{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 169 Bay Terrace","outOfStateSupporters":9.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10544563,"projectId":10407899,"letterContent":"As we continue our social-emotional learning, my students are learning that their feelings matter and that they have the ability to make positive choices when faced with challenges. We will continue using these resources through small-group activities, classroom conversations, and reflection so students can practice communicating, solving problems, showing empathy, and supporting their classmates. I am especially excited to see how these skills continue to grow and become part of our everyday classroom community. Thank you to our generous donors for investing in my students and giving them resources that help them grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785331523253,"projectUrl":"project/tools-that-create-a-supportive-learning/10407899/","projectTitle":"Tools that Create a Supportive Learning Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10544563"},{"teacherId":9561947,"projectId":10261803,"letterContent":"These flexible seating cushions have already made such a positive difference in our classroom! My students were so excited when they first saw them and could not wait to use them. They immediately loved having a comfortable place to sit and learn rather than sitting directly on the hard classroom floor.\r\n\r\nWe use the cushions often during whole group ELA lessons, small group instruction, partner work, and independent reading. They have been especially helpful in my ICT class, where we often use parallel teaching and students gather in different areas of the classroom. The cushions allow us to create comfortable learning spaces throughout the room and make it much easier for students to move between groups.\r\n\r\nThe students also love using the cushions in our reading corner, where they can get comfortable with a book, as well as in our calm-down corner when they need a quiet space to take a break, reset, and regulate their emotions. It has been so nice to see the cushions used not only to support students academically, but also to help them feel comfortable and supported emotionally.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, the cushions will be used throughout our ELA lessons as students work in small groups, participate in discussions, read independently, and complete different reading and writing activities. They have given us so much more flexibility in how we use our classroom space and have helped create an environment where students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make our classroom a more comfortable, flexible, and welcoming place for my students. Your generosity has provided them with a resource that will continue to support their learning throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1778266481073,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-classroom-where-every-stud/10261803/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Classroom Where Every Student Can Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutrone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777938796559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561947"},{"teacherId":10163412,"projectId":10333228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! While the books haven't arrived just yet, the anticipation and excitement in our room are already through the roof!\r\n\r\nThe simple promise of these new books has already created a buzz about reading across our entire classroom. Students are already trading recommendations for which titles they want to dive into first and talking about their favorites!\r\n\r\nWe are planning to use this graphic novel collection as a core part of our upcoming unit on visual storytelling, narrative structure, and character design. Having high-interest, visually engaging books will give every student—especially those who sometimes struggle with traditional text—an accessible entry point to develop strong reading comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the boxes arrive, our immediate next step will be an unboxing celebration! The students will help unveil the new collection, set up our new graphic novel nook in the classroom library, and choose their first reads. From there, they will start keeping reading journals to track character arcs and analyze how the illustrations build on the story's tone.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students something so meaningful to look forward to. Your generosity is fostering a genuine excitement for reading before the first page is even turned!","fullyFundedDate":1790687057238,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-through-graphic/10333228/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life Through Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lupo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163412_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754686307532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163412"},{"teacherId":10163412,"projectId":10282556,"letterContent":"Many thanks for bringing this exciting new graphic novel collection into our classroom! I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity will have on all of my students. \r\n\r\nWe will use these graphic novels to dive into character development, visual storytelling, and literary themes. Students will work in small groups to analyze how the illustrations convey emotion and tone alongside the text. The graphic novels will also support our reluctant readers!\r\n\r\nYour support did so much more than just put books on a shelf—it revitalized our classroom library and gave my students a whole new reason to fall in love with reading. We are endlessly grateful for your investment in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1788999752561,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-help-every-learner-shine/10282556/","projectTitle":"Tools to Help Every Learner Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lupo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163412_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754686307532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163412"},{"teacherId":10514483,"projectId":10296009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in bringing flexible seating and sensory toys to our 2nd-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom has transformed into a much more welcoming and supportive learning environment. The flexible seating options have given my students the freedom to choose how they focus best—whether that means sitting, wiggling, or finding a comfortable spot to read and solve math problems. The sensory tools have been an incredible asset in helping students regulate their emotions, manage energy, and stay engaged throughout our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nSeeing the bright smiles on their faces when these materials arrived was unforgettable, but seeing the daily impact on their confidence, focus, and overall joy in learning is the greatest gift of all. You have truly made a lasting difference in our school day.","fullyFundedDate":1779129153803,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-learn-through-movement/10296009/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Learn Through Movement, Comfort, and Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marinis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10514483"},{"teacherId":10163412,"projectId":10044591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with books on famous artists. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students were able to dive into the lives and work of incredible artists from around the world. They used these books as key resources during their research, exploring different artistic styles, time periods, and creative techniques. The books helped bring their learning to life—students were not only reading about art, but also connecting deeply with the stories and inspirations behind each artist.