{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 142 Amalia Castro","outOfStateSupporters":38.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3036391,"projectId":9931617,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom snacks. My kids were delighted to get new snacks. My students look forward to having snack in our classroom each day and many depend on it. We are excited to replenish the animal crackers because they are a huge hit! When my students don't eat breakfast or don't like the lunch they can always count on our classroom for a snack. I am a firm believer in eliminating barriers in learning. Hunger should not be a barrier that children have to face and as I said in my project you can't learn if you are hungry. \r\n\r\nThus far the Nutir Grain bars have been a classroom favorite. The kids were delighted to see this new snack in the bin! \r\n\r\n\r\nThanks for your generosity!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Marissa","fullyFundedDate":1770387901129,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9931617/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x1923,y760&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596590282058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"},{"teacherId":6899409,"projectId":9924682,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your support. My English Language learners work hard everyday to learn as much as they possible can. But they can only do their best and stay focused when they have full tummies. That is why this project was so important to have funded!\r\n\r\nA majority of my students also live in temporary housing where they do not have a kitchen to cook warm meals. They also do not have a refrigerator, making cooking at home difficult. Because of your generosity I am able to send my students home with a few extra snacks during the weekend. \r\n\r\nThis small act has helped me build a caring and trusting relationship with them. In my experience, real learning can only happen when students trust teachers, feel safe, and taken care of. Thank you for making this all possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764690824358,"projectUrl":"project/smart-snacks-for-students/9924682/","projectTitle":"Smart Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6899409_orig.png?crop=854,854,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720525909934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sonia"},{"teacherId":3036391,"projectId":9959372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in our favorite activity as a class, cooking! Having a food processor at school, versus lugging mine back and forth on the subway, will be a game changer! Opening up great opportunities for things that we will be able to cook regularly. The students always love trying new gadgets as well. When we made latkes they were amazed at how the food processor can slice potatoes into smaller pieces so quickly. \r\n\r\nI love giving my students new and engaging opportunities that are not only educational, but also build life skills and community within our classroom. Thank you for your generosity and we look forward to cooking more and more all year and for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1766067760889,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-some-learning/9959372/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Some Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x1923,y760&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596590282058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"},{"teacherId":8108039,"projectId":9763474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the classroom rug you donated. From the moment it arrived, my students were excited to gather around it, choose their spots, and make it their own. It has quickly become a special place in our room where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe use the rug every day for read-alouds, discussions, and quiet reading time. It has helped create a calm, welcoming space where students can listen, share ideas, and learn together. As we continue our lessons, the rug will remain our go-to place for building community and supporting learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our classroom. Thank you for giving my students a space that feels safe, joyful, and truly theirs.","fullyFundedDate":1762607437231,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-everyone-a-rug-that-builds-co/9763474/","projectTitle":"Seats for Everyone: A Rug that Builds Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escobosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8108039_orig.jpg?crop=2399,2399,x292,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758844190449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108039"},{"teacherId":8703574,"projectId":9928430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward an art drying rack for our second grade classroom. Because of your support, our students now have a safe and organized space to dry their artwork, which has made a meaningful difference in how we create and care for our projects. The drying rack allows students to take pride in their work, knowing it will be protected and displayed properly as it dries.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped foster creativity, responsibility, and excitement for learning in our classroom. Our students are thrilled to see their art treated like the important work it is, and they feel proud knowing that people in the community believe in them and their education. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students' creativity and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1764685880015,"projectUrl":"project/art-drying-rack-for-super-cool-second-gr/9928430/","projectTitle":"Art Drying Rack for Super Cool Second Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viviano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8703574_orig.jpg?crop=493,493,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663362560669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8703574"},{"teacherId":4896923,"projectId":9747450,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for your donation towards our round table! We were able to dispose of two small rectangular tables, that had peeling tops and wobbly legs, and replace them with this beautiful round table that is just the right height and circumference for a small group of children. We placed it in our Math Games center, and now our students are able to collaborate with each other better as they put together puzzles and play logic-building games. What we are witnessing is now making us want to replace all of our rectangular tables with round ones!\r\n\r\nThank you for making the social part of play so much more accessible for our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1765733732194,"projectUrl":"project/round-tables-help-young-learners-collabo/9747450/","projectTitle":"Round Tables Help Young Learners Collaborate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4896923_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509655953382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4896923"},{"teacherId":6899409,"projectId":9866735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to headphones with microphones, a resource that has made a meaningful difference in their learning.