{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10335622,"projectId":10234456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Teaching Children Kindness & Care for Animals\"! Your generosity helps us provide the food and supplies needed to care for our two classroom guinea pigs, Chickpea and Cherry. Our students love having them in our classroom, and they bring so much joy to our school community. Through daily care and observation, students are learning the importance of meeting animals' needs and treating every living creature with gentleness, patience, and respect.\r\n\r\nYour support provides more than just supplies; it creates meaningful learning experiences that help students develop empathy, compassion, and responsibility. Caring for Chickpea and Cherry encourages students to work together, ask questions, observe animal behavior, and understand that animals depend on us for their well-being. These lessons extend beyond the classroom, reminding students that kindness matters in how we treat animals and one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where compassion and learning go hand in hand. Because of your generosity, Chickpea and Cherry can continue to be cherished members of our classroom family while helping our students grow into more caring and responsible individuals. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777988229933,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-children-kindness-care-for-an/10234456/","projectTitle":"Teaching Children Kindness & Care for Animals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doulis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335622_orig.png?crop=826,826,x111,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764002165405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolpets"},{"teacherId":10335622,"projectId":10264513,"letterContent":"DonorsChoose has made a tremendous impact on my classroom by providing the funding necessary to care for our two beloved female guinea pigs, Chickpea and Cherry. As a Tier 1 school, many of our students and families face financial challenges, and having access to additional resources can make a meaningful difference. Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose donors, we have been able to provide the food, bedding, and essential supplies our guinea pigs need to stay healthy, comfortable, and well cared for without placing an additional financial burden on our classroom.\r\n\r\nChickpea and Cherry have become special members of our school community. Caring for them gives our students opportunities to develop empathy, compassion, responsibility, and an understanding of the needs of living things. For many of our students, interacting with the guinea pigs provides comfort, joy, and a calming experience throughout the school day. These moments help foster positive connections, support social-emotional development, and create a welcoming classroom environment where students feel safe and engaged.\r\n\r\nDonorsChoose has helped make this experience possible by ensuring that our guinea pigs receive consistent care and that our students can continue benefiting from the unique bond they share with animals. I am truly grateful to the donors who support our classroom and recognize that even something as simple as providing food and supplies for our guinea pigs can have a lasting impact. Their generosity helps us create meaningful learning experiences and brings happiness to our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1782077505611,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-for-small-animals/10264513/","projectTitle":"Compassion for Small Animals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doulis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335622_orig.png?crop=826,826,x111,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764002165405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolpets"},{"teacherId":7585971,"projectId":10076736,"letterContent":"Bright prints inspire bright ideas! Thank you so much for generously supporting our classroom project. Your donation will help us create fun, colorful, and engaging learning materials for our first-grade students. Having access to bright, high-quality prints allows us to make color-coded literacy and math centers that are easier for children to understand, organize, and use independently. These visual supports are especially helpful for our young learners because they make directions clearer and help students confidently find the materials and activities they need. Your kindness will bring more creativity, excitement, and hands-on learning into our classroom each day. Because of you, our students will have resources that make practicing important skills feel fun and inviting. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our children and help make our classroom a brighter, more engaging place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1778030372564,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-start-with-bright-prints/10076736/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas Start with Bright Prints","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weisenburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7585971_orig.jpg?crop=2252,2252,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601590780817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7585971"},{"teacherId":3103394,"projectId":5793441,"letterContent":"My students were so grateful to be able to return to in-person learning this school year, to have the tools and other classroom materials was such a blessing. Our learning looked a little different with desks spaced apart, wearing masks etc. \r\n\r\nWe were so excited to be able to have crayons that represented the truly diverse melting pot that is Woodside Queens NY! My students were so happy to be able to draw self portraits in their Social Studies \"all about me\" unit, as well as any other project with \"real life colors\" as one of my sweet students called them. The Astrobright paper made our displays, special projects, important letters home to family and published writing pieces POP with engagement. \r\n In the Kindergarten classroom, sheet protectors become inexpensive dry erase sleeves, perfect for math center materials, phonics small group work and more. We especially love using our highlighters to identify new words in texts. \r\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH DONORS for helping this class thrive in these uncertain times.","fullyFundedDate":1640208091566,"projectUrl":"project/back-in-the-new-york-groove/5793441/","projectTitle":"Back in the New York Groove!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sciacca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3103394_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787167747387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-sciacca"},{"teacherId":4532312,"projectId":10190297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our DJ Booth to life! Your generosity has given my students an exciting new way to learn, create, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nThe DJ Booth has quickly become something our students are excited to use. They are learning that technology can be much more than computers and tablets—it can be a tool for creativity, communication, teamwork, and building confidence. Students are learning how to use the equipment, make choices about music, work together, and take on leadership roles.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts has been watching students who may not always feel confident in the classroom become excited to participate. The DJ Booth gives them an opportunity to shine in a completely different way. They are proud when they get behind the booth, and their classmates love cheering them on!\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has brought joy and a stronger sense of community to our school. Whether we are celebrating a special event, enjoying music together, or giving students the chance to be our next \"DJ Roary,\" the booth has created experiences and memories that our students will carry with them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us provide opportunities that go beyond traditional classroom learning. Your donation didn't just purchase DJ equipment—you helped give our students a place to be creative, confident, included, and celebrated. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776725940589,"projectUrl":"project/dj-booth/10190297/","projectTitle":"DJ Booth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connors","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4532312_orig.png?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671418336276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4532312"},{"teacherId":4532312,"projectId":10040429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a popcorn machine into our classroom/school community! What may seem like a simple item has made a huge impact on our students in ways we never imagined.\r\n\r\nThe popcorn machine has helped create a warm, exciting, and welcoming environment for our students. We have used it during classroom celebrations, reward days, family events, movie afternoons, and school-wide activities. The smell of fresh popcorn instantly brings smiles to our students' faces and creates memorable experiences that help build a positive school culture.