\r\n\r\nThroughout this project, I watched students become more curious, engaged, and confident in their research skills. They asked thoughtful questions, made meaningful connections, and proudly shared what they learned with their classmates. Many students were especially inspired to create their own artwork, applying techniques and ideas they discovered through your donation.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has sparked creativity, strengthened research skills, and fostered a genuine appreciation for the arts in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1772131437599,"projectUrl":"project/art-adventures-books-that-inspire/10044591/","projectTitle":"Art Adventures: Books That Inspire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lupo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163412_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754686307532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163412"},{"teacherId":5354209,"projectId":9763729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K occupational therapy students. Because of your generosity, our young learners now have access to materials that help them build important skills like hand strength, coordination, sensory regulation, and independence.\r\n\r\nThrough play-based activities with these new tools, students can practice the foundational skills they need for writing, self-care, and participation in the classroom. Many of these tasks can be challenging for our students, and these materials make learning both engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\nYour support helps our youngest learners gain confidence, experience success, and develop skills that will support them throughout their school journey. We are so grateful for your investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768876648838,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-steps-mobile-ot-supplie/9763729/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Steps: Mobile OT Supplies in Queens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Effie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5354209"},{"teacherId":537306,"projectId":9890625,"letterContent":"My class was so thrilled to receive the materials your donations brought them through our project. They were and still are excited to work and play in our science center! \r\n\r\nThe students are engaged and learning science when they play in small groups with their friends. They love the science games and activities. The books are great and help them understand simple science concepts. \r\n\r\nThank you for making science fun in our classroom. I could not have created a science center for the class without you.","fullyFundedDate":1764705359454,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-our-world-through-science-ste/9890625/","projectTitle":"Exploring Our World Through Science, STEM, and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474505574943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/537306"},{"teacherId":537306,"projectId":9786370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. The students are reading some of the books in Book Clubs. We placed some of the books in our class library and students are reading them independently during reading time.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are introduced to new authors and new character series. They can't wait to read all of the different books. They wish we had more! \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my second graders, we thank you for making reading fun and exciting. You're a part of their learning and love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760732721770,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-fiction-by-reading-i/9786370/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Fiction by Reading in Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp537306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474505574943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/537306"},{"teacherId":10180172,"projectId":9602697,"letterContent":"I want to give a huge thank you to everyone that supported my Science classroom. I was not at all expecting to receive the amount of support that I had. This is not only my first project, but my first year teaching. I was worried about having all of the necessary tools for my students to feel comfortable, safe, and productive in my classroom. As I started to use the materials in my room, the students started to point them out and tell me they loved them. With our new book bins, the students have found it very helpful to turn in their work since I have one available for every class. We also have decorated the room with new posters that bring my science classroom to life! We have also been loving the laminator, which I use to create \"Scientist of the month\" certificates for one student in each class every month. Lastly, I'm able to provide snacks to my students who may struggle to bring food every day. I am excited to continue using these materials in my room to add to our science library, decorate the science room further, and make an easy and fun space for my students to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1758898937824,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-essentials/9602697/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiCarlo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180172_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y478&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755711874210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180172"},{"teacherId":9755042,"projectId":9542459,"letterContent":"In our STREAM classroom, Bee-Bot robots have become one of our students' favorite ways to learn. When students use Bee-Bots, they are not just playing—they are thinking, planning, problem-solving, and learning together in meaningful ways.\r\nStudents love programming Bee-Bots to move through challenges, story mats, and learning games. As they code, they practice giving clear directions, counting steps, using positional words, and predicting what will happen next. When the Bee-Bot doesn't go where they expected, students eagerly try again, learning that mistakes help them grow.\r\nBee-Bots help bring learning to life across all areas of STREAM. In reading activities, students program the robots to find letters, sounds, words, or story elements. In math, they use Bee-Bots to practice counting, measuring, and understanding directions. Students also become engineers as they design paths and solve problems, and artists as they create colorful mats and stories for their robots to explore.\r\nMost importantly, Bee-Bots help students build confidence. All learners are able to participate and feel successful. Students work together, share ideas, and celebrate each other's successes. Even students who are hesitant in other lessons feel excited to take risks and lead when working with Bee-Bots.\r\nBy using Bee-Bot robots in our STREAM classroom, students are learning important skills for the future—such as collaboration, perseverance, and critical thinking—while having fun and staying engaged. Bee-Bots have helped create a joyful learning environment where students are curious, motivated, and proud of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1758898873980,"projectUrl":"project/using-robots-coding-in-the-stream-clas/9542459/","projectTitle":"Using Robots & Coding in the Stream Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9755042_orig.jpg?crop=1036,1036,x979,y1416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754426648630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755042"},{"teacherId":537306,"projectId":9743838,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project, \"Help Our 2nd Graders Focus and Keep Learning Tools Safe!\" Here a few pictures to show that the iPad accessories are being put to use in our class. The students are using the headphone adapters so that they can use their personal headphones and the headphones purchased from this project. The iPad cases are keeping our iPads safe and are used to help prop the iPads up in case students need to type. My students are enjoying their digital center for reading and math time. 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