{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 23 Richmondtown","outOfStateSupporters":9.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6493373,"projectId":10240483,"letterContent":"Words cannot begin to describe how incredibly grateful we are for your extremely generous donation. Although I teach in a class of 27 students, I work with a small group of students at various times throughout the school day. When we work in our group we usually move to the hallway where it is more quiet. Since most of our lessons are presented on the smartboard, we lose this tool when we relocate to the hallway. To be effective I am constantly duplicating resources and tools the best I can. \r\nThis movable tablet enables us to have a seamless transition to learning in the hallway. We now have access to the exact same materials that the children in the classroom have! This is exciting, especially from my perspective. The children who move into the hallway need extra help. They need a slower pace. They need a more quiet environment. They need more guided instruction. Moving into the hallway is its own disruption but this tablet makes it less of a disruption. No student and no resource gets left behind. It is interactive and the children are so excited to be able to write on it! \r\nIt also helps me see, in real time, where students are making some mistakes and the specific extra help they need.\r\nThe children are excited to go into the hallway now! They finally have something different than the students remaining in the classroom have. I am able to add to their background knowledge and enhance their learning experience by pulling up images and videos to explain ideas and concepts with which they are unfamiliar.\r\nI feel more effective as a teacher because I have this incredible tool to use with my students. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1777892717784,"projectUrl":"project/portable-learning-for-small-group-instru/10240483/","projectTitle":"Portable Learning for Small Group Instruction in the Hallway","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6493373"},{"teacherId":8053445,"projectId":10285704,"letterContent":"My co-teacher and I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support of our classroom. The materials purchased through your funding of this Donor's Choose project allowed us to order several important materials that are being used to update and refresh our classroom for the coming school year. We take pride in providing a welcoming and engaging environment for our students and feel that having a classroom home that is bright, decorated, well kept and organized has a direct impact on our student's well being and helps to set them up for success.\r\nWe could not do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1780421290396,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-flourish-classroom-refres/10285704/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade Flourish: Classroom Refresh & Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mucciariello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053445_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x191,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722629150870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8053445"},{"teacherId":4677845,"projectId":10199974,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support in making my vision a reality. Our organization station has had an even greater impact than I could have hoped for. Students have become more organized and independent as they navigate the classroom thanks to our new mailboxes. They know exactly where to look for new information, and can access other supplies on their own. \r\nIt is so hard to put into words just how much it means to me to be supported since the very beginning of the year. Thank you for all that you do for every teacher you support.","fullyFundedDate":1777892848030,"projectUrl":"project/organization-station/10199974/","projectTitle":"Organization Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiLillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4677845_orig.jpg?crop=1192,1192,x765,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630695013062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4677845"},{"teacherId":8053445,"projectId":10200381,"letterContent":"Our fourth graders are thrilled with the new graphic novels! Your generosity has completely re-energized our classroom library, especially for striving readers and English language learners. The blend of rich text and vibrant visuals provides the perfect bridge for 4th-grade literacy, boosting confidence and comprehension. Students are eagerly sharing books, debating plots, and building a joyful community of readers. Thank you for providing the vital tools to turn my students into lifelong book lovers!","fullyFundedDate":1777892645634,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-literacy-graphic-novels-fo/10200381/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Literacy: Graphic Novels for Great Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mucciariello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053445_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x191,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722629150870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8053445"},{"teacherId":8053445,"projectId":10171305,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. When you look at a list of materials that includes bulletin board paper, library labels, supply bins, and pencils, it can be easy to see them as mere school supplies. However, in a bustling classroom, these materials are the literal scaffolding for a thriving, independent, and joyful community of learners. Your support has not just provided \"things\", it has transformed the physical landscape of our room and, consequently, the daily learning experience of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that the \"basics\" are actually the essentials. By investing in our decor, organization, and daily supplies, you have helped me build a structured, beautiful, and fully equipped sanctuary where students feel safe to learn, explore, and grow. We are profoundly grateful for your partnership in our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1777892514393,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-home-away-from-home-for-my-s/10171305/","projectTitle":"Creating a Home Away From Home for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mucciariello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053445_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x191,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722629150870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8053445"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10232144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generous donations of candy, slime, and other fun items will help us refill our classroom store—a place our students absolutely love. My learners earn coins through active participation in our lessons, and being able to \"cash in\" for exciting rewards keeps them motivated, engaged, and proud of their hard work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness brings joy into our room and strengthens the positive learning environment we work to build every day. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778264480722,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-incentives/10232144/","projectTitle":"Sweet Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10192883,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more organized, efficient, and joyful place to learn. The organizing bins, paper trays, file folders, markers, and other supplies you provided have had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students.\r\n\r\nWith the new paper trays and folders, students can now hand in their work, find materials, and keep track of assignments with confidence. Our supply bins have created a dedicated, clutter‑free space for classroom tools, helping transitions run smoothly and giving every student what they need right when they need it. Even simple items like markers and basic supplies have brought new energy to our lessons—students are more engaged, more prepared, and more excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThese organizational tools have helped my learners stay focused, take ownership of their materials, and move through the day with less stress and more pride. Our classroom feels calmer, cleaner, and more student‑friendly because of your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us build a learning environment where they can thrive. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our daily routines and in the way my students see themselves as capable, organized learners.","fullyFundedDate":1777932862855,"projectUrl":"project/neat-and-productive/10192883/","projectTitle":"Neat and Productive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10254128,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has transformed into an exciting, high‑interest reading space that truly reflects what my students love. The graphic novels you helped provide have made an incredible difference for my motivated readers. These books immediately captured their attention, and students who once hesitated to pick up a book are now eagerly diving into stories, discussing characters, and recommending titles to one another.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels have helped my students strengthen their comprehension, build confidence, and develop a deeper love for reading. I've watched them reread favorite pages, analyze illustrations to understand plot and emotion, and choose reading independently with genuine enthusiasm. Our library now feels more engaging, inclusive, and student-centered because of you.\r\n\r\nYour kindness didn't just add books to our shelves—it added excitement, pride, and joy to our reading community. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their growth as readers. Your generosity continues to inspire them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777907331626,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-our-readers/10254128/","projectTitle":"Engaging our Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10207635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom's new HUE camera. This tool is already making a meaningful difference in our daily lessons. By projecting worksheets, examples, and student work onto our big screen, every child can see clearly and follow along with confidence. It allows me to model strategies in real time, highlight strong student thinking, and keep everyone engaged during whole‑group and small‑group instruction.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are more motivated, more focused, and more excited to participate. They love seeing their work displayed and discussed, and it has created a stronger sense of pride and ownership in their learning. Your support has truly helped us build a more interactive, inclusive, and visually accessible classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1777892431245,"projectUrl":"project/a-clear-view/10207635/","projectTitle":"A Clear View","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10123700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom laptop project. This new device is already making a meaningful difference in how I collect, organize, and analyze student data. With a reliable laptop, I can track progress more efficiently, identify academic needs more quickly, and adjust instruction so each child receives the support they deserve.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are benefiting from lessons that are more targeted, timely, and responsive to their growth. They feel motivated knowing their hard work is being closely monitored and celebrated, and they're excited to see their progress in real time. Your support has strengthened both their learning and their confidence, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1777893525408,"projectUrl":"project/data-collection/10123700/","projectTitle":"Data Collection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6195642,"projectId":10197021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom décor refresh. Your generosity is helping us create a space that feels welcoming, inspiring, and truly reflective of the hardworking students who learn here each day. When children walk into a room that feels bright, organized, and cared for, they feel valued — and that sense of belonging directly boosts their motivation and confidence.\r\n\r\nThese new décor items are helping to transform our classroom into a place where students feel excited to learn, proud of their environment, and ready to take on new challenges. Your support is making a real difference in their daily experience and in the way they see themselves as learners.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1777893148610,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-is-welcome/10197021/","projectTitle":"Everyone is Welcome","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195642_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630412557184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reitano"},{"teacherId":6771729,"projectId":9688086,"letterContent":"My students beg me to open our classroom store each Friday! They are the ones who run the store. They set the store up and put everything away. We have a banker and store workers. They take their jobs very seriously! My students also get paid each week for their classroom responsibilities! They look forward to pay day and also when they store is open! \r\n\r\nThey have been working hard to ear classroom dollars. They receive money for many different things, such as: classroom behavior, being honest, helping a classmate, or helping to clean up! The kids really do feel special when they earn dollars. The classroom store has really been a wonderful incentive` to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1757295731083,"projectUrl":"project/store-stuff/9688086/","projectTitle":"Store Stuff","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cummings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6771729_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627066779921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscummings2"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1154","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":607,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":41,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.2,"schoolId":1154,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 23 Richmondtown on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 23 Richmondtown","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-23-richmond-town/1154"}