{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 143 Louis Armstrong","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7185495,"projectId":9847132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our Music to Our Ears project! Because of your support, our library is now equipped with the adapters necessary to bridge the gap between our technology and our students. In a busy school environment, these small but vital pieces of hardware make a world of difference, allowing students to plug in their headphones and dive into their digital lessons without distraction.\r\n\r\nWith these adapters, our iPads have been transformed into truly accessible tools for learning. Students can now engage with interactive read-alouds, language-learning apps, and educational videos at their own pace, creating a focused \"quiet zone\" right in the middle of the library. Your contribution has removed a significant barrier to their success, ensuring that every child—regardless of the type of headphones they own—can participate fully in our digital curriculum.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to invest in our students' education. Seeing their faces light up when they realize they can finally hear their projects clearly is a testament to the impact of your kindness. You haven't just provided hardware; you've provided the gift of focus and the opportunity for every student to hear the world of knowledge waiting for them.","fullyFundedDate":1765605109561,"projectUrl":"project/music-to-our-ears/9847132/","projectTitle":"Music To Our Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7185495_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593633046812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7185495"},{"teacherId":7765045,"projectId":9791409,"letterContent":"Thank you for making learning fun in my first grade classroom. My students were so happy and very excited to see the playdoh. They love practicing their sight words by making the letters with the playdoh during our WIN -What I Need - period. Some of my students are having fun learning the names of letters and the sounds they make by playing the Fish -n-Spell Alphabet game. \r\n I use the shiny, colorful smiley stickers as little rewards for listening or following directions. They love collecting them on their hands and sometime on their shirts! Lol","fullyFundedDate":1766860976504,"projectUrl":"project/fun-times-for-learning/9791409/","projectTitle":"Fun Times for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7765045_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692423485860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7765045"},{"teacherId":7185495,"projectId":9886701,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in bringing Arduinos into our classroom. Because of your support, my students have transitioned from being users of technology to active creators and innovators. Seeing their faces light up as they uploaded their first lines of code and watched a physical LED blink for the first time was a powerful reminder of why hands-on STEM tools are so vital. These microcontrollers have turned our classroom into a true laboratory where curiosity leads the way.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our STEM program has been nothing short of transformative. With these kits, students are now tackling complex, real-world problems—building custom motion-sensor alarms. This experience has bridged the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and tangible engineering solutions. By working through the \"productive struggle\" of debugging code and wiring circuits, my students are developing resilience and critical thinking skills that will serve them far beyond the walls of this classroom.\r\n\r\nYour investment goes much further than the hardware itself; you have provided my students with the confidence to envision themselves as future engineers, programmers, and scientists. For many of these kids, this was their first encounter with robotics, and you have sparked a passion that may very well define their career paths. Thank you for believing in their potential and for giving our STEM program the tools it needs to thrive. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1766974942910,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-arduino/9886701/","projectTitle":"Awesome Arduino","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7185495_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593633046812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7185495"},{"teacherId":10295866,"projectId":9781122,"letterContent":"Students have been using the phonics games and activities purchased during small groups during a period called WIN (What I Need). During this time, students are grouped based on what they need support in with reading. While I work with a small group targeting their needs based on data, other groups are working activities targeted to their needs based on data. These phonics games directly align with their needs to blend words, read site words, and build their English proficiency.\r\n\r\nStudents fell in love with the activities because as first graders, they enjoy and greatly benefit from hands on activities. Because of these phonics games, students' confidence has been building in reading as well as their ability to speak English. They cannot wait to start WIN period, knowing they can play and learn at the same time. I remember one of my students who said he can't read come up to me and excitedly read me words from one of the phonics activity. Students even get creative and build other words using the materials from the phonics activities. These games have helped build more camaraderie in our classroom as students love playing together and helping each other read.\r\n\r\nThe next step for Class 109 is to continue building their confidence and proficiency when it comes to reading in English, as reading concepts get more complex. They have worked so hard and came a long way thanks to everyone's combined efforts. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1765389261703,"projectUrl":"project/learning-english-and-reading-through-pla/9781122/","projectTitle":"Learning English and Reading through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Czekanski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295866"},{"teacherId":5813859,"projectId":9451835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Vocabulary in Kindergarten project. Because of your donation, my students now have primary journals, pocket charts, and a pocket chart stand that will play a key role in building early vocabulary and language skills. These materials give my students hands-on, visual opportunities to practice new words, express their thinking, and engage more deeply in daily lessons.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is already making a meaningful impact in our classroom. I see students excited to share ideas, interact with new words, and grow more confident as readers and writers. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping lay a strong foundation for our young learners' success. Thank you for believing in our students and their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758160877732,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-vocabulary-in-kindergarten/9451835/","projectTitle":"Exploring Vocabulary in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5813859"},{"teacherId":8092801,"projectId":8429525,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my students were able to step into the world of storytelling and communication in an exciting, hands-on way. These materials helped students confidently share ideas, listen to one another, and express themselves clearly. Engagement increased as students practiced speaking and listening skills in a fun, meaningful environment.