{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 84 Jose De Diego","outOfStateSupporters":18.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6544785,"projectId":9674116,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you in great spirits! I wanted to take a moment to share just how much your generous donation of color ink has meant to our 7th-grade math classroom. Your support has truly made a difference, and I am excited to tell you about the positive impact it has had on our students.\r\n As you know, technology is everywhere in our students' lives, from the devices they use at home to the apps they explore. However, many of them are still discovering how technology can enhance their learning in school. Thanks to your donation, we've been able to incorporate color printing into our lessons, and it has been a game-changer!\r\n Imagine walking into our classroom and seeing bright, colorful charts and diagrams that illustrate math concepts. When we tackle topics like geometry or data analysis, the ability to print in color allows us to create engaging visuals that help students understand complex ideas much better. It's like turning on a light bulb for them! The colors help them visualize the information, making it more memorable and easier to grasp. We've noticed that students are more engaged and excited to participate when they can see their work come to life in vibrant hues.\r\n The excitement in the room is palpable when students see their assignments printed in color. They absolutely love it! It adds a fun element to their work and makes them feel proud of what they're creating. For example, during group projects, students can design colorful posters that showcase their findings. This not only makes their presentations more appealing but also encourages collaboration and teamwork. The joy on their faces when they present their colorful creations is priceless!\r\n Using color has also allowed us to integrate a variety of resources into our lessons. We can print out colorful infographics, interactive worksheets, and even math games. These resources make learning feel like an adventure rather than a chore. It's amazing to see how a splash of color can transform a simple worksheet into something exciting that students can't wait to dive into!\r\n I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support has allowed us to enhance our classroom in ways we never imagined. The colorful materials have not only made learning more enjoyable but have also ignited a passion for math among our students. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being such an important part of our classroom community. Your kindness truly makes a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758898857860,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-color/9674116/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6544785"},{"teacherId":4076342,"projectId":9535258,"letterContent":"The items we received for our dramatic play area have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. The pretend food sets, dentist kit, and vet kit have sparked rich, imaginative play and given students new opportunities to explore real-world roles. I've seen my students collaborate more, communicate their ideas, and engage in problem-solving as they take on different responsibilities—whether they are \"cooking,\" caring for pets, or helping a \"patient.\"\r\n\r\nThe Toniebox has also been a beautiful addition to our daily routine. It has helped create a calming, engaging literacy space where students can listen to stories, build their listening comprehension, and develop a love for books. It has quickly become a classroom favorite.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials have transformed our dramatic play center into a vibrant, purposeful learning area. My students are more engaged, more expressive, and more excited to learn every day. We are truly grateful for the generosity that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755726850763,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-dramatic-play/9535258/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4076342"},{"teacherId":6779765,"projectId":9675645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your contributions have made a tremendous difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, our students were excited. The plush bean bag has been a big hit in our peace corner. Students have been using the cushions for alternative seating when working together in groups. Our new laminator has been working hard with the laminating sheets creating materials for students such as anchor charts, reusable learning tools and to help with behavior reinforcers have motivated students to meet their goals with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nWe've even incorporated the whiteboard into the classroom where students can go up and use the expo markers to show their work and prove their answers\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our journey and for helping my students thrive. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1757641958902,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-math-and-science-2025-2026/9675645/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Math and Science - 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6779765"},{"teacherId":4793629,"projectId":9585695,"letterContent":"We are writing with the deepest gratitude to thank you for fully funding our project. Your support has provided us with essential cleaning materials, organizational tools, and the remarkable Post-it Dry Erase Whiteboard Film, which has literally allowed us to turn our classroom walls into new, collaborative learning spaces!\r\n\r\nThe day the supplies arrived was wonderful. We had a class meeting to discuss the importance of keeping our shared space clean and organized, and the students were so proud to see the large boxes of Kleenex, Viva paper towels, and Mr. Clean starter kits.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have been instrumental in fostering teamwork. We immediately put the new wall-sized dry-erase surfaces to use during our math review block on regrouping. Previously, students waited in line to use one whiteboard; now, the class is divided into four teams, and each team works directly on a large piece of the whiteboard film. We called this our \"Wall Math Challenge.\" Students use dry-erase markers to quickly brainstorm strategies, erase with the paper towels and Windex, and collaborate on complex problems, all at the same time. The quality cleaning supplies—like the Windex and Goo Gone—are also vital, ensuring our new surfaces stay stain-free and bright, teaching the students responsibility and ownership over their materials. This collaborative energy has made previously stressful math concepts fun and dynamic!