{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1149464,"projectId":10122860,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our professional development in reading intervention and the purchase of decodable books. Your investment in our work is deeply appreciated and reflects a meaningful commitment to student success. Because of your contribution, I am better equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to strengthen literacy instruction for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe professional development opportunities you helped fund have enhanced my ability to deliver targeted, research-based reading instruction. At the same time, the addition of high-quality decodable texts allows students to practice foundational skills in a structured and supportive way. These resources are especially impactful for students who need explicit, systematic instruction to build confidence and fluency as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports improved student outcomes. With stronger instructional practices and access to appropriate materials, students are making measurable gains in decoding, comprehension, and overall reading achievement. More importantly, they are developing a greater sense of confidence and independence as learners. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1773491771204,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-teaching-stronger-readers-pro/10122860/","projectTitle":"Stronger Teaching, Stronger Readers: Professional Development for Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeAddio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1149464_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y347&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726192988738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kellyfriedman"},{"teacherId":2789873,"projectId":10176082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Your generosity has had a meaningful impact on my students and their growth as readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, my students now have hands-on tools that make learning to read engaging, interactive, and accessible. The phonics sound boxes and dry erase mats have been especially powerful in helping students physically manipulate sounds, which strengthens decoding and builds foundational reading skills in a concrete way. For many of my students, seeing and touching the sounds as they work through words has made abstract phonics concepts \"click\" in ways traditional paper-and-pencil tasks sometimes could not.\r\n\r\nThe reading games have brought so much excitement into our small group lessons. What is most exciting to my students is that these tools make learning feel like play. They are eager to participate, ask to use the materials again, and celebrate their successes with much more confidence. The classroom timers have also helped students stay focused and engaged during structured learning routines, giving them a greater sense of independence.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts of this project has been on students who have historically struggled with confidence in reading. Some of my most hesitant readers have especially warmed to the phonics materials and games because they allow them to take risks in a supportive, low-pressure way. I have seen students who were once reluctant to read aloud now volunteer to lead a sound-mapping activity or excitedly show off a word they decoded independently.\r\n\r\nThe laminating materials, binders, and sheet protectors have allowed me to create durable, reusable resources tailored to student needs, and the scanner has made it possible for me to quickly organize and differentiate instruction for each learner. These tools are helping me provide targeted support while ensuring students have repeated opportunities to practice and grow.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel successful, supported, and proud of themselves. You have not just donated supplies—you have invested in confidence, joy, and opportunity for young readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping them discover their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1776085173676,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-sound-at-a/10176082/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2789873_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y864&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730724238691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-velasco423"},{"teacherId":2056724,"projectId":9976905,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a printer, ink, and printer stand that are transforming how I can support my students in science! With this technology, I can print colorful diagrams of animal adaptations, fossils, and ecosystems, as well as graphic organizers and other resources that help students organize their ideas and fully engage with lessons. Many students are most excited when they see these materials come to life on paper, which helps them better understand complex concepts. The printer has also been especially impactful for students who benefit from visual supports, ensuring every child can access and participate in science learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made science more engaging, accessible, and fun for all of our students. By providing materials that support their learning and allow them to take pride in their work, you've helped create a classroom where every student can succeed. Our whole classroom community has benefited, and we are deeply grateful for your support in helping our students explore, create, and grow as young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1767828949585,"projectUrl":"project/powering-science-learning-through-print/9976905/","projectTitle":"Powering Science Learning Through Print","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Islam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2056724"},{"teacherId":3960502,"projectId":7972264,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding our new classroom carpet.\r\n\r\nWhile it may seem like a simple addition, this carpet has quickly become the heart of our classroom. It is where we gather for morning meetings, story time, shared reading, class discussions, and collaborative learning. It provides a welcoming, comfortable space where our youngest learners feel safe, included, and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nHaving a dedicated gathering area helps build community, strengthen listening skills, encourage participation, and create meaningful connections between students and teachers. Your generosity has directly enhanced our students' daily learning experience and supported their academic and social growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a nurturing environment where learning thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1700162456610,"projectUrl":"project/morning-meeting-the-right-spot/7972264/","projectTitle":"Morning Meeting: The Right Spot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3960502_orig.png?crop=846,846,x95,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770493548061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3960502"},{"teacherId":3960502,"projectId":7278419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we are able to provide materials for learning stations.\r\n\r\nOur classroom includes learners with different strengths, interests, and learning styles. Differentiating instruction allows us to meet students where they are and give them multiple ways to explore concepts, practice skills, and demonstrate understanding. The station materials you helped provide allow students to engage in hands-on, targeted activities that support their individual needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom environment where every student feels supported and empowered to grow. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1684342058088,"projectUrl":"project/center-based-learning/7278419/","projectTitle":"Center Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3960502_orig.png?crop=846,846,x95,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770493548061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3960502"},{"teacherId":3960502,"projectId":9223253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we are able to provide materials for learning stations and flexible seating options that truly make a difference for our students each day.\r\n\r\nOur classroom includes learners with different strengths, interests, and learning styles. Differentiating instruction allows us to meet students where they are and give them multiple ways to explore concepts, practice skills, and demonstrate understanding. The station materials you helped provide allow students to engage in hands-on, targeted activities that support their individual needs.