{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 73X Bronx","outOfStateSupporters":56.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10045263,"projectId":10290571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the ice cream maker to our classroom! Our students had a wonderful hands-on learning experience as they followed directions, measured and mixed ingredients, and observed the process of making ice cream. This activity helped build important skills such as listening, sequencing, teamwork, and fine motor development. The excitement on their faces as they enjoyed the ice cream they created themselves was priceless. Your support made this memorable learning experience possible, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1780500556083,"projectUrl":"project/ingredients-to-ice-cream-hands-on-learn/10290571/","projectTitle":"Ingredients to Ice Cream: Hands-On Learning for Little Chefs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goyens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045263_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x36,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778780208361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgoyens"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10332411,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for fully funding our project, \"Build Skills, Teamwork, and Confidence Through Soccer.\"\r\n\r\nWe were thrilled to learn that our project received funding just in time to join the excitement and energy surrounding the current soccer fever. Your generous support will provide our students with the equipment and opportunities they need to develop not only their soccer skills, but also important life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and self-confidence.For many of our students, access to quality sports equipment can make a tremendous difference in their ability to participate fully and enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Thanks to your investment, our young athletes will have the resources they need to learn, grow, and experience the joy of being part of a team.\r\n\r\nThe timing of this gift could not have been better. As enthusiasm for soccer continues to inspire young people around the world, our students will now have the chance to engage with the sport in a meaningful way, build healthy habits, and create lasting memories with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting opportunities that help them thrive both on and off the field. Your generosity is making a real and lasting impact in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1781372084941,"projectUrl":"project/build-skills-teamwork-and-confidence-t/10332411/","projectTitle":"Build Skills, Teamwork, and Confidence Through Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":10045263,"projectId":10290674,"letterContent":"The JBL speaker funded through my DonorsChoose project has had a tremendous impact on my Pre-K classroom. Music and movement are now a daily part of our learning environment, helping students stay engaged, focused, and excited about learning. The speaker has enhanced lessons by supporting listening skills, language development, coordination, and social-emotional growth through interactive songs and movement activities. It has also provided opportunities for students to express themselves creatively while being introduced to a variety of musical and cultural experiences. As a result, my classroom has become a more joyful, inclusive, and engaging space where students actively participate and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1780025317262,"projectUrl":"project/music-movement-and-learning-with-a-por/10290674/","projectTitle":"Music, Movement, and Learning with a Portable Speaker","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goyens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045263_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x36,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778780208361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgoyens"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10237270,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Drinkmate OmniFizz! Your generosity has brought smiles and excitement to our classroom during these warm spring days. Students have loved making refreshing sparkling drinks while learning about science concepts such as gases and carbonation. This special addition has made our classroom more engaging, fun, and memorable. We are grateful for your support and for helping create joyful learning experiences for our students. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778025663348,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-science-and-student-engagement/10237270/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Science and Student Engagement with Drinkmate OmniFizz","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10199786,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of our project, \"Designing Dreams: Fashion & Sewing With 18-Inch Dolls.\" Your generosity and belief in the importance of creativity and hands-on learning have had a significant impact on our students. With your help, we have introduced them to the fundamentals of sewing and fashion design in an engaging, relatable way. The 18-inch dolls have become invaluable tools for our aspiring fashion designers, enabling them to explore their creativity while building essential sewing skills. It's incredible to see their confidence grow as they sketch, select materials, and bring their ideas to life. \r\nThe upcoming Doll Fashion Showcase is a culmination of their hard work, and I cannot wait to see the students present their designs and share their creative processes. Moments like these highlight the importance of support from individuals like you. Thank you once again for your kindness and for believing in our students' potential. Your contribution not only enhances their learning experience but also inspires them to pursue their passions.","fullyFundedDate":1779568422999,"projectUrl":"project/designing-dreams-fashion-sewing-with/10199786/","projectTitle":"Designing Dreams: Fashion & Sewing With 18-Inch Dolls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10208868,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your amazing support! My students had an incredible time exploring hairstyling careers. They were so excited to dive in and try out different tools on the doll heads and even on their own hair! At this age, fourth graders are still curious kids, eager to learn about the world around them while having fun. The doll heads were a huge hit! They absolutely loved styling the hair and experimenting with