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May God Richly Bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1763578510371,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-cheer-for-my-first-graders-this/9840232/","projectTitle":"Holiday Cheer for My First Graders This Year 2025","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":2732,"projectId":9926132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. The students love the markers. The markers are so easy for my students to hold and use. They use them to write their letters. Everyday we practice writing a few letters. The students use them to practice writing their names. The markers are great because the students can easily erase the marker from their board and write it again. They also have been practice writing the numbers 1-5. Thank you so much again from the bottom of my heart for helping to purchase the makers.","fullyFundedDate":1766949952531,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-dry-erase-markers/9926132/","projectTitle":"We Need Dry Erase Markers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":5599957,"projectId":9496344,"letterContent":"My students at PS 245 and I are incredibly thankful for your kindness and support. Thank you so much for your generous donations to my Donors Project! Because of your support, my classroom now has a new rug, bulletin board paper, borders, and decorations that make our space more welcoming and engaging. The rug will be used for comfortable seating, read-alouds, small-group instruction, and community-building activities. The bulletin boards will allow us to proudly display student work, celebrate achievements, and showcase learning throughout the year.\r\n\r\nMy students at PS 2/45 and I are incredibly thankful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757881489171,"projectUrl":"project/revamp-for-learning-a-classroom-makeove/9496344/","projectTitle":"Revamp for Learning: a Classroom Makeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichstadt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689710302389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichstadtlearnstocode"},{"teacherId":5339762,"projectId":9885240,"letterContent":"My students are using the snack during after-school. Most of the students come with their own snacks. But there are a few who needs a snack and it is great to provide them with a snack for our donors.\r\n\r\nMy students are usually grateful when they get a snack for afterschool.\r\n\r\nRight now we are looking for donations for our mac book for helping our students print materials. We are looking for donations for music supplies. We are in need of donations for purchasing other gift items for then doing a good job.","fullyFundedDate":1762882456512,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-me/9885240/","projectTitle":"Snacks For Me!","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":9844517,"letterContent":"Your contribution to this project has made a big impact on my students life. In the first unit of science we have been working as astronomer studying the stars and the planets. My students have been so into it and sharing what they know about the planets, sun, stars. It has been so interesting learning from them.\r\n\r\nMy students have been painting and using the resources to create a solar planet. They have enjoyed every minute of it.\r\n\r\nWe are currently looking for donations for a mac book so the students can have a computer to print from. We are also looking for donations for musical supplies and other gift items to motivate the students.","fullyFundedDate":1760922629240,"projectUrl":"project/astro-scientists/9844517/","projectTitle":"Astro Scientists!","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":4746915,"projectId":9539335,"letterContent":"Your donation has impacted our classroom in many ways. The students are now sitting on Cozy Cushions throughout the school day. They sit on them in their chairs and when they are on the floor. The students can also work in a small group in the hallway. Having this tool is essential for groupwork and overall comfort. The thought of sitting on a hard chair all day is dreadful. Now, kids can be comfortable. We are so grateful for your support. Thanks for helping our students become more successful in a Cozy classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761707363825,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-cushions/9539335/","projectTitle":"Cozy Cushions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrigno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4746915_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724743305036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746915"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":9807676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping the fund my project. My students love the magnetic tracing boards. They are learning how to write their uppercase and lowercase letters. They are also learning how to write their numbers. They are very focused when they are writing their letters and numbers. They also get practice on how to hold the pencil when they are tracing the letters and numbers. The students are also loving the puzzles. The puzzles help with eye hand coordination and patience. Thank you again for funding my project. Have a wonder","fullyFundedDate":1761707363999,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-tracing-boards-for-letters-and/9807676/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Tracing Boards for Letters and Numbers","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":9785460,"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":1760717381985,"projectUrl":"project/character-celebration-sweet-treats-ha/9785460/","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":9734735,"letterContent":"I 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\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\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity. May God continue to bless you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1758812671237,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-treasures-for-awesome-students/9734735/","projectTitle":"Awesome Treasures for Awesome 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":9608716,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my students' education. I usually print my lesson plans and student worksheets daily, and thanks to your support, I am now able to print our monthly newsletter and the anchor charts needed for Reading Workshop as well.\r\nWe recently started a new curriculum that requires students to use anchor charts and graphic organizers, and I wouldn't be able to provide them with the materials they need each day without your help.\r\nThank you once again for making a meaningful difference in my students' lives. Your generosity truly supports their learning every single day. May God richly Bless you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1758750689873,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-colorful-classroom/9608716/","projectTitle":"It's a Colorful Classroom","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":9665690,"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":1756722063112,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-sanitize-classroom/9665690/","projectTitle":"Clean and Sanitize Classroom","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":9277648,"letterContent":"We are using the resources snacks during after school activities. The students who are participating in after school activities are usually without snacks. \r\n\r\nThey are excited about snacks. I placed the snacks in their mailboxes. I gave them snacks at after school. I gave them a snack at the of the school day.\r\n\r\nMy next few projects are giving my students Christmas presents for the holidays and buying a brand new MAC book for the classroom. These are the projects I'm working on and your funding will mean the most to us.","fullyFundedDate":1755709062751,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-snacks/9277648/","projectTitle":"Yummy Snacks!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_751","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":227,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.5,"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"}