faces and have even started using them as a spot to stand or sit on during music class.\r\n\r\nThank you again, our music classroom has grown so much over the years and we are always grateful to have new additions to our classroom that make our students feel comfortable and happy.","fullyFundedDate":1760693746058,"projectUrl":"project/music-classroom-rug/9480737/","projectTitle":"Music Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5667887"},{"teacherId":8808772,"projectId":9743510,"letterContent":"The laminating machine has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my classroom for students with autism. In a classroom where consistency, structure, and visual supports are essential, laminating has allowed us to create durable, high-quality materials that students can use daily without wear or damage.\r\n\r\nWe laminate all adapted books, visual schedules, task cards, reinforcer icons, communication supports, and instructional visuals. These materials are handled frequently by students and staff, so having them laminated ensures they remain intact, clean, and accessible over time. This durability allows students to focus on learning rather than being distracted by torn or worn materials.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the laminated adapted books and visuals support student independence, comprehension, and engagement. Students are able to interact confidently with materials that are clear, consistent, and easy to manipulate. Visual schedules help reduce anxiety by providing predictable routines, while reinforcer icons and adapted learning tools motivate students and support positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThis project has improved organization, efficiency, and instructional quality in our classroom. The laminating machine has become an essential tool that supports individualized learning and helps create a structured, supportive environment where students with autism can thrive. Thank you for making this possible and for investing in tools that truly make a difference in our students' daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1758898969962,"projectUrl":"project/lasting-learning-laminated-tools-for-sp/9743510/","projectTitle":"Lasting Learning: Laminated Tools for Special Needs Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caporale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8808772"},{"teacherId":474432,"projectId":9506474,"letterContent":"My class and I want to thank you so much for donating to our project! Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us. Because of your support, my students will be able to learn and grow through fun, hands-on activities that help build their fine motor, social, play, and hand-eye coordination skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps meet my students' sensory needs, giving them the chance to explore and learn in ways that keep them engaged and excited.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support—it's truly a wonderful gift! Thank you again for making such a difference in our classroom. You've brought so much joy and learning to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1754420412531,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9506474/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karadimova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp474432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638291445635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkaradimova"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_125117","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":415,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.5,"schoolId":125117,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 596X @ 178 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 596X @ 178","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-596x/125117"}