{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 84 Lillian Weber","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10239445,"projectId":9883067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! The new chairs and stools have already made a meaningful difference in our reading intervention groups.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited to see the new seating in our small group area. Many of our previous chairs were broken or uncomfortable, so having sturdy, comfortable seats immediately made the space feel more welcoming and ready for learning. The students noticed right away and were eager to sit down and begin our lesson.\r\n\r\nTwo of the chairs have been especially helpful for students who struggle with focus. Having a comfortable and consistent seat during our reading intervention time helps them stay in one place, remain calm, and participate more fully in the lesson. I've already noticed that they are more attentive and engaged during reading activities. \r\n\r\nAnother big change is that students are no longer competing or worrying about where they will sit. Before, we often had limited usable seating, which sometimes caused distractions. Now, every student has a spot, and the group can settle in quickly and focus on learning. This has helped our small group instruction run much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these chairs and stools daily during reading intervention lessons. Students will be practicing key literacy skills such as decoding, fluency, and comprehension while working together in a comfortable and supportive learning space.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where students can focus, feel supported, and do their best learning. Thank you for making this possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768494914113,"projectUrl":"project/sky-rocket-kids-focus-level/9883067/","projectTitle":"Sky Rocket Kids' Focus Level!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239445"},{"teacherId":8829178,"projectId":9859978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support!\r\nBecause of your kindness, the classroom has a welcoming rug, a versatile easel, and high‑quality headphones to enrich the learning environment every day. These new resources have greatly enhanced math instruction - students can gather comfortably for mini‑lessons while the teacher uses the easel to model different strategies. Students can now work independently with digital math tools using their headphones.\r\nWe are so grateful for the difference you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1762266260859,"projectUrl":"project/a-math-focused-classroom-upgrade/9859978/","projectTitle":"A Math Focused Classroom Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829178_orig.png?crop=104,104,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766454181390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829178"},{"teacherId":9495805,"projectId":9927717,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your help getting a white board for our classroom! It has made a world of a difference during math and Fundations. \r\n\r\nWhen I told the students that they would be receiving a white board, they cheered with joy. Students have been so excited to come up to the board and be a \"drill master\" during fundations or coming up to the board to build words and sentences. As well, students have loved the opportunity to show off their math skills in front of their classroom. \r\n\r\nWith your help, I have been able to transform my lessons to help improve the skills that the students learn everyday. Thank you again for all of your help!!","fullyFundedDate":1764718660900,"projectUrl":"project/large-classroom-whiteboard-for-1st-grade/9927717/","projectTitle":"Large Classroom Whiteboard for 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9495805_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710875048700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495805"},{"teacherId":861463,"projectId":9942010,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your generous donations have made our students so happy. \r\n\r\nFrom the moment the boxes arrived, the children have been fully engaged with the new materials. They are writing about farm life in the writing center, building detailed farm scenes with Magna-Tiles and blocks, and using farm animals as math manipulatives to connect farm life to math in meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nThese materials have encouraged creativity, collaboration, and rich conversations among students. The children are excited to share their learning and ideas with one another each day. We are so grateful for your support in making learning hands-on, meaningful, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1767026380241,"projectUrl":"project/farm-fun/9942010/","projectTitle":"Farm Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sosnovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp861463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567116486411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sosnovich"},{"teacherId":10275211,"projectId":9749487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have a class pack of crayons, an easel, and fraction strips—materials that are already making a meaningful impact on daily learning. The crayons have allowed every student to fully participate in lessons without worry, the easel has become a central tool for modeling thinking and sharing ideas, and the fraction strips have helped make abstract math concepts more concrete and accessible.\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference for us. These resources have increased student engagement, confidence, and understanding, and they have helped create a more supportive and well-equipped learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and for investing in their education. Thank you for helping our classroom grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758898703559,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-and-calculate-tools-to-h/9749487/","projectTitle":"Color, Create, and Calculate: Tools to Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neuschatz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275211"},{"teacherId":9873045,"projectId":9781910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The printer ink you provided has already made such a difference for my students and me.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to print the materials my students need to learn and practice new skills every day. From worksheets and reading activities to games and resources that support different learning levels, having reliable printer ink allows me to prepare engaging lessons and respond quickly to my students' needs.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, printed materials help students build confidence as they practice reading, writing, and problem-solving. Your donation ensures that I can continue providing these opportunities without worrying about running out of supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1765220864778,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-ready-to-learn-bins-and-i/9781910/","projectTitle":"Organized and Ready to Learn: Bins and Ink for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9873045"},{"teacherId":7740536,"projectId":9766472,"letterContent":"These tools strengthened literacy learning and helped students actively engage with reading and writing throughout the day. Sticky easel pads were used during read-alouds to collect students' ideas, questions, and key details from texts, making thinking visible and encouraging rich discussion. Students were able to revisit these charts, helping them make connections and deepen comprehension. Literacy games such as the Touch & Read Syllables Word Match and the Vowel Teams game provided hands-on practice with phonics skills, supporting decoding, word recognition, and reading confidence—especially for early and developing readers who benefit from multisensory learning.