{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 122 Mamie Fay","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8852242,"projectId":9620537,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity and support of our school. Because of you, our new vending machine is now a reality, and it is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your kindness has helped create something truly special—an opportunity that will benefit every student in our school for years to come.\r\n\r\nThis vending machine is more than just a machine. It represents access, excitement, and opportunity. It will serve all of our students and open up a whole new level of reading by making books and learning rewards engaging, motivating, and accessible. For many of our students, this will be their first time choosing a book of their own, and that sense of ownership and pride is powerful. You have helped turn reading into something joyful and inspiring.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students will be encouraged to read more, explore new topics, and develop a lifelong love of learning. The vending machine will help us celebrate positive behavior and academic growth while reinforcing the idea that reading is both rewarding and fun. Each time a student uses the machine, they will be reminded that people they may never meet believed in them and cared about their education.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has gone far beyond providing materials—you have invested in our students' confidence, curiosity, and future success. The impact of your donation will be felt every single day as students line up with excitement, eager to see what new story or adventure awaits them. These moments of excitement and discovery are only possible because of you.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful to each and every donor who contributed to this project. Your support has brought our school community together and shown our students that learning matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. Thank you for helping us create an environment where reading is celebrated and opportunities are endless.","fullyFundedDate":1758828856129,"projectUrl":"project/book-vending-machine/9620537/","projectTitle":"Book Vending Machine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bianco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852242_orig.png?crop=286,286,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669208611800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbianco122"},{"teacherId":8852242,"projectId":9886748,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity and support of our school. Because of you, our new vending machine is now a reality, and it is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your kindness has helped create something truly special—an opportunity that will benefit every student in our school for years to come.\r\n\r\nThis vending machine is more than just a machine. It represents access, excitement, and opportunity. It will serve all of our students and open up a whole new level of reading by making books and learning rewards engaging, motivating, and accessible. For many of our students, this will be their first time choosing a book of their own, and that sense of ownership and pride is powerful. You have helped turn reading into something joyful and inspiring.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students will be encouraged to read more, explore new topics, and develop a lifelong love of learning. The vending machine will help us celebrate positive behavior and academic growth while reinforcing the idea that reading is both rewarding and fun. Each time a student uses the machine, they will be reminded that people they may never meet believed in them and cared about their education.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has gone far beyond providing materials—you have invested in our students' confidence, curiosity, and future success. The impact of your donation will be felt every single day as students line up with excitement, eager to see what new story or adventure awaits them. These moments of excitement and discovery are only possible because of you.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful to each and every donor who contributed to this project. Your support has brought our school community together and shown our students that learning matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. Thank you for helping us create an environment where reading is celebrated and opportunities are endless.","fullyFundedDate":1764726968090,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-magic-our-new-book-ve/9886748/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Magic: Our New Book Vending Machine Kickoff","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bianco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852242_orig.png?crop=286,286,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669208611800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbianco122"},{"teacherId":8045579,"projectId":9817077,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for providing extra supplies for my Middle School Board Game Club. My club members enjoy meeting every Tuesday during 8th period to have some fun during the school week, and they are loving these new materials. \r\n The Lego road sets have been built, and we are looking to expand into building on top of the base plates soon. Connect Four has been played with gusto, and the Uno No Mercy and Harry Potter Uno card sets have also been a big hit. Students have also been borrowing the card games to take down to play with during recent indoor recess days due to the last snowstorm and current cold spell. \r\n The bookmarks have also been flying off the shelf as students take one as they pick book selections from the classroom library. Your generous support has had a positive impact, and my students and I sincerely appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1764682676002,"projectUrl":"project/you-wont-be-bored-in-board-game-club/9817077/","projectTitle":"You Won't Be Bored in Board Game Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terranova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045579_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711325033221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045579"},{"teacherId":8959038,"projectId":9740626,"letterContent":"A Calming Corner is more than a designated space in the classroom - It is an intentional tool that supports the emotional well-being, social development, and academic success of elementary and middle school students. During early adolescence, students experience rapid physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. These shifts can make it challenging for them to regulate emotions, manage stress, or communicate needs effectively. A Calming Corner provides a safe, structured environment where students can practice these skills independently and without stigma.