{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 65 Roosevelt ECC","outOfStateSupporters":0.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10414702,"projectId":10047565,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the generous donors who supported my kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of my students. Because of your support, our classroom has received wonderful new materials that are already bringing excitement, comfort, and opportunities for learning to my young learners. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping provide resources that make school even more engaging and enjoyable for kindergarten students.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was incredible. My students immediately noticed the new items and were eager to explore them. Seeing their faces light up when they saw the new squishy toys, manipulatives, STEM activities, and snacks was truly a special moment. Many of the students were curious and asked questions about how we would use the materials. Their enthusiasm showed just how much these new resources mean to them.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have also made a big impact on our daily learning activities. Kindergarten students learn best through hands-on experiences, and these materials allow them to explore important math and problem-solving concepts in a fun and interactive way. Students are using the manipulatives to count, sort, build, and practice early math skills. These tools help turn abstract concepts into something they can see and touch, making learning much more meaningful and exciting.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur new STEM activities are also quickly becoming a favorite part of the day. The students love working together to build, create, and experiment with the materials. 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Thank you again for your kindness and for making such a positive impact on my kindergarten students. Your support truly means so much to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769191869275,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-for-busy-minds-smal/10047565/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings for Busy Minds... Small Supplies = Big Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prescott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414702"},{"teacherId":10414868,"projectId":10050058,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the generous donors who supported my kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of my students. Because of your support, our classroom has received wonderful new materials that are already bringing excitement, comfort, and opportunities for learning to my young learners. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping provide resources that make school even more engaging and enjoyable for kindergarten students.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was incredible. My students immediately noticed the new items and were eager to explore them. Seeing their faces light up when they saw the new squishy toys, manipulatives, STEM activities, and snacks was truly a special moment. Many of the students were curious and asked questions about how we would use the materials. Their enthusiasm showed just how much these new resources mean to them.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe new squishy toys have already become a helpful tool in our classroom. Some students use them during quiet moments or while focusing on tasks to help them stay calm and engaged. 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Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping provide resources that make school even more engaging and enjoyable for kindergarten students.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was incredible. My students immediately noticed the new items and were eager to explore them. Seeing their faces light up when they saw the new squishy toys, manipulatives, STEM activities, and snacks was truly a special moment. Many of the students were curious and asked questions about how we would use the materials. Their enthusiasm showed just how much these new resources mean to them.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe new squishy toys have already become a helpful tool in our classroom. Some students use them during quiet moments or while focusing on tasks to help them stay calm and engaged. These small sensory items provide comfort and help students regulate their emotions, which is especially important for young children who are still developing self-regulation skills. The squishy toys have been a positive addition to our classroom environment and help students feel more relaxed and ready to learn.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have also made a big impact on our daily learning activities. Kindergarten students learn best through hands-on experiences, and these materials allow them to explore important math and problem-solving concepts in a fun and interactive way. Students are using the manipulatives to count, sort, build, and practice early math skills. These tools help turn abstract concepts into something they can see and touch, making learning much more meaningful and exciting.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur new STEM activities are also quickly becoming a favorite part of the day. The students love working together to build, create, and experiment with the materials. These activities encourage teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. Students are learning how to ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems as they explore different challenges. It has been wonderful to watch them collaborate and share their ideas while working with the new STEM materials.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn addition to the learning materials, the new snacks have also been greatly appreciated by the students. Having snacks available helps keep students energized and focused throughout the day. Many students were excited to see the variety of snacks, and it has helped ensure that everyone has something to eat when they need a quick boost of energy. This support helps create a classroom where students feel cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps will be continuing to incorporate these materials into our daily routines and learning activities. 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These hands-on experiences are so important at this age because they help build fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and support early learning through play.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have new opportunities to learn, discover, and grow every day. We truly appreciate your support in helping create a fun, engaging environment for our young learners.\r\nWith heart-felt Thank you from,\r\n Pre-K Students and Mrs. Haynie","fullyFundedDate":1768853035933,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10042359/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haynie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412840"},{"teacherId":5362029,"projectId":10042871,"letterContent":"On behalf of my Pre-K students and our entire classroom community, I want to share our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of materials.\r\n\r\nThe day the supplies arrived was filled with pure excitement! My little learners' eyes lit up as we opened everything together. They were eager to touch, explore, and immediately put the new materials to use. Watching their faces glow with curiosity and joy was such a special moment.\r\n\r\nThey especially loved the themed sensory bins — the scooping, pouring, and imaginative play kept them engaged for so long! The light table letters quickly became a classroom favorite as the children practiced recognizing letters and building simple words in such a fun, hands-on way. The Magna-Tiles inspired incredible creativity and teamwork as they worked together to build towers, houses, and imaginative structures. And of course, the Play-Doh sparked endless creativity while strengthening those important fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nIn Pre-K, hands-on learning is everything, and your donation provided meaningful opportunities for exploration, creativity, early literacy, problem-solving, and social development. 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PS 65 Roosevelt ECC is
an urban public school
in Buffalo, New York that is part of Buffalo Public Schools.
It serves 250 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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73%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Mar 19, 2026
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PS 65 Roosevelt ECC
$5,390
raised using DonorsChoose
7
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
4
donors
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
PS 65 Roosevelt ECC has received support from
4 individuals from New York and
0 individuals out-of-state.