{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 31 Samuel F DuPont","outOfStateSupporters":21.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9879396,"projectId":9767238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Motivation Matters: Rewarding Responsibility and Hard Work. Because of your generosity, my students now have meaningful incentives that celebrate their effort, kindness, and growth each day.\r\nWe've already begun using the rewards system in our classroom, and it has made a noticeable difference. Students are earning rewards for things like completing homework, showing teamwork during group activities, and staying focused during independent work. Students were eager to learn how the system worked and couldn't wait to start earning rewards and shouting out classmates. It gave them something to work toward and helped build a stronger sense of responsibility and pride in their choices.\r\nAs we move forward, we're continuing to build on this momentum by connecting our rewards system to both academic and social-emotional goals. Students are setting personal goals each week, reflecting on their progress, and working toward earning rewards that recognize their growth. This is helping them become more independent, motivated learners who take ownership of their actions.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping create a classroom environment where hard work truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1765051627872,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters-rewarding-responsibi/9767238/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters: Rewarding Responsibility and Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9879396_orig.jpg?crop=1044,1044,x140,y865&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736206430761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9879396"},{"teacherId":2119928,"projectId":9927252,"letterContent":"Our materials have arrived, and we have already started to use them in our classroom.\r\nThe children like taking their carpet squares to the meeting area for some phonics instruction. The like having some extra movement between activities, as well as having a clearly defined spot to sit. Our new table has given our class additional seating options during stations. Having the ability to spread out has helped to decrease the noise in the room.\r\nGetting, and using, these materials has helped to keep the children engaged in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772032458342,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-needs-digital-games-and-furn/9927252/","projectTitle":"First Grade Needs Digital Games and Furniture for Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan Ellul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2119928"},{"teacherId":2048256,"projectId":10145197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of chapter books for our classroom. Many of you already share a love of reading, and I'm grateful that you've helped bring that passion into our learning space. These new books also allow me to teach important skills such as comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, making inferences, and understanding characters and themes. Through guided discussions and targeted lessons, students are learning how to think more deeply about what they read and to express their ideas with confidence.\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active and collaborative experience. During small group time, students gather with peers who are working at a similar level, and we read together, pause to ask questions, and talk through our thinking. You would see students eagerly turning pages, sharing predictions, and making connections between the story and their own lives. The new chapter books have made these moments even more engaging, giving students a sense of ownership and excitement about their reading time.\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are now among the most enthusiastic participants during our reading groups. One student, who previously struggled to stay engaged, now looks forward to each session and proudly shares insights about the characters. Another student has begun recommending books to classmates, building confidence and a sense of community around reading. Your generosity has made these moments possible, and it is truly making a difference in how my students see themselves as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1774113739462,"projectUrl":"project/chatting-about-chapter-books/10145197/","projectTitle":"Chatting about Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048256_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732193767460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2048256"},{"teacherId":3507470,"projectId":9988569,"letterContent":"Our hearts in this classroom are full. They children have become so active in our art center. They are constantly creating and recreating masterpieces made from your awesome donations. \r\n\r\nMy students are all exploring and navigating in this new world called school. They are in love with creating projects they can share with friends and family and projects they can have displayed in the classroom. \r\n\r\nAll of your donations have gone to use on a daily basis. if there is no scheduled project for the day the children will use whatever materials they choose to create. Thank you for giving them more choices and more opportunities to become the artists they are.","fullyFundedDate":1768477040230,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-art-and-craft-supplies/9988569/","projectTitle":"We Need Art And Craft Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gapper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3507470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457732308373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507470"},{"teacherId":205462,"projectId":9817441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference for an incredible group of diverse learners all learning together in an inclusive environment that celebrates each child's unique strengths.\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide tools and materials that support focus, sensory needs, and fine motor development. Items like visual timers, color overlay reading sheets, pencil grips, and tracing boards give my students the structure and confidence they need to succeed. Crayons and scissors will not only strengthen motor skills but also encourage creativity and self-expression.\r\nYour donation also helps create a calmer, more supportive classroom. Resources such as noise-canceling headphones, a weighted blanket, chair bands, and tennis balls for chair legs reduce distractions and provide comfort for students who need it most. These small changes have a big impact on helping students feel safe, focused, and ready to learn.\r\nBecause of your generosity, every student in our classroom has a better opportunity to thrive. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a space where all learners are supported and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1768396888149,"projectUrl":"project/help-all-learners-thrive/9817441/","projectTitle":"Help All Learners Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585294354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-derwin"},{"teacherId":3507470,"projectId":9820566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generous gift by sending my class this wonderful experience. The fish tank and all of its accessories have made my classroom so much more beautiful and it has become a meeting place for the children each morning.. \r\n\r\nWe have welcomed a beautiful beta fish that just swims around bringing calmness to the classroom. This tank lights up my discovery center and has such a wonderful impact on the feeling in the classroom.. \r\n\r\nThe tank draws in visitors and is a morning stop when the children are dropped off in the morning I signed, mentioning the fish tank at morning drop off to be a wonderful reason for the children to race into the classroom and see what our beautiful Betta fish is doing \r\n\r\nYou have a calmness and a beautiful focal point to my already wonderful thank you for your donation. This might be the most beautiful one yet..","fullyFundedDate":1767896167565,"projectUrl":"project/here-fishy-fishy/9820566/","projectTitle":"Here Fishy Fishy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gapper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3507470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457732308373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507470"},{"teacherId":2048256,"projectId":9927634,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous contribution to our classroom community. We recently began to pilot the Wilson Reading Program and are making great use of these materials to enhance our program. The use of our chart holders, pocket charts, markers, and dry-erase boards have made it seamless and easy for us to engage in hands-on learning using this program.