{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 127 McKinley Park","outOfStateSupporters":67.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9766714,"projectId":9864222,"letterContent":"Before your help, reading time often involved students quickly finishing texts and struggling to maintain focus. Now, reading looks collaborative, enthusiastic, and sustained. With the new, high interest books, my students are voluntarily reading for much longer periods. They are deeply engrossed in the stories, strengthening their reading stamina as they refuse to put the books down. Furthermore, the DIY Bookmarks and Fabric Markers have turned reading into an active, creative process. Students are designing bookmarks related to the books' themes or characters, which serves as a tactile way to process what they have read and express their comprehension. The book club setup has created pockets of focused, high level conversation where students are leading the discussion about the books' themes, showing ownership over their learning and finding joy in exploring stories together.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have made a world of difference, particularly for a few students who previously struggled with finding the right motivation. A few reluctant readers who resisted traditional chapter books have absolutely fallen in love with The Cat Kid Comic Club. The combination of engaging characters, humor, and the graphic novel format has made reading accessible and fun. One student, who rarely finished a book before, is now constantly referencing the storylines and practicing drawing the characters, demonstrating a huge surge in literacy engagement. Additionally, students working on confidence have naturally gravitated toward The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes. Seeing a character struggle, make errors, and still succeed has resonated deeply. During one discussion, a student shared that the book made them feel better about needing to reread a difficult passage, saying, \"It's okay to make a million mistakes as long as you try again.\" Every book you added has been a step toward helping my students become stronger and more enthusiastic lifelong readers. Thank you for giving them the right tools to unlock their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1761940064591,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-beyond-a-journey-to-stronger/9864222/","projectTitle":"Books and Beyond: A Journey to Stronger Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9766714_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759624708216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-soares"},{"teacherId":9766714,"projectId":9771490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Community Literacy Pop Up! Your support has immediately empowered my PreK-2 students to become active leaders and literacy advocates in our Brooklyn community, addressing the resource gap many local families face. We are utilizing the new materials, especially the Lakeshore Phonics manipulatives and the engaging book sets like the Pigeon Series and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, as the foundation for our mobile reading and writing station. A truly heartwarming moment occurred during our first Pop Up when two of my first grade student mentors, using the Snap & Build Phonics kit, patiently helped a four year old learn to sound out the word \"cat.\" The pure joy on both children's faces confirmed the success of this initiative. When the students first saw the materials, their reaction was immediate excitement and a strong sense of ownership; they instantly began planning how to use the colorful books and games to create the most welcoming, hands on learning space possible. These tools have allowed them to turn their passion for reading into real community impact, nurturing the \"heart for helping others\" that I admire most about them.\r\n\r\nWe are just getting started! The next steps for our student leaders are focused on expanding our reach by preparing interactive \"Book Talks\" based on the new library books and integrating the Coogam Short Vowel Games into a new mobile writing station. My students are currently planning new events to schedule at local centers, using the newly acquired materials to guide younger children through fun, engaging literacy activities. By taking the lead on logistics, selection, and instruction, they are not only strengthening their own literacy and leadership skills but also serving as vital role models for other children in our diverse neighborhood. Thank you again for investing in their vision. You have not just donated resources; you have launched a powerful, student led movement to spread the joy of reading and writing throughout our community.","fullyFundedDate":1761243099934,"projectUrl":"project/words-that-build-worlds/9771490/","projectTitle":"Words That Build Worlds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9766714_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759624708216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-soares"},{"teacherId":9560419,"projectId":9400943,"letterContent":"The Creative Beginnings project has had a meaningful and lasting impact on my kindergarten classroom by providing students with hands-on materials that spark curiosity, imagination, and early academic growth. With these resources, my students are able to explore foundational skills in reading, writing, math, and problem-solving through engaging, child-centered activities. These tools support multiple learning styles and allow students to express themselves creatively while building confidence as young learners.\r\n\r\nThe project has also transformed the overall classroom environment. With access to high-quality supplies and creative centers, my students are more motivated, focused, and eager to participate in learning each day. Many of the materials encourage collaboration, communication, and independent exploration—key components of kindergarten development. This has led to stronger social-emotional growth, improved peer relationships, and an increased sense of ownership and pride in classroom work.