{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 130 Hernando De Soto","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5005163,"projectId":10136598,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you so much for providing our kindergarteners with these additional cushions. This week, the kiddos helped me unpack the box and we used it right away! These cushions has already helped our students stay engaged during partner activities, group work centers and independent work. The Teachers Pay Teachers resources have been used and added to weekly small group centers and daily challenges to extend our learning! The students are showing great responsibility and cooperation to make our classroom more comfortable and engaging, but it has also encouraged our students to take ownership of their learning. Your generosity has made a difference in creating a classroom atmosphere filled with comfort and a motivation for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778090943918,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-in-kindergarten/10136598/","projectTitle":"Small Group In Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Man","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5005163_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511916520366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-man"},{"teacherId":5005163,"projectId":10204523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get these art supplies. The materials came just in time this week as we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day! We have been working hard to create things to celebrate our wonderful teachers, moms, aunties and grandmas. I cannot thank you enough for all of the wonderful art materials that we have been able to use in the classroom to support our creativity. The materials are new supplies that we can use during group work, choice time, writing time and so much more. Cheers to more opportunities to make art and creative projects this school year! =)","fullyFundedDate":1777401706326,"projectUrl":"project/growing-artists-in-kindergarten/10204523/","projectTitle":"Growing Artists in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Man","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5005163_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511916520366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-man"},{"teacherId":1899105,"projectId":10257194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your help, our classroom is now better organized and more neat. \r\n\r\nAfter the shelves arrived, my students were thrilled to have new furniture in the classroom and happy to see the extra space that the shelves provided. These shelves also allow my students to easily select books from our library, helping grow their reading skills and literary interests. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for this gift to our classroom and extremely thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777918964589,"projectUrl":"project/books-on-the-go-for-students-on-the-go/10257194/","projectTitle":"Books on the Go for Students on the Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannistraci-D'Apice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1899105_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764948411359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-cannistraci"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":10131961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our \"You Got Mail\" project! With our brand new mailbox, students have found it much easier to organize their assignments and keep track of important school notices. Their excitement when it arrived was truly unforgettable—there were smiles, cheers, and lots of curiosity as they explored how it worked. This addition has already helped build responsibility and independence in our classroom routines. Your generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students' learning experience, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773706863602,"projectUrl":"project/you-got-mail/10131961/","projectTitle":"You Got Mail!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":795028,"projectId":9986320,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into an even more vibrant space for creativity, problem-solving, and student expression. Our first grade students have embraced the new materials with excitement, using them to bring their ideas to life in meaningful and lasting ways.\r\n\r\nWith access to Sharpies, flair pens, watercolor paper, and tape, students are now able to publish their writing with greater care, clearly illustrate their mathematical thinking, and design thoughtful engineering projects. These tools have elevated the quality of their work and encouraged them to take pride in what they create.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, your support has made a lasting impact on student confidence. When students are given high-quality tools, they feel like real authors, mathematicians, and engineers. They are more motivated to revise their work, share their thinking, and present their ideas to others.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel empowered to explore, create, and grow. Your generosity is making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1770149547360,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-at-work-publishing-probl/9986320/","projectTitle":"First Graders at Work: Publishing, Problem-Solving, and Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp795028_orig.jpg?crop=564,564,x1239,y1108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629833613143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gina-lee"},{"teacherId":3774042,"projectId":9114023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my professional development in the science of writing—it has already made such a difference in my classroom! As an elementary ENL teacher working with K–2 students, I focus on building foundational language and writing skills from the very beginning, and this training has really helped me strengthen how I do that.\r\n\r\nI'm using what I learned to be much more intentional and explicit in how I teach early writing skills. Instead of expecting students to \"just write,\" I now break things down into very clear, manageable steps. We practice forming simple sentences out loud before writing them, use visuals and sentence frames, and build vocabulary together as a class. For example, we might start with a shared sentence like \"I see a ___,\" and students fill in the blank using new vocabulary we've practiced. This helps them feel successful right away, even if they are just beginning to learn English.