{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 81 Robert J Christen","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3357670,"projectId":9962970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Because of your support, we now have six beautiful shades of colored paper representing the colors of the rainbow. These materials are already making a big difference in how our students engage with learning.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, color plays an important role in both organization and learning. The paper helps students easily identify materials for each unit, stay organized, and build independence. It's also being used to create mini books for students to read in class and at home, making reading more fun and meaningful. Beyond reading, the paper is inspiring creativity through craft projects, writing activities, and visual learning tools that bring lessons to life.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is brighter, more inviting, and more engaging. Students are more focused, excited about their work, and eager to explore new ideas. Your gift is helping us make every day a colorful learning adventure!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768227521508,"projectUrl":"project/learning-looks-better-in-color/9962970/","projectTitle":"Learning Looks Better in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marinaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3357670_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631295229157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kat317"},{"teacherId":3357670,"projectId":9838798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our winter reading project. Because of you, each of my students will be able to take home a special book to enjoy over winter break.\r\n\r\nAfter reading The Lead Thief together, my students were deeply engaged by its themes of friendship, bravery, and perseverance. The Snow Thief by Ali Standish is the perfect next step—an exciting story that builds on those ideas while sparking imagination and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour support makes it possible for every student to receive their own copy of this book. This gift goes beyond the pages—it gives students a meaningful way to stay connected to learning, create joyful memories, and experience the comfort and excitement of a good story during the holidays.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this special winter gift possible. Your kindness will have a lasting impact on my students and their reading journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1763388488573,"projectUrl":"project/a-snowy-adventure-giving-the-gift-of-th/9838798/","projectTitle":"A Snowy Adventure: Giving the Gift of The Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marinaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3357670_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631295229157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kat317"},{"teacherId":3357670,"projectId":9790316,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my kindergarten STEM project. Thanks to your contribution, I was able to purchase a variety of engaging and age-appropriate resources from Teachers Pay Teachers, which are already making a big impact in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, I've been able to create hands-on, interactive math activities that not only capture my students' curiosity but also support their developmental needs. From number sense and sorting to basic geometry and problem-solving challenges, these resources are helping my students explore new concepts in fun and meaningful ways. I've seen their excitement grow as they engage with the activities, and it's been amazing to watch them work together, communicate their ideas, and persevere through challenges.\r\n\r\nEarly exposure to STEM is so important for building a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, and your donation is helping me provide that to my students. The tools you've helped provide will inspire a lifelong love for math and science, setting them on a path to success in the future.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a lasting difference in my students' education. Your support means the world to me, and I am incredibly grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1760105050069,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-stem-learning-with-kindergarte/9790316/","projectTitle":"Enhancing STEM Learning with Kindergarten-Friendly Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marinaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3357670_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631295229157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kat317"},{"teacherId":3357670,"projectId":9242231,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous gift to my kindergarten students last spring. The Elephant and Piggie activity books you provided for each child were such a thoughtful and meaningful gesture. They were not only a delightful way to celebrate their graduation, but they also gave the students an engaging and fun activity to continue learning over the summer.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up as they received their books was truly priceless. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact on them, and I know they'll treasure those books for a long time.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all my students and their families, thank you again for your support and for helping make their graduation even more memorable. We are so grateful for your thoughtful contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1746664237916,"projectUrl":"project/dont-let-the-kinders-graduate-without/9242231/","projectTitle":"\"Don’t Let the Kinders Graduate Without an Activity Book!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marinaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3357670_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631295229157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kat317"},{"teacherId":3591500,"projectId":10040992,"letterContent":"These individual phonics books will give my students the targeted reading support they need to become confident, independent readers. Having their own books allows students to practice specific phonics skills at their level, build decoding accuracy, and reread texts to strengthen fluency. With consistent access to these materials, students will gain stronger foundational reading skills, increased confidence, and a greater love for reading. This project will directly support early literacy growth and help set my students up for long-term academic success. Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769808320564,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-each-little-reader/10040992/","projectTitle":"Books for Each Little Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3591500_orig.png?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745584308784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gvero"},{"teacherId":132502,"projectId":9759220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The children absolutely love the Magna Tiles and the Legos. It is a joy to watch them create and build together. We use them at center time and as a reward on Fridays. \r\nThe laminating pouches are very helpful. As you can see, we are able to laminate classroom items, such as our genre posters. This means we can reuse it in the future.\r\nThe stamp pads are another popular reward in our classroom. The children love to stamp their own work. It is very motivating.\r\nYour largess is appreciated. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1762267726768,"projectUrl":"project/creating-building-learning-hands-on-f/9759220/","projectTitle":"Creating, Building, Learning: Hands-On Fun in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp132502_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604006168885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132502"},{"teacherId":10341232,"projectId":9874066,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful to all of you for the kindness and generosity you have shown my \"Little Learners Reach Big Goals: Phonics Skills Book Sets\" Project! \r\n\r\nThese book sets have had such an incredible impact on my students. The first time I was able to teach a lesson using one of the books from these sets, my students were thrilled! They were so excited to each have their own copy of the same story. These are the moments that would not be possible without your donation.\r\n\r\nWith these books in hand, my students approach small group everyday ready and eager to become better readers. These books have allowed them to strengthen their reading by targeting specific skills learned during phonics instruction. With these books, my students have gained confidence in both identifying and isolating digraphs, short vowels, long vowels, etc. They are able to practice fluency with their own copies of these books - and that will help them to become the best readers they can be! Additionally, the blue lap desks have been such a welcome addition to our classroom's flexible seating options. With the lap desks, my students can enjoy our book sets at the rug as well.\r\n\r\nIn closing, the generous support of your donation makes it possible for my students to develop phonics skills needed for them to become the best readers and writers possible! Thank you again for your donations. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762548059160,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-reach-big-goals-phoni/9874066/","projectTitle":"Little Learners Reach Big Goals: Phonics Skills Book Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNiff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762283126092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mcniff"},{"teacherId":6859438,"projectId":9923952,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now stocked with a variety of fidgets that have already made a meaningful difference in our learning environment. My students use these new resources during independent work time, whole-group lessons, and literacy centers to help them maintain focus, self-regulate, and stay engaged. \r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement filled the room. They were eager to explore the different textures and tools, and the expressions on their faces said everything—pure joy and curiosity. Many of them immediately shared how the fidgets would help them \"stay calm,\" \"focus better,\" or \"keep their hands busy.\" It was clear that they understood the purpose and were ready to take ownership of how to use them responsibly.","fullyFundedDate":1765937811953,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-fidgets/9923952/","projectTitle":"Fun with Fidgets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raffel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6859438_orig.jpg?crop=1104,1104,x262,y730&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569967216297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6859438"},{"teacherId":8329796,"projectId":9900665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our project to provide decodable books for kindergarten students with dyslexia. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to books designed specifically to meet their learning needs. These decodable texts give children with dyslexia the opportunity to practice phonics skills in a structured, confidence-building way. Instead of feeling frustrated or left behind, our students are experiencing success, pride, and excitement as they begin to read independently.\r\n\r\nFor many of these children, this is the first time reading feels possible and even enjoyable. Your generosity is helping to build not only literacy skills, but also self-esteem and a lifelong love of learning at a critical stage in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1764694396517,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-readers-for-students-with-dysl/9900665/","projectTitle":"Decodable Readers for Students With Dyslexia","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8329796_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721172649372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pagansclass"},{"teacherId":10312907,"projectId":9839927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and contributions to my First Grade Classroom. I truly believe that the best way to engage students in learning how to read is by presenting them with materials that they are drawn too.\r\nWith your generous donations my students were able to find books that were of interest to them. They have had the best time reading all of the new stories and learning about characters that they truly enjoy following on their adventures. Your kind contributions help them to flourish and grow as readers. Thank you again, your kindness makes a huge difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760968634830,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9839927/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keating","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10312907_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760476462773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312907"},{"teacherId":10312907,"projectId":9830879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and contributions to my First Grade Classroom. Adding flexible seating in my classroom has brought incomparable joy to my students and has largely affected how they learn.\r\n\r\nSo many of my students benefit from moving their bodies and not being confined to the standard desk chair or a spot on the rug. These tools have allowed them to learn in a manner that is most comfortable for them. Additionally, it has aided in enhancing their attention spans as they now have the proper tools to assist them during instructional time. Thank you again, we are so grateful to have such supportive donors!","fullyFundedDate":1760664595200,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-ms-keating/9830879/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Ms. Keating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keating","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10312907_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760476462773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312907"},{"teacherId":8933724,"projectId":9623805,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for the wonderful learning environment you helped to create! My students are absolutely loving the decor around the room that helps their classroom feel warm and inviting. The stools are an awesome addition as students have the liberty to sit flexibly. This fun perk helps them feel their best while learning and gives them autonomy in how their day is spent. Additionally, they are learning responsibility in keeping their devices clean and are especially appreciative of the device wipes while working. \r\n\r\nWith warm and bright smiles they excitedly helped me unpack the boxes and find new homes for each item. We truly are so appreciative that you choose us and helped our make our classroom so special :)","fullyFundedDate":1758899199109,"projectUrl":"project/the-future-of-the-world-is-in-my-classro/9623805/","projectTitle":"The Future of the World Is in My Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galindo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8933724_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x776,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755626603524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8933724"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_367","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":714,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":367,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 81 Robert J Christen on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 81 Robert J Christen","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-81-robert-j-christen/367"}