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, these small moments of joy and community mean everything. The popcorn machine has encouraged participation, boosted morale, and given students something special to look forward to after working hard academically and behaviorally. It has also helped strengthen connections between students, teachers, and families during school events.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students feel seen, appreciated, and excited to come to school. Thank you for investing not only in supplies, but also in the happiness, motivation, and sense of belonging of our students.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1776710462718,"projectUrl":"project/cotton-candy-cones-are-essential/10040429/","projectTitle":"Cotton Candy Cones are Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connors","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4532312_orig.png?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671418336276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4532312"},{"teacherId":7172211,"projectId":9576544,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to start using the new phonics materials in our classroom! We have been using the markers, paper, and magnetic letters during small group reading lessons to practice letter sounds, build words, and strengthen early reading skills. One special moment was watching students work together to use the magnetic letters to sound out and create new words independently. They were eager to participate and proud of their progress. These resources have made our phonics lessons more hands-on and engaging, and our next steps are to continue building decoding and writing skills through interactive word-building and reading activities.","fullyFundedDate":1758898765649,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-phonics-journey-help-make-lear/9576544/","projectTitle":"Fuel Our Phonics Journey: Help Make Learning Exciting!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7172211"},{"teacherId":7172211,"projectId":9837488,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when our new resources arrived! They immediately wanted to explore and start using them in class. We recently began a hands-on research project where students worked in small groups to apply the materials to real-world problem solving, and their excitement and engagement were incredible to see. One of my favorite moments was watching students confidently share ideas and collaborate in ways they hadn't before. Moving forward, we'll continue building on this project by creating presentations and reflection activities that allow students to deepen their understanding and showcase what they've learned. Thank you for helping make these meaningful learning experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1763602672960,"projectUrl":"project/chop-create-innovate-support-our-ste/9837488/","projectTitle":"Chop, Create, Innovate – Support Our STEM Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7172211"},{"teacherId":10335622,"projectId":9972530,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Helping Paws: Supporting Our Classroom Guinea Pigs.\" Your generosity has brought so much joy and meaningful learning into our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents were incredibly excited when the new habitat and supplies arrived. They now help care for the guinea pigs by preparing food, refreshing water, and observing their behaviors. We've started simple observation journals, which are building science, writing, and responsibility skills while also encouraging kindness and empathy.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be designing model habitats and continuing to learn about animal needs and responsible care. Your support has created hands-on learning experiences our students love.","fullyFundedDate":1771938808771,"projectUrl":"project/helping-paws-supporting-our-classroom-g/9972530/","projectTitle":"Helping Paws: Supporting Our Classroom Guinea Pigs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doulis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335622_orig.png?crop=826,826,x111,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764002165405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolpets"},{"teacherId":4532312,"projectId":10011891,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the meaningful impact that the cotton candy machine has had on my special education students here in Woodside. What may seem like a simple treat has become a powerful learning tool that brings joy, curiosity, and connection into our classroom. Many of my students benefit most from hands-on, engaging experiences, and this machine has given them just that. It has created opportunities for students to work together, practice following directions, and build independence—all while feeling successful and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, the cotton candy machine has opened the door to real-world science learning. Students have been able to see how sugar changes from a solid into a liquid when heated, and then transforms into thin strands as it spins and cools in the air. This process has helped them better understand concepts like heat, matter, and physical change in a way that is visual and memorable. Being able to observe and participate in this transformation has made abstract science concepts come to life in a way that worksheets simply cannot.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this experience has had a lasting emotional and educational impact. Students who often struggle with traditional instruction are more engaged, more confident, and eager to learn when lessons are interactive and meaningful. The cotton candy machine has not only sweetened our classroom environment but has also strengthened students' love of learning. Thank you for helping us create these joyful and enriching moments that truly make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768692269824,"projectUrl":"project/a-cotton-candy-machine/10011891/","projectTitle":"A Cotton Candy Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connors","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4532312_orig.png?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671418336276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4532312"},{"teacherId":7585971,"projectId":9734013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the floor mat and floor tables for my students. The children absolutely love having a comfortable, flexible space to sit, work, and collaborate together. These new learning spots have already made our classroom feel more inviting and supportive, especially during small group instruction when students need to focus, talk through ideas, and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nThe floor mat and tables have also become a favorite place for our Readers Theater activities. My students are excited to gather, practice their parts, and act out stories in a space that feels fun and special just for them. Your kindness has helped create a learning environment where students feel comfortable, confident, and eager to participate. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning truly comes to life.","fullyFundedDate":1759788566560,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-first-grade/9734013/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weisenburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7585971_orig.jpg?crop=2252,2252,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601590780817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7585971"},{"teacherId":7585971,"projectId":9795744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of library books for my students. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My second graders were beyond excited to explore the new stories, characters, and topics, and many of them couldn't wait to pick a book and start reading right away. Having access to fresh, engaging books helps build a true love of reading and makes our classroom library a place where students feel inspired, curious, and eager to learn.\r\nBecause of you, my students now have more opportunities to see themselves in stories, discover new perspectives, and strengthen their reading skills every day. Your support helps create a warm, welcoming learning environment where all learners can grow with confidence. Thank you for investing in my students and in their future—your generosity will continue to spark imagination, learning, and a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1763388501531,"projectUrl":"project/from-giggles-to-growth-a-library-for-al/9795744/","projectTitle":"From Giggles to Growth: a Library for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weisenburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7585971_orig.jpg?crop=2252,2252,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601590780817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7585971"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1072","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":553,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":56,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"schoolId":1072,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-152-gwendoline-n-aleyne/1072"}