{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 138M","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7563799,"projectId":9809104,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom library. It has made my students very excited for independent reading time. They love looking through the new books! They have even handed me books to read out loud to the class.\r\nOur class is full of emerging readers and the goal was to get students excited about books! Since I moved classrooms this year, I did not have a large library of books. I wanted to give my students the chance to see all of the different worlds that books give us the chance to explore.\r\nI have noticed on multiple occasions, different students picking up the books and attempting to \"read aloud\" to the class. Thank you for assisting in getting my students excited about reading!","fullyFundedDate":1772116107306,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-of-possibilities/9809104/","projectTitle":"A Library of Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7563799"},{"teacherId":8450500,"projectId":10163203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The children were so excited to receive a new iPad! I was able to download a variety of communication apps to this iPad for the students. \r\n\r\nThis iPad allowed some of the students the opportunity to communicate using a speech generating device for the first time. Other students utilize this iPad when their own speech generating device is left at home or loses a charge during the school day. Your donation has allowed many of students to have a voice throughout their school day.","fullyFundedDate":1777968245374,"projectUrl":"project/hear-our-voices/10163203/","projectTitle":"Hear Our Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8450500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691001737876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missrebecca"},{"teacherId":10259415,"projectId":9891019,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to Class Y24. Your gift provided smocks for water and paint play, plus sensory tools like ribbons, spinners, bubbles, and slap bracelets to help students stay calm and focused.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the snacks create vital \"communication opportunities\" for students to practice social skills. Your kindness has built a peaceful environment for our classroom. The snacks helped my picky eaters to have multiple snacks to try new foods. Our students take turns asking each other what snacks they like and why. Your donation really put smiles on my students faces. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763485711508,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sensations/9891019/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sensations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shawna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10259415_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x506,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762915268547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10259415"},{"teacherId":7563799,"projectId":9682142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project for a gift cards to TeachersPayTeachers. It made planning a lot easier (and less expensive) for our small group lessons. I purchased a Decodable Books and Resources package using the gift card. \r\nThis came with a pack of decodable books as well as supplemental worksheets to connect with the story. This was super helpful. \r\nFor my brand new readers, we used the books that provide dots to help them point to each word. For my readers who are able to point independently, I was able to use the story without the dots.\r\nThank you so much for contributing to my classroom and helping my students learn to read!","fullyFundedDate":1757706831059,"projectUrl":"project/new-setting-new-materials/9682142/","projectTitle":"New Setting, New Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7563799"},{"teacherId":7563799,"projectId":9724709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation towards the easel. It has added more to the classroom environment then I could have ever imagined. When I first set it up in the classroom, the students wanted to explore it. One student practiced writing their alphabet on it every day during choice time. Another was motivated to start trying to spell words!\r\nIt has been so helpful to use for lessons where chart paper is needed because I finally have a spot to put the chart paper!\r\nWe have also been able to use the shelf on the bottom to store materials that we had no space for before.\r\nWhen I created this project, I knew the easel would be beneficial to my teaching in a small space because I would be able to move it around when necessary and have a space to write things. I knew this would be beneficial to my students learning for visual purposes. I did not expect it to be as beneficial as it has been for my students! It has been wonderful to see them want to practice writing and spelling during choice time. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1758899192650,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-in-small-spaces/9724709/","projectTitle":"Big Learning in Small Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7563799"},{"teacherId":8450500,"projectId":9714173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. My students were so excited to see all the new toys in our classroom. These toys were more developmentally appropriate than the toys we previously had in the classroom. The children enjoyed playing with toys they could manipulate that lit up and played music. \r\n\r\nThe students have increased their language skills since they have started playing with the toys you donated. They are motivated to request the toys. They have significantly increased their joint attention during communication activities. Thank you again for your generous donation that helped my students increase their language skills.","fullyFundedDate":1758812687052,"projectUrl":"project/building-play-skills-building-language/9714173/","projectTitle":"Building Play Skills, Building Language Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8450500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691001737876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missrebecca"},{"teacherId":7825874,"projectId":8407256,"letterContent":"The iPad has already made an incredible difference in our classroom. For many of my students with autism, especially those who are nonverbal, technology opens doors that traditional methods simply can't. With the iPad, they now have access to communication apps that help them share their thoughts, needs, and feelings—sometimes for the very first time. Watching a student tap a symbol or word and finally be understood is a moment that changes everything.\r\n\r\nBeyond communication, the iPad has brought joy and engagement to our daily lessons. My students love exploring interactive learning games that target their individual IEP goals while keeping them motivated and focused. The device also allows me to introduce visual schedules, calming tools, and hands-on activities that support emotional regulation and independence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this iPad has helped my students feel confident, capable, and seen. It gives them a voice, a choice, and a new way to connect with the world around them. Your support has created moments of breakthrough, laughter, and pride—proof that when we give students the right tools, they show us just how much they can achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1715951386257,"projectUrl":"project/we-have-autism-but-we-also-have-a-voice/8407256/","projectTitle":"We Have Autism, But We Also Have A Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheri Pompey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705524601376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825874"},{"teacherId":7825874,"projectId":9282891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring essential technology into our special education classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have consistent access to a learning tool that supports their communication, creativity, and confidence every single day.