{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 89 Williamsbridge School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5537988,"projectId":9633857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your help in creating memories in our classroom. The cozy chair that was donated is one of the students favorite spots for independent reading. It allows students to feel special when doing something positive in the room along with reaching reading goals. It also has become a chair that has helped students find their calm. Students like to sit there and take a deep breathe. \r\n\r\nThe magna tiles have become a a great tactile way for students to practice sounds, letters and the combination of sounds and letters to make some CVC words. They love using them for learning and building. \r\n\r\nThe students are enjoying all of the fidget toys for calm moments. We are waiting to show them the Piggy and elephant stuffed animals as we are reading more of those stories for read alouds as the year moves on. Needless to say the memories the students are making will be memories they keep for their academic careers we are so grateful for the opportunity to enhance our practice and make learning enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1756663736116,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-hearts-create-great-thinkers/9633857/","projectTitle":"Cozy Hearts Create Great Thinkers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarfaty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5537988_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531793074967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sarfaty"},{"teacherId":10221449,"projectId":9647175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. A reliable color printer isn't just a convenience in my classroom—it immediately changes what students can access and understand. Clear, vibrant images now support their background knowledge before we dive into complex texts, which cuts through confusion and builds confidence. When kids can actually *see* what a story is referencing, they're less likely to check out and more likely to lean in.\r\n\r\nThe printer also lets me create scaffolds that actually work. Color-coding reading supports, differentiated organizers, and writing frames makes the structure of a task visible instead of mysterious. Students who normally struggle to track steps or understand expectations are already responding to these materials with more independence. I can tell when something genuinely helps them because they stop asking the same \"lost\" questions—and that's exactly what's happening.\r\n\r\nFinally, having a built-in scanner and copier means I can adapt materials on the spot instead of waiting for access to a shared machine that's often broken or backed up. I can scan workbook pages, duplicate essential forms, and adjust resources as needs come up in real time. That flexibility may sound small, but it directly affects how smoothly the room runs and how supported my students feel. Thank you for investing in something that makes a concrete daily difference.","fullyFundedDate":1756836496957,"projectUrl":"project/hot-off-the-press-student-voices-in-pri/9647175/","projectTitle":"Hot Off the Press: Student Voices in Print","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farenga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10221449_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764532049925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10221449"},{"teacherId":9986225,"projectId":9535619,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a printer to our classroom. Your support means far more than the simple addition of a new piece of equipment—it brings meaningful, daily impact to both my teaching and my students' learning experiences in our 7th-grade ICT and mathematics classes. I am sincerely thankful for your thoughtfulness, and I want to share just how transformative this gift has already been.\r\n\r\nIn our ICT-integrated math classroom, access to reliable technology is essential. Many of our lessons require students to move between digital tools, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities. Before receiving this printer, we often faced challenges when preparing materials. Worksheets, coding templates, graphic organizers, project rubrics, and math practice sets had to be shared digitally only, which worked for some but not all students. Many of my students learn best with printed references they can annotate, highlight, and use alongside digital platforms. Your donation has made it possible to meet these varied learning needs with greater consistency and quality.\r\n\r\nThis printer allows me to provide immediate, tangible resources that support math concepts in ways technology alone cannot. When introducing new topics like ratios, algebraic expressions, or data representation, I can now print visual aids, step-by-step guides, and scaffolded practice pages that help students build confidence. During ICT-based projects—such as creating charts, coding simple programs, or analyzing data—students can print drafts of their work to review, revise, and share with peers. The ability to print directly in the classroom creates a more dynamic workflow, encourages collaboration, and helps students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nFor many students, seeing their work physically printed brings a sense of pride. It turns their digital creations into something concrete and meaningful. This has been especially powerful during project-based learning, where having printed copies of their designs, data tables, or math models enhances presentations and deepens their understanding of the connection between digital tools and real-world applications.