{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 9 Ryer Ave Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10585234,"projectId":10569986,"letterContent":"The impact of this project goes beyond providing snacks! it helps create a classroom where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. Having snacks available throughout the school day helps my students refuel, maintain their focus, and participate more comfortably in reading, writing, math, and bilingual language development activities.\r\n\r\nThe organized snack station also helps us create a welcoming classroom environment while minimizing interruptions to valuable instructional time. When students' basic needs are supported, they have more opportunities to engage in lessons, practice new vocabulary, collaborate with classmates, and build confidence as learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of our donors, we are better equipped to support our young learners' daily needs and create a positive learning environment where every child feels valued. Your kindness reminds our students that their community believes in them and wants to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for donating and helping our little learners grow, thrive, and reach their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1789491473181,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learner-snacks-to-help-u/10569986/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learner! Snacks to Help Us Learn & Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10585234_orig.png?crop=262,262,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786362342826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10585234"},{"teacherId":4172384,"projectId":10220158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! I am incredibly grateful that you helped bring this project to life. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a variety of supplies that will help create a more organized, welcoming, and functional learning environment. From classroom headphones that allow students to focus during independent and technology-based activities, to a quiet electric pencil sharpener, correction tape, erasers, and organizational materials, each item will help our classroom run more smoothly and allow students to focus their energy on learning. \r\n\r\nYour donations will also help me create colorful, engaging displays that celebrate student work and make our classroom a space students can feel proud of. The bulletin board materials, borders, adhesive, Velcro dots, magnetic clips, file jackets, and paper trays will help us organize resources and showcase student learning throughout the year. These may seem like simple classroom supplies, but together they make a meaningful difference in our students' everyday learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in my students and our classroom. Your generosity reminds our students that there are people beyond our school community who believe in them and want to see them succeed. We are truly appreciative of your support and cannot wait to put these wonderful supplies to use!","fullyFundedDate":1787188024581,"projectUrl":"project/supply-replenishment/10220158/","projectTitle":"Supply Replenishment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valenti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4172384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483839247030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-valenti"},{"teacherId":10051401,"projectId":10155823,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. As a speech language pathologist, one of my responsibilities is to help students with their comprehension. A book club is a great way to strengthen and generalize that skill in another setting. Students are learning how to use and understand terms such as setting, conflict, resolution, and communicating with each other about the plot. They're also expanding their vocabulary and using it in their own writing. Most importantly, students are reading fiction which truly helps them to learn about the world and gain background knowledge on different themes. I have some students who originally were not interested in reading but have found a new type of enjoyment other than playing games on their computer.","fullyFundedDate":1777991781018,"projectUrl":"project/reading-wizards/10155823/","projectTitle":"Reading Wizards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10051401"},{"teacherId":465019,"projectId":7327833,"letterContent":"Every day in our classroom had the potential for growth, but it became a challenge when we didn't have the right supplies to support learning. Your donations brought us closer to having the basic necessities that made a meaningful difference, especially for my students with special needs, who relied on clear routines, accessible materials, and tools that helped them stay engaged and confident.\r\n\r\nEach item in this project was used by every student, and as a teacher, I stretched these supplies to last through the entire school year and often beyond. We became incredibly resourceful, but even the simplest tools transformed learning: a lined sticky note helped a student organize their thoughts into a strong paragraph, and a fresh Expo marker meant we could write without guessing whether it had dried out. These small things added up to big moments of success.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, your donation gave my students what they needed not just for that school year, but for the years that followed. Your support ensured our classroom was a place where learning felt possible, supported, and joyful. Thank you for providing supplies that truly impacted our day‑to‑day learning. \r\n\r\nThis year's project focuses on providing fresh classroom essentials, like updated writing tools, organizational supplies, and daily learning materials, to ensure my students have everything they need to learn confidently and successfully throughout the 2026–27 school year.","fullyFundedDate":1693315831912,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-super-supplies/7327833/","projectTitle":"Classroom Super Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp465019_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683125006216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/465019"},{"teacherId":465019,"projectId":7327286,"letterContent":"Our 4th and 5th grade students thrived with the resources you helped bring into our classroom. The cozy rug and bean bags quickly became the heart of our reading corner, giving students a comfortable, inviting space to stretch out with a book, collaborate with classmates, or take a quiet moment to self-regulate. We used the flexible layout to support small‑group reading instruction, independent literacy stations, and calm‑down routines, so important for students with special needs. Each routine was made easier because the room finally felt like a place designed for learners.