{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 145 Bloomingdale School","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6183555,"projectId":9677938,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our therapy room now has an incredible collection of tools to strengthen fine motor skills and promote hands-on learning! Students are using new puzzles, peg number boards, and shape sorters to practice problem-solving and hand-eye coordination. The Create & Design Drill Kit and Tweezer Tongs Sorting Kit have been especially popular for building grip strength and precision. These activities make therapy engaging while supporting essential skills.\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was watching a student confidently use the new pencil grips and slant board to complete a handwriting task. Others have loved exploring the busy boards, learning to tie shoes, and creating patterns with sensory beads. The colorful storage caddies keep everything organized, and the fidget toys provide calming options during transitions. \r\nYour generosity is helping students build independence and confidence every day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758818821581,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-confidence-in-occupati/9677938/","projectTitle":"Building Skills & Confidence in Occupatioanl Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hulse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6183555"},{"teacherId":9249141,"projectId":9489341,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support has truly help set my classroom for success during the first months of school. As I welcomed 12 new students during the first week of school, and 2 more later in the month, all the children were able to quickly settle into their new environment. The cozy area has become a highlight where every child enjoys going there each day. From the fidget toys to the soft pillows and stuffed animals, the various books and other materials we use daily, the children of class 700 are excited for school each day. I hope your kindness is repaid tenfold and may you have a wonderful holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1758824294001,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-preschool/9489341/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9249141_orig.jpg?crop=1686,1686,x153,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694142066010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249141"},{"teacherId":9184235,"projectId":9572507,"letterContent":"On behalf of all the students and staff in our STEAM Lab, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible support of our classroom pet turtle, Turkey. Because of your generous donations, our students in grades K–5 have been able to experience hands-on learning, responsibility, and joy through caring for her.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment Turkey arrived, she has become an instant favorite among our students. Every class looks forward to visiting her tank, feeding her, and observing her curious movements. She has sparked endless questions, inspired new investigations, and even encouraged students to connect science and compassion in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755732536151,"projectUrl":"project/steam-lab-classroom-pet/9572507/","projectTitle":"STEAM Lab Classroom Pet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9184235_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692919560625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sanchez-145"},{"teacherId":9249141,"projectId":9565544,"letterContent":"Your kindness has truly made a big impact in our school community. After obtaining all the new equipment for our playground area, we were able to help various children have fun during movement time. When I first brought out the materials, the children had the brightest smile on their faces, as they were excited- imagining all the new ways they can begin interacting with them. One of the most popular equipment were the colorful bouncing ball. Many children began using them to play catch with their friends and teachers. The large green basketball ring was the main attraction as now children were able to use each hoop to throw the balls, allowing them to improve their gross motor skills. From the bottom of my heart, thank you once again and may this kindness be returned 10 fold.","fullyFundedDate":1758246043450,"projectUrl":"project/revamp-playground-and-gross-motor-play/9565544/","projectTitle":"Revamp Playground and Gross Motor Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9249141_orig.jpg?crop=1686,1686,x153,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694142066010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249141"},{"teacherId":9249141,"projectId":9290969,"letterContent":"Your donations to this project helped influences the last months of the school year for the children by creating lots of fun experiences and happy memories. Before obtaining all the new equipment, teachers struggled to find exciting ways to keep children engage during gross motor play. Our outdoor space had a playground; however, it only could provide excitement to the children for a short period of time. They would seek new things to do and play. After receiving the new materials, you can see the bright smiles on the children's faces. It lite up their curiosity and imagination to the endless play activities they can part take in. \r\n\r\nWe were able to keep children of all the 3K classes engaged for the rest of the school year and even help out the afterschool program with their extracurricular activities. As we approached the final days of school, many children were sad to see the toys being put away, but, excited about using the equipment again when the new school year begins. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and may it be returned to you tenfold. Please have a wonderful summer and please continue supporting other educators.","fullyFundedDate":1746460617013,"projectUrl":"project/3k-outdoor-revamp/9290969/","projectTitle":"3K Outdoor Revamp","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9249141_orig.jpg?crop=1686,1686,x153,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694142066010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249141"},{"teacherId":7791492,"projectId":9119157,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for classroom instruments. When the boxes arrived containing the beautiful xylophones, metallaphones, and glockenspiels, our music room at PS145M was instantly transformed into a place of wonder and excitement. As a Title I school in the Upper West Side, access to high-quality instruments like these has always been a challenge—and now, thanks to you, my students can explore music in a hands-on, joyful, and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nSecond and fifth grade students used these instruments in their Spring Concert all about Asian American Heritage, and some of the most impactful moments from that event was the second graders playing the melody \"Arirang,\" a unofficial anthem of Korea, and the fifth graders playing an entire orff-estration to a Japanese song called \"Ka e u No.\" These moments would have been impossible without your donation, and the way students felt empowered as musicians from this access to high-quality instruments made all the difference.\r\n\r\nKindergarten, First Grade, Third Grade, and Fourth Grade have been using these instruments since the Spring Concert, and have played orchestrations to folk songs like \"Bow Wow Wow,\" \"Starlight, Starbright,\" and a hip hop orchestration inspired by the book \"Nighttime Symphony.