{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 142 Amalia Castro","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6649560,"projectId":10231019,"letterContent":"Thank you for making Bright Colors for Bright Futures possible! The printer has been an incredible resource for our Pre-K classroom, especially at the beginning of the school year when visual supports are essential for learning classroom routines and expectations.\r\n\r\nI've been able to print colorful picture schedules, classroom labels, and routine reminders that help students navigate the classroom and become more independent. One especially meaningful impact has been printing smaller visuals that I can hold close to students who have difficulty seeing. Being able to bring pictures closer to them has made learning more accessible and helped them better engage with our classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also made lesson planning easier and allowed me to share visuals and learning materials with the other Pre-K teachers on my grade team. Your generosity supports not only our students' learning and independence but also our ability to create engaging, inclusive classrooms. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1787147571776,"projectUrl":"project/bright-colors-for-bright-futures/10231019/","projectTitle":"Bright Colors for Bright Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Levene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6649560_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598932411537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6649560"},{"teacherId":4896923,"projectId":10199426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our classroom \"zen garden\" to life with your incredibly generous donation! The teacher panda drum, child-sized drums, singing bowl, chimes, and tabletop water fountain have completely transformed our classroom environment into a peaceful sanctuary for our New York City students.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the panda drums together as a whole group, and the children really love the deep, relaxing sounds they make. The other instruments and the water fountain have found a permanent home in our calm corner, which truly feels like a tranquil oasis now. This year, walking into our classroom feels so incredibly soothing, and that calming energy stays our students throughout the entire day. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has given our little city learners a beautiful space to center themselves, manage their emotions, and thrive academically and socially.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom's peace and well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1786541674294,"projectUrl":"project/a-pre-k-zen-garden-and-sound-sanctuary-i/10199426/","projectTitle":"A Pre-K Zen Garden and Sound Sanctuary in the City","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":3036391,"projectId":10543859,"letterContent":"Thank you for ensuring that my students have new supplies for the school year. We use different color folders to help students be successful in managing their own materials. They work on organizing work by subjects and what is finished vs. work that we need to go back to and finish. The folders help students build responsibility and retrieve materials efficiently for future use. I appreciate you helping students get what they need for a successful school year and ensuring equity in the classroom too. We can't wait to have a successful year with our new supplies. Thanks for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1788636528307,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-success/10543859/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788660944497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"},{"teacherId":3036391,"projectId":10520981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new graphic novels. They have been a huge hit and the kids could not wait to get their hands on the new titles. It is so nice to see them reading something other than Dogman and enjoy them just as much, if not more! I know that these books will keep motivating my reluctant readers this year and for years to come. Again, we can't thank you enough for your generosity and for building a love of reading for my students. Having interesting and engaging text is so important. I think that Investi-Gators is a classroom favorite already!","fullyFundedDate":1788786875950,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-growing-readers/10520981/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788660944497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"},{"teacherId":9850758,"projectId":10699744,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing jewelry-making supplies that give my students opportunities to express themselves creatively. These materials will allow students to explore colors, patterns, and designs while practicing patience, focus, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nAs students create their own pieces, they will make thoughtful design choices, share ideas, and help one another learn new techniques. Our next step is to encourage students to explain the meaning behind their designs and reflect on their progress.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes this hands-on learning possible. Thank you for supporting my students and giving them a meaningful way to build skills and express their individuality!","fullyFundedDate":1790627382790,"projectUrl":"project/wear-your-values-civics-through-jewelry/10699744/","projectTitle":"Wear Your Values: Civics Through Jewelry Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Starck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9850758_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733918006889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9850758"},{"teacherId":10244792,"projectId":10335252,"letterContent":"I felt so lucky opening all of my new supplies for my brand new 2nd graders! As they walked around the classroom the first few days of school, they saw all of the beautiful materials that you all helped me get for them and they were so so excited! An indescribable feeling! \r\nThey love playing with the play dough and play food during choice time, using the emotion spot plushies and reading the story while in the calm corner, and our new classroom job is \"cleaner\" who gets to use the mini vacuum! \r\nThese resources have transformed our daily routines, the plushies help students process big feelings peacefully, and prep items like our table caddies, whiteboard book shelves, and art rack keep us organized and independent every single day!