{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 261 Zipporiah Mills","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":119729,"projectId":9480651,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating towards my color printer. Unfortunately, it was broken and I had to return it. I used the funds to buy copies of a beautiful book of bird poems called, \"Backyard Birds\". My students absolutely adore this book! The poems are short and kid friendly. The illustrations are stunning. The birds mentioned in the book are East Coast birds, so it's a perfect way for my students to deepen their knowledge about local birds. We are so grateful for your support. Learning about birds has brought a lot of joy to my class! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1753997597708,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-need-color-copies/9480651/","projectTitle":"First Graders Need Color Copies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688956535285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissafarran"},{"teacherId":119729,"projectId":9883532,"letterContent":"Thank you for your extremely generous donation! My students absolutely adored this folktale when I read it to them and they were overjoyed when they received their very own copy! We love the multiple morals, the fantastic illustrations and the opportunity to do funny high and low voices. Thank you for helping to build my students' home libraries. Thank you for helping them fall in love with books by providing them with a book that they adore. We appreciate your generosity and kindness. Donors like you are our heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1762775656946,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-want-a-hilarious-book/9883532/","projectTitle":"First Graders Want a Hilarious Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688956535285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissafarran"},{"teacherId":2961481,"projectId":7036352,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding our class iPads! Thank you for providing me with the tools to teach my students coding. My students have had many successes using the iPads for coding and learning to program robots using a variety of apps; allowing my students the ability to control their robots movements and sounds. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the iPads have been wonderful with my ENL students who require translating. The iPads have helped me communicate with my students in their own language and translating my lessons to the students. \r\n\r\nThank you for being PHENOMENAL!!!","fullyFundedDate":1675809394697,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-science/7036352/","projectTitle":"iPads for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Algamoos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khadija"},{"teacherId":119729,"projectId":9668782,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. Thanks to you, I have been able to provide fig bars and crackers to students whose families did not pack snack. Their favorite fig bar flavor is blueberry. My students especially like the crackers. Thank you for making sure that my students are able to eat a filling snack with their classmates. Thank you for ensuring that my students are not going hungry. Your support means the world to us! We appreciate your generosity. Thank you for caring about my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760703077659,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-need-snacks-and-supplies/9668782/","projectTitle":"First Graders Need Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688956535285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissafarran"},{"teacherId":10227778,"projectId":9705723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our latest classroom project! My students were thrilled to see the new books arrive, especially the I Survived series and The Bad Guys set. They immediately started trading titles and making plans for which one to read first. The Miles Morales: Stranger Tides graphic novel has also been a big hit, especially with students who are just beginning to enjoy reading longer texts.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the flip chart paper during group discussions to record our main ideas and questions as we read. The glue sticks and clothespins have been great for hands-on projects; students have been creating character charts, story maps, and displaying their work around the room.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping build excitement for reading and giving students more ways to express their thinking. Thank you again for helping bring these materials into our classroom. Your generosity has made a real impact on our daily learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757857624375,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-library/9705723/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tantalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227778_orig.jpg?crop=929,929,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756847410577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megantantalo"},{"teacherId":10227778,"projectId":9670581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. When the boxes arrived, my students were eager to unpack everything and see what was inside. They were especially excited about the new markers, crayons, and colored pencils. Our art projects instantly became more colorful and creative!\r\n\r\nThe flexible floor cushions have already become a favorite during independent reading and small group work. Students love having a cozy space to focus, and it's helped create a calmer, more inviting learning environment. \r\n\r\nThe new folders, copy paper, and flip chart pads have made it easier to keep our materials organized and display student thinking during lessons. And the practical items like tissues, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, and hand soap are helping us keep the classroom clean and healthy.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next units in reading and math, these resources will continue to support hands on learning and help students stay focused and confident. Thank you again for your generosity and for giving our class the tools we need to learn and grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757085406917,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-supplies/9670581/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tantalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227778_orig.jpg?crop=929,929,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756847410577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megantantalo"},{"teacherId":119729,"projectId":9558512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extremely generous donation. Our Character Parade was a huge success, thanks to you! My students were thrilled to receive their very own copy of The Knight Owl. They absolutely adored making their Knight Owl puppets. The silver card stock came in handy for the puppets and also for the knight helmet crowns that we wore. The bamboo sticks were much better than using popsicle sticks for our puppets. This was such a memorable parade! Thank you for providing my students with a phenomenal book and thank you for the puppet supplies. We appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755730839466,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-love-the-knight-owl/9558512/","projectTitle":"First Graders Love the Knight Owl!