{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS/IS 268","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":4368244,"projectId":9873464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of snacks for our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily routines, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Because of you, our young learners are able to stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, students are learning many new skills—reading, writing, counting, sharing, and working together. These busy days require a lot of energy! The snacks you provided have helped ensure that every child has something to eat during our snack time, which has become an important and comforting part of our classroom routine.\r\n\r\nOne special moment happened the first day we introduced the new snacks. When the students saw the variety and realized that everyone would have something to enjoy, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them said things like, \"Yay! Snack time!\" and \"My favorite!\" It was wonderful to see their joy and appreciation. More importantly, it helped create a sense of community in our classroom because every child was able to participate together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps our students stay focused during lessons. After enjoying their snack, they return to activities feeling refreshed and ready to participate. Whether we are practicing letter sounds, building with blocks, drawing pictures, or reading stories together, the students are able to concentrate better when their basic needs are met. This support allows them to fully engage in the learning experiences that help them grow academically and socially.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire kindergarten class, thank you for thinking of us and for investing in our young learners. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550388265,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-kids-snack-smart-and-stay-healt/9873464/","projectTitle":"Help Our Kids Snack Smart and Stay Healthy!","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":9847582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. My kindergarten students are so excited about our new math curriculum. This curriculum requires many hands on manipulatives that are not incuded in the purchase. The buttons and teddy bears will give my students the hands on items needed to make the math problems more tangible and easier to work through. Many of our students are visual and tactile learners so these manipulatives will give them the edge they need to become successful mathematicians. Your contribution is appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1769354248851,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-you-one-bear-at-a-time/9847582/","projectTitle":"Counting on You One Bear at a Time","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":9871744,"letterContent":"My kindergarteners want you to know how grateful they are to be warm. On the morning the new hoodies arrived, the classroom filled with the kind of excitement only five-year-olds can create—happy gasps, bouncing shoes, and wide curious eyes. Many of our children come to school on cold days with light jackets or sweaters that are too small. Because of you, they now have something soft, clean, and just their size.\r\n\r\nWhen I handed out the hoodies, we asked the children how they felt. Their reactions were short but powerful. \"It feels like a hug,\" one little boy said, pulling the zipper all the way to his chin. A girl in pink twirled and told her friends, \"I'm not shivering anymore.\" Another child whispered, \"I can play outside longer.\" They noticed the bright colors, the warm pockets, and most of all the feeling of being cared for by people they have never met.\r\n Please accept this note as their collective thank-you. Your gift did more than provide clothing; it delivered comfort, health, and a sense of belonging. Families have shared how relieved they feel seeing their children dressed for winter. We see the impact in steady attendance and brighter spirits.","fullyFundedDate":1767227421302,"projectUrl":"project/spread-warmth-donate-a-hoodie-for-a-lit/9871744/","projectTitle":"Spread Warmth: Donate a Hoodie for a Little Learner","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":4368244,"projectId":9876507,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wonderful gifts you shared with our students this season. The Christmas Santa lollipop, Christmas tree lollipop, Christmas tree ornament, Christmas scratch paper, and the Hanukkah menorah brought bright moments into our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness helped my children feel noticed, included, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen their faces when the box arrived. One little boy held up the Santa lollipop and said it looked like a smiling snow friend. A girl gently compared the Christmas tree lollipop to the tree in her living room and told us about decorating with her family. The children passed the Hanukkah menorah carefully from hand to hand, counting the candles and asking thoughtful questions about why light is important in winter. Their reactions were honest and full of wonder, and it reminded me how small treasures can open big conversations.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is a place where excitement lives beside learning. I watched a shy child find courage to speak as she explained the pattern on her ornament. I saw another student react with empathy by saving his lollipop until his twin sister could see it after school. During center time the children pretended the menorah was a lighthouse guiding boats, and at story circle they connected the idea of light to both Christmas and Hanukkah traditions. Your gifts gave me a peek into their hearts, and they gave the children a peek into cultures beyond their own.\r\n\r\nLet me share a small scene from last Friday. The room smelled like crayons and oranges from snack. Five students sat around the table using the scratch paper while two others practiced reading near the window. A child wearing reindeer ears placed his ornament on the shelf and told me he felt like a real decorator. Another student reacted with laughter as the Santa lollipop rolled across the desk like a tiny wheel.","fullyFundedDate":1765753213929,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-with-holidays/9876507/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity with Holidays","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":9618495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students feel valued, prepared, and excited to learn. When they first received the book baggies and folders, their faces lit up with pride and joy. They immediately understood that these materials were something special just for them, and it made them feel ready to take on new learning.