\r\nWhen my students first saw all of these wonderful materials, they were so excited to put them to use. They are excited to write the words I dictate to them and show their spelling to the group. Now that we are off and running with Wilson, I can't wait to see how much this improves their reading! Thank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1768416410612,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-our-reading-groups/9927634/","projectTitle":"Ready for Our Reading Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048256_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732193767460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2048256"},{"teacherId":3507470,"projectId":9893220,"letterContent":"Recently this beautiful package arrived for our classroom's Discovery center. Inside the box was a simple glass fish tank. No frills. Just glass. As we dug deeper into the box and started to fill the tank it suddenly became a beautiful crisp habitat for our future class pet. It took us a while to get the water to maintain the exact temperature to house fish safely. \r\nEveryday the children and visitors visit the tank to see what is happening inside. When we return from spring break will will finally have our classroom's Discovery center\r\nComplete. Although the beauty is there and the relaxing sound of the water moving is constant the children will be taking care of a fish very soon. This fish tank has brought so much beauty and life to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768481342257,"projectUrl":"project/new-age-appropriate-activities/9893220/","projectTitle":"New Age Appropriate Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gapper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3507470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457732308373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507470"},{"teacherId":205462,"projectId":9924494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, Coloring Our Classroom with Creativity! Your generosity provided my students with watercolors, canvas, markers, card stock, and glue sticks, giving them the tools they need to fully explore their love of art and express themselves through meaningful, hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students created stunning 3D flower and insect canvases, filled with beautiful pops of color. It was incredible to see their excitement and pride as they designed and completed their own masterpieces. Your contribution has truly sparked imagination, creativity, and confidence in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for helping our students bring their artistic visions to life. Thank you for making a lasting impact on their education and creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1767646584903,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-classroom-with-creativity/9924494/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Classroom With Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585294354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-derwin"},{"teacherId":2537974,"projectId":9820496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to get our project funded. We appreciate your support. Your donations helped give us materials that we use often and run out of quickly. The foam cubes were used during our buildings unit. They made perfect chimneys. The foam shapes were perfect for details on houses. The children love cleaning in dramatic play and the toy vacuum comes in handy. The children love using stickers to detail their art work. Stickers are also great for fine motor. Chalk is used at recess; the children love drawing pictures on the ground outside in the playground. Play doh is used very often as well but dries out quickly. We use it for fine motor, letters and numbers. Thank you all!","fullyFundedDate":1765308506710,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-necessities/9820496/","projectTitle":"Pre K Necessities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chekmayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2537974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472071949515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2537974"},{"teacherId":10240191,"projectId":9865633,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generosity! With your donations, our classroom has become more of a collaborative and student-centered learning space. We are using the magnetic file holders, labeled sleeves, and storage cubes to set up clearly structured learning stations. Each station now has its own materials, directions, and task cards neatly stored and easy for students to access on their own. During math, students work collaboratively using the dry-erase boards and markers to solve problems, explain their thinking, and revise their work— with their small groups, taking ownership of their own learning!\r\n\r\nThe students and I are especially proud of how far they've come to become independent and responsible learners. The clear organization has helped tremendously with transitioning smoothly between activities, allowing us to spend more time learning and less time searching for materials. Thank you all again for all the help.","fullyFundedDate":1762251613246,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-station-te/9865633/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Station Teaching!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240191_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761940226539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240191"},{"teacherId":8808062,"projectId":9820436,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students were able to enjoy new sidewalk chalk, balls, bubbles, and stepping stones—and each item has made a meaningful impact on their learning and development.\r\nThe sidewalk chalk has encouraged creativity, early writing skills, and collaborative play as students draw letters, numbers, and pictures together outdoors. The balls have supported gross motor development, teamwork, and coordination through active play and games. Bubbles have brought so much joy while also helping students practice breathing control, tracking skills, and cause-and-effect exploration. The stepping stones have been a favorite, helping students build balance, confidence, and problem-solving skills as they navigate different movement challenges.\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped create a joyful, engaging learning environment where students can learn through play, movement, and exploration. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and my students benefit every day from your generosity.\r\nThank you for believing in our learners and supporting their growth.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nSandra Antoniello\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students were able to enjoy new sidewalk chalk, balls, bubbles, and stepping stones—and each item has made a meaningful impact on their learning and development.\r\nThe sidewalk chalk has encouraged creativity, early writing skills, and collaborative play as students draw letters, numbers, and pictures together outdoors. The balls have supported gross motor development, teamwork, and coordination through active play and games. Bubbles have brought so much joy while also helping students practice breathing control, tracking skills, and cause-and-effect exploration. The stepping stones have been a favorite, helping students build balance, confidence, and problem-solving skills as they navigate different movement challenges.\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped create a joyful, engaging learning environment where students can learn through play, movement, and exploration. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and my students benefit every day from your generosity.\r\nThank you for believing in our learners and supporting their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1762267598057,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-sparks-big-learning-for-lit/9820436/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play Sparks Big Learning for Little Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Antoniello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8808062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690986016048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msantoniello"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_548","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":638,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":47,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.0,"schoolId":548,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 31 Samuel F DuPont on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 31 Samuel F DuPont","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-31-samuel-f-dupont/548"}