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first walked in and saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. They lit up with excitement, immediately gravitating toward the rug and bean bags, running their hands over the new textures, and commenting on how \"homey\" the room felt. Many of them said it was the first time a classroom space felt truly theirs. That sense of ownership translated into more engagement, more focus, and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move into the 2026–27 school year, your generosity continues to make an impact. I am welcoming a new group of 3rd and 4th grade students with special needs who are working on foundational reading skills, self‑regulation strategies, and most importantly a growing joy for reading. Thanks to you, and your continued donations they will be able to begin their journey in a space that supports their needs, celebrates their strengths, and encourages them to see themselves as readers. Seeing how transformative your support was before is exactly why I'm excited to share my new classroom project with you, another opportunity to spark growth and joy for a new group of learners. Your contribution won't just enhance a classroom; it will set the stage for growth, confidence, and countless small victories that continue to unfold.","fullyFundedDate":1688044565095,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-learning-area/7327286/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Learning Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp465019_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683125006216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/465019"},{"teacherId":103406,"projectId":10157256,"letterContent":"It is with tremendous gratitude that I am honored to write this impact letter. The students have immediately been working on their literacy, math, science, social studies, and reading subjects with the donations provided. Students love working on the computer. They seem to be more engaged, so be working on the course subjects on the Mac. \r\nThey are developing their fine motor skills by learning how to maneuver the wireless Apple mouse and learning how not to find letters on the Apple keyboard. \r\nThey are learning how to count, they are learning the numbe sequence, how to type out sentences, track reading with the mouse and using hand and eye coordination to click on various areas on the computer monitor. Thank you again for making their dreams come true.","fullyFundedDate":1777578490383,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-autism-students/10157256/","projectTitle":"Technology for Autism Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp103406_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523289353415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/103406"},{"teacherId":8726342,"projectId":10000982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project. As a school counselor, I see every day how much it matters for students to feel safe, understood, and included. Our school is working intentionally to build a more supportive and engaging environment through restorative circles, a PBIS student market, and a sensory‑friendly room. These initiatives help us meet students' social‑emotional needs while also strengthening their sense of belonging and connection.\r\nYour generosity directly supports these efforts. The supplies you've helped fund will allow us to create spaces where students can regulate their emotions, practice communication skills, celebrate positive choices, and access the tools they need to be ready to learn. These resources make a meaningful difference for students who benefit from calm environments, structured incentives, and opportunities to build community with their peers.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our work. Your support helps us create a school environment where every child feels valued, capable, and empowered to grow. Thank you for investing in our students' well‑being and in the programs that help them thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768775198347,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm-community-and-confidence/10000982/","projectTitle":"Building Calm, Community, and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726342"},{"teacherId":4172384,"projectId":9811619,"letterContent":"This project has been such a welcomed blessing and addition to our classroom. Your generosity has made an impact on well-deserving students. The markers, staples, and classroom supplies have been wonderful for me to have on hand, as these are consumables that often tend to get used up very quickly. The magnetic hooks have come in handy for me to hang anchor charts and visual aids during lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Scholastic News and accompanying lessons that go with these engaging articles have been wonderful! I love seeing my students enjoying the content in these magazines with the added bonus of us working on crucial reading skills, such as how to use details to answer questions about the articles. I have also purchased hands-on supplemental activities for my students on TPT. The snacks have been great to have on hand for the students as well.\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1769633717663,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-and-healthy-snacks/9811619/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News and Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valenti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4172384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483839247030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-valenti"},{"teacherId":4192542,"projectId":9832952,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity and support. The supplies that were purchased with your donation will go a long way to support my students and my classroom. I am so very appreciative of you supporting my classroom. It is with donations like yours that really make it possible for teachers to support all learners. \r\n\r\nMy students use technology to complete all of their assessments and being able to have working headphones can go a long way to support and help their needs. \r\n\r\nMy students were very grateful to receive these supplies and they are using them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761095032894,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-all/9832952/","projectTitle":"Supplies for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4192542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502218171961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-korizis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_352","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":466,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"6.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.3,"schoolId":352,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 9 Ryer Ave Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 9 Ryer Ave Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ryer-avenue-elementary-school/352"}