\r\n\r\nThe book baggies allow students to safely bring books home, encouraging consistent reading and meaningful moments with their families. The sturdy folders have helped students stay organized and confident when carrying important papers between home and school. As we continue building strong reading habits and independence in the classroom, your kindness is making a lasting difference in my students' daily lives. I am truly grateful for your support and belief in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758899242645,"projectUrl":"project/packed-for-success/9618495/","projectTitle":"Packed for Success: Book Baggies and Sturdy Folders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7064536"},{"teacherId":7648168,"projectId":9648220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project and making this an exciting year for such deserving students. The items gave my students a wonderful experience and appreciation for books. The world snacks and decorations will add to the theme and provide cultural equity for all my students and families that participate.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us a taste of world treats that are nourishing and fun to try. Every international treat is a wonderful experience for my young learners. The items in this project takes my students around the world without ever leaving the classroom. We appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764727652530,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-multicultural-day/9648220/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Multicultural Day!","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":7064536,"projectId":9618477,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the pencils, colored paper, and laminating pouches they need to fully engage in classroom activities. Pencils allow them to complete work across all subjects, while colorful paper makes worksheets, centers, and activities more visually engaging and fun, boosting participation and excitement. Laminating pouches let me create durable, reusable materials that students can use again and again, which keeps them practicing skills and reduces waste. These supplies have made our classroom more organized, interactive, and supportive, helping students stay focused, take pride in their work, and approach each lesson with curiosity and enthusiasm. Your generosity has truly shown my students that they are valued and supported in their learning every day. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1758899234714,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-succeed/9618477/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7064536"},{"teacherId":4368244,"projectId":9789725,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deep gratitude for your generous support and to share the meaningful impact that Mo Willems' Pigeon books have had on my kindergarten class. Our classroom is a vibrant community of learners that includes students with SPED needs, English language learners (ELLs), and children who are just beginning their educational journeys. Thanks to your contribution, these joyful and engaging books have helped nurture a true love of reading in every corner of our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment we opened Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! the room filled with laughter, curiosity, and connection. Mo Willems' humor, expressive illustrations, and repetitive language patterns have provided an accessible and inviting entry point into literacy for all of my students—especially those who often need extra support to feel confident with reading. The simplicity and predictability of the text allow emerging readers to participate fully, anticipating what the Pigeon might say next, joining in the repeated phrases, and recognizing familiar words with pride.\r\n\r\nFor my SPED students, the Pigeon books offer a safe and engaging way to practice communication, comprehension, and social-emotional skills. The exaggerated expressions and relatable feelings of the Pigeon help us talk about emotions, self-control, and problem-solving in a playful and meaningful way. Several students who typically struggle to stay focused during stories now eagerly volunteer to \"read\" the Pigeon's lines, using their voices expressively and confidently. Moments like these highlight not just academic growth, but personal growth as well.\r\n\r\nFor my ELL students, Mo Willems' storytelling has become a bridge between language barriers and joyful participation. The visual storytelling supports comprehension, while the repeated structures build vocabulary naturally. It has been heartwarming to hear students who once watched quietly now eagerly shout, \"No, Pigeon!\" along with their classmates. These shared experiences help strengthen language acquisition, social belonging, and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nAcross the entire classroom, the Pigeon has become a beloved character whose books students ask for every single day. The excitement around these stories has transformed our reading block. Children now crowd around the carpet with anticipation, make predictions about what trouble the Pigeon may get into next, and beg to read the books independently during quiet time. Some students have even begun creating their own Pigeon-inspired drawings and writing their own versions of the story—proof that inspiration is taking root.\r\n\r\nYour support brought more than books into our classroom; you brought joy, laughter, confidence, and opportunity. You helped create a space where every child—regardless of background, learning style, or language—can feel successful and connected through reading. That spark of joy matters. It is the foundation of lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their growth. Because of you, reading has become one of the happiest parts of our day, and the Pigeon has become a treasured companion on our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763388486203,"projectUrl":"project/readers-take-flight/9789725/","projectTitle":"Readers Take Flight","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":9817522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our class. My students love to read. Each day we engage in a read aloud and shared reading with the class. At the end of the story we share and talk about the problem and solution as well as the characters. The pigeon series is a great addition to our Mo Williams author study. This excitement of each pigeon give my student added enthusiasm in reading. This particular story of the pigeon needing a bath is a funny and enjoyable story as each kindergarten student shares in discussion on the importance of good hygiene.","fullyFundedDate":1763388489131,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-emergent-readers-with-a-fun-pi/9817522/","projectTitle":"Encourage Emergent Readers With A Fun Pigeon Book","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2021","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":697,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":8,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"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"}