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They are eager to use the MacBook for research projects, educational games, writing activities, presentations, and creative assignments that bring learning to life. Having access to updated technology allows students to work more independently and prepares them for future academic opportunities in an increasingly digital world. Your generosity has opened new doors for our classroom, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities this MacBook provides to our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778805864728,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-education-with-apple-technolo/10277120/","projectTitle":"Empowering Education With Apple Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3110392_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273099254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110392"},{"teacherId":10271464,"projectId":10233638,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K classroom, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a MacBook Neo. Your thoughtful contribution has brought so much excitement and opportunity into our learning environment. Our young students are already eager to explore new ways of learning, creating, and discovering through technology, and your gift makes that possible in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of this MacBook, our classroom will be able to enhance interactive lessons, support early literacy and math skills, and introduce age-appropriate digital creativity. The children will have the chance to engage with educational programs, develop important technology skills, and express themselves through art, stories, and music in new and exciting ways. Your generosity is not just a donation—it is an investment in their growth, curiosity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting early childhood education. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful. We look forward to all the wonderful learning experiences this will inspire for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778156495157,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-for-empowering-little-learners/10233638/","projectTitle":"An Apple for Empowering Little Learners in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flavin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271464_orig.jpg?crop=1030,1030,x190,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777396015385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271464"},{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":9705941,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations that helped expand our classroom Calm Down Corner. These materials provide students with a safe, supportive space where they can recognize emotions, practice self-regulation, and build important social-emotional skills throughout the school day. Your kindness has directly contributed to creating a classroom environment where students feel supported, understood, and ready to learn.\r\nThe donated social-emotional learning materials include sensory tools such as fidgets, calming jars, weighted plush, breathing cards, emotion charts, mindfulness books, etc... Students are learning how to use these resources independently to manage strong feelings, reduce stress, and communicate emotions in healthy ways.","fullyFundedDate":1760741839737,"projectUrl":"project/lets-just-all-calm-down/9705941/","projectTitle":"Let's Just All Calm Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3110392_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273099254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110392"},{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":9763225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom cleaning supplies. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment and helps us create a space where students can learn comfortably and confidently each day.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided are being used daily to keep desks, shared materials, and high-touch areas clean and sanitized. Students are also learning the importance of responsibility and cleanliness by helping care for their classroom space. Items such as disinfecting wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, and hand soap help us maintain a healthy learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students can focus more on learning in a classroom that feels safe, welcoming, and cared for. 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Your support has helped create an environment where reading feels like an adventure, and the excitement around books has grown tremendously.\r\nThe new texts have introduced important skills and lessons that support both academic growth and social-emotional learning. Students are practicing comprehension strategies such as making predictions, identifying story elements, asking questions, and making connections to their own lives. Many of the books also encourage conversations about friendship, problem-solving, perseverance, and kindness. Reading in our classroom now looks more engaged, collaborative, and joyful. 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This space will make a meaningful difference for students by promoting emotional wellness, improving concentration, and encouraging positive classroom experiences every day. We are truly grateful for your support and commitment to helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778019354222,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments-corner/10182919/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":10090254,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us bring a slushy machine to our school community. Because of your kindness, our events will now be filled with even more joy, connection, and lasting memories.\r\n\r\nThis addition will have a meaningful impact on everyone involved. For our students, the slushy machine adds an extra layer of excitement and fun, turning school events into experiences they'll look forward to and remember. For parents and families, it helps create a warm, festive atmosphere that encourages participation and strengthens our sense of community. And for our teachers and staff, it offers another way to connect with families in a relaxed and joyful setting outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, the slushy machine will also support our school throughout the year by enhancing fundraisers and special events, helping us continue to provide enriching opportunities for our students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a tangible difference in the everyday experiences of our school community. We are truly grateful for your support and for being a part of what makes our school such a special place.","fullyFundedDate":1777942079613,"projectUrl":"project/sip-smile-slush/10090254/","projectTitle":"Sip, Smile, Slush!