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Your support also allowed us to maintain a clean and safe learning environment with the cleaning supplies you provided, which is essential for keeping students healthy and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting these immediate needs, your generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom community. Students feel supported, valued, and more confident knowing that there are people who care about their well-being. The snacks you provided have helped students stay focused and energized throughout the day, removing barriers that can sometimes make learning more challenging. Because of you, our classroom is not only a place for learning, but also a space where students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768782536630,"projectUrl":"project/happy-and-healthy-students/10041153/","projectTitle":"Happy and Healthy Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donovan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10412495_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768784764496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412495"},{"teacherId":8987771,"projectId":10042489,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. My students were so excited to see all of the boxes arriving. They loved helping me unpack everything.\r\n\r\nWe were out of Kleenex/tissues so the donations were put to use immediately! My students love to help clean the room so they are enjoying using the Mop and baby wipes and other cleaning supplies.Our class smells so fresh and clean.\r\n\r\nThey also welcome the snacks and granola bars for when they are feeling a little hungry or just want a treat.","fullyFundedDate":1768854462429,"projectUrl":"project/warm-full-bellies/10042489/","projectTitle":"Warm Full Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Notaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8987771_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679342173995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8987771"},{"teacherId":10414625,"projectId":10047311,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for supporting my ENL class here at school 45. Your generosity has made such an impact on these children. They were so excited to receive these basic hygiene products of toothbrushes, toothpaste and body wipes. They were eager to go home and share with their siblings and parents so they all could be clean. The pencils were so helpful with the amount of practice writing our letters and complete sentences in our 4th grade ENL class :)\r\n\r\nAs a class we were able to discuss the importance of hygiene. These students are so wonderful and I am so thankful I was able to help them receive hygiene products they so desperately needed. Thank you again for your generosity. 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Your donations have been put to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1768771017249,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-warm-our-bodies-and-feed-our/10040300/","projectTitle":"Please Help Warm Our Bodies and Feed Our Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parzymieso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5176044_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565919489261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5176044"},{"teacherId":5176044,"projectId":10041337,"letterContent":"I can't begin to tell you how much my students are enjoying the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Many of my students are choosing to read during indoor recess. It's so refreshing to see them put down their devices to read. The Junie B Jones books are a hit as well.\r\nThe Mad Libs are helping to reinforce parts of speech all while my students are having fun. They still haven't realized that they are actually learning and having fun at the same time. \r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated, thanks again for donating to this project.","fullyFundedDate":1768864999181,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-literacy/10041337/","projectTitle":"Fun With Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parzymieso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5176044_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565919489261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5176044"},{"teacherId":8453244,"projectId":10042647,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in my life in my student's daily learning experience. They were overjoyed when they first saw the materials and extremely grateful.\r\nThe folders you provided have helped my students stay organized and take ownership for their work. Many of my students struggle keeping papers together and having color coded folders has allowed them to build responsibility in managing their materials. The chair pouches have truly transformed our classroom environment. With limited storage space, these pouches give students a designated place to keep their materials. This has reduced clutter, minimized distractions, and increased instructional time because we spend far less time searching for supplies. The swifters have helped maintain a clean and healthy classroom. A tidy learning space improves focus and comfort, and my students take pride in helping keep our room clean. It has also helped reduce dust and allergens, creating a more welcoming environment for everyone. The snacks you donated have been extremely impactful. Many of my students come to school hungry, and having access to a small snack allows them to concentrate more in class. The personal hygiene items have supported them in a respectful and discreet way. As they grow, having access to hygiene items helps build confidence and prevents embarrassment. \r\nIt is because of your generosity, that our classroom is more organized, cleaner and students are happier. On behalf of my entire class, thank you for investing in our education.","fullyFundedDate":1768862582098,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-happy-and-organized-students/10042647/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Happy, and Organized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killinger-Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8453244"},{"teacherId":9525043,"projectId":10042473,"letterContent":"On behalf of out 6th grade classroom, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of water, snacks, cleaning supplies, chap stick and deodorant. Your kindness has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our students. Having access to water and snacks helps to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. The cleaning supplies allow us to maintain a healthy and welcoming classroom environment. The personal care items such as chap stick and deodorant, support out students' confidence and well-being, something that is especially important at this age. It also has helped us get through this very cold winter. \r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom feels more supported, more prepared, and more cared for. Your donations go beyond supplies; they send a powerful message to our students that people out their believe in them and want them to succeed and stay healthy. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to our students. Thank you for helping us create a safe, comfortable, and positive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768851335316,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-and-independent-kids/10042473/","projectTitle":"Healthy and Independent Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hepfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525043_orig.jpg?crop=460,460,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714664498994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525043"},{"teacherId":5045878,"projectId":10038701,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the wonderful new and helpful items for my classrooms of students. This type of donation of food, cleaning and clothing is a fantastic opportunity to provide my students will essential and daily needs! The snacks that were purchased has given my students nourishment when they feel hungry. There are times, students arrive after breakfast and have not had the opportunity to eat. 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Our kids are so happy with all the things that were given to our classrooms and to them, the smiles are never ending.\r\n First, the snacks have helped with our students who need more food for home and who need a little pick me up to keep on working. Whenever a child needs a snack they go into the snack bin and get something to fill their belly. We also make sure that each student selects a yummy snack to take home on Fridays to enjoy over the weekend. Kids are so happy to have choices about what snack they want and they truly enjoy it.\r\n Second, all the cleaning supplies have made our classroom shine. Students desk are super clean, and make working at them more enjoyable. We have also taken upon ourselves to add new classroom jobs ( swifter helper and broom helper) which has taught our students more responsibility.\r\n Finally the clothing donated (jackets, hats/gloves, socks and pants) have helped to keep our littles warm. 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Thank you so much for giving me the snacks that I was able to provide for my students at the end of the day. It is greatly appreciated and thank you so so much for the cleaning supplies. It's very cold in Buffalo and having the Kleenex for the kids to blow their nose makes them and myself very happy and thank you so much for all the Clorox wipes. We are able to keep our room fresh and clean and germ-free during this winter and throughout the year. I literally cannot thank you from the bottom of my heart. This makes me so happy thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1769195900968,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-healthy-kids/10047495/","projectTitle":"Clean and Healthy Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicometi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414647"},{"teacherId":6687442,"projectId":9732410,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to my classroom. \r\nMy students loved being able to create and build things with the legos. They've used them for stem lessons as well as free play. They've used the linking blocks for science lessons.\r\nMy class is very grateful for the new schools supplies. Many of my students come over from income families where they can not purchase school supplies. 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About this school
PS 45 International School is
an urban public school
in Buffalo, New York that is part of Buffalo Public Schools.
It serves 972 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1.
Its teachers have had 164 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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80%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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PS 45 International School
$85,630
raised using DonorsChoose
164
projects
funded
55
teachers
funded
367
donors
25
projects
for
basic supplies
22
projects for
technology
10
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
PS 45 International School has received support from
266 individuals from New York and
101 individuals out-of-state.