{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS/IS 268","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7648168,"projectId":10515742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. Your donation has been a big help in our classroom. We are very grateful for your thoughtfulness in choosing my students to receive this well needed project. Many families struggle with basic needs on a daily basis. This project helps lighten the load in giving their child a healthy snack that provides energy to help get through the day. It was a pleasure to see thier faces light up at the snacks they will enjoy after a strenuous day of learning. Each snack break not only fortifies their bodies with energy but allows time to socialize freely with classmates which makes their school day a pleasurable experience.","fullyFundedDate":1788959318533,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-sustenance/10515742/","projectTitle":"Snacks For Sustenance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7648168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644015095343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/happyday-2020"},{"teacherId":4368244,"projectId":10237836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our kindergarten classroom with new sight word books! Your generosity has given our young readers something truly valuable: books they can hold, explore, reread, and feel successful reading on their own. These books have quickly become a favorite part of our classroom library and daily literacy routines.\r\n\r\nMany of our students are just beginning to understand that letters and words work together to communicate ideas. The sight word books give them meaningful opportunities to practice high frequency words in a way that feels exciting rather than overwhelming. As students read the same words repeatedly in engaging stories, they are building word recognition, fluency, confidence, vocabulary, and comprehension. They are also learning an important lesson: reading is something they can do!\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, joyful, and full of conversation. Students listen to stories, read with partners, practice independently, and work with me in small groups. With the new sight word books, students can point to each word, use picture clues, reread familiar pages, and celebrate when they recognize words automatically. We also use the books to practice concepts of print, tracking from left to right, noticing beginning sounds, making predictions, retelling stories, and connecting what we read to our own experiences.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing students become more willing to take risks as readers. Children who once hesitated when asked to read are now eagerly choosing books and proudly sharing their progress. Some students love rereading the same book several times because they enjoy watching themselves become smoother and more confident. Others are excited to read with friends, helping one another locate sight words and celebrate successful reading. For our emerging readers, these small moments of success are powerful.\r\n\r\nThe books have also helped us create a stronger reading community. Students recommend books to one another, talk about favorite pages, and cheer when a classmate masters a new sight word. These experiences help children see themselves not only as learners, but as readers and members of a community that values books.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has made reading more accessible and enjoyable for every child. Instead of seeing sight words as isolated words to memorize, our students are encountering them again and again in stories they can understand and enjoy. Your gift is helping lay the foundation for lifelong literacy by giving children the practice, confidence, and positive experiences they need at this critical stage.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our kindergarten readers. Every page they turn, every sight word they recognize, and every proud smile is a reminder of the difference your generosity makes. You have helped put books into little hands and opened the door to a lifetime of reading. We are incredibly grateful!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are discovering that books are not just tools for learning, but invitations to imagine, wonder, explore, and grow as confident readers every single day with joy and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1785172282124,"projectUrl":"project/reading-the-rainbow/10237836/","projectTitle":"Reading the Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bajaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4368244_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515845390361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4368244"},{"teacherId":7064536,"projectId":10164322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation of printer ink. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the way I am able to create engaging, accessible, and purposeful learning experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nThe printer ink has allowed me to bring colorful, high-quality resources directly into our classroom\r\n\r\nOne of the most valuable ways we have used these materials is to create colorful flashcards and visual supports. These resources are especially helpful for students who are learning English as an additional language, as well as students who benefit from additional visual support. Colorful images, words, and clearly organized information provide students with another way to understand and remember new concepts. Having these materials readily available allows me to differentiate instruction and meet students where they are academically and developmentally.\r\n\r\nThe ink has also allowed me to create engaging centers for both enrichment and remediation. Students can practice foundational skills through activities that are visually appealing and inviting. Whether students are working on letter recognition, phonics, vocabulary, early reading skills, or other foundational concepts, colorful materials help capture their attention and encourage them to remain engaged. For students who need additional practice, I can create targeted activities that reinforce skills in a way that feels less like repetition and more like meaningful, hands-on learning. At the same time, I can provide enrichment activities that challenge students who are ready to extend their learning.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their learning come to life. A colorful center, game, flashcard set, or activity immediately feels more inviting to them. Students are naturally curious about materials that are bright, visually organized, and interactive. I have seen students become excited to choose a center, explore a new activity, or practice a skill simply because the materials make the learning experience feel fun and approachable.","fullyFundedDate":1774645608406,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-colorful-make-it-fun/10164322/","projectTitle":"Make It Colorful, Make It Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7064536"},{"teacherId":2562738,"projectId":7940131,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for generously funding our all-in-one printer, copier, scanner, and toner. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in my classroom and in the lives of the many students I have had the privilege of teaching. As a fifth-grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher in Jamaica, Queens, I work in a wonderfully diverse school community where more than half of our students are English Language Learners. My students come from families who speak Spanish, Bengali, Arabic, Urdu, Haitian Creole, and many other languages, and they arrive with a wide range of language proficiency levels—from beginners to advanced multilingual learners. Your donation has allowed me to make learning more accessible by quickly printing translated texts, visuals, vocabulary supports, and chunked reading passages that help students build confidence while mastering grade-level content.\r\n\r\nThis resource has also been invaluable for my students with special education needs, including those who receive speech and hearing services or who experience language processing challenges. Having immediate access to a classroom printer has transformed my instruction. I can translate passages using Google Translate, print them instantly, and place differentiated materials directly into my students' hands when they need them most. For several years, our school experienced limited access to printers and toner, making it difficult to provide timely instructional materials. Thanks to your generosity, I no longer have to delay or limit the supports my students deserve. Instead, I can respond to their individual learning needs in real time, ensuring that every child has a greater opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour gift has impacted not only my current students but also the nearly 200 students I have taught over the years. Beyond academic supports, this printer has allowed students to proudly print and showcase their writing, especially during one of our favorite units, where they research and write feature articles about inventors. Seeing their published work displayed on our bulletin boards has given them a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment. Thank you to DonorsChoose, every donor, volunteer, and supporter who believes in investing in classrooms like mine. Your generosity has strengthened a community of diverse learners and has empowered my students to see themselves as capable readers, writers, and future leaders. Your support is truly an invaluable gift, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1701365751023,"projectUrl":"project/using-visuals-to-learn-a-new-language/7940131/","projectTitle":"Using Visuals To Learn A New Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lissette Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2562738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697066957218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2562738"},{"teacherId":4368244,"projectId":10202220,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom through the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift card. Your kindness will have a direct and lasting impact on my students by providing access to high-quality, engaging educational resources that meet their diverse learning needs.\r\n\r\nEvery classroom is filled with unique learners who learn at different paces and in different ways. The TPT gift card will allow me to access a wide variety of teacher-created materials designed to differentiate instruction and ensure that every student can be successful. Whether students need additional support, enrichment opportunities, hands-on activities, or targeted practice, these resources will help me tailor lessons to meet them where they are and help them grow.\r\n\r\nOne of my primary goals is to keep learning meaningful, relevant, and exciting. With access to fresh and innovative resources, I can introduce new activities, interactive lessons, games, and skill-building exercises that capture students' attention and increase engagement. These materials will help reinforce key academic skills while making learning enjoyable and memorable. When students are actively engaged, they are more confident, motivated, and willing to take risks in their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn. They thrive when given opportunities to explore concepts through creative and interactive lessons. The resources purchased with this gift card will provide additional ways for them to practice essential skills, deepen their understanding, and build confidence in their abilities. These tools will also allow me to respond quickly to student needs throughout the year by providing targeted support and enrichment whenever necessary.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can continue creating a classroom environment where all students feel supported, challenged, and excited about learning. Your donation is more than a gift card—it is an investment in student success, growth, and achievement. The resources I obtain will benefit students throughout the school year and help ensure that every child has access to engaging learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping make a positive difference in our classroom. Your support is deeply appreciated and will have a meaningful impact on the lives of my learners every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778223751982,"projectUrl":"project/being-my-best/10202220/","projectTitle":"Being My Best!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bajaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4368244_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515845390361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4368244"},{"teacherId":9307021,"projectId":10138079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our class snacks! The students were so excited to see that we were stocked up with snacks for all the students who didn't bring anything. Every day, the students who do not have snacks eagerly come to me to get a snack and they are very excited and happy with any snack they get. Its so nice to see that they are happy and fed and are able to concentrate on work because their bellies are full. Thank you so much for helping our class be stocked with food!! We really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1773338261165,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-k/10138079/","projectTitle":"Snacks for K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9307021_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x1451,y735&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696297874493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9307021"},{"teacherId":10234628,"projectId":10049414,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating funds for our keep warm project. Together, I was able to donate a hat, gloves, scarf, and warm socks to each of my students, as well as donate the remainder to other students in my school that are in need. Many of my students come to school underdressed as they do not have the materials at home. As you may have heard, the winter weather in NY this year was pretty brutal, and I knew I needed to make a difference for my students in this way. The students were so appreciative to receive these matching sets. I am so happy that they will be able to confidently know they will be able to use them next winter and beyond.