\r\n\r\nFor me as a teacher, your donation has removed a significant barrier. Instead of spending time waiting in line to use a shared school printer or adjusting lessons to avoid printing altogether, I can now devote more energy to planning creative, effective instruction. This printer streamlines the flow of classroom activities, reduces downtime, and gives me the flexibility to differentiate materials quickly for students who need extra support or enrichment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly contributed to a more organized, engaging, and equitable classroom environment. It has improved efficiency, strengthened the quality of instruction, and allowed students to engage with mathematics and technology in richer, more interactive ways. Most of all, it has shown our students that there are people who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom, our work, and our students. Your contribution makes a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755462437124,"projectUrl":"project/printer-needed-for-accessible-lessons-an/9535619/","projectTitle":"Printer Needed for Accessible Lessons and Hands-On Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9986225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754627132950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986225"},{"teacherId":8897978,"projectId":7453251,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, my students have been able to engage with math in ways that were not possible before. Many of our donors use technology and visuals daily, but may not realize just how transformative these tools can be in a classroom—especially in a community where supplies are limited. The laminated reference sheets, colorful anchor charts, and differentiated visual supports have become essential learning tools that my students rely on every single day.\r\n\r\nThe technology and materials you helped fund allow my visual learners—including several students with learning disabilities—to access math with clarity and confidence. By providing reusable, durable, and brightly colored visuals, students now have resources that support stronger brain connections, deeper understanding, and more independent problem-solving. Laminated materials mean students can take ownership of their learning; they use dry-erase markers to practice, erase, and try again without the fear of making mistakes. The colorful ink has allowed me to produce vibrant, engaging resources that immediately capture their attention and turn abstract concepts into something they can see, touch, and interact with.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting impacts has been watching specific students who once struggled now eagerly reach for their visual tools. A few of my students who typically hesitate during independent math time now use their laminated charts as a guide, helping them persevere through problems they might previously have given up on. Seeing their confidence grow has been one of the greatest gifts this project has given our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these meaningful moments possible. Your generosity has created long-lasting, high-quality tools that will continue supporting students all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1688146331609,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-visual-references-for-student-e/7453251/","projectTitle":"Colorful Visual References for Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Higgs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8897978_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x179,y253&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687447794453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8897978"},{"teacherId":9986225,"projectId":9530677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The snacks have been so helpful for after school tutoring and other times when students need additional fuel. The dry erase markers have been a game changer in our classroom. Students have been using them to showcase their thinking and collaborate with each other before presenting their ideas to the whole class. This has made them so much more engaged, and they've been enjoying the activities we do in class, such as teaching each other, doing gallery walks of their work, presenting their work, collaborating, and taking ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1754460435216,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-with-snacks-supplies-and/9530677/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus with Snacks, Supplies, and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9986225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754627132950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986225"},{"teacherId":339633,"projectId":9612017,"letterContent":"I have over 300 students in a school where they are doing reading and writing all day long to help them get on grade level. When they come to science, while they are still expected to learn, it is a small escape for the students. They absolutely love every second of the labs we do in class. We were able to do fun activities like rock cycle and water cycle.\r\n\r\nMost of the time, they have to share the sorting cards or informational pictures, and with the laminating, I am able to make copies for everyone and then just reuse. This has been a tremendous help!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make this a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1757523065610,"projectUrl":"project/science-funnew-year-new-experiments/9612017/","projectTitle":"Science Fun..New Year, New Experiments!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp339633_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610745513603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/339633"},{"teacherId":8173729,"projectId":8775915,"letterContent":"The new technology has truly transformed the way I'm able to support my students each day. Having access to reliable printing and copying has been a game changer — especially when the school copy machine is down or backed up. It allows me to print differentiated worksheets, homework, and small-group materials instantly so every student can work on what meets their learning needs. I can also print anchor charts, graphic organizers, and interactive activities that help make lessons more visual and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nWhat's been especially exciting for my students is seeing their projects come to life in color. I've been able to print their work for classroom displays, bulletin boards, and even mini posters that celebrate their growth. The color-coding and vibrant visuals have made our classroom more engaging and organized — it's amazing how something as simple as color can spark excitement and pride.