{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maurice Sendak Community School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7828284,"projectId":9421245,"letterContent":"Thanks to this grant, our classroom gained something simple yet transformative -- printer ink. It may sound small, but for us, it changed everything. With reliable access to printing, we can now create student materials, share family newsletters, produce lab guides, and bring color and clarity to our daily work. What once required constant workaround is now seamless, freeing up more time and energy for teaching and creativity. This grant didn't just fund supplies; it made our day-to-day operations smoother, more efficient, and far more joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1756994029981,"projectUrl":"project/prints-and-the-revolution-help-us-ink-o/9421245/","projectTitle":"Prints and the Revolution: Help Us Ink Our Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7828284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145788651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7828284"},{"teacherId":9077496,"projectId":9546191,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support as we build a learning environment where students can put their best foot forward and access the necessary tools for their education plan. The students were excited when using the new tools donated and look forward to the variety of options for their OT sessions. They are using the new resources in their classrooms and in the OT room during occupational therapy sessions. For example, the students love completing their writing tasks using the fun grips and drawing a picture with the squiggle pen afterwards. They have also learned to recognize when they need a break and what works best for them. The next steps for these students is to continue using the supplies to complete their classwork and multiple step projects!","fullyFundedDate":1755723150730,"projectUrl":"project/from-fidgets-to-focus-sensory-tools-for/9546191/","projectTitle":"From Fidgets to Focus: Sensory Tools for OT Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077496_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754504096881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077496"},{"teacherId":243722,"projectId":8991047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The materials that we received through this project were used to create meaningful and engaging literacy centers to support our students in differentiated learning! These resources reenergized my students' literacy centers block, last year, and are already being used again with a new group of students this year! Our literacy centers block is a time when students work in groups to develop their phonemic awareness, foundational reading skills, and writing abilities. These activities are student centered and led, and therefore require no direction from me. The integration of these engrossing centers activities therefore provides me with a wonderful block of time each day that I use to work in small groups with my students, providing differentiated support to them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for the kindness and generosity you have all showed to last year's class, and now to this year's class! My students were thrilled to receive these resources and this year's students are just as excited to explore them each day during our literacy enters time. We feel so fortunate to have your amazing support! Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1743812499653,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-stronger-readers-and-writers-in/8991047/","projectTitle":"Becoming Stronger Readers and Writers in 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp243722_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471893450582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-madden"},{"teacherId":7828284,"projectId":9239082,"letterContent":"The Building Biodiversity grant gave us the chance to breathe new life into the planters in our schoolyard. With the support, we cleared out compacted soil, added compost, and planted native species that attract pollinators. The space, once dry and unused, has become a small ecosystem where students can watch living things grow and interact. They test the soil, track the insects that visit, and talk about how healthy soil connects to clean air and water. It has turned into a quiet corner where science feels real and alive.\r\n\r\nThe change in the students has been just as meaningful as the change in the garden. They take pride in caring for the space and talk about it as something they helped create. Seeing butterflies return or flowers bloom reminds them that their hands made a difference. For many, this has been their first experience watching the results of steady care over time. We are so grateful to the donors who made this possible. Their generosity helped us turn a neglected spot into a living, learning space where our students feel both responsible and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1746539425010,"projectUrl":"project/building-biodiversity/9239082/","projectTitle":"Building Biodiversity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7828284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145788651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7828284"},{"teacherId":7828284,"projectId":9015357,"letterContent":"On the surface, it might just look like a classroom got new stools. But from where I sit (and where my students now freely sit, scoot, and gather), it's clear that your gift sparked a quiet revolution in how we learn.\r\n\r\nThese stools are more than furniture; they're tiny catalysts for movement, collaboration, and agency. Students no longer feel tethered to a single seat. They join other groups with ease, scoot over to observe our hydroponic plants, or settle in next to our stick bugs or hissing cockroach for a bit of close-up scientific observation. What once required rearranging an entire table now takes just one swift scoot and a spark of curiosity.\r\n\r\nThe result? More conversations. More peer feedback. More choice. More joy. In our classroom, flexibility has become an instructional tool, and the stools, humble as they may seem, have played a starring role in that shift.