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating also plays an important role in student success. When students can choose seating that helps them focus and feel comfortable, they are better able to engage, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom environment where every student feels supported and empowered to grow. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1745846936272,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-and-interactive-learning/9223253/","projectTitle":"Flexible and Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3960502_orig.png?crop=846,846,x95,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770493548061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3960502"},{"teacherId":3960502,"projectId":9866750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have hands-on materials they can use during centers to explore, play, and learn.\r\n\r\nThese new tools are especially meaningful as they connect directly to our literacy theme about tools and why they are important. Your support helps bring learning to life, allowing students to make real-world connections while building their reading, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our students' growth and curiosity. Thank you for helping make learning engaging and exciting for our first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1762180456730,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-project-based-learning-oh-my/9866750/","projectTitle":"Literacy-Project Based Learning, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3960502_orig.png?crop=846,846,x95,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770493548061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3960502"},{"teacherId":3960502,"projectId":7002737,"letterContent":"Donations have made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of kindergartners by giving them access to engaging materials and opportunities they might not otherwise have. Through your donations, we were able to purchase toys, games, and materials for learning centers. Children learn through play, which strengthens creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. Play-based resources help students stay motivated and develop a natural love for learning.\r\nThank you for your donations and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1676606206743,"projectUrl":"project/play-at-the-center-of-the-curriculum/7002737/","projectTitle":"PLAY at the Center of the Curriculum.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3960502_orig.png?crop=846,846,x95,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770493548061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3960502"},{"teacherId":1887944,"projectId":9435136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards the purchase of a laminator.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With this laminator, we are now able to preserve learning materials, create reusable resources, and enhance the durability of student work. This not only helps us save costs over time but also allows students to engage with high-quality materials every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education truly inspire us. Thank you for helping create a more enriching and supportive learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755743389294,"projectUrl":"project/durable-learning/9435136/","projectTitle":"Durable Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kapadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1887944_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536781801947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skapadia"},{"teacherId":9081659,"projectId":9377240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new resources have truly transformed the way my students learn and interact each day.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new materials to create student-led learning centers where children can choose activities that match their interests and learning goals. For example, during a recent literacy station, students used our new hands-on materials and organized bins to independently gather what they needed, collaborate with partners, and take charge of their own progress. It's been amazing to see how confident and engaged they've become when given the freedom to make choices about their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, their faces lit up! They were excited to explore, organize, and immediately started brainstorming how to use the materials in creative ways. One student even said, \"Now we can be the teachers!\"—which perfectly captures the sense of ownership and pride these resources have inspired.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these tools to deepen collaboration and student voice in our classroom projects. Students are beginning to plan their own mini research projects, using the learning centers as their base for exploration, note-taking, and sharing discoveries with classmates.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most about my students is their curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to take charge of their learning. These resources have made that possible—helping them grow into independent, responsible, and inspired learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755704996303,"projectUrl":"project/learning-their-way-materials-for-studen/9377240/","projectTitle":"Learning Their Way: Materials for Student Choice and Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9081659_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774437178837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9081659"},{"teacherId":2894335,"projectId":9255749,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to my first-grade classroom. Your support truly makes a difference in the daily lives of my students and in the joyful learning environment we strive to create together.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my classroom now has:\r\n🎉 Birthday crowns and celebration supplies — Every child feels seen and special on their big day, helping to build confidence and a sense of belonging.\r\n🧸 Toys and incentives — These rewards encourage positive behavior, teamwork, and perseverance. Students are motivated to reach goals and celebrate their growth!\r\n🎨 Playdough and hands-on materials — These items bring creativity and fine motor skills practice into our lessons, allowing students to learn through play and exploration.\r\n📚 A Teachers Pay Teachers gift card — This gift allows me to access engaging math resources tailored to my students' needs. Your donation helps provide differentiated activities that make learning foundational math skills both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity brings smiles, sparks curiosity, and empowers our young learners to love school. The resources you've provided will continue to inspire our classroom community all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education — and for investing in the bright futures of our first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1752766367105,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-joy-to-first-grade/9255749/","projectTitle":"Bringing Joy to First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kugler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2894335_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726433162141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2894335"},{"teacherId":9603689,"projectId":9196600,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation toward our new kindergarten rug! Thanks to your kindness, our little learners now have a warm, welcoming space to gather, explore, and grow together.\r\n\r\nThis rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom—where we share stories, engage in group activities, and build friendships. Seeing the joy and excitement on the children's faces as they learn and play in this special space is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on their daily experiences, creating a nurturing environment where they feel comfortable and inspired. We deeply appreciate your support in making our classroom a more engaging and enriching place for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and for being a part of our learning community. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1743795519506,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-rug-for-learning/9196600/","projectTitle":"A Comfy Rug for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9603689"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_160","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":748,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.9,"schoolId":160,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-is-187-hudson-cliffs/160"}