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students have even taken special interest in helping with printing and organizing classroom materials. They love seeing how their work contributes to making our room a bright, welcoming place. Overall, this technology has made our classroom not only more efficient but more inspiring. It's helping students feel seen, capable, and proud of their learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1735769069111,"projectUrl":"project/reliable-printing-for-uninterrupted-lear/8775915/","projectTitle":"Reliable Printing for Uninterrupted Learning: Help Us Support Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shafqat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173729_orig.jpg?crop=2058,2058,x237,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726227788051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173729"},{"teacherId":4605764,"projectId":9639926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing my classroom to donate to! The new ink in our class allows me to print everyday material for my students. Printer ink is such a valuable thing to have in a classroom! The ink allows me to print individualized material for students, charts and class materials.\r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled to get their end of unit essays. I was able to print them and hang them up in the hallway for all to see.\r\n\r\nThank you again so much for choosing my classroom to donate too! The new materials allow me to do more for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758898958997,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-baby/9639926/","projectTitle":"Ink Ink Baby!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4605764_orig.jpg?crop=2167,2167,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599171707303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4605764"},{"teacherId":4605764,"projectId":9751060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project Traveling With Characters. My students were thrilled to see all the new books! One student said \" this is the Disney World of books.\" I can't express how thankful they were. They know all consider you our book helpers. With the new fiction and nonfiction texts my co teacher and I were able to introduce many new skills to our students. Using our nonfiction texts we were able to introduce the topics of using text features to help understand the text. Using our fiction books we are working on how to retell the story.\r\n\r\nEach day our students are given the opportunity to read. We can't get some our students to stop reading during our lessons. The love of books my students have are already beginning to show in our classroom. Thank you again so much for donating to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1758899163582,"projectUrl":"project/traveling-with-characters/9751060/","projectTitle":"Traveling With Characters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4605764_orig.jpg?crop=2167,2167,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599171707303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4605764"},{"teacherId":4605764,"projectId":9505630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our paper towels, tissues, Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer. Everyday my kiddos are able to use these supplies to stop spreading germs. This allows them to stay in school more and be absent less. My kids are grateful to have these supplies and know exactly where they can find them in the classroom and how to use them. They are learning responsibility by cleaning up their messes. They are even quick to replenish the supplies when we are low. They head to the closet and grab a new box from supplies we received. This prevents kids needing to take extra trips out of the room to go find a tissue and spend more time learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755725455632,"projectUrl":"project/germs-be-gone/9505630/","projectTitle":"Germs be gone!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4605764_orig.jpg?crop=2167,2167,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599171707303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4605764"},{"teacherId":9986225,"projectId":9495254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generation donations. We have everything we need now for an engaging classroom, such as a number line for students to refer to in class, white boards for students to show different strategies and discuss them with one another, headphones to be able to listen to their online Zearn lessons, and much more with the help of all the supplies you donated. \r\n\r\nStudents have been able to use dry erase markers to showcase their work on the white boards around the room, which has made a real difference in their engagement and learning. We are so grateful for your donation! The students benefit everyday from it.","fullyFundedDate":1754250948044,"projectUrl":"project/ict-classroom/9495254/","projectTitle":"ICT Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9986225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754627132950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986225"},{"teacherId":4605764,"projectId":9172826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for spoiling my students with all our new materials! They were so excited to hear that we had a donor choose project funded. They helped me carry all the boxes upstairs. They were smiling from ear to ear as we brought them into the classroom. My students insisted that we needed to film an unboxing video to show everyone in the school what we received from your generosity. We've already started using the supplies you gave us. Today we printed out all their essays that they just completed last week. I hung them up on the bulletin board in the hallway for everyone to see. Thank you again so much for choosing my project to fund.","fullyFundedDate":1744674620771,"projectUrl":"project/paper-notebooks-and-pencils-galore/9172826/","projectTitle":"Paper, Notebooks and Pencils Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4605764_orig.jpg?crop=2167,2167,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599171707303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4605764"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_406","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1161,"numTeachers":89,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":406,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 89 Williamsbridge School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 89 Williamsbridge School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-89-bronx/406"}