{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 111 Adolph S Ochs","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":639214,"projectId":4360608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to hands-on learning materials from Lakeshore Learning that have made a meaningful difference in how they engage with letters, numbers, and early literacy skills. Many of my kindergarteners are kinesthetic learners who learn best by touching, moving, and manipulating objects, and these materials have given them exactly that opportunity.\r\nThe Magnetic Learning Letters (uppercase and lowercase) have been especially impactful in helping students recognize letter names, match upper- and lowercase letters, and begin building simple words. Instead of passively looking at letters on a page, students are actively moving, sorting, and building with them—strengthening both their fine motor skills and their understanding of how letters work together. The Number Line Slider Boards and Magnetic Learning Numbers have also supported number recognition, counting, and early math concepts in a concrete, visual way that truly meets students where they are.\r\nThe Visualize Place Value Magnetic Frame has allowed students to explore numbers in a hands-on way, helping them understand quantity, place value, and number relationships long before they are expected to master these concepts on paper. Most importantly, these materials have boosted confidence and excitement in learning. Students who once felt unsure during reading or math time are now eager to participate, proud to show what they know, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our young learners and helping create a classroom where learning is active, engaging, and accessible to all.","fullyFundedDate":1576703058783,"projectUrl":"project/kinesthetic-kindergarteners-need-your-he/4360608/","projectTitle":"Kinesthetic Kindergarteners Need Your Help With Letters and Numbers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639214"},{"teacherId":639214,"projectId":4695864,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. The materials we received from Lakeshore Learning have had a powerful impact on both the learning and the sense of belonging in our room. The clipboards alone have transformed how my students approach writing. They are no longer limited to their desks—now they can spread out, write on the rug, work by the windows, or practice letters around the room. This freedom has made writing feel exciting, purposeful, and accessible for all learners.\r\nFor many of my students who are living in temporary housing, having their own clipboard has been especially meaningful. These materials gave them a sense of pride and ownership—something that was truly theirs and part of the classroom community. Carrying their clipboard from place to place empowered them to see themselves as writers and learners, regardless of their circumstances outside of school. It may seem simple, but that sense of belonging and stability makes a huge difference in their confidence and willingness to participate.\r\nThe splash mat and sticker gems have also enriched our classroom through creative expression. Art projects have become more joyful and inclusive, allowing students to explore fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression in a clean, stress-free way. These materials have helped create a warm, flexible, and student-centered learning environment where children feel valued and excited to come to school each day. Thank you for making this possible and for supporting our kindergarteners in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1577391786456,"projectUrl":"project/help-kindergarten-break-free-from-having/4695864/","projectTitle":"Help Kindergarten Break-Free From Having to Work At Our Desk!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639214"},{"teacherId":639214,"projectId":9686806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first grade classroom. Because of you, my students are no longer just playing with tiles—they are becoming engineers. The jumbo magnetic building tiles and magnetic science tiles have transformed our classroom into a collaborative design space where imagination, problem-solving, and teamwork come together every day.\r\nThese materials are accessible to all students and invite everyone to participate, regardless of learning style or ability level. Students work side by side building structures, testing balance, experimenting with shapes, and revising their designs together. What starts as simple construction quickly turns into rich conversations about stability, symmetry, cause and effect, and perseverance. Students naturally take on roles, share ideas, and problem-solve as a team, building not only structures but also communication and social skills.\r\nMost importantly, this donation has created an inclusive learning experience where every child feels valued and successful. Students who may struggle with traditional paper-and-pencil tasks are able to shine, while others extend their thinking through design challenges and creative builds. Learning feels joyful, purposeful, and shared. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn together, think like engineers, and see themselves as capable creators.","fullyFundedDate":1766580219578,"projectUrl":"project/from-tiles-to-thinkers-inspiring-young/9686806/","projectTitle":"From Tiles to Thinkers: Inspiring Young Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639214"},{"teacherId":5561126,"projectId":8796838,"letterContent":"The Calming center SEL pillows and Exciting STEM projects transformed my classroom. It was so inspiring to see my students immediately use the materials in our calming corner to help self soothe when they needed a moment. They also began to share them with each other. When a new student came later in the year, my students would go with them to the calming area and showed them how to use the materials. The STEM resources allowed our students to enjoy the process of designing and building amazing structures.","fullyFundedDate":1727377550248,"projectUrl":"project/calming-center-sel-pillows-and-exciting/8796838/","projectTitle":"Calming Center SEL Pillows and Exciting STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5561126"},{"teacherId":7994632,"projectId":9654730,"letterContent":"This school year is now about halfway done! These resources definitely have been great. We use the whiteboards and markers several times per day, and the students love the pencil dispenser. \r\n\r\nThe snacks as well, have been invaluable as grumbly tummies are not a distraction in our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe also cannot forget all of the fun items that went into the prize box! Can you believe they're almost all gone?! Our students have been focusing so well and behaving nicely that we'll soon have to re-stock. Thank you again from everyone in the class for your donation and continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1756915968500,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-year-off-right/9654730/","projectTitle":"Start the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Panas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7994632_orig.jpg?crop=605,605,x145,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629823004137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-panas"},{"teacherId":639214,"projectId":4695835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The blue reclining chairs and table have made a noticeable difference in how my students learn, focus, and engage throughout the school day. Flexible seating has given them meaningful choices about where and how they work, allowing each child to find a space that helps them do their very best.