\" It is incredible how accessible these instruments have been to students of all ages, and to see how students are learning to layer simple melodies/ostinati to create beautiful textures using pentatonic scales. Students are not only demonstrating their musical understanding on these instruments, but also gaining confidence in their creative voices.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I am already rethinking my entire curriculum for next year now that we have these incredible glockenspiels, metallaphones, and xylophones. You didn't just donate instruments—you gave these children the tools to discover their potential, express themselves, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Thank you for opening up a world of possibilities. You've made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1742241419071,"projectUrl":"project/xylophones-for-the-spring-concert/9119157/","projectTitle":"Xylophones for the Spring Concert!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7791492"},{"teacherId":9249141,"projectId":8999035,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support has helped shape and prepare my classroom and students to continue their individual and educational growth. By acquiring these new materials, the children were able to engage in new and exciting ways with one another and share their interest. Some children learned to play with new classmates, resulting in new bonds and hobbies taking shape. As we approach the final weeks of school, I would the children to take reflect on the exciting school year they had and take-home precious memories that may last a lifetime. I wish you all a happy and marvelous upcoming summer.","fullyFundedDate":1742568001545,"projectUrl":"project/2025-classroom-materials-and-toys/8999035/","projectTitle":"2025 Classroom Materials and Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9249141_orig.jpg?crop=1686,1686,x153,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694142066010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249141"},{"teacherId":9184235,"projectId":9031457,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations and support for our K-5 STEAM program! This project provided lab coats for ALL of our students K-5 to help them really feel like scientists! Your support made it possible for these students to gain hands-on experience in science, helping to nurture their curiosity and ambition. Your generosity has positively influenced their self-esteem, motivation, and academic performance, giving them the tools to dream big and achieve their full potential! Thank you for donating to our project and for helping our young scientists thrive! It has been so amazing to watch the excitement they get and the confidence they gain when they get to wear their lab coats as they are participating in or presenting their STEAM projects. Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1742943593836,"projectUrl":"project/lab-coats-for-our-future-scientists/9031457/","projectTitle":"Lab Coats for Our Future Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9184235_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692919560625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sanchez-145"},{"teacherId":9175614,"projectId":8859852,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my classroom is more organized, peaceful, and engaging. The USB document camera helps students follow lessons more clearly and stay focused. The wind chime gently captures their attention without me raising my voice. Magnetic white strips save time and reduce paper waste. I can now challenge early finishers and support social growth through games and activities. Students are more confident, focused, and excited to learn every day. Your generosity truly made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1736256260200,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-voting-for-a-more-organized-class/8859852/","projectTitle":"We Are Voting for a More Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9175614_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691693170139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175614"},{"teacherId":9249141,"projectId":8785309,"letterContent":"Thank you for your amazing generosity in helping my class obtain a light table for my classroom. In any preschool setting, a light table is essential for discovery play and various light experiments through using translucent materials. The table also assists during rest time where the soft light provides comfort for children who are not accustomed in sleeping in complete darkness. Since the table was introduced, the class has engaged in building with magnetic tiles, creating shadows, making a home for their comfort plushies and even build a ramp for racecars. may your kindness be returned to you tenfold and please have a wonderful upcoming Spring.","fullyFundedDate":1735957920064,"projectUrl":"project/light-table-exploration/8785309/","projectTitle":"Light Table Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9249141_orig.jpg?crop=1686,1686,x153,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694142066010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249141"},{"teacherId":9184235,"projectId":8925164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you support in our STEAM classroom. These materials have allowed our students to participate in hands on experiments and projects! When the students saw the lab coats they would get to wear their faces immediately lit up and they were so excited! These have truly been an essential learning tool to help my students look and FEEL like the amazing scientists that they are! The document camera has been used everyday since we received it and has made explicit teaching and teacher modeling a breeze! Our other materials have been used throughout the grades for different projects and experiments such as apple volcanoes, simple/series/parallel circuit building, robotics, and density experiments! Again, thank you so much for your support in our classroom and our future scientists learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1731491534030,"projectUrl":"project/steam-lab-restock/8925164/","projectTitle":"STEAM Lab Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9184235_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692919560625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sanchez-145"},{"teacherId":9184235,"projectId":8655364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in our STEAM lab. These materials have been extremely helpful and have allowed our students to participate and engage in hands-on learning experiences. The STEAM materials help us in all content areas to be creative and have fun learning. We use all of the materials including popsicle sticks, circuit kits, and straws when completing STEM challenges and solving problems. These resources have made learning exciting and engaging for all my students. They love getting the opportunity to use them. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726770180803,"projectUrl":"project/steam-supplies-make-a-difference/8655364/","projectTitle":"STEAM Supplies Make a Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9184235_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692919560625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sanchez-145"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":491,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"schoolId":78,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 145 Bloomingdale School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 145 Bloomingdale School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-145-bloomingdale-school/78"}