\r\nHaving this foundation of play, prep, and peace has given my 2nd graders the safety and confidence to thrive right from the day one! Thank you so much for making our classroom feel so special! I appreciate you with all my heart!!!","fullyFundedDate":1783501650411,"projectUrl":"project/play-prep-and-peace/10335252/","projectTitle":"Play, Prep, and Peace!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244792_orig.jpg?crop=1230,1230,x1183,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757124952228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244792"},{"teacherId":6899409,"projectId":10198067,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your help in getting this project funded. With your donations I was able to purchase fun and filling snacks for my students. These snacks definitely help my students recharge for our after school program. My students are so grateful and appreciate that they are able to choose between cookies, crackers and even pretzels. With these snacks I am able to show my students that I care about their wellbeing which helps us build trust. When students feel cared for and safe, that's when they can do their best learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778223744371,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-after-school/10198067/","projectTitle":"Fuel for After School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. 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":1543946,"projectId":10017457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your considerate gift to my students! I've been able to incorporate the decodable texts into my small group reading instruction. The kids have really enjoyed having different genres of stories to read that appeal to their interests.\r\n\r\nMany of the students I work with struggle with decoding spelling patterns, so these books reinforce the skill we've been working. By reading these stories, they get extra practice to solidify their learning.\r\n\r\nOur kids thank you for your gift! They appreciate the variety of texts and are learning to enjoy reading step by step.","fullyFundedDate":1777898131511,"projectUrl":"project/reading-on-my-own-using-decodables-for/10017457/","projectTitle":"Reading on My Own: Using Decodables for Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1543946_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472071805111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msod"},{"teacherId":4513501,"projectId":10264370,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom library looks more polished and organized. The classroom library has allowed students to easily find and read a variety of texts, making their reading experience more enjoyable and accessible. With your support, students are able to dive into new books and genres they had not read before. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the classroom library, our students were thrilled to book shop and find books to read! With our classroom library more organized and visually appealing, students have been more independent in finding books to read as well as returning them to the correct bin when they are done. 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":1778524387801,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-makeover/10264370/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Makeover!","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/mgoldstein"},{"teacherId":6899409,"projectId":10290820,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me create a warm and inviting classroom environment for my students and their families. With your help I was able to host a family orientation for my new English language learners and their parents. Being able to offer coffee and treats helped bring families into our classroom! The Keurig machine was well used! A warm drink certainly makes school visits much more inviting.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to use this machine again and again for our future parent teacher conferences as well as one on one meetings. I also look forward to offering my students hot chocolate when the weather gets colder.","fullyFundedDate":1779306475662,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-parents-students-with-cozy-dr/10290820/","projectTitle":"Engaging Parents & Students with Cozy Drinks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. 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":10294816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in my creative students and for nurturing their creativity by helping us grow or making station. They are over the moon with all of the new supplies and I can't wait to see what they create. I have a feeling the model magic is going to be a favorite items. It is nice to have opportunities for them to be creative outside of our weekly art class that has them completing more structured projects. Last year we saw them create puppets, paintings, and so much more. Again, thank you for helping me give my students the gift of art!","fullyFundedDate":1779133385493,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-creative-kids/10294816/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Creative Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788660944497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"},{"teacherId":3036391,"projectId":10291609,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get a new carpet. My students were so excited when they walked in the classroom this year to see we had a brand new carpet. They love putting their hands across the soft pile and some of them even make designs in down moments. We are excited not to have a carpet that is all stained. The carpet brightens up our classroom while also upping those that have allergies. We can't thank you enough for your generous donation that will be a part of our classroom for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1779098193108,"projectUrl":"project/clean-carpet/10291609/","projectTitle":"Clean Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3036391_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788660944497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3036391"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"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"}