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given us more than just supplies; it has given us flexible space. The next step in our current lesson plan is to transition from math challenges to collaborative story writing. We will use these new wall surfaces for a massive \"Story Web\" brainstorming session, where the class outlines characters, settings, and conflicts for a class-written book. The ample supply of tissues and cleaning products ensures we can wipe the slate clean quickly between subjects, maximizing every minute of our day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the cleanliness, organization, and creative potential of our second-grade classroom. You have truly helped us build a brighter, more engaging environment for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1758899215877,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-and-creative-space-for-second-gr/9585695/","projectTitle":"A Clean and Creative Space for Second Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793629_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703789378870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michaelcosta"},{"teacherId":4793629,"projectId":9746363,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and profoundly grateful that you fully funded our project. Your generous contribution has immediately and drastically enhanced the way we teach, learn, and share in the classroom. This new document camera isn't just a piece of equipment; it's a powerful tool that brings every single student's work into sharp focus for the entire class.\r\n\r\nThe day the box arrived, the students were immediately curious about the device with the little movable head. When we finally plugged it in and projected a small toy car onto the big screen, the gasps were audible! They were completely captivated by the way something small could become so large. Their initial reaction was a scramble to put their own hands and favorite pencil designs under the lens. It instantly transformed sharing into a high-tech, exciting experience and made them feel incredibly proud to see their own work magnified and celebrated.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put the document camera to use in our Creative Writing block. We had been struggling to teach the concept of revising and editing—it often felt abstract on a whiteboard. Now, we anonymously place a student's current draft or a mentor sentence under the camera. The whole class can see the text clearly projected. I use the live feed to annotate with different colored pens as we discuss where to add more descriptive language or correct punctuation. For example, during a lesson on strong verbs, we highlighted every weak verb in a sentence in yellow and then collectively brainstormed and rewrote stronger alternatives in green, right on the projection. This moment of collaborative editing was specific, immediate, and far more effective than any previous method.\r\n\r\nYour donors took a special interest in our classroom, and we're excited to share our next steps! Following our writing unit, we are moving into a Science unit on habitats. The students will be using the document camera to present their hand-drawn diagrams of specific animal habitats. They will be able to use the camera's zoom function to focus on the detailed features of the animals and plants they included in their artwork, explaining their scientific reasoning to their peers. This will help them practice public speaking and presentation skills while teaching the class their learned content.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making this incredible technology available to us. Your support has given our second graders a fantastic new way to share, collaborate, and take immense pride in the details of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1758898842751,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-share-it-learn-it-document-cam/9746363/","projectTitle":"See It, Share It, Learn It: Document Camera","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793629_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703789378870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michaelcosta"},{"teacherId":4793629,"projectId":9447385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project, \"Essential Supplies for A Bright & Prepared Second Grade Classroom\"! Your generosity has had an immediate and visible impact on our learning environment, transforming our classroom into a vibrant, organized, and prepared space for our second-grade adventures.\r\n\r\nThe day the delivery arrived was truly magical. As we wheeled in the boxes, the students immediately knew what was happening and started cheering! There were gasps of excitement when we opened the containers filled with new, brightly colored supply caddies and fresh art materials. Suddenly, organization became an exciting activity, not a chore. Seeing their faces light up when they realized they had their own set of sharp pencils, smooth crayons, and pristine notebooks—supplies that won't break or run out halfway through a lesson—was a moment I won't soon forget. Their enthusiasm was absolutely infectious.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put the new resources to work during our \"Community Helpers\" persuasive writing unit. We used the sturdy clipboards to become roving reporters, moving around the classroom to interview staff members about their roles and responsibilities. The students looked so professional and prepared, diligently taking notes and recording details on the new paper. The new math manipulatives, like the colorful base-ten blocks, are now easily accessible in their new bins, which has significantly cut down on transition time and allows us to dive deeper into our lessons on place value. This organizational efficiency has given them back valuable minutes for creation and practice.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a vital part of our classroom community. Because of your incredible support, our students are approaching learning with renewed confidence and preparedness. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1754691802677,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-bright-prepar/9447385/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for A Bright & Prepared Second Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793629_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703789378870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michaelcosta"},{"teacherId":8068298,"projectId":9598951,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! We were able to start the year with a clean music room. The tissues are super helpful especially at the beginning of the school year. The laminating sheets were essential in the classroom set up this year, now the students have manipulatives for drumming and our mystery rhythm game. Our visual timers keep us on track with our class time and our sanitizing wipes keep the germs and colds at bay when the student share their instruments. Lastly, the sound panels are the first steps in keeping the sound levels appropriate in the classroom. Our music room is loud and proud but we are conscious of our neighbors so we thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755731219479,"projectUrl":"project/music-room-supplies-for-the-new-school-y/9598951/","projectTitle":"Music Room Supplies for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tañedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720190064198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068298"},{"teacherId":8068298,"projectId":9387282,"letterContent":"We were able to keep our guitars in good working condition over the summer! My students were so happy to see that each guitar had a case at the end of the year. The cases helped keep the guitars safe and in good working condition during the summer. We were able to open up the guitars and tune them back into shape this September with ease. The students are already playing them. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to protect our instruments from the summer elements and use them right away on the first day of music class. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1748963724264,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-music-project/9387282/","projectTitle":"End of Year Music Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tañedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720190064198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068298"},{"teacherId":9285709,"projectId":8853544,"letterContent":"The support for our 6th Grade Breakfast Club made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. With a Time for Kids subscription, students gained access to engaging, age-appropriate articles that connected them to current events and broadened their perspectives. This resource transformed breakfast time into a space for thoughtful conversations, collaboration, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nBy making news and global topics accessible, students learned to ask deeper questions, analyze information, and form their own opinions—skills that are essential both inside and outside the classroom. Most importantly, this project created a welcoming environment where students began their day feeling curious, connected, and empowered to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided a resource but also nurtured a culture of lifelong learning, community, and confidence. The impact of your support echoed far beyond the classroom walls, helping students build knowledge and skills that will shape their future.","fullyFundedDate":1728081092554,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-club-time-for-kids-to-rise-s/8853544/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Club: Time for Kids to Rise, Shine, and Connect!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuruzovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps84"},{"teacherId":9285709,"projectId":8745688,"letterContent":"Color ink makes learning more engaging and effective by boosting memory, focus, and organization. It highlights key ideas, supports color-coded routines, makes feedback stand out, and adds creativity to worksheets, charts, and projects—helping students stay motivated and on task.\r\n\r\nCognitive & Learning Benefits\r\n\t•\tMemory & Recall: Research shows that color enhances memory retention. For example, highlighting key terms in blue or red can help students recall them more easily than plain black text.\r\n\t•\tOrganization of Information: Color-coded charts, graphs, or notes make it easier for students to distinguish categories (e.g., red for vocabulary, green for definitions, blue for examples).\r\n\t•\tFocus & Attention: Bright colors draw students' eyes to important instructions, reminders, or corrections.\r\n\r\nStudent Work & Feedback\r\n\t•\tFeedback that Pops: Color ink helps feedback stand out (e.g., circling errors in red or suggestions in purple). This makes teacher comments more visible and motivating.\r\n\t•\tPeer Editing: Students using different colored pens during peer review makes it easy to track who gave which suggestion.\r\n\t•\tDifferentiation: Handouts can highlight challenge problems in one color and supports/scaffolds in another.\r\n\r\n⸻\r\n\r\n🎲 Engagement & Creativity\r\n\t•\tInteractive Activities: Colorful worksheets, math mosaics, and coordinate graphing activities are more engaging and fun for students (you've used these in your own class!).\r\n\t•\tVisual Projects: Posters, foldables, and science models look more polished and motivating with color.\r\n\t•\tClassroom Aesthetics: A vibrant classroom feels","fullyFundedDate":1726693232524,"projectUrl":"project/inkcredible-adventures/8745688/","projectTitle":"Inkcredible Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuruzovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps84"},{"teacherId":8068298,"projectId":9008125,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, and most especially our vibrant and dedicated students, I am writing this letter to extend our profound and heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of ink. Your contribution has not merely provided a consumable resource; it has unlocked a world of creative possibilities and academic enrichment within our classrooms, particularly within our burgeoning music program and the exciting preparations for our upcoming school musical. The impact of your support resonates deeply, fostering an environment where innovation, learning, and artistic expression can truly flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1734378443442,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-the-music-classroom/9008125/","projectTitle":"Ink for the Music Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tañedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720190064198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068298"},{"teacherId":8068298,"projectId":9287085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! With your help I can give colorful and helpful feedback to my students. My students cannot stop using the new stamps on their work and their classmates work. They will not stop asking me to stamp their work whenever they complete their work. My students also love to color with the colorful pens and use them for the various music projects we had throughout the school year. Thank you again for your constant support and generosity. We are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746481854958,"projectUrl":"project/music-room-supply-run/9287085/","projectTitle":"Music Room Supply Run","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tañedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720190064198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068298"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_555","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":638,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.1,"schoolId":555,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 84 Jose De Diego on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 84 Jose De Diego","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-84-jose-de-diego/555"}