{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":10125629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D printer project. Because of your generosity, our students were able to take their ideas from the computer screen into the real world.\r\n\r\nThis year, students designed personalized keychains and bookmarks using Tinkercad and then brought their creations to life on our new Bambu 3D printer. There was so much excitement as students watched their designs print layer by layer. For many, it was the first time they had ever used this type of technology, and it helped them see themselves as designers, makers, and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThe printer has already become an important part of our STEM program, and we are excited to expand its use next year. Students will use it as part of an air rocket engineering challenge, designing and testing their own components as they learn about forces, motion, and the engineering design process.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that inspire creativity, perseverance, and innovation. Your support is making a real difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1773415075551,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-3d-objects-pt-2/10125629/","projectTitle":"Engineering 3D Objects Pt 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":10098564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D printer project. Because of your generosity, our students were able to take their ideas from the computer screen into the real world.\r\n\r\nThis year, students designed personalized keychains and bookmarks using Tinkercad and then brought their creations to life on our new Bambu 3D printer. There was so much excitement as students watched their designs print layer by layer. For many, it was the first time they had ever used this type of technology, and it helped them see themselves as designers, makers, and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThe printer has already become an important part of our STEM program, and we are excited to expand its use next year. Students will use it as part of an air rocket engineering challenge, designing and testing their own components as they learn about forces, motion, and the engineering design process.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that inspire creativity, perseverance, and innovation. Your support is making a real difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1772392856276,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-3d-objects/10098564/","projectTitle":"Engineering 3D Objects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":3516795,"projectId":10118386,"letterContent":"Our two hamsters are by far the cutest and most popular critters in the world. The children light up whenever one of them is out and about. Students are even more excited to pet and to help take care of our little loves.\r\nChiquito and Buttercup have no shortage of adoration, but the little necessities like bedding, toys, and treats make their lives in the classroom healthy. Thank you so much for helping us to take such good care of our little friends, so they can be healthy and happy here in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773167085766,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-hamster-family/10118386/","projectTitle":"Help our Hamster \"Family\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3516795_orig.png?crop=271,271,x396,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663703511056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacy-silver-199"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":10193742,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the materials and learned they would be growing their own plants. There was immediate curiosity about how a small cutting could turn into a full plant.\r\n\r\nWe are using pothos cuttings to \"clone kindness\" by growing new plants and sharing them with others around our school community. Students carefully took cuttings, placed them in water, and wrote short notes thanking the recipient for helping them grow. Each plant becomes a small gift of gratitude.\r\n\r\nIt has been meaningful for students to see that something they care for and nurture can also be shared with others. They are proud knowing their plants and messages will brighten classrooms and spread kindness throughout the school.","fullyFundedDate":1778099869361,"projectUrl":"project/cloning-kindness-propagating-plants-for/10193742/","projectTitle":"Cloning Kindness: Propagating Plants for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":10098257,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much! We are eternally grateful for you support in getting us this new box so that was can continue our Marker Magic Program. It is so important, especially at the end of the year to have a place for dried out markers, and keeping plastic out of our landfills. \r\n\r\nThis gift not only directly protects the planet, it teaches students how to lead a project, teach others about their work, and inspire people to join them in taking climate action. These program inspires leadership, civic responsibility, and more. \r\n\r\nThank you for your help and support.","fullyFundedDate":1777895582575,"projectUrl":"project/marker-magic-recycling-and-reducing-was/10098257/","projectTitle":"Marker Magic: Recycling and Reducing Waste","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":3516795,"projectId":10093459,"letterContent":"Because of your support, this was one of the most fun (and ambitious) projects of the year. Second graders thoroughly analyzed 8 different glues and 8 different building materials - that's 64 possible combinations! As a class they chose parameters for their constructions. They then used the data they had gathered about the properties of all items to build a house for the 3 Little Piggies that they thought could withstand the big bad wolf. \r\nAfter weeks of cooperation and building - with difficulties to overcome - each group produced their house. I, as the big, bad wolf, turned on a fan and a blow dryer AND shook the base to mimic an earthquake, all in an attempt to destroy the house and get to the little piggies inside. Oh the suspense! The excitement! The joy of success!\r\nWe learned a lot about properties of materials, scientific vocabulary, fair testing, cooperation, and evaluating results.\r\nThank you so much for making it all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772560760669,"projectUrl":"project/the-3-little-pigs-need-our-help-in-scien/10093459/","projectTitle":"The 3 Little Pigs Need Our Help in Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3516795_orig.png?crop=271,271,x396,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663703511056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacy-silver-199"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":10156014,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our MicroBit project! Because of your generosity, my 4th grade students will have the opportunity to learn coding with these amazing tiny computers.