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688956535285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissafarran"},{"teacherId":10164160,"projectId":9564267,"letterContent":"Pre-K is where the magic begins, and your generous support has truly helped create that magic in our classroom. The materials you funded have transformed our space into a welcoming, engaging environment that feels like a second home for my students.\r\n\r\nThe comfy floor seats have quickly become a favorite spot for reading time. Students curl up with Mo Willems books like Knuffle Bunny and Elephant & Piggie, giggling and retelling stories with their friends. The social-emotional learning sets, like the emotion plush toys, fidget tubes, and \"Big Feelings Pineapple\", have made a big difference during our calm-down moments. I've seen children hug the plushies when they need comfort or use the toys to show how they're feeling when words are hard to find.\r\n\r\nWhen the children first saw the new toys and books, their excitement filled the room. They immediately began exploring the farm set, sorting animals into barns and fences, and working together to build flower gardens and marble runs. These hands-on play experiences have encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. Even simple pretend play, feeding baby dolls or role-playing with the farm truck has helped them practice empathy and social skills.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students now have materials that support their social-emotional growth, fine and gross motor development, creativity, and joy in learning. Our next steps are to weave these resources into ongoing classroom routines, whether it's daily story time, calm-down strategies, or STEM exploration projects. Your generosity has given my students opportunities they will cherish all year long, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754931522870,"projectUrl":"project/discover-explore-play-learn-thats/9564267/","projectTitle":"Discover, explore, play, &learn! That's what PreK is all about.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164160_orig.jpg?crop=1295,1295,x133,y428&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754778117758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10164160"},{"teacherId":119729,"projectId":9348285,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous donation. Today was Talk Like a Pirate Day and it was a huge success, thanks to you! We danced to pirate songs, listened to books about pirates, and did a directed drawing of a pirate ship. We wore the pirate hats you donated. My students were able to have a goody bag of a pirate eye patch and pirate stickers. Days like this help us to build a strong classroom community. I know that our monster party will also be a success. Thank you for caring about my class. Donors like you are our heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1748466933756,"projectUrl":"project/pirates-and-monsters/9348285/","projectTitle":"Pirates and Monsters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688956535285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissafarran"},{"teacherId":119729,"projectId":9573373,"letterContent":"Thank you for your extremely generous donation! The paint sticks were a huge hit when I put out the painting center last week. The Knight Owl plush arrived today. I used it as a prop while reading the book, Knight Owl. My students fell in love with the charming story about a brave and clever knight night owl who befriends a dragon who wanted to eat him. The plush is propped up on the ledge of our interactive whiteboard as a mascot! My class has decided to create Knight Owl puppets for our school's Character Parade. The plush will be walking with us! Thank you for helping my students! We appreciate your","fullyFundedDate":1756778590628,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-need-paint-sticks-bird-bo/9573373/","projectTitle":"First Graders Need Paint Sticks, Bird Books, and an Owl!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688956535285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissafarran"},{"teacherId":119729,"projectId":9470584,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous donation! We use the dry erase markers daily for handwriting practice and math games. We use the flair pens to write and draw. My students think that the avocado plush is adorable. We are going to use it for morning greeting where we say, \"Avo nice day\". We will pass it around the circle. I used the packing tape to affix name labels to bins and folders. Thank you for supporting my students. We are extremely grateful for your generosity. Donors like you are our heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1755695693415,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-need-supplies/9470584/","projectTitle":"First Graders Need Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688956535285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissafarran"},{"teacherId":3032396,"projectId":9353505,"letterContent":"We have had such an incredibly smooth and successful first week of school, thanks in large part to already having everything we needed for our amazing students! Thank you so much for fully funding the kids' school supplies back in June, allowing us to get them shipped to us, organized, stored away, and ready to greet the kids this last week.\r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to a positive and productive year full of fun, academic growth, and personal and academic success and confidence. We can already see it beginning! Thank you from the fifth grade team.","fullyFundedDate":1750279734496,"projectUrl":"project/fifth-grade-school-supplies/9353505/","projectTitle":"Fifth Grade School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3032396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528486586522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sproul"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_593","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":563,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.3,"schoolId":593,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 261 Zipporiah Mills on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 261 Zipporiah Mills","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-261-philip-livingston/593"}