\r\n\r\nUltimately, Creative Beginnings has helped create a warm, stimulating, and inclusive classroom where every student can thrive. The materials funded through this project will continue to benefit future classes for years to come, allowing all of my students to start their educational journey with joy, creativity, and a strong foundation for success.","fullyFundedDate":1754527501919,"projectUrl":"project/creative-beginnings/9400943/","projectTitle":"Creative Beginnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niosi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9560419_orig.jpg?crop=1375,1375,x309,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717175495570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msniosi"},{"teacherId":9766714,"projectId":9716283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support! Your donations have transformed our classroom, providing my first graders with the energy and organization they need to thrive. We are already seeing happier, more focused students ready to learn throughout the entire day.\r\n\r\nWe know many of you are knowledgeable about advanced technology, but the tools we received function as essential instructional supports in our school setting. The snacks are a simple yet powerful form of \"brain fuel,\" ensuring no child's concentration is lost to hunger. This directly addresses focus. Our whisper phones are crucial auditory tools that help young readers build phonics awareness and confidence by hearing their own reading clearly. The chair pockets and clipboards are organizational materials that empower students to manage their supplies independently, increasing instructional time and reducing daily frustration.\r\n\r\nWhat has excited the students most is the new reward system featuring the fidget toys, squishies, and rubber ducks! These prizes have created a positive atmosphere and significantly boosted student effort and engagement across all activities. We have noticed particular success among students who benefit from sensory support or structured organization. For instance, some students who struggle with long periods of sitting can now use a quiet fidget toy to channel their energy and maintain attention during lessons. Other students who previously struggled with desk clutter have especially taken to the organizational tools, gaining a sense of control and confidence from their tidy, accessible learning spaces.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a supportive and motivating classroom where every child can stay focused, organized, and excited about their education!","fullyFundedDate":1758898958274,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-fun-in-our-first-grade-c/9716283/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus & Fun in Our First Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9766714_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759624708216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-soares"},{"teacherId":8694134,"projectId":9767900,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with creativity, kindness, and joy all year long! The craft supplies and goodies you provided have become the heart of a special tradition — each month, my students create holiday-themed crafts and assemble cheerful goody bags to share with people in our community.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching their faces light up when they first saw the colorful papers, ribbons, stickers, and treats. They immediately began brainstorming who they could surprise — from neighbors and school staff to local seniors. For Valentine's Day, they will make handmade cards with heartfelt messages; for spring, they will craft bright flower decorations; and for fall, they created cozy, warm-toned ornaments. Each bag included a small snack and a note of encouragement, and the smiles we received in return were priceless.\r\n\r\nThese activities have not only strengthened their artistic skills but also deepened their empathy and sense of community. They've learned that even small acts of kindness can have a big impact.\r\n\r\nNext, we're working on winter holiday crafts and planning a \"Kindness Countdown\" where students will deliver one small act of cheer each day leading up to the break. Your support has made this possible — you've helped us spread joy far beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1761670783094,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-cheer-and-kindness-all-year-wi/9767900/","projectTitle":"Spreading Cheer and Kindness All Year with Crafts and Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8694134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666140383311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8694134"},{"teacherId":1712985,"projectId":9394897,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your this incredible contribution to my classroom! We are so fortunate and thankful for Donors like you that prioritize public education. We cannot wait to get in our classroom and use these materials to better our learning and strengthen our bonds. We are so excited to have these amazing tools at our disposal, and grateful for the opportunity to thank you all for these gifts. You will surely make a difference in our classroom and for that we are truly indebted. Thank you for always being in our corner.","fullyFundedDate":1757423931254,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-our-future/9394897/","projectTitle":"Brightening Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712985_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602095953898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmcfeeclassroom"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":9868070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and providing the resources needed for learning. Your generosity has made an incredible impact on my students. With the resources you've provided, my students are able to stay engaged, feel prepared, and take pride in their work each day.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped our classroom feel better organized, and more equipped for meaningful learning experiences. You've helped remove barriers to keep everyday resources easily accessible. I had pencil boxes that were bulky and hard to manage for my young learners. The space in my room is small so using the space most efficiently is extremely important. The caddy has made a tremendous impact on organizing. \r\nAs the year progresses the magnetic tiles and the other resources will be used. \r\nI truly appreciate your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762561107194,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-resources-to-build-literacy-ski/9868070/","projectTitle":"Everyday Resources to Build Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611890761446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":9687204,"letterContent":"Every time a project gets funded it is an amazing feeling and accomplishment. This wouldn't be possible without your support and generosity. I greatly appreciate your kindness. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for allowing my students to have access to all of the fun and engaging resources provided by our online learning website Educationtothecore.com. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the educational experience of my students.\r\nMy students now have greater access to engaging, high-quality learning resources that help them grow, explore, and build confidence in their abilities. This platform has given them enriching experiences allowing each student to learn and strengthen important skills, and discover the joy of learning in a digital environment. This website allows digital learning as well as printing out various games and other activities. \r\nThank you for believing in my mission and investing in the success of my students. Your support is truly appreciated, and it will have a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758898757751,"projectUrl":"project/online-subscriptions-for-learning/9687204/","projectTitle":"Online Subscriptions for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611890761446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":10268064,"projectId":9724358,"letterContent":"My special education students, often have trouble finding their voices to publicly speak. We have used your generous microphone and speaker donation for our very first presentations in our classroom. We invited parents in our classroom to help \"disguise\" our Thanksgiving turkeys, so that they would not be eaten. The students also had to explain their turkey's \"escape plan\" during their presentation.\r\nMy students had so much fun with this project, and with the help of the microphone allowed their voices to be heard. Their confidence was boosted through this activity which has helped boost their self esteem. Without donors like you, this would not have been possible. We will continue to use this donation throughout the school year for all of our future project presentations.","fullyFundedDate":1758899208560,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-voices/9724358/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10268064_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758202644149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268064"},{"teacherId":10052769,"projectId":9554221,"letterContent":"I have spent many hours creating and printing fun hands-on learning mats. The color printer provides vivid colors that keep lessons interesting and allows for more ideas when working on describing skills. Including color adjectives is an easy way to begin teaching the idea of describing objects. It's easy to see. \r\nI also laminated all sheets in order to reuse them across the groups. The students love Velcroing pictures and checking their accuracy. My autistic population has taken to these activities the most. They love the tactile feeling of the Velcro and sound it makes when they rip the picture off. \r\nI want to take this opportunity to thank you for the resources to help get my students excited to come to their speech sessions and learn new skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755187048916,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-picture-perfect-therapy/9554221/","projectTitle":"Colorful Picture Perfect Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esposito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052769"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":9320622,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project and giving me the opportunity to begin the school year with resources that will support learning. My students are eager to learn and need some extra support.\r\n\r\nAs an Academic Service Provider having resources that differ from classroom materials is key to keeping my students motivated and engaged. Education to the Core premium access offers standards-aligned activities, which include interactive and printable resources to support English language arts. The funding of this project has enabled me to plan ahead and print out tasks for individualized and small group learning.\r\n\r\nMy goal is to build our school community and help all students reach their goals. I greatly appreciate your support and can't wait to see the progress my students will achieve this school year. Once again thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746786937160,"projectUrl":"project/education-to-the-core-premium-access/9320622/","projectTitle":"Education to the Core Premium Access","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611890761446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":9707232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for funding my sensory learning project. These touch and learn sensory pads are essential writing tools for my elementary students. These materials have already brought so much excitement and engagement to my classroom. My students are eager to explore the different textures and tools, and it's wonderful to see how these hands-on resources are helping them strengthen their fine motor skills and build confidence in their writing.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support make a real difference in our learning community. I am so grateful for your thoughtfulness and for helping my young learners grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758898802112,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-letter-formation/9707232/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Letter Formation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611890761446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_679","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":665,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":41,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":32.5,"schoolId":679,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 127 McKinley Park on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 127 McKinley Park","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-127-mckinley-park/679"}