\r\n The headphones were essential for students to fully participate in a computer-based program designed to help them learn English. With built-in microphones, students are able to listen, speak, practice pronunciation, and receive immediate feedback, something that would not have been possible without this equipment. Your donation removed a major barrier and allowed every student to engage confidently and independently.\r\n Most importantly, the headphones gave my students a sense of focus, privacy, and confidence as they worked on developing their language skills. Seeing their excitement and progress has been incredibly rewarding, and it would not have happened without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764682727180,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-english-learning/9866735/","projectTitle":"Headphones for English Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6899409_orig.png?crop=854,854,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720525909934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sonia"},{"teacherId":6899409,"projectId":9433301,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. With your help I have healthy snack options for my students with peanut allergies. My elementary school students truly enjoy being able to share snacks with one another, and now they don't have to worry about checking twice to make sure everything is nut free. Your thoughtfulness and care made a real difference by creating a safe, inclusive environment where all students can participate with confidence.\r\n\r\nThese snacks also help my students when they come to school late and have missed breakfast and even when they stay for my after school program. Your donations have a huge impact in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757990543267,"projectUrl":"project/no-nuts-no-problem/9433301/","projectTitle":"No Nuts, No Problem!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6899409_orig.png?crop=854,854,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720525909934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sonia"},{"teacherId":3036391,"projectId":9929036,"letterContent":"Thank you for ensuring that my students have access to clean drinking water at school. Staying hydrated is essential for learning and life. With so many pipes/sinks in our school being identified as having traces of lead in the water, I feel uncomfortable allowing my students to drink out of any of the water fountains at school. Also, not enough of the students bring water bottles from home each day. That would mean if we did not have water bottles in our classroom students would be drinking sugary beverages all day! I appreciate your care and help to guarantee that my students have healthy and safe drinking water throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Marissa","fullyFundedDate":1765387240459,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hydration/9929036/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hydration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x1923,y760&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596590282058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"},{"teacherId":6899409,"projectId":9666665,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness, your donation helped my class get filling breakfast snacks. My students come from families that are in temporary housing. Meaning that they often move from shelter to shelter, this means that they can live anywhere that is 15 mins away to up to an hour. This causes many of my students to be late and miss breakfast. \r\n\r\nBut because of your help I am able to provide my hungry students with breakfast snacks. My students love the Nutrigrain bars and cereal. I even let them take a few cereal cups home to eat over the weekend which they are very grateful. Now that they have full bellies, they are able to concentrate and participate in class more often!\r\n\r\nThank you for all that you","fullyFundedDate":1757255272971,"projectUrl":"project/smart-start-student-snacks/9666665/","projectTitle":"Smart Start Student Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6899409_orig.png?crop=854,854,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720525909934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sonia"},{"teacherId":4513501,"projectId":9863565,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our new books have made a positive impact on our student's learning experiences. The new books have sparked a love for reading in many of our students, and opportunities for them to dive into new genres they had not read before. The variety of texts not only make reading more enjoyable but accessible as well. \r\n\r\nWhen they saw the new books, our students were absolutely thrilled! Their excitement was contagious as they flipped through the pages of the new books and quickly sat down to independently read. Your support has truly made a difference, and we're excited to see how it continues to inspire and enrich our classroom. Once again, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1763307989838,"projectUrl":"project/more-books/9863565/","projectTitle":"More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goldstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4513501_orig.png?crop=554,554,x89,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726105675907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4513501"},{"teacherId":3036391,"projectId":9929051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing additions to the sensory materials in our classroom. As your can see from the photos the students were eager to try them out.\r\n\r\nThe sensory strips will be a great addition to students tables to help them meet their sensory needs and maintain attention or time on task. I am always looking for tools to help my students understand how to self-regulate. \r\n\r\nThe wobble balance board is a great addition to our morning sensory work and will help my students develop their core muscles. Developing core muscle strength helps students maintain focus and builds strength for writing tasks too. \r\n\r\nAll of the materials will be out to great use and my students were thrilled to try them out. I thank you for your generosity and know you have made a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764723124233,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-regulation/9929051/","projectTitle":"Tools for Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x1923,y760&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596590282058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":367,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.3,"schoolId":29,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 142 Amalia Castro on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 142 Amalia Castro","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-142-amalia-castro/29"}