{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS M169 @ PS 146","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10419658,"projectId":10063188,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity. Because of you, our classroom is now filled with a wide variety of new puzzles that has made our children so excited to come to OT. \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the kids were so surprised and were delighted to open up the boxes and tear open all the plastic. They were so excited to choose which puzzle they would complete first. We have now been using the puzzles every day and embedding into our OT sessions. The puzzles are providing the just right challenge for our students. \r\n\r\nThese puzzles have been great in teaching our skills visual scanning, visual spatial and fine motor coordination skills which a majority of our students need to improve. We will also continue using these puzzles to teach our students problem solving skills! Thanks so much again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1770435855345,"projectUrl":"project/learning-one-puzzle-piece-at-a-time/10063188/","projectTitle":"Learning One Puzzle Piece at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10419658"},{"teacherId":9774246,"projectId":9761439,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Art in Motion!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of the Art in Motion project. Your contribution is more than just a donation; it is a direct investment in the creative potential of our youth. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with the tools necessary to bridge the gap between static art and dynamic expression. It is truly inspiring to see a community of donors champion the arts, providing my students with the resources to explore new mediums and build confidence in their unique voices.\r\n\r\nThe moment the boxes arrived, the energy in the room was electric. My students were absolutely thrilled to unbox the high-quality markers and coloring books you provided. For many of them, having a brand-new set of vibrant, professional-grade tools feels like a true luxury. They spent the first few minutes simply testing the colors and marveling at how smoothly the ink flowed—a far cry from the dried-out supplies we often have to make do with. Watching their faces light up as they engaged with these materials was a powerful reminder of the profound impact your support has on their daily learning journey.\r\n\r\nThese materials are now the \"engine\" for our project. Students are using the coloring books as a foundation to practice color theory and precision, while the markers allow them to create the bold, high-contrast frames needed for our animation experiments. By using these tools to master shading and layering, they are developing the fine motor skills and patience required for complex artistic endeavors. Your support has turned a standard lesson into a highlight of their day, and we are so grateful to you for making this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1764726619984,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-motion/9761439/","projectTitle":"Art in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774246"},{"teacherId":9323048,"projectId":9855268,"letterContent":"My students love using their new dressing tools and toys! The owls are a fan favorite, the students love dressing them up and putting them \"to bed\". They show kindness and handle the owls so carefully and sweetly. It has been a delight to see my students exploring different types of clothing, practicing dressing up dolls, and learning about different clothes and what to wear for different types of weather. They practiced using zippers, laces, buttons, and snaps on the toys. I look forward to seeing their continued success at managing their own fasteners and clothes!","fullyFundedDate":1765476009577,"projectUrl":"project/get-dressed-for-school/9855268/","projectTitle":"Get Dressed for School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323048"},{"teacherId":61854,"projectId":9866154,"letterContent":"You have truly made a difference in the lives of the children in Class Y05.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen the positive impact these tools can make. A student who once struggled to remain seated during group activities is now able to participate more comfortably with the help of a simple fidget tool. Another child who often felt overwhelmed by noise has found relief and confidence using noise-reducing headphones. Small changes like these create powerful transformations. When children feel regulated and supported, they are more open to learning, building friendships, and developing independence.\r\n\r\nYour donation also empowers our teachers and staff. Having access to a wider range of sensory supports allows them to respond more effectively to individual needs in real time. Instead of spending valuable instructional minutes trying to manage distress or discomfort, they can proactively offer tools that help students regain focus and emotional balance. This not only enhances learning outcomes but also fosters a classroom culture of empathy, understanding, and respect for differences.","fullyFundedDate":1764688876623,"projectUrl":"project/make-the-sensory-needs-fly-away/9866154/","projectTitle":"Make the Sensory Needs Fly Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp61854_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545350027911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kahan"},{"teacherId":61854,"projectId":9957829,"letterContent":"Each day the students know after we finish math it's MUSIC time. The students eyes light up when I take out the instruments. Some non speaking children are making noises and humming when we play music. \r\nIt has been incredible to watch my students enjoy sharing and making music. Some children are able to name the drums, triangle and eggs. \r\nThe eggs are also incorporated into Art time. We talk about colors and numbers. The kids enjoy learning and shaking them.\r\nI appreciate your donation and thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1765990809528,"projectUrl":"project/music-in-me/9957829/","projectTitle":"Music in Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp61854_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545350027911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kahan"},{"teacherId":400574,"projectId":9744749,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our special needs students through gift cards for digital learning resources. These funds allowed us to access interactive worksheets and activities that strengthen essential ADL skills such as hygiene routines, dressing, and daily independence. The engaging, accessible materials increased student motivation, reinforced consistency across home and school, and helped students practice skills at their own pace. Your generosity directly empowered our students to build confidence, independence, and success in everyday life.","fullyFundedDate":1758898977992,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-at-every-click/9744749/","projectTitle":"\"Engagement at Every Click\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. THOMAS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/400574"},{"teacherId":61854,"projectId":9467508,"letterContent":"Game Changer!