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Calming Corner they were excited to utilize it. Some middle schoolers have used it to take a break, decompress, and rest until they are ready to reengage. The elementary students have benefited from the self-regulation prompts and small activities which allows them to refocus and return to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758856872141,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner/9740626/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Battista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959038"},{"teacherId":8915967,"projectId":9871651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in fulfilling our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, we are able to create a learning environment where all students feel confident, capable, and excited to share their ideas.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies you helped provide allow students to design, build, and tell stories in meaningful ways. Through these hands-on experiences, students strengthen fine-motor skills, creativity, and confidence while developing a strong sense of pride in their work. Supplies such as broom-and-dustpan sets, Velcro dots, magnetic stickers, and disinfecting spray help keep our ICT space organized and clean. The ergonomic chair and classroom chart stand support our instruction tremendously and make it easier for Ms. Bianco and I to model and guide learning. In addition, our Scholastic News subscription has brought engaging, real-world reading experiences into the classroom and continues to support early literacy development. The students absolutely love their Scholastic News magazines!\r\n\r\nEvery item from this project plays a vital role in transforming our ICT room into a joyful, welcoming space where students can collaborate, create, and thrive. Your kindness and belief in our students truly make a lasting impact. Thank you for helping our learners shine.","fullyFundedDate":1763397686500,"projectUrl":"project/building-creating-and-caring-in-our-fi/9871651/","projectTitle":"Building, Creating, and Caring in Our First Grade Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goutos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8915967_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719871890500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8915967"},{"teacherId":2565176,"projectId":9751866,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the awesome art and STEM materials! My students can't get enough of them. I had some materials in the past but they were old, outdated, and missing parts. Now, Fun Friday has taken on a whole new excitement. Every Friday, at around 1:30, we stop all lessons, pack up, and prepare for Fun Friday. The children separate into groups and run to the marble run, engineering coaster, magnetic tiles, and new art supplies. It is such a thrill to watch them use their higher order thinking skills to build, test, and improve their designs. I love seeing their beautiful art creations and structures.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they didn't know which center they wanted to explore first. We decided to make a plan so that they can rotate to different centers each week. Each week, there is such an energetic buzz in the room and lots of smiling faces. Very often, they are so proud of their creations that they ask me to take pictures of them. They love to build higher and higher on the marble run. They love to make the engineering coaster work and they love the whimsical creations they make with the magnetic tiles. I love watching them use their STEM and problem solving skills. It is a pleasure to watch the teamwork that ensues.\r\nAll in all, these materials have been an amazing addition to our class. They have enriched and enhanced our classroom environment. We love all of them and we can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1758856872707,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-stem-ahead/9751866/","projectTitle":"Art and STEM Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haralambou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2565176_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664501921115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2565176"},{"teacherId":9775553,"projectId":9680177,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donations to our kindergarten classroom. Thanks to your support, we now have a fantastic kidney shaped table and an exciting assortment of new kitchen and table toys that have made a world of difference for our students. \r\n\r\nThe kidney table has become the central hub for small group work, where students are able to collaborate and engage and grow together in ways we couldn't have imagined before. It's a perfect space for hands-on learning and it's helping our young learners develop essential skills in both academics and social interactions.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the new kitchen and table toys have sparked so much creativity enjoying the classroom! The students absolutely love playing with them and it's amazing to see how much they've learned about sharing problem-solving and imaginative play. These materials have not only enriched our daily activities, but also opened up new opportunities for exploration and development.\r\n\r\nIt's clear that your support has made a lasting impact. The children are thriving in their excitement to learn and explore is inspiring. Thank you again parents and Ripple for your generosity and for making such a positive difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758808706546,"projectUrl":"project/one-table-big-impact/9680177/","projectTitle":"One Table, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seabrook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9775553"},{"teacherId":8045579,"projectId":9756886,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous support for my project and students. In October I gave each student a pumpkin eraser and bookmark, and the kids were very excited to receive them and they appreciated getting these fun seasonal school supplies. \r\n The additional copies of the novel in verse \"Starfish\" and the novel \"Freak the Mighty\" will be used in an upcoming Book Club unit later in the year. I read both of these texts myself over the past summer, and I know my middle school students will benefit from having more engaging titles such as these to choose from as they select what book they want to read and discuss together in their