{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 163 Alfred E Smith","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9770282,"projectId":9038113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! With the technology upgrades, we are able to plan various activities with ease. The printers allow us to provide a colorful and engaging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWe have been able to print out new labels for the bins to make the classroom run more smoothly. We also use the photo printer so there are pictures of the children on the classroom walls. We also use pictures of the children for their cubbies and morning meeting activities. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746785743503,"projectUrl":"project/technology-upgrades-for-a-pre-k-classroo/9038113/","projectTitle":"Technology Upgrades for a Pre-k Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770282_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727886647683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770282"},{"teacherId":1735368,"projectId":9073393,"letterContent":"This project has had such a meaningful impact on my students' learning. For many of my ENL students, writing can be intimidating, but creating their own yearbooks gave them a fun, personal reason to write. They were excited to label photos, write captions, and include short messages and reflections in English. It was a great way to celebrate their progress and build confidence in their writing skills.\r\n\r\nThanks to the materials funded by all of you, I was able to turn what might have just been a regular end-of-year activity into something much more special. It was great to see how much pride they took in their work, and how eager they are to share it with their classmates and families.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful to everyone who made this possible. You gave my students a chance to feel seen, capable, and proud, and that makes a huge difference. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745946035703,"projectUrl":"project/perfecting-pixels-with-an-ipad-and-penci/9073393/","projectTitle":"Perfecting Pixels With an iPad and Pencil","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1735368_orig.png?crop=271,271,x116,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755697439072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpatterson"},{"teacherId":9888225,"projectId":9160297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our golf project in Physical Education. Because of your donation, my students now have access to golf equipment that allows them to learn and enjoy a sport they may not have had the chance to experience otherwise. It's been amazing to watch them develop new skills, build confidence, and discover a love for the game—all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nIntroducing golf into our PE curriculum has added a whole new level of excitement and opportunity. Students are learning about focus, patience, and sportsmanship in a fun and active way. Your contribution has helped create a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our program. Thank you for helping us make this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1743973398326,"projectUrl":"project/on-the-green-golf/9160297/","projectTitle":"On the Green Golf","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9888225_orig.png?crop=148,148,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737041821790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9888225"},{"teacherId":9888225,"projectId":9100674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support means the world to my students and me. Because of your kindness, we now have the tools and resources we need to make learning more engaging, hands-on, and effective. It's incredible to see how excited the students are when they use the new materials—they feel seen, supported, and inspired to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference in our daily classroom experience. Whether it's sparking creativity, improving focus, or opening up new opportunities for collaboration, your gift has helped create an environment where every student can thrive. We are deeply grateful for your support and investment in our education. Thank you for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1740439513051,"projectUrl":"project/bowling-for-strikes/9100674/","projectTitle":"Bowling for Strikes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9888225_orig.png?crop=148,148,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737041821790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9888225"},{"teacherId":9888225,"projectId":9033917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our golf project in physical education! We are currently in the midst of our putting unit, and the students are absolutely loving the opportunity to learn and practice with real equipment. It's been so rewarding to see them improve their grip, stance, and control with each lesson. The students were able to practice their new skills while watching the professionals during The Masters tournament, which was very exciting to see the best in the world doing the same skills that the students were learning. Thanks to your donation, we'll soon be able to set up and play on our very own school mini golf course—a big highlight the kids are eagerly anticipating!\r\n\r\nFollowing our mini golf adventure, we'll be moving on to learning how to use irons and working on hitting the ball for distance. The students are excited to develop this new skill and put it into action during our upcoming \"Top Golf Day\" at school. Your support has not only provided the necessary tools for learning, but it has also sparked excitement, confidence, and a love for golf in our students. Thank you for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1737307312137,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-become-tee-rific-at-gol/9033917/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Become Tee-rific at Golf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9888225_orig.png?crop=148,148,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737041821790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9888225"},{"teacherId":1735368,"projectId":8956890,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, the coloring books have finally arrived, and they are absolutely stunning! I can't thank you enough for being part of what has truly become one of the most rewarding projects I've ever worked on. The cover is vibrant and the illustrations are just waiting to be brought to life with color.\r\n\r\nHanding these coloring books to my students, letting them explore the pages and find their favorites, and then hearing their excited squeals of delight when they found their own pages was priceless! It was such a special moment to share with them.\r\n\r\nThe coloring books are now available for pre-order on Amazon, though the cover image is still being updated (I'm on it!). Thank you once again for helping to create such a meaningful experience for these students!","fullyFundedDate":1733252255361,"projectUrl":"project/self-published-endangered-animals-colori/8956890/","projectTitle":"Self-Published Endangered Animals Coloring Book for ELLs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1735368_orig.png?crop=271,271,x116,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755697439072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpatterson"},{"teacherId":9770282,"projectId":8808739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the magnetic whiteboard, the sensory bins, and the drying rack! We use all of these items every single day! \r\n\r\nWe use the magnetic whiteboard for our morning meetings. We use the board for our daily schedule, our weather cards, and the pictures of our students to take attendance. The children also love to write the number of children who are in attendance with a dry erase marker. It allows the students to be active members of our morning meetings because the board makes all of the materials so accessible!\r\n\r\nWe use the sensory bins for various materials depending on what we are learning about. We are currently learning about plants and how they grow. We put soil and beans in our sensory bins so they children could explore the materials. We also put cups and large plastic tweezers in there so the children can practice their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nLastly, our children use the drying rack everyday for their artwork! My students love to paint! Since we have a drying rack now, we can make endless painting and not have to worry about finding space for it to dry! \r\n\r\nThank you all so much! We appreciate everything that was provided!","fullyFundedDate":1731193229186,"projectUrl":"project/complete-a-pre-k-classroom/8808739/","projectTitle":"Complete a Pre-K Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770282_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727886647683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770282"},{"teacherId":1735368,"projectId":8937054,"letterContent":"Thank you for the speaker for my ENL show \"Don't Let Them Disappear\" which focused on endangered animals. Each animal featured in the show had its own special song, and the English language learners had a blast learning dances and moves that captured the essence of each creature. Can you guess which song became the crowd's favorite?\r\n\r\nThe speaker is the perfect addition to ensure my students' performances run smoothly. It's quite heavy, but by placing it on a scooter, I was able to effortlessly transport it from my classroom to the auditorium. The sound it provided brought so much energy and excitement to the show!\r\n\r\nAnd the hands-down favorite song? Baby Shark! The students couldn't get enough of it, mimicking the movements the ENL dancers did on stage. \r\n\r\nYour donation truly helped make this event a memorable one, and my students and I are so grateful for your support! A special thank you as well to Young Sheldon for matching the donation!","fullyFundedDate":1731520961665,"projectUrl":"project/the-sound-of-science/8937054/","projectTitle":"The Sound of Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1735368_orig.png?crop=271,271,x116,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755697439072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpatterson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_80","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":466,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.9,"schoolId":80,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 163 Alfred E Smith on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 163 Alfred E Smith","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-163-alfred-e-smith/80"}