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":3277274,"projectId":10220215,"letterContent":"I just wanted to share how much of a difference your support has made in our classroom. The technology you helped provide has completely changed how my students learn. Since my laptop is no longer obsolete, I am able to prepare lessons for ALL of my students. It's helping them stay engaged and making learning feel more relevant and accessible for everyone. \r\n\r\nNow my students and I are not just using the technology—we're creating with it. Many of my students learn best when things are fun, engaging, and hands-on. This new laptop has made a huge impact on my daily lessons. It has even allowed me to create fun learning games to review for tests or just to enjoy during Fun Friday Time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a lasting impact. My students are more motivated, more confident, and genuinely excited to learn each day. Thank you for being such an important part of that!","fullyFundedDate":1777590624929,"projectUrl":"project/click-create-learn-a-macbook-neo-for/10220215/","projectTitle":"Click, Create, Learn: A MacBook Neo for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nordstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3277274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516131923740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-nordstrom"},{"teacherId":7999545,"projectId":9953619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in my students. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and my third graders in so many ways. Because of you, our classroom has become a more organized, comfortable, and student-centered space where learning truly thrives.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new materials, we have been able to enhance our sensory area and incorporate flexible seating into our daily routines. My students are now able to sit comfortably and take greater ownership of their learning. \r\n\r\nWhen the flexible seating first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students couldn't wait to try out the different options, and it has made a noticeable difference, especially during reading and small group work. They are more focused, more comfortable, and more engaged in their work. Our classroom now feels like a calm, welcoming space that truly supports their learning and even feels like a second home.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your support has made a lasting difference in our daily classroom experience, and my students are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766179372767,"projectUrl":"project/space-to-learn-grow-and-thrive/9953619/","projectTitle":"Space to Learn, Grow, and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zhai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7999545_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765384986338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-zhai"},{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":9684801,"letterContent":"My sincerest thanks to all the generous donors for providing a color printer for our ICT classroom. This valuable addition has greatly enhanced our learning environment by allowing us to produce high-quality colored copies and visual materials that support teaching and understanding. With access to vibrant charts, diagrams, and illustrated resources, lessons are now more engaging and easier for students to grasp. Your support has made a meaningful difference in enriching our educational experience, and we truly appreciate your commitment to improving our classroom resources.","fullyFundedDate":1758840590379,"projectUrl":"project/giving-color-to-an-ict-classroom/9684801/","projectTitle":"Giving Color to an ICT Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3110392_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273099254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110392"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":9779015,"letterContent":"The new headphones have been an incredible addition to our fifth‑grade classroom. The moment our students saw the variety of bright, fun colors, their faces lit up—they loved getting to choose their own pair. Beyond the excitement, the headphones have quickly become an essential tool for helping students focus. Many of them use the headphones to block out background noise during independent work time, giving them the quiet space they need to stay engaged and productive.\r\n\r\nWe've also seen how valuable the headphones are during independent reading. Whether students are logging into Epic to listen to an audiobook or completing an online reading assessment, the headphones help create a calm, individualized learning environment. They've truly been a lifesaver in our classroom, supporting both focus and independence while making learning feel even more personalized and enjoyable for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760625950630,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-out-headphones-for-focused-lear/9779015/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Out: Headphones for Focused Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":9845300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a color printer for our classroom. This thoughtful gift will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning, as it allows them to print colorful pictures to support and enhance their writing. \r\n\r\nBeing able to include images helps students better express their ideas, build creativity, and take pride in their work. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support, which will benefit our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support help create a richer learning environment for my students and provide resources that make lessons more engaging and meaningful. Because of your thoughtfulness, my students are able to learn, create, and grow with greater confidence. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact it has to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1763429365386,"projectUrl":"project/ink-outside-the-box/9845300/","projectTitle":"Ink Outside the Box!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1288","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":462,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.8,"schoolId":1288,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 234 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 234","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-234/1288"}