book club with a small group of peers. \r\n Your generous support of this year's 6th grade ELA students is sincerely appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1758856872340,"projectUrl":"project/fall-in-love-with-reading-again/9756886/","projectTitle":"Fall in Love with Reading Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terranova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045579_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711325033221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045579"},{"teacherId":5578559,"projectId":9694632,"letterContent":"This donation has meant a lot to me and my students. The resource helped my students make learning more interactive. It was used in many subject areas such as Stem projects, writing, ELA and math. We created balloons for a parade, we enhanced our creative writing, we created SEL activities to complement each other. We thank you with immense gratitude. We have enclosed photographs of some activities that the children worked on for you to enjoy. This donation made learning more attainable to both the general education and the special education students alike.","fullyFundedDate":1758723560612,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-come-to-life/9694632/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Come to Life!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5578559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659389533305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5578559"},{"teacherId":8921141,"projectId":9057186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this DonorsChoose project. Due to your generosity, our learning space has become more comfortable, flexible, and student-centered environment. The Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seats and the plastic storage baskets you funded have already made a noticeable difference in our daily routine.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately excited when they saw the new floor seats. They couldn't wait to try them out, and many commented positive remarks. During whole-group lessons, students now come to the meeting area with eagerness, choosing a seat that helps them stay focused. I've already seen improvement in participation and attention, especially from students who struggle in traditional chairs. These seats have also become a favorite option during independent reading and work time. Students love finding a cozy spot to read or collaborate with partners, and the flexible seating has helped many of them settle into tasks more calmly and confidently.\r\n\r\nThe new classroom library baskets have made a strong impact, too. With upgraded baskets, I was able to reorganize and relabel our library so students can easily find, explore, and return books on their own. The library now feels more inviting and accessible, and I've noticed students spending time browsing books and talking about what they're reading. Even students who were hesitant readers are showing more interest now that the library feels more structured and engaging.\r\n\r\nMy next steps include using the flexible seating during small-group instruction and continuing to expand our classroom library with more high-interest books. The new baskets have given us a strong foundation to keep building reading habits and independence. I will also be teaching students how to take care of our new materials so they last for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for for your contribution to this project. Your gift has truly brightened our classroom and inspired my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746481417796,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-floor-seats-and-book-baskets-for-o/9057186/","projectTitle":"Comfy Floor Seats and Book Baskets for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prasinos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8921141_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673872172929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-prasinos"},{"teacherId":8045579,"projectId":9532183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ELA classroom. The materials you have provided are greatly appreciated!\r\n Tissues and paper towels are staples in any classroom, and the paper products you have sent us will get put to great use throughout the school year in keeping the learning environment clean and healthy. The large classroom timer has also been a great addition and is a great visual countdown reminder to students about how much time they have left to complete a given activity.\r\n We will be working on book clubs later on in the school year, and I know my students will appreciate having more book titles to choose from when they request their book club choices. The new hardcover books we have received from this project will be used this year and in many years to come. Thank you again for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1756402484460,"projectUrl":"project/new-book-club-books-plus-some-basics/9532183/","projectTitle":"New Book Club Books (Plus Some Basics!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terranova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045579_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711325033221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045579"},{"teacherId":9314625,"projectId":7932439,"letterContent":"The half-moon table has made such a wonderful difference in my classroom. It has become the heart of our small group learning time, where students gather to read, write, problem solve, and learn together. \r\n\r\nHaving this project allows me to give more focused attention to each child and truly meet them where they are. The students love joining me and sitting around the table. It helps them feel connected, supported and proud of their progress. \r\nWhat was once a challenge to manage small groups has now become one of the best parts of our day. \r\n\r\nThis table has brought so much joy, organization, and teamwork in our classroom, and I am so grateful to our donors for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1701170994061,"projectUrl":"project/lets-work-in-small-groups-using-our-new/7932439/","projectTitle":"Let's Work in Small Groups Using Our New Easel.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petridis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9314625"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1063","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1125,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.6,"schoolId":1063,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 122 Mamie Fay on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 122 Mamie Fay","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-122-mamie-fay/1063"}