\r\nSince introducing the reclining chairs and table, students have shown increased stamina during reading, writing, and small-group activities. When students are comfortable, they are able to focus for longer periods of time and take greater ownership of their learning. Many students now thoughtfully choose a seating option based on the task at hand, showing growing awareness of what helps them concentrate, stay calm, and succeed. This has encouraged independence and early metacognitive skills as students reflect on their own learning needs.\r\nMost importantly, these flexible seating options have helped create a classroom environment where students feel empowered, respected, and supported. They understand that their comfort and choices matter and that learning can look different for everyone. Thank you for investing in our students and for helping us build a classroom that nurtures confidence, focus, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1577391786494,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-kindergarten-class-needs-flexi/4695835/","projectTitle":"Help Our Kindergarten Class Needs Flexible Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639214"},{"teacherId":639214,"projectId":9653699,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support. You have helped transformed their reading experience with the Scholastic Magazine. These magazines have sparked excitement and curiosity in the classroom making reading more meaningful and exciting for them. \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation that allows my students to connect to their world. My students are eager each week to take what we have learned home to share with their loved ones. Since the magazines are theirs to keep, my student feel a sense of pride over them and for many of them these magazines have become treasured reading materials they return to time and time again.\r\n\r\nFrom an instructional standpoint, these magazines have been incredible powerful. These magazines introduce important reading skills such as identifying main ideas, using text features, building vocabulary and answering text based questions. We frequently us the online resource during whole group lessons and small groups which allows the students to interact with the content in multiple ways. \r\nThank you once more for creating memories for my classroom and helping to shape the minds of my young scholars .","fullyFundedDate":1756915968960,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-to-our-classroom-with/9653699/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World to Our Classroom With Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639214"},{"teacherId":9617547,"projectId":9527828,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you. Because of your generous donations we were able to get all of our equipment for these two special units of study. \r\n\r\nWe recently just completed our Cameras Unit. And the students loved being able to explore with the instant cameras. The magic of instant cameras excited them. And watching them share how they see the world brought a smile to us, the staff, and our hearts. \r\n\r\nOur exercise unit will be in February and we are so excited to start that as well. Our kids got a glimpse at the foam weights and were so excited. They starting talking about how strong they were going to be. We cannot wait to start that unit.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You've made such a difference in our little world","fullyFundedDate":1758899283484,"projectUrl":"project/get-fit-and-photos-for-pre-k/9527828/","projectTitle":"Get Fit and Photos for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617547_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722893107068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lois111"},{"teacherId":7534720,"projectId":9440314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact on our students' daily learning.\r\nHow we're using the new resources:
The materials you provided have become an essential part of our routines and hands-on lessons. We've been using them during small-group instruction, sensory regulation breaks, and independent work time. One of our favorite recent activities was a collaborative \"choice-making station,\" where students used the new tools to practice communication, fine-motor skills, and social interaction. Watching them confidently navigate the materials has been incredible.\r\nStudent reactions:
The moment the students first saw the new resources, their faces lit up. Some students immediately reached for the sensory items with huge smiles, while others expressed excitement in their own unique ways—clapping, vocalizing, pointing, or quietly exploring with focused curiosity. Their joy and engagement reminded me yet again how powerful the right tools can be.\r\nNext steps for our class:
With these new materials, we're moving into a project focused on building independence and communication. Students will continue practicing choice-making, turn-taking, and using visual supports during structured activities. Your gift has made it possible for us to create more meaningful opportunities for them to grow, express themselves, and shine.\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping my students experience learning in ways that truly support their needs. Your generosity has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1756312255127,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-big-dreams-tools-for-our/9440314/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Big Dreams: Tools for Our Unique Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7534720_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751302141405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7534720"},{"teacherId":639214,"projectId":5861875,"letterContent":"Thank you! Because of your generous donation of Scholastic Science Magazines, my first grade classroom has become a place of constant discovery and questioning. These magazines have introduced my students to real-world science topics in a way that is exciting and accessible. \r\n\r\nMy students look forward to science and being able to read theses magazines. They are always eager to explore new topics and share surprising facts they have learned. \r\nWith these magazines my students are able to practice close reading skills by examining photographs, diagrams, and labels while learning how to gather information from non-fiction text! In our class we use the articles to build vocabulary, compare ideas, and support claims using evidence. The online resource allows the class to engage in discussions that deepen their understanding. \r\n\r\nYour donations has helped give my students materials that can keep and share with their families. These magazines help foster a lasting interest in science and continue their learning beyond the classroom. Your support has given my students the opportunity to see themselves as scientists, and that impact with stay with them as they continue to grow. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1632938114273,"projectUrl":"project/science-magazines-rock/5861875/","projectTitle":"Science Magazines Rock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639214"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":47,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 111 Adolph S Ochs on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 111 Adolph S Ochs","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-111-adolph-s-ochs/47"}