\r\n\r\nThis laptop has opened new possibilities for students who rely on visuals, audio, and assistive tools to learn and express themselves. Whether using speech-generating apps, participating in interactive reading lessons, or engaging with virtual math manipulatives, each child is now able to work more independently and meaningfully.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping students who once struggled to communicate find their voice, and those who once felt unsure grow more confident with every new skill mastered. You've given us more than a laptop—you've given us connection, empowerment, and a bridge to brighter learning moments.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1754696651387,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-our-students-a-laptop-to-supp/9282891/","projectTitle":"\"Tech for Our Students: A Laptop to Support Their Growth\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheri Pompey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705524601376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825874"},{"teacherId":7825874,"projectId":9266462,"letterContent":"The items from this project have already made such a positive and exciting difference in our classroom! My students are filled with pride and creativity each time we use our new materials. The hoodies, mugs, and tumblers have become meaningful keepsakes—students love designing their own items using the DTF printer, heat transfer vinyl, and sublimation paper. Seeing their artwork come to life on something they can wear or take home has built tremendous confidence and joy.\r\n\r\nThese tools have also helped us celebrate positive behavior through our PBIS events. Custom-made shirts and crafts have turned our rewards into lasting memories that motivate students to keep showing respect, kindness, and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe craft supplies, games, and outdoor activities have brought even more fun and teamwork into our learning space. Whether playing with bubbles, creating sidewalk chalk art, or raising butterflies, students are learning through exploration and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThanks to these resources, our classroom has become an even more creative, hands-on environment where students are proud of what they make and who they are. Your generosity continues to inspire their excitement for learning every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1746785681968,"projectUrl":"project/year-end-smiles-springtime-fun/9266462/","projectTitle":"Year-End Smiles & Springtime Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheri Pompey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705524601376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825874"},{"teacherId":7825874,"projectId":9098909,"letterContent":"Bringing a heat press machine into our kindergarten classroom will transform how my students experience creativity and learning. This tool will allow my young learners to see their ideas come to life — from designing class shirts to creating personalized gifts and celebration items. The pride they'll feel when wearing something they helped design will boost their confidence and sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nBeyond creativity, the heat press will support essential skills like following step-by-step directions, recognizing letters and shapes, and working together on shared projects. It will also enhance our PBIS rewards system by allowing students to earn and design their own custom items, reinforcing positive behavior in a fun and lasting way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project will give every child — regardless of their academic level or communication style — an opportunity to shine through hands-on expression. Your support will help nurture imagination, independence, and teamwork while making our classroom an inspiring space where learning truly comes to life.","fullyFundedDate":1742823889707,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-create-inspire/9098909/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Create & Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheri Pompey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705524601376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825874"},{"teacherId":7825874,"projectId":9098763,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the new party incentive materials, their excitement was unmatched! The cotton candy machine was an instant hit — students eagerly lined up, smiling as they watched their sweet treat being made. For many of our students with disabilities, this sensory experience was both fun and engaging, giving them a special way to celebrate their positive choices.\r\n\r\nWe also introduced some of the adaptive carnival games during our PBIS celebration, and it was incredible to watch every student participate at their own level. The inclusive design meant that no one was left out, and the cheers and laughter filled the room as students encouraged each other. These resources created an atmosphere of joy and community that motivated students to continue working hard on their goals.\r\n\r\nNext, we are planning a combined art-and-reward session where students will use adaptive art supplies to create crafts that they can take home. This will give them another hands-on way to express themselves while being rewarded for their positive behavior. The PBIS team is excited to keep using these resources throughout the year to host meaningful, sensory-friendly events that celebrate every student's success.\r\n\r\nThank you, for helping us make positive reinforcement inclusive, memorable, and fun for all!","fullyFundedDate":1746785472297,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-rewards-playful-perks-boosting/9098763/","projectTitle":"Sweet Rewards & Playful Perks: Boosting PBIS with Fun-Filled Donations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheri Pompey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705524601376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825874"},{"teacherId":7825874,"projectId":9722211,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the DTF printer in our classroom, they were fascinated by the idea that their art could be turned into something they could actually wear. One student pointed to their drawing and said with excitement, \"That's going to be on a shirt?!\" The joy and pride on their faces were priceless as they realized their creativity could live beyond paper.\r\n\r\nOur first project will be creating self-portraits and transferring them onto T-shirts. The are so excited to work on this project. \r\n\r\nNext, we plan to expand into seasonal projects, starting with a \"Fall Art Showcase\" where students will design autumn-themed artwork that will be printed on sweaters and tote bags. This will give them another opportunity to share their creativity with their families while also learning that their art has real-world value.\r\n\r\nThank you, for giving my students the chance to see themselves as true artists!","fullyFundedDate":1758908346991,"projectUrl":"project/from-canvas-to-clothing-student-art-on/9722211/","projectTitle":"“From Canvas to Clothing: Student Art on Shirts”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheri Pompey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705524601376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825874"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":688,"numTeachers":140,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":"4.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.5,"schoolId":175,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 138M on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 138M","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-138m/175"}