all sorts of different hairdos, not to mention the hair clips and the hair stamper—they had a blast! We also had two wonderful moms volunteering with us, and they really enjoyed the positive energy and the kids' respect for their careers. Thank you again for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778006053655,"projectUrl":"project/style-shine-and-shine-exploring-caree/10208868/","projectTitle":"Style, Shine, and Shine: Exploring Careers in Hairstyling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10257043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Starbooks Café\" project! Your generous contribution to the Ninja Luxe Café Pro Series has truly transformed our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThis gift provides incredible benefits for our students as they build confidence and strengthen their communication skills by sharing their writing. During our Starbooks Café Celebrations, they practice responsibility by managing the café setup and cleanup. This initiative fosters social-emotional growth through inclusive celebrations and meaningful interactions. We are immensely grateful for your support in making these moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778090239969,"projectUrl":"project/starbooks-cafe-brewing-confidence-comm/10257043/","projectTitle":"Starbooks Cafe, Brewing Confidence, Community, and Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10225737,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Growing Green.\" My students love getting their hands dirty and enjoy gardening while connecting with nature in our urban environment. We are currently sprouting seeds and will soon transplant our seedlings into our school planter, which I made sure we were assigned. We prepared the soil before our seeds and plants arrived to ensure we were ready as soon as they got to school, building my students' anticipation and excitement. We have developed a schedule to regularly check on our planter so that everyone can feel like an active gardener. We will be sharing many pictures.","fullyFundedDate":1778223714384,"projectUrl":"project/growing-green/10225737/","projectTitle":"Growing Green","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10180383,"letterContent":"I want to extend a huge thank you for supporting \"Cooking Up Life Skills in Our Classroom.\" I am a dedicated teacher who believes in the importance of real-world activities for my students. Cooking is one of my top priorities when it comes to teaching essential life skills. The kitchen tools have enhanced their cooking experience. The colanders make it easier for them to wash the vegetables, and the cutting boards are easy to clean. The magnetic utensils are easier to keep together and clean up.\r\n\r\nAs we work on preparing simple recipes, the children gain confidence while also practicing important math skills, such as fractions and measurements, and improving their reading skills by following step-by-step instructions. One of our favorite recipes to make is fresh salsa for tortilla chips. Thank you once again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778007926269,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-life-skills-in-our-classroom/10180383/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Life Skills in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10209037,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your support of \"360° Learning for Creative Student Voices.\" This project focuses on amplifying my students' voices. We are creating videos and taking photos to share with their families. We received our camera at an exciting time, as we have many trips and celebrations planned. Our camera will be used frequently. The students are taking turns learning how to use it and teaching one another. This is already an empowering experience that fosters leadership and encourages them to take charge of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778008047679,"projectUrl":"project/360-learning-for-creative-student-voice/10209037/","projectTitle":"360° Learning for Creative Student Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10227506,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for your support of the \"Digitizing Learning & Creating a Clean, Healthy Classroom\" classroom project. I received two fantastic tools that I can't wait to use.\r\n\r\nWe're wrapping up our narrative writing unit, and the kids have poured their hearts into writing and illustrating their stories. I'm super excited to use the scanner to digitize their amazing artwork and showcase everything in a published anthology! We'll be making copies for all the families, and I know they'll be thrilled to see their kids' creativity come to life. This scanner is definitely going to be a go-to tool for us in the future!\r\n\r\nOn top of that, I've been using the vacuum to freshen up our pillows and rugs. It makes me feel great knowing I'm creating a comfy space that's also healthy—free from dust and germs! Thank you once again for your incredible support!","fullyFundedDate":1778006140981,"projectUrl":"project/digitizing-learning-creating-a-clean/10227506/","projectTitle":"Digitizing Learning & Creating a Clean, Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10179442,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for supporting the \"See It, Hear It, Learn It\" project! Your generosity has really made a difference in my fourth-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we got some awesome tools like a voice amplifier so everyone can hear me clearly, Blu-ray glasses and sunglasses for better focus, and earbuds for distraction-free learning. The baskets and organizers have also helped keep our classroom neat and structured, and I even received AI-enabled glasses to record lessons for students to revisit at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly helping my students thrive and making learning more engaging and equitable. I'm so excited to see how they continue to grow with these resources!\r\n\r\nThanks again for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1776974775001,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-hear-it-learn-ittechnology-hel/10179442/","projectTitle":"See It, Hear It, Learn It—Technology Helps Us Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_324","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":283,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"6.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.1,"schoolId":324,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 73X Bronx on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 73X Bronx","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-73-bronx/324"}