{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS255Q @ PS397","outOfStateSupporters":53.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":660143,"projectId":9960861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Lunar New Year activities for my students with special needs. The lanterns, red envelopes, tree decorations, dumpling game, and lion puppet created an exciting and meaningful way for my students to explore a new cultural celebration. They especially loved acting out the Story of Nian with the lion puppet and making their own Nian masks. We even played drums and danced together for our own lion dance, and a few students walked into the classroom, saw the lion puppet, and immediately said \"dance\" with big smiles.\r\n\r\nStudents also had wonderful hands on experiences decorating red envelopes and placing chocolate coins inside to share with friends. They carefully decorated our tree with mandarins and red decorations and proudly hung their lanterns, which they especially loved once the tea lights were glowing inside. While playing the dumpling game they practiced important occupational therapy skills, although a few students were convinced the dumplings looked real enough to eat.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students were able to explore traditions from other parts of the world in a fun, interactive way. Experiences like this help expand their understanding of people, places, and cultures while building social, sensory, and creative skills. Thank you for making such joyful and meaningful learning possible for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766249445591,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-through-lunar-new-year/9960861/","projectTitle":"Growing Together Through Lunar New Year Traditions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp660143_orig.jpg?crop=653,653,x0,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683609112717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srlopez"},{"teacherId":8048342,"projectId":10020113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide seat storage sacks for our classroom! This project is already making a meaningful difference for my students with autism who thrive in a structured and predictable environment. Having personal seat sacks attached directly to their chairs gives them a designated space for their folders, visual schedules, sensory tools, and communication supports. Instead of searching for materials or waiting for assistance, they can now independently access what they need right at their seat.\r\nThis simple change has reduced transition time, minimized anxiety, and increased independence throughout the day. Students feel more secure knowing their materials are organized and always within reach. Your support is helping create a calmer, more structured learning environment where my students can stay focused and confident. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1772550323512,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-ready-to-learn/10020113/","projectTitle":"Organized and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michalina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8048342_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630898960817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michalina"},{"teacherId":8048342,"projectId":9985693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a classroom laminator and paper cutter! These tools are truly game-changers for my students with autism as they rely on visual supports every single day to understand their schedules, make choices, communicate their needs, and feel safe in their routines. Because of your support, I can now create durable, reusable visuals that hold up to constant use. This project has already made a big impact. I'm able to quickly adapt materials to meet individual student needs and keep visuals clean, organized, and consistent. That consistency helps reduce anxiety and increases independence, which means students are more confident and ready to learn. These simple tools are making a powerful difference in helping my students engage, communicate, and succeed. We are so grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1772116129709,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-last/9985693/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Last","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michalina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8048342_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630898960817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michalina"},{"teacherId":8048342,"projectId":10077321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create our student-led Sensory Calming Corner! We've already started using the new materials every day, and they've made such a difference. The beanbags and calming lights help students relax their bodies, and the sensory toys and fidgets are great during transitions or when someone needs help focusing. The Yoto Audio Player has been a favorite! My students love listening to calming music or short stories when they need a reset.\r\nWhen my students first saw everything, they were SO excited. But more than that, they felt proud. They knew this space wasn't just for them; it was something they were helping create for the whole school. One special moment was when one of my students showed a peer how to use the space and choose a fidget. Seeing them step into a leadership role was incredible. My students are working on making simple posters and visuals to teach others how to use the calming corner safely and independently. This project is helping my students build confidence, empathy, and leadership skills.\r\nWe are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770662652411,"projectUrl":"project/students-creating-a-calming-wellness-spa/10077321/","projectTitle":"Students Creating a Calming Wellness Space for Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michalina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8048342_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630898960817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michalina"},{"teacherId":1751148,"projectId":9848369,"letterContent":"Wow! This is amazing! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Our students were so excited to receive these wonderful educational resources to help us learn to write! These are wonderful resources that help to keep our students motivated and engaged!\r\n The tabletop easel we received is a great addition to our classroom! My students are using this easel to practice writing their lowercase letters!This is now a great activity for our writing center! It allows my students to continue practicing and to demonstrate what they have learned! Students are each taking turns with the easel, and then pass the easel along to the next classmate to use! What a great way to practice their letters while also practicing turn taking! \r\n The file folder organizer we received has also helped my students practice writing their lowercase letters! The file folder organizer is labeled with letters A-Z. Students have to identify the letter we are working on, and then find that letter pocket within the file folder organizer. Students then complete the worksheet corresponding to the correct letter. This is a great activity which helps my students identify the letter and then practice writing that letter! This helps keep our writing center organized for my students so they can work efficiently!\r\n All of this has been made possible through your kindness! Thank you very much for supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1766780777764,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-to-help-us-learn-to-write/9848369/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies to Help Us Learn to Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1751148_orig.jpg?crop=1776,1776,x0,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613407324836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1751148"},{"teacherId":1751148,"projectId":9870358,"letterContent":"Wow! This is fantastic news! Thank you for supporting this project! Our students were so excited to receive these fun, colorful ducks to help them remain calm and engaged during our Family Engagement event in December! \r\n Our school is a specialized school for students with Special Needs. We host many Family Engagement Events throughout the school year to support our students and their families! We all love the opportunity to connect with our students and their families in the evenings, and enjoy a fun-filled evening together!\r\n During these events, our students like to have a fidget toy to hold and keep during the evening. These fidget toys help our students remain calm and engaged during these events.\r\n We received a bulk supply of colorful, fun ducks that squeak! There were enough ducks so each student who attended the event received a duck! These ducks were even more special becauase our students, their families, as well as staff, recently voted on our school mascot and the \"ducks\" won! This also helped our students make an important connection in their voice being heard for our school mascot!\r\n Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing a bulk supply of ducks for our students to each carry a duck throughout the evening, and to take it home afterwards!","fullyFundedDate":1767227162598,"projectUrl":"project/quack-tastic-family-fun-event/9870358/","projectTitle":"Quack-tastic Family Fun Event!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1751148_orig.jpg?crop=1776,1776,x0,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613407324836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1751148"},{"teacherId":7186070,"projectId":9933649,"letterContent":"I am writing with heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our classroom now has the materials we needed for our 3D printer—and the impact has been truly incredible.\r\n\r\nWith the new filament and supplies, our students have been able to design and create meaningful, hands-on learning tools. Most importantly, we have been able to develop customized materials specifically to support our autistic learners. From sensory tools and fidget devices to visual supports and tactile learning aids, the 3D printer has allowed us to tailor resources to meet individual needs in ways that simply were not possible before.\r\n\r\nOur students are not only benefiting from using these materials—they are also participating in the design and creation process. This has strengthened problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Watching students light up as they see an idea become a real, tangible object has been one of the most rewarding experiences of this project.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us create a more inclusive classroom environment where every learner has access to tools that support their success. The materials you funded are making a daily difference, and we are so thankful for your investment in our students.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in our vision and helping us bring it to life.","fullyFundedDate":1764736532231,"projectUrl":"project/3d-learning/9933649/","projectTitle":"3D Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sottile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7186070"},{"teacherId":660143,"projectId":10001161,"letterContent":"There are not enough words that can thank you for providing interactive books for my students with autism in our social skills classroom. These books are already making a meaningful difference by supporting literacy development while also meeting important sensory needs. The excitement was immediate as the students helped take the books out of the packaging and eagerly explored them together.\r\n\r\nOne student who has previously shown no interest in books was completely engaged, making vocalizations and even turning the pages independently. Another student carefully touched the pictures and attempted to repeat the words, showing growing confidence with language. It was truly heartwarming to witness these moments of connection, curiosity, and learning.