\r\nOur school now has a speaker so our celebration is now LIVE and on stage!\r\nWe used to do this on a remote platform.\r\nEveryday I use the microphone, headphones and speaker with my students. They are fascinated by the lights that flash with sounds daily.\r\nMy students are more focused on daily tasks. Some non-verbal children have started to make utterances using the microphones. It is truly amazing to see \r\nWe are so thankful for the incredible technology you have brought to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758899213013,"projectUrl":"project/hear-me-now/9467508/","projectTitle":"Hear Me Now","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp61854_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545350027911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kahan"},{"teacherId":9323048,"projectId":9464881,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! My students have been enjoying playing with their new toys. We have been blowing bubbles, squishing letters into play-doh, and making beautiful music with the new keyboard! It has been exciting to use the sound-producing buttons to introduce alternative means of communication into our OT/PT sessions and allowing our students more opportunity to express themselves during our sessions. The keyboard and bubbles have been by far and away our student's favorite new options for choice time!","fullyFundedDate":1761062213347,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-movement-and-music-for-ot/9464881/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Movement and Music for Ot/Pt","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323048"},{"teacherId":9323048,"projectId":9466981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! I was so excited to surprise the other therapists with the cleaning supplies- it was like Christmas day for us! We see so many kids every day- each with their own pair of messy little hands that need washing. We go through soap, paper towels, baby wipes, and clorox wipes, like there's no tomorrow. Through messy play and messy hands comes learning, growth, and a childhood well enjoyed. We are so excited to be able to provide our kids with a clean environment to learn, play, and grow in.","fullyFundedDate":1756688245504,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-bright-futures/9466981/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands, Bright Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323048"},{"teacherId":8372573,"projectId":9587330,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support! This school year has been overwhelming for me as a teacher because everything was new: new school, new grade, new role, new curriculum, new new new! The support you gave to me and my classroom helped ease so much stress that I have no control over-- supplies! Working in a NYC public school, you never know what you might get and what you might not. I feel so lucky to have a community around me that was able to come in and fill the gaps (that sadly the school district cannot or will not supply). \r\n\r\nMy students are mainstreamed into the Gen ed population and so they require a lot of supports and differentiation of curriculum. From the markers to the white boards to the notebooks to the organizational tools, every single thing you helped bring to my classroom, is being used every day by all each of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755313877428,"projectUrl":"project/lets-grow-together/9587330/","projectTitle":"Let's Grow Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8372573_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755114361598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8372573"},{"teacherId":9774246,"projectId":8814422,"letterContent":"On behalf of PS169 at PS146, thank you for your generous contribution to our recent fundraising effort. Because of your support, we were able to purchase toys and equipment that will be used in physical therapy and gross motor activities for the children we serve.\r\n\r\nThese toys do so much more than bring smiles — they help children build strength, coordination, and confidence through play. Your kindness makes a real and lasting difference in their progress and joy.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership and generosity. Thank you for helping us make therapy more engaging, effective, and fun!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1730998450272,"projectUrl":"project/its-going-tibia-good-time-in-physical-t/8814422/","projectTitle":"It's Going Tibia Good Time In Physical Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774246"},{"teacherId":400574,"projectId":9177446,"letterContent":"Your generous donation for online resources has had a transformative effect on my students. With these funds, I was able to purchase high-quality digital tools, interactive activities, and visual supports that directly align with my students' learning goals. These resources have made lessons more engaging, accessible, and personalized, especially for students with diverse learning needs.\r\n\r\nThe donation has also given my students the chance to practice important life and academic skills using interactive platforms that reinforce independence and confidence. Instead of relying solely on paper-based materials, students can now access videos, games, and digital activities that allow for immediate feedback and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the donation has helped close learning gaps by providing resources that meet students where they are—whether that's supporting early literacy, strengthening self-regulation, or practicing daily living skills. Parents have even noticed their children coming home more motivated and eager to share what they've learned.","fullyFundedDate":1746698819890,"projectUrl":"project/funphonics-resources-at-our-fingertips/9177446/","projectTitle":"FunPhonics Resources at Our Fingertips","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. THOMAS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/400574"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97637","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"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":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":97637,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS M169 @ PS 146 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS M169 @ PS 146","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/integrated-curriculum-and-instruction-learning-support-organization/ps-m169-public-school-146/97637"}