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the value in something so deceptively simple. Your generosity has helped us build a classroom culture that is dynamic, student-driven, and full of discovery. We are truly, deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nWith much appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1740847369504,"projectUrl":"project/smart-seats-for-science/9015357/","projectTitle":"Smart Seats for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7828284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145788651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7828284"},{"teacherId":243722,"projectId":8894807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The materials for our literacy centers that you donated have made a great impact on our students' learning and growth. These resources reenergized our students' literacy centers, which is a time when they work in groups practicing important reading, writing, and phonics skills. We have been able to use the materials to design learning activities that are student centered and hands-on. The integration of these engrossing literacy centers activities therefore has provided us with a wonderful block of time each day that we use to work in small groups with our students, providing essential differentiated teaching to them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for the kindness and generosity you have all shown our class. Our students were thrilled to receive these resources and are just as excited to further explore them each day during their literacy centers time. Your support has not only greatly enhanced our 1st grade students' learning this year, but will also help enhance the learning of future classes of 1st graders!\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for the support of amazing parents and donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1730217650596,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-stronger-readers-and-writers-in/8894807/","projectTitle":"Becoming Stronger Readers and Writers in 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp243722_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471893450582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-madden"},{"teacherId":9247139,"projectId":9027326,"letterContent":"At times, our words cannot express how we are feeling. In kindergarten, many students express themselves more clearly through art! They can show emotions through color, different pen strokes, choice of materials, and more.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all of the beautiful art supplies!\r\nOur students have been using them to create beautiful art pieces. We have made collages and painted just for fun as well as made group projects that we have proudly displayed. \r\nWe have also used the materials as we learned about famous Black artists during Black History Month. \r\n\r\nOur two favorite artists:\r\nAlma Woodsey Thomas - She is most known for exuberant colors in her abstract paintings! \r\nFaith Ringgold - Author and Illustrator of Tar Beach - We used pastels and collage to create our own Tar Beach pictures!\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see what we create next!","fullyFundedDate":1736359079315,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-is-an-artist/9027326/","projectTitle":"Every Child is an Artist!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meredith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9247139"},{"teacherId":7828284,"projectId":8862840,"letterContent":"Our students have been putting the new resources to incredible use in our hydroponics lab! With the containers we received, we were able to package fresh salads made from our hydroponic lettuce, basil, tomatoes, and peppers and donate them to local community fridges. This project has been a meaningful experience for our students, allowing them to see the full cycle of growing, preparing, and giving back to the community.\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the materials, they were excited and immediately started brainstorming creative ways to make the meals special. In addition to preparing the salads, they designed beautiful labels and handwritten cards so that anyone who picks up a meal knows it was made with care.\r\n\r\nNext, we are expanding our project by growing new crops and exploring how to scale our food donations. Students are also investigating food equity and sustainability, learning how small efforts like ours can make a big impact. Thank you for helping bring this vision to life—your generosity has made a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1732633548106,"projectUrl":"project/grow-give-kids-cultivating-community/8862840/","projectTitle":"Grow & Give: Kids Cultivating Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7828284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145788651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7828284"},{"teacherId":9720452,"projectId":8813596,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your generosity in supporting our classroom. Thanks to your donations, we now have a variety of calming tools that have made a tremendous impact on our students' learning environment. From fidget tools to sensory items, these resources have provided students with much-needed ways to self-regulate, stay focused, and feel more comfortable in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate! Many of them eagerly explored the different tools, and it was incredible to see how quickly they found what worked best for them. One student, who often struggles with anxiety, now reaches for a stress ball during independent work, helping them stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Another has found comfort in using a weighted lap pad during reading time, which has improved their ability to concentrate.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have the support they need to better manage their emotions and succeed in their learning. Moving forward, we will continue incorporating these tools into daily routines and helping students develop strategies for self-regulation. Your contribution has made a real difference, and I can't thank you enough for investing in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1733250395939,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-and-bodies/8813596/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds and Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jaclyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720452"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105209","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":200,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.5,"schoolId":105209,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maurice Sendak Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maurice Sendak Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-118-maurice-sendak-community-school/105209"}