\r\nStudents became more confident communicators, eager to participate and proud to use their voices. These skills will stay with them as they grow as learners and leaders. Thank you for helping our classroom be heard—loud and clear!","fullyFundedDate":1723661441127,"projectUrl":"project/hear-ye-hear-ye/8429525/","projectTitle":"Hear Ye, Hear Ye!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. PEGUERO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092801_orig.jpg?crop=294,294,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704515780303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092801"},{"teacherId":6703310,"projectId":9510592,"letterContent":"We absolutely love our new printer! Thank you so much for your generosity and support.\r\nBecause of you, we can now print classroom resources in both black and white and color, making lessons more engaging and learning more exciting for our students. Having access to color printing has opened up so many new opportunities in our classroom.\r\nWe are now able to create colorful reading projects and small-group activities that our students truly enjoy. Our second graders recently had a wonderful time researching the world, reading their sentences with group partners, and practicing how to decode multisyllabic words. The excitement and engagement were wonderful to see!","fullyFundedDate":1758899135990,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-full-color/9510592/","projectTitle":"Learning in Full Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6703310_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757717409731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6703310"},{"teacherId":7480186,"projectId":9662115,"letterContent":"Thank you for kindness. Thanks to your generous donation, my students have been able to create countless of meaningful musical memories. From learning to identify different pitches, to creating their own melodic patterns, my students are eager to experience the joy of music every day they step into my classroom.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your interest in helping my music program come into fruition. I look forward to facilitating many more opportunities for my students to incorporate the materials you've kindly helped us to acquired. I wish you an prosperous new year ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1756905585951,"projectUrl":"project/pitch-explorers-part-1/9662115/","projectTitle":"Pitch Explorers Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quezada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7480186_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598395158468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7480186"},{"teacherId":7480186,"projectId":9692513,"letterContent":"Thank you for kindness. Thanks to your generous donation, my students have been able to create countless of meaningful musical memories. From engaging in circle game activities, to learning about the rehearsal process prior to a music show, my students are eager to experience the joy of music every day they step into my classroom.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your interest in helping my music program come into fruition. I look forward to facilitating many more opportunities for my students to incorporate the materials you've kindly helped us to acquired. I wish you an prosperous new year ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1758314558848,"projectUrl":"project/musical-carpet/9692513/","projectTitle":"Musical Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quezada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7480186_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598395158468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7480186"},{"teacherId":8092801,"projectId":8150576,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students now have comfortable and flexible seating that supports focused small-group learning. The new seating has created a welcoming space where students feel relaxed, supported, and ready to learn. During small-group time, students are more engaged, attentive, and confident participating in discussions and activities.\r\nThis seating has helped build a positive classroom community and allows me to better meet students' individual needs. Because of our donors, small-group instruction is more effective, meaningful, and joyful for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1713501617235,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-small-group-time/8150576/","projectTitle":"Seating for Small Group Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. PEGUERO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092801_orig.jpg?crop=294,294,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704515780303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092801"},{"teacherId":2060495,"projectId":9707044,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our new printer and easel have made a truly meaningful difference in our classroom. These tools have transformed the way I am able to support my ENL and Special Education students. Having the ability to print differentiated materials, visual supports, and charts in color has made lessons more engaging and accessible for all learners. My students light up when they receive materials created just for them, and the added clarity and vibrancy have helped them stay focused and confident.\r\n\r\nThe easel has quickly become an essential part of our small-group instruction. It allows me to model strategies, display charts, and guide students' thinking in a clear and interactive way. Being able to present math problem-solving steps right at their eye level—and adjust materials as we talk through ideas—has strengthened both understanding and participation. It has truly created a space where students feel supported, seen, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and support. Your donation has given my students tools that help them shine every day, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758899188502,"projectUrl":"project/brighten-up-our-learning/9707044/","projectTitle":"Brighten Up Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2060495_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537873601108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2060495"},{"teacherId":7185495,"projectId":9560358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the cleaning supplies, hexagon felt boards & push pin set. These supplies are going to make the technology lab neat, tidy and healthy. The students love the ability to have tissues placed near them between the computers. When the keyboards are a bit dust from a long vacation the power towels allow them to wipe them. The screen wipes keep the finger prints to a minimum. The clorox wipes help with the counters. The hexagon shapes allow for notes that need to be shared between classes. We can't thank you enough for the supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1757423206497,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-technology-lab/9560358/","projectTitle":"Tidy Technology Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7185495_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593633046812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7185495"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_916","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1345,"numTeachers":118,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":916,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 143 Louis Armstrong on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 143 Louis Armstrong","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-143-louis-armstrong/916"}