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we received blank sweatshirts to design using our printing press and fabric markers. The students were so excited to create their own design and worked on their fine motor skills by remaining within the lines while coloring. They look so stylish wearing their new sweatshirts around the school!","fullyFundedDate":1772550418995,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-a-warm-winter/10049414/","projectTitle":"Let’s Have a Warm Winter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Debra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10234628_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756653407940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234628"},{"teacherId":7648168,"projectId":9956243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. Your donation will help support many students that need extra support in math. Kindergarten is becoming fast paced which is a challenge for some young scholars.\r\n\r\nThese math number tracing books gives my students the practice they need in learning their numerals. The tracing books are perfect for guiding students to form the numbers perfectly. Each student receiving their book with their name on it builds self esteem\r\nand motivates learning which is so important this first year of education. Thank you for encouraging learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773858496834,"projectUrl":"project/doing-the-write-math/9956243/","projectTitle":"Doing the Write Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7648168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644015095343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/happyday-2020"},{"teacherId":4368244,"projectId":10134116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our kindergarten classroom. Your generosity is more than a gift—it is an investment in the curiosity, confidence, and future of our youngest learners. Because of you, our students have access to technology that opens doors to new ways of exploring, creating, and understanding the world around them.\r\n\r\nMany of you may use technology at home, but in our classroom, it becomes a powerful learning tool. With these resources, students are able to engage in interactive lessons that bring concepts to life. Whether they are practicing letter sounds, building early math skills, or exploring stories through multimedia, the technology allows them to learn at their own pace. It provides immediate feedback, helping them grow more confident as they try, make mistakes, and try again. For many of our learners, especially those who need extra support, these tools make learning more accessible and personalized.\r\n \r\n Your kindness has created opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. You have helped make our classroom a place where every child can feel successful, engaged, and inspired. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in them and for helping us create a joyful and meaningful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1774054267036,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color-printing-resources-fo/10134116/","projectTitle":"Learning in Color: Printing Resources for Early Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bajaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4368244_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515845390361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4368244"},{"teacherId":7648168,"projectId":10116148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. You just added to our class more learning stamina. The snacks and energy boosting treats helps my students get through a long day of learning without interruptions from hunger. Many of my students are unable to bring in a snack when we take our daily breaks from learning. This would cause feelings of being left out with the uncomfortable feeling of hunger.\r\n\r\nNow every student is nourished with a treat which spreads happiness and relief. Relief that hunger won't be a distraction and learning can continue in a safe and friendly classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772550391409,"projectUrl":"project/energy-to-boost-intelligence/10116148/","projectTitle":"Energy to Boost Intelligence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7648168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644015095343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/happyday-2020"},{"teacherId":4368244,"projectId":9874004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of red T-shirts and the materials to customize them for our kindergarten class. Your generosity created a joyful and meaningful experience for our students, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. \r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the red shirts ,their excitement filled the room. Many of them immediately began talking about what they wanted on their shirt. \r\n\r\nThe project helped strengthen our classroom community. When students see their classmates wearing shirts ,it creates a sense of pride and belonging. They feel connected to one another. \r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will build on the confidence and creativity that this project inspired. Students will continue exploring art, storytelling, and self-expression in our classroom. Activities like these encourage students to take pride in their work and to support one another as they learn and grow together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our kindergarten class. The red shirts are more than just clothing—they represent creativity","fullyFundedDate":1772550464075,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-voices-in-print/9874004/","projectTitle":"Kinder Voices in Print","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bajaj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4368244_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515845390361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4368244"},{"teacherId":10295049,"projectId":10044985,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported my DonorsChoose project. Thank you so much for helping provide snacks for my students. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and helps ensure that my students have the fuel they need to stay focused and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nFor many young students, a small snack can make a big difference in their ability to concentrate and participate throughout the school day. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to snacks that help keep them energized, comfortable, and prepared to do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour support truly means so much to both my students and me. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a caring environment where every child is supported.","fullyFundedDate":1769191979015,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-that-support-learning/10044985/","projectTitle":"Snacks That Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295049"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2021","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":708,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":9,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.3,"schoolId":2021,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS/IS 268 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS/IS 268","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-268/2021"}