\r\n\r\nStudents will use their MicroBits to create their own games and interactive projects while building creativity, problem-solving, and programming skills. Watching their ideas come to life is an exciting experience that helps them see themselves as creators and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide these opportunities for my students. Your support will make a lasting impact on their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777913929959,"projectUrl":"project/microbits-equal-macro-learning/10156014/","projectTitle":"MicroBits Equal Macro Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":10102640,"letterContent":"The students are so excited and inspired to be working with our new microbits. We have started by getting to understand the inputs (sensors) and outputs of the microbit. We completed the name tag project and will begin more of the introductory projects before moving into some of our own creations. I think one of the most interesting conversations has been around what a computer is and trying to create a definition. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my classroom these small but mighty learning tools! Here's to MicroBits and computational thinking, and deep learning.","fullyFundedDate":1773415073927,"projectUrl":"project/microbits-citizen-science-tech/10102640/","projectTitle":"Microbits: Citizen Science Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":3516795,"projectId":10031288,"letterContent":"Learning about forces and motion was so interesting, and so much fun! Because of your generosity, all of the kindergarten students got to create and test models to demonstrate the physics topics in this unit. \r\nWe learned that a force is a push or pull which can be exerted by another object that is still or moving. A foot kicks a ball up, and the Earth's gravity pulls it down. Motion is the changing of position or location in a direction. But a force must be exerted to cause that change. We practiced identifying forces, and using them to change the motion of objects in the desired ways. We got objects to change direction, speed, and the distance of travel. \r\nThe culminating project for this unit was that each child build and tested (aka played with) their very own pinball machine! They created launchers to initiate the motion of the ball, flippers and bumpers to change the direction of the motion, targets at various positions, etc. And they used a lot of stickers.\r\nI am so proud of all of the kindergarten students for thinking critically, taking risks, and accepting responsibility for their work. This was not only a lesson in physics, but also in independence and creativity.\r\nYour kind support is the only thing that truly made this project possible. For that, I thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1770236656932,"projectUrl":"project/were-creating-science-models-and-having/10031288/","projectTitle":"We're Creating Science Models and Having Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3516795_orig.png?crop=271,271,x396,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663703511056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacy-silver-199"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":10125683,"letterContent":"Thank you for this amazing tool for my engineering classroom. The kids are so inspired and excitedengage in building challenges with \"Nurcs\". They have come up with new and inventive ways to increase the complexity in their designs by using different sized craft sticks when building. We have also found connections to math and angles. \r\n\r\nI am already developing new curriculum to use in my lab with Nurcs. Such a inventive solution for building with craft sticks.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in bringing this to our STEM Lab.","fullyFundedDate":1773415074944,"projectUrl":"project/nurcs-making-connections-in-building/10125683/","projectTitle":"Nurcs: Making Connections in Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"},{"teacherId":3251887,"projectId":9899885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these essential materials to our therapy room.The LEGO sets, tongs, and tweezers have already made a tremendous impact on my students' fine motor skills, turning necessary strength-building exercises into engaging, hands-on activities. They are practicing the pincer grasp and improving their hand coordination daily, which is essential for developing the dexterity needed to hold pencils and scissors. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, the sensory equipment you provided has been a game-changer for student regulation. By allowing them to use sensory tools to get regulated, they are better able to focus and engage in fine motor tasks without becoming overwhelmed. They are now calm, focused, and ready to learn when it is time to work. \r\n\r\nFinally, the cleaning materials ensure a clean environment for them to work in. Providing a sanitary and organized space means they can concentrate on their lessons instead of worrying about germs or clutter. Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom into a welcoming place where my students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1773415073947,"projectUrl":"project/basic-cleaning-and-handwriting-and-fine/9899885/","projectTitle":"Basic Cleaning and Handwriting and Fine Motor Skill Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wieners OT Therapy Room","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3251887"},{"teacherId":9500,"projectId":9835247,"letterContent":"WOW, you have created so much excitement amongst my students as we create our minigolf course holes and Lunar New Year parade floats. It has been wonderful teaching the students about this tool and seeing them put their ideas and creativity into physical objects.\r\n\r\nThis tool allows students to safely cut cardboard in ways scissors just can't. I am so thrilled by this tool, I am in the process of getting a second one so that more students can have access to Chompsaw opportunities. Thank you for giving this to my STEM Lab and students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1770142243534,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-makerspace/9835247/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9500_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759486219087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schuleman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_85","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":564,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":24,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.6,"schoolId":85,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-199-jesse-isador-straus/85"}