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite classroom moments so far happened during a writing activity early in the school year. A student who had just arrived and spoke very little English was able to independently complete the sentence \"I like ___\" and add a drawing to match. When I came over, they pointed to their work and read it aloud to me with a huge smile. It was a simple sentence, but it represented such a big step—they were connecting speaking, reading, and writing all at once. That moment really showed me how powerful these strategies can be for building both skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I feel more equipped to meet my students where they are. I'm seeing more students willing to take risks, participate, and try writing—even at the very beginning stages.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I'm really excited to continue growing as a teacher, especially in supporting early literacy skills like phonics and how they connect to writing. I'm also looking forward to upcoming units where students will begin labeling pictures, writing simple sentences, and eventually creating their own small books. It's amazing to think about how much growth happens from those first simple words.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your support is helping my students build a strong foundation in writing and believe in themselves as learners!","fullyFundedDate":1746825711313,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-writing/9114023/","projectTitle":"Science of Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3774042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508467683906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tse"},{"teacherId":2610439,"projectId":9691839,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become an even more positive and motivating environment where students are excited to learn and celebrate their progress. The motivation prizes have been integrated into our daily routines as part of a reward system that recognizes effort, growth, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources during individual and group activities, particularly in reading and math. For example, during our independent reading program, students earn points for staying on task, completing assignments, and showing improvement. They can then exchange those points for small prizes. One memorable moment was when a student who typically struggles with focus worked diligently all week to earn a reward—his pride and excitement when choosing his prize was incredible and truly highlighted the impact of your support.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity. It immediately created a sense of anticipation and motivation. Even students who are usually hesitant became more engaged, eager to participate, and determined to meet their goals.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to expand this system into longer-term goal setting. Students will work toward larger rewards tied to academic milestones, such as completing a book series or mastering key math skills. This not only reinforces positive behavior but also teaches responsibility, perseverance, and goal-setting.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are more motivated, confident, and invested in their learning journey. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where effort is celebrated and success is within reach for every child!","fullyFundedDate":1766854897686,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-and-inspire-prizes/9691839/","projectTitle":"Motivate and Inspire - Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaconu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2610439_orig.jpg?crop=1228,1228,x0,y419&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774217128221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2610439"},{"teacherId":2610439,"projectId":9783562,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in a simple yet powerful way. With the addition of individual headphones, students are now able to fully access and engage with the technology we use every day to support their learning.\r\n\r\nIn elementary classrooms, technology plays a critical role in helping students build foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. Many of our learning programs include audio components such as read-alouds, phonics instruction, language support, and step-by-step directions. Before having headphones, it was often difficult for students to hear clearly or stay focused when multiple devices were in use at once. Now, with their own set of headphones, students can listen closely, follow along independently, and truly absorb the material being presented.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this new addition is the sense of independence it gives our students. They take pride in using their headphones and feel empowered to take control of their own learning. Whether they are listening to a story, practicing math skills, or working through an interactive lesson, students are more engaged and motivated. The headphones create a personal learning space for each child, helping them stay focused and reducing distractions in a busy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially meaningful for certain groups of students. Our English language learners benefit greatly from being able to hear clear pronunciation and replay instructions as needed. Students who require additional support in reading can listen to texts while following along visually, strengthening both comprehension and confidence. Additionally, students who are easily distracted are better able to concentrate when outside noise is minimized. For these learners, the headphones have made a noticeable difference in their ability to stay on task and complete their work successfully.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the headphones have also helped create a more inclusive and equitable classroom environment. Every student now has equal access to high-quality audio, ensuring that no one is left out or struggling to hear important instructions. This has fostered a sense of fairness and consistency that benefits the entire class.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has enhanced both teaching and learning in our classroom. Students are more focused, more independent, and more excited about using technology as a tool for growth. Your support has made it possible for us to create a learning environment where every child can thrive. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the meaningful difference you have made in our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1763612746718,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-futures/9783562/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaconu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2610439_orig.jpg?crop=1228,1228,x0,y419&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774217128221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2610439"},{"teacherId":8079770,"projectId":9943802,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in making flexible seating possible in our classroom. Because of your donation, our learning space has become more comfortable, welcoming, and adaptable to the different ways students learn best. The variety of seating options allows students to choose spaces where they can focus, collaborate, and feel at ease, helping create an environment where everyone can do their best work.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these flexible seating options has been immediate and meaningful. Students are more engaged during lessons, more willing to participate, and better able to stay focused throughout the day. Having choices in where and how they sit has also encouraged a greater sense of responsibility and independence, as students learn to select the seating that helps them learn most effectively.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom community. These seating options are more than just furniture—they are tools that support comfort, collaboration, and confidence in learning. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the positive difference you have made in our students' daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768536125383,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-flexible-minds/9943802/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Flexible Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8079770_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704818240616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8079770"},{"teacherId":4675429,"projectId":9927928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful books into our classroom! They have been a complete game-changer for my students' reading habits. From the moment the boxes were opened, the 'reading vibe' in our room shifted; my students are more focused, more curious, and more excited to read than ever before. It's been amazing to witness them building community through book recommendations and developing a level of reading stamina that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\n\r\n Beyond just reading, these books have become vital mentors for our classroom writing workshop. My students have been studying the \"I Survived\" series not just as fans, but as authors. They are currently dissecting how the author uses vivid sensory details and internal dialogue to show—rather than just tell—a character's fear and resilience. Seeing my students flip through their favorite graphic novels to find inspiration for their own survival narrative storyboards has been incredible. They are learning to bridge the gap between being consumers of stories and being creators of them, using the professional layouts and pacing of these books as a blueprint for their own work.\r\n \r\n\r\n I can't thank you enough for these books you donated. You have made my classroom such a fun learning environment. THANK YOU!\"","fullyFundedDate":1764642526216,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-inspiration-and-creativity/9927928/","projectTitle":"Books for Inspiration and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4675429_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541966204809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4675429"},{"teacherId":795028,"projectId":9893354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our solar panel project. Your contribution made it possible for our first graders to have an incredible hands-on learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students were able to learn how solar panels work and understand how energy from the sun can power a battery. They explored how to set up a circuit connected to the battery and even had the exciting opportunity to go up to the roof to test whether their circuits were set up correctly.\r\n\r\nThis project gave them a real-world understanding of science concepts and allowed them to experience the importance of trial and error. Through hands-on learning, they discovered that mistakes are part of the process and that problem-solving leads to success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped spark curiosity, critical thinking, and excitement about renewable energy in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support in making this meaningful learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763937133311,"projectUrl":"project/spark-the-future-empowering-young-engin/9893354/","projectTitle":"Spark the Future: Empowering Young Engineers Through Hands-On Circuit Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp795028_orig.jpg?crop=564,564,x1239,y1108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629833613143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gina-lee"},{"teacherId":136000,"projectId":9898959,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our Lunar New Year celebration so special! When my students saw their outfits, they were so excited and loved them immediately. The Hello Kitty on a horse for the Year of the Horse was adorable—parents absolutely bombed our message app with compliments all week long! Our little ones performed beautifully and even learned how to fold their shirts neatly afterward.\r\n\r\nBecause the shirts came in under budget, we added snacks, tools, and supplies. Having enough materials means we can focus on lessons instead of worrying about replacing things.\r\n\r\nThough our song choice meant lanterns couldn't be used onstage, we're turning this into a STEM lesson on transparent, translucent, and opaque. Thank you for bringing so much joy and learning to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763587221624,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-lunar-new-year-with-stem/9898959/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Lunar New Year with STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp136000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727995317094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/136000"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_52","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":527,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":76,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.3,"schoolId":52,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 130 Hernando De Soto on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 130 Hernando De Soto","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-130-hernando-desoto/52"}