{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 245","outOfStateSupporters":41.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10221977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping to fund our project. My students are loving the block people. When children play with these figures, they are acting out real-world scenarios, exploring different community roles, and learning how to share and cooperate with their peers. The activities strengthen creative thinking and helps them see that their ideas matter. As my students design, stack, and balance the wooden treehouse pieces, they are naturally exploring spatial awareness, gravity, and early engineering principles. Thank you for investing in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787603656440,"projectUrl":"project/little-builders/10221977/","projectTitle":"Little Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10757309,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation in support of my students' education. The impact of your kindness was evident in the excitement and joy that filled our student body as they received their sweet treats at our character celebration. None of this would have been possible without your thoughtful contribution and the sweets you helped provide.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your generosity and for sharing in our commitment to creating a fun and engaging learning environment for our students. May you and your family be richly blessed for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1792593147485,"projectUrl":"project/character-celebration-sweet-treats-ha/10757309/","projectTitle":"Character Celebration + Sweet Treats= Happy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10628518,"letterContent":"want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation supporting my students' education. They were absolutely thrilled to discover the new treasures in our prize box—especially the Legos and messenger bags. Our Students of the Month are the fortunate recipients of these wonderful prizes, which motivate and reward them for their hard work.\r\n\r\nEach Friday, my students eagerly ask if they can visit the treasure box, and whenever I forget, they are quick to remind me. It is truly heartwarming to see the joy your contribution brings to their faces. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in their lives and filling our classroom with excitement and smiles.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity. May God continue to bless you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1790974172613,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-treasures-for-awesome-students-2/10628518/","projectTitle":"Awesome Treasures for Awesome Students 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10470430,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation in support of my students' education. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when we received the variety of snacks. Their excitement was evident as they explored the different options available to them. Thanks to your donation, students now have a range of snacks to enjoy during the school day and after-school activities.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also become an important part of our classroom reward system. They serve as a highly motivating incentive that encourages positive behavior, hard work, and academic effort. In fact, many students are so excited about the snack choices that they often select them over other rewards!\r\n\r\nThank you for your thoughtfulness and for investing in the well-being and success of my students. Your generosity helps create a positive and supportive learning environment where children can thrive.\r\n\r\nMay God continue to bless you and your family for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1789492083269,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10470430/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10371467,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donation. My students use a lot of tissue in the classroom. Sometimes when one blow thier nose, three other will surely follow. Now I have enough tissue to last for the first half of the school year. The Lysol and wipes will help me to keep my classroom sanitize daily. These items are necessary for a classroom teacher to have and you have made it possilblle.\r\n\r\nSometimes it's the littlest things that can make an impact and you helped play a rolled in this. Thank you once again and may God Richly Bless You.","fullyFundedDate":1788977408744,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-sanitize-classroom-2026/10371467/","projectTitle":"Clean and Sanitize Classroom 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10362439,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. Your support has made a significant difference in our ability to provide essential supplies for our students. Without your help, this project would not have been possible.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you have kindly donated will be instrumental in enabling our students to complete their work effectively in the classroom. Your generosity has blessed our classroom, and we cannot thank you enough for your kindness.\r\n\r\nMay God richly bless you and your family. Your contribution has not only helped our students but has also made a positive impact on our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity, and we hope to have your continued support in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1787134696957,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies-2026/10362439/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10352838,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my student's education. My students were super excited when they received their reading pouches at the beginning of the year. They couldn't wait to put their independent reading books in their new pouch. The pouches are strong and we don't have to worry about their reading bags ripping. The students are able to bring their books back and forth to school.\r\n\r\nOnce again your generosity continues to help my students. May God Richly Bless You and Your Family.","fullyFundedDate":1787135268603,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-our-books-and-folders/10352838/","projectTitle":"A Place for Our Books and Folders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":5339762,"projectId":10265298,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the snacks as treats during the classroom. When my students are working nicely, participating during class discussions, walking nicely in the hallway, helping each other and doing their homework they will get rewarded with a treat.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to open the treats and pack them in a special box to be used as snacks they all wanted to help.\r\n\r\nIf my donors peak inside my classroom right now they will see projects for more treats. My students are well deserving of treats to help them stay on task and do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1778191333929,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-live/10265298/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack Live!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5339762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644295201737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-grant"},{"teacherId":5339762,"projectId":10263580,"letterContent":"This was a great idea to have in the classroom as my students have more access to their own computer that they can use to print their assignments. Having a computer is a great benefit for students to use so they can learn the features of the computer. They will know how to type their assignments and copy and paste pictures into their assignments.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of having a Mac book is it is faster and more efficient to use. It allows the students to print and type their assignments.\r\nMy fifth graders are especially pleased with this item as they see the benefits of using it.","fullyFundedDate":1778014665079,"projectUrl":"project/mac-is-in-the-air/10263580/","projectTitle":"Mac Is in the Air!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5339762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644295201737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-grant"},{"teacherId":5339762,"projectId":10263474,"letterContent":"My students are using the art kit sets for various projects. One way is using it to make artwork and drawings. This will help them to learn more and get better grades.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited about receiving their art kit set. When they got it they were excited about it. They have never seen it before. It has a plethora of different colors and styles that they can choose from.\r\n\r\nRight now if a doctor takes a look inside my classroom they will see projects that are for students to snack on throughout the day. Thanks for your help with these items.","fullyFundedDate":1778014948230,"projectUrl":"project/happy-graduation-2026/10263474/","projectTitle":"Happy Graduation 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5339762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644295201737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-grant"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10221884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. The tissues have been so helpful with the runny noses and wiping noses. Students are able to take a tissue as they need it. The paper towels and cleaning wipes have been helpful in making sure the tables are cleaned after students eat breakfast and lunch. Students are able to play at the tables after they have been wiped down. Students are becoming helpful in using a paper towel to clean up their mess. Thank you so much again for funding my tissues and paper towels project.","fullyFundedDate":1786566235424,"projectUrl":"project/tissues-and-paper-towels-needed/10221884/","projectTitle":"Tissues and Paper Towels Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10369504,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my Lego project. My students are loving the Peppa Pig Family House. They love creating the house so Peppa and her family can sleep and eat in. They also love the alphabet truck legos. My students like to build it it as high as they can. The legos are great for little hands and fingers. I can see that they are learning to share and ask for something if needed from their friend. The students love all the items. Thank you again for caring and donating to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1784306942004,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-with-lego/10369504/","projectTitle":"Building Skills With LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_751","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":230,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.6,"schoolId":751,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 245 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 245","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-245/751"}