\r\n\r\nIt was also wonderful to see the students asking for the books and responsibly returning them to their designated location so they could choose another to read. Through these experiences, my students are learning focus, language, sharing, and the importance of waiting their turns. These books are a powerful tool for promoting both literacy and social skills, and I am already seeing the positive impact they are having on my students. Thank you so much for making this opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770164068566,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-books-for-curious-minds/10001161/","projectTitle":"Interactive Books for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp660143_orig.jpg?crop=653,653,x0,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683609112717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srlopez"},{"teacherId":8048342,"projectId":9908950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible! The Flip & Solve Math Boards and Giant Magnetic Place Value Blocks have already made subtraction more meaningful by allowing students to see, touch, and physically remove items to understand what it means to \"take away.\"\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately drawn to them. The oversized magnetic blocks stole the show! Several students who are typically hesitant with math eagerly came up to the board to try solving problems. One student independently removed blocks while counting aloud, showing a clear understanding of subtraction in a way worksheets alone never allowed. We are now using these tools daily to build foundational subtraction and place value skills. \r\nYour generosity has truly brought math to life in our classroom and is helping my students learn with confidence and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1767227320177,"projectUrl":"project/subtraction-success-for-every-learner/9908950/","projectTitle":"Subtraction Success for Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michalina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8048342_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630898960817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michalina"},{"teacherId":10345232,"projectId":9881206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the letter bins to our classroom. These materials have quickly become a meaningful part of our literacy instruction. Each time the students see the objects in the letter bins, they get so excited! We use the letter bins during sensory activities and in our mystery box, which instantly captures students' curiosity and excitement for learning. The hands-on experience helps make literacy lessons engaging and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nWith these letter bins, students are building sentences, matching objects to pictures, and strengthening their understanding of letters, sounds, and vocabulary in a fun, interactive way. Your support has made it possible for our students to learn through exploration and play, which has boosted both their confidence and enthusiasm for literacy. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' learning. Thank you for making such a positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762815826186,"projectUrl":"project/using-our-senses-to-explore-the-world-of/9881206/","projectTitle":"Using Our Senses to Explore the World of Letter Sounds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pantea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10345232_orig.jpg?crop=2163,2163,x0,y901&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762482262795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345232"},{"teacherId":3121941,"projectId":9906319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students and I have been able to use our light-up pad and translucent materials in meaningful and exciting ways. We are already incorporating them into daily lessons, and they have helped transform our learning centers into a more engaging, hands-on environment. One especially memorable moment was watching students collaborate while using the light-up pad with the new materials; they were excited and engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked everything together, and they immediately began exploring the new materials and asking questions. There was a genuine sense of excitement and ownership throughout the room.","fullyFundedDate":1765473983554,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-to-calm-confident-lear/9906319/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way to Calm, Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3121941_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480564449279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yubis-lopez"},{"teacherId":10058087,"projectId":9532691,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have a dedicated table where meaningful learning and connection happen every day. We use the table during small-group instruction, hands-on activities, and one-on-one support time. For many of my students, learning works best when it's interactive and structured, and this table has quickly become a space where they feel focused, supported, and ready to engage. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a student independently sit down, wait for their turn, and complete a task with pride—something that was much harder to do before we had this consistent workspace!\r\n\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the table will continue to support our current literacy and math lessons, social-skills activities, and fine-motor work. It will be used for structured group work, turn-taking games, and individualized instruction as students work toward their IEP goals. Because of your support, my students now have a welcoming space that helps them feel calm, capable, and confident as learners. Thank you for giving us more than just furniture—you've helped create a space where growth happens every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764182986277,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-us-together-a-group-table-for/9532691/","projectTitle":"Bringing Us Together: A Group Table for K-2 Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10058087_orig.jpg?crop=687,687,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750170840255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058087"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18707","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"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":46.6,"schoolId":18707,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS255Q @ PS397 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS255Q @ PS397","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/district-75-city-wide-programs/ps255q-ps151q/18707"}