{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 811Q @ PS 136 - Mini Building","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8277371,"projectId":7176965,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our project. The adapted learning materials you helped provide have already become a daily part of our classroom. We've been using the visual supports, hands-on manipulatives, and task-adapted worksheets to help students access reading, math, and communication in ways that match their learning needs. These tools allow us to break down skills into clear steps, offer choices, and build confidence through small, meaningful successes.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were immediately drawn to them. Many of them rely on tactile and visual learning, so having items they can touch, move, match, and see clearly made a noticeable difference. One student who usually hesitates during academic work was able to complete a matching activity independently for the first time this year. Another began using the picture symbols to request items during centers instead of becoming frustrated. These are small moments on paper, but they are big steps for our students.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are working on expanding communication and independence during small group instruction. The adapted materials are helping us teach students how to engage in tasks with less adult prompting and more self-direction. Our next goal is to build personalized communication boards and task systems using these materials so students can participate more fully across daily routines. Your generosity has given us the tools to meet our students where they are and help them move forward with dignity, clarity, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1686850728957,"projectUrl":"project/adapted-material-for-students-with-speci/7176965/","projectTitle":"Adapted Material for Students with Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277371_orig.jpg?crop=828,828,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762201728614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277371"},{"teacherId":8277371,"projectId":6597589,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our Peace Corner project. The addition of the bean bags, sensory items, and calming tools has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We have been teaching students how to identify when they need a break, choose a calming strategy, and then return to learning when they're ready. Having a designated space with comfortable seating and sensory supports allows students to practice these skills safely and independently, instead of feeling overwhelmed or dysregulated at their work areas.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was the first day we opened the space. Several students walked over, sat on the bean bags, and immediately relaxed their shoulders in a way we hadn't seen before during the school day. For some students, this is the first time they have had a predictable, calming space that is theirs — not a punishment, not a timeout, but a supportive part of learning. We've already seen students use the Peace Corner to take a breath, fidget with a sensory tool, and then return to their work with more focus and confidence. This is exactly the kind of emotional regulation we are working toward.\r\n\r\nOur next step is teaching students to recognize and communicate their needs before frustration builds. The Peace Corner is now part of our daily routines, and we reference it during social-emotional lessons, morning meetings, and transitions. Your generosity didn't just fund supplies — it helped us build a classroom culture where students feel safe, respected, and capable of managing big feelings. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1676548797562,"projectUrl":"project/our-peace-corner/6597589/","projectTitle":"Our Peace Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277371_orig.jpg?crop=828,828,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762201728614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277371"},{"teacherId":8277371,"projectId":9242210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation, our classroom is now home to a brand new air fryer and it's already making a real difference in our students' learning and independence!\r\nWe've been using the air fryer to teach important life skills during our weekly cooking lessons. From prepping ingredients to setting timers and safely handling hot food, students are building real-world functional skills that help prepare them for life beyond the classroom. One of our first recipes were mini pizzas. Simple, safe and a big hit with the students! Students followed step by step visuals, took turns assembling and proudly served the final product to their peers.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to incorporate cooking into more lessons, including math (measuring ingredients), reading (following recipes) and even social-emotional learning (sharing meals and working together). Our next project is a \"Build Your Own Breakfast\" week, where students will prepare different breakfast items and vote on their favorites.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring this opportunity into our classroom. Your support is helping our students with disabilities gain confidence, independence and practical skills that they will carry with them for life.","fullyFundedDate":1746785909492,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-classroom-bake-off/9242210/","projectTitle":"The Great Classroom Bake Off","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277371_orig.jpg?crop=828,828,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762201728614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277371"},{"teacherId":3701249,"projectId":6565297,"letterContent":"We would like to express how forever grateful we are for your beautiful generosity. \r\nMy students absolutely love Fridays best because that's the day we roll out our cooking cart and \"cook up something good.\" We choose and explore our ingredients, use our cooking tools to chop, mix, or blend, and then taste our creation. And each student is increasing their sensory toleration, independent self-care skills, and teamwork skills while we do it. \r\nI couldn't be more excited each week to share in these experiences with my students! A big thank you from us!","fullyFundedDate":1668098437395,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-something-good/6565297/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Something Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foresta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3701249_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469728592798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701249"},{"teacherId":4911350,"projectId":8818729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to Kleenex for sponsoring this Donor's Choose project. Your $4000 grant donation has provided our school with access to so many great materials!\r\n\r\n\r\nOur students are loving the bubble tube, the sensory books, story books, games, and toys!!\r\n\r\nThese materials help build our students vocational skills, literacy skills, communication skills, social skills, mathematic skills, and make school more fun! We can't wait to use this materials for years to come! Thank you so much for everything!!","fullyFundedDate":1728603204896,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-learning-from-kleenex-gra/8818729/","projectTitle":"Materials for Learning from Kleenex Grant","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Unger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911350"},{"teacherId":3701249,"projectId":8427961,"letterContent":"Thank you so very, very much for your support and care. My students have been thrilled to use their new supplies and my team and I are so excited to teach with them! It really does \"take a village\" and your generous assistance goes such a long way for us. \r\nOur new light table makes for our most popular center and we've been able to up our math game in using it! The shapes and numbers manipulatives are so motivating for my students and using them on top of the light table has pulled more language and engagement from them.\r\nThank you more than I can say and have a happy new year!","fullyFundedDate":1717201395077,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light/8427961/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foresta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3701249_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469728592798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701249"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24023","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":84,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":70.2,"schoolId":24023,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 811Q @ PS 136 - Mini Building on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 811Q @ PS 136 - Mini Building","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/district-75-city-wide-programs/ps-811q-public-school-136-mini-building/24023"}