\r\n\r\nClassroom organization tools also played an important role in supporting independence and focus. Caddies helped organize pencils, erasers, and crayons so students could quickly access materials and transition smoothly between activities. Having a stapler available during learning time allowed students to independently staple homework and worksheets, building responsibility and classroom routines. Together, these tools created a structured, student-centered environment where first graders could focus on learning, practice essential skills, and take ownership of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1767026380547,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-art-and-readi/9766472/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with Art and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palaguachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7740536_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757536220517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-palaguachi"},{"teacherId":7740536,"projectId":9809175,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! The sticky easel pads supported student learning by making thinking visible and interactive. The first graders used them to collect data, share ideas, create charts, and record observations during lessons across subjects. Displaying student work around the classroom allowed children to revisit their thinking, make connections, and engage in rich discussions. This tool encouraged collaboration, strengthened language development, and helped students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe over-the-door shoe organizer helped create an organized and student-centered classroom environment. By storing headphones, pencils, and other daily materials in an accessible way, students were able to independently manage their supplies and transitions. This increased responsibility, reduced interruptions, and maximized learning time, allowing students to stay focused and engaged throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1764692995071,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-first-grade-classroom-clean/9809175/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our First Grade Classroom Clean and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palaguachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7740536_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757536220517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-palaguachi"},{"teacherId":7740536,"projectId":9703461,"letterContent":"These tools (gifts) made learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for our first graders. Copy paper gave students daily opportunities to read, write, draw, and solve problems across subjects, helping them build confidence as independent learners. Laminating pouches allowed me to create reusable literacy and math materials, giving students repeated practice with sight words, sentence building, and problem-solving. This was especially impactful for them as they benefit from repetition and visual supports.\r\n\r\nMagnetic tiles and building blocks transformed abstract concepts into concrete learning experiences during center time on Fridays. Students explored geometry, counting, patterns, balance, and design while collaborating with classmates. These tools encouraged creativity, perseverance, and teamwork, while also strengthening fine motor skills and language development. Together, these materials supported academic growth, social-emotional learning, and joyful exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1758898923934,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-inspire-creativity-in-first-gra/9703461/","projectTitle":"Tools to Inspire Creativity in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palaguachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7740536_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757536220517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-palaguachi"},{"teacherId":8675448,"projectId":6690792,"letterContent":"I want you to know how deeply meaningful your contributions to my classroom have been—and how they continue to impact my students year after year. Your generosity is not momentary; it is lasting, and its effects extend far beyond a single school year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students consistently have access to high-quality books that enrich their learning experiences. Each year, new groups of students engage with these texts through small-group reading, where they collaborate, support one another's comprehension, and share thoughtful reflections. Together, they explore common themes, discuss real-world issues, and learn to listen to and respect diverse perspectives.\r\n\r\nThese shared reading experiences foster not only academic growth but also empathy, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. The books you helped fund have become tools for connection, critical thinking, and meaningful dialogue—skills my students will carry with them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their learning in such a powerful and enduring way. Your generosity continues to make a difference, and I am sincerely grateful for the lasting impact you have on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1669750076031,"projectUrl":"project/french-book-clubs/6690792/","projectTitle":"French Book Clubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sissoko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675448"},{"teacherId":1031089,"projectId":9773652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in my students and our art program. Because of you, my classroom is filled with new materials that immediately sparked excitement, curiosity, and creativity.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students' eyes lit up. They couldn't wait to explore the vibrant watercolors, oil pastels, and modeling materials. One of the first moments that truly stood out was watching students carefully open the Model Magic, squeezing it gently in their hands, and excitedly asking what we would be making next. The watercolors and fresh white pans allowed them to see how colors mix and change in a way they hadn't experienced before, and the metallic tempera paints felt especially \"magical\" to them.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources across multiple projects. Students are painting with watercolors and tempera to explore contrast, line, and texture, layering oil pastels for expressive detail, and sculpting with Model Magic to transform ideas into three-dimensional forms. The vellum paper and satin cord are being used to add special finishing touches—turning student artwork into keepsakes, wearable art, and display pieces they are incredibly proud of. Even practical items like the wash basin have made a huge difference, helping us clean up smoothly and stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on these skills by combining materials in more complex ways—mixing painting, drawing, and sculpture into finished artworks that reflect their ideas, stories, and identities. These supplies allow my students to take creative risks, problem-solve, and truly see themselves as artists.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students access to high-quality materials and meaningful art experiences they will remember. Thank you for giving them the tools to imagine, create, and express themselves with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1764633915048,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-connected/9773652/","projectTitle":"Color Me Connected","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1031089_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478919020518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps84art"},{"teacherId":861463,"projectId":9760755,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your generous donations have greatly enriched our kindergarten classroom. The games you've provided, such as Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, and Hi-Ho Cherry-O, are not just fun activities; they play a crucial role in our students' development. Each day, these games provide opportunities for our kindergarteners to strengthen their math skills, as they count spaces, recognize numbers, and engage in strategic thinking. \r\n\r\nMoreover, these games foster social-emotional learning (SEL) by encouraging cooperation, turn-taking, and friendly competition. As the children interact with one another during play, they develop essential interpersonal skills that lay the foundation for their future interactions. Thank you once again for your support in creating a joyful and educational environment where our students can learn and grow through play!","fullyFundedDate":1759240032983,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-growth-building-counting-skil/9760755/","projectTitle":"Games for Growth: Building Counting Skills in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sosnovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp861463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567116486411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sosnovich"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":686,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.3,"schoolId":76,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 84 Lillian Weber on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 84 Lillian Weber","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-84-lillian-weber/76"}