{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 53 Basheer Quisim","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9098213,"projectId":9617794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your support means more than you know. Because of your kindness, our students now have meaningful incentives that motivate them, celebrate their achievements, and help create a joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donations allow us to recognize positive behavior, encourage hard work, and build a classroom community where every child feels seen and valued. The impact of your generosity will be felt daily—through smiles, excitement, and moments of pride as students strive to do their best.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and partnership in helping our students grow. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758636663542,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-me/9617794/","projectTitle":"Motivate Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098213_orig.jpg?crop=2292,2292,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689110092232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098213"},{"teacherId":10189747,"projectId":9624606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new resources—Play-Doh, emotion board games, emotion check-in tools, and our calming koala—have already made a meaningful impact on my students. In our special education class, we've been focusing on emotional regulation and social-emotional learning. One of our favorite activities involves using Play-Doh during our morning emotion check-ins. Students mold shapes that represent how they're feeling, which opens up conversations and helps them express emotions in a safe and creative way. The calming koala has become a classroom favorite—students take turns holding it during quiet moments or when they need a sensory break.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity, especially when they saw the emotion board game. One student exclaimed, \"This looks like fun AND feelings!\"—a perfect summary of how we're blending play with learning. These tools have helped create a more supportive and engaging environment, and we're now working on a project where students identify emotions in stories and relate them to their own experiences. Next, we'll be building emotion journals where students can track their feelings and reflect on strategies that help them cope. Your donation has truly opened up new possibilities for growth and connection in our classroom. Thank you for being part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1756652265536,"projectUrl":"project/give-students-the-sel-tools-they-need/9624606/","projectTitle":"Give Students the SEL Tools They Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189747"},{"teacherId":9098213,"projectId":9758819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of ink to our classroom. Your support means more than words can express! In our inner-city school, access to essential materials like printer ink makes a tremendous difference in how our students learn and engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I can now provide my students with colorful, high-quality learning materials—everything from reading passages and graphic organizers to hands-on activities that make learning come alive. Having printed resources helps my students better understand new concepts, stay organized, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helps bridge the gap between what we have and what we need, ensuring that every student has equal access to meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping create a classroom filled with opportunity, creativity, and success.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1758898922404,"projectUrl":"project/print-me/9758819/","projectTitle":"Print Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098213_orig.jpg?crop=2292,2292,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689110092232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098213"},{"teacherId":4400497,"projectId":9689903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom! \r\nI can not describe the faces that my student had when they opened the box and saw the headphones. They immediately picked one and went straight to do their end of topic test. They were very focus, because they did not hear any other sounds. During dismissal they went to their parents to tell them the great news. Parents were very thankful, since most of them can not afford to buy one.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will now have access to headphones that will make a world of difference in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758847275696,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-concentrate/9689903/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Concentrate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/acruz5"},{"teacherId":9098213,"projectId":9617661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books and resources for our classroom library. Your kindness has opened the door for my students to explore new worlds, ideas, and perspectives through reading.\r\n\r\nThese books will not only strengthen their literacy skills but also inspire a lifelong love of learning and curiosity. By having access to a rich variety of stories and resources, my students will be able to see themselves in characters, discover new interests, and build the confidence that comes from becoming stronger readers.\r\n\r\nYour support will have a lasting impact on their education and help nurture a classroom environment where reading is valued, enjoyed, and celebrated. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and investment in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755734560982,"projectUrl":"project/book-meagain/9617661/","projectTitle":"Book Me..Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098213_orig.jpg?crop=2292,2292,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689110092232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098213"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":9150612,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for your wonderful donations. These Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards will make a huge difference for my science students. I work with children from kindergarten to fifth grade and some of them are English Language Learners and students with disabilities. These gift cards have allowed me to find resources and assignments that are tailored for them. I have gotten posters for my word wall that have colorful pictures and kid friendly definitions. I've gotten printable decodable readers to help my struggling readers and I have gotten resources in both Spanish and English to help my Spanish speaking students.\r\n\r\nThank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1746543727832,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-for-stem-resources/9150612/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers for STEM Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":9121229,"letterContent":"My students have had such a blast using the garden tools. They felt like real gardeners when they were outside working on the school garden. \r\n\r\nThey also really love working with the composting bin. They love bringing their food scraps from the lunchroom to feed the worms. They also enjoy watching how quickly it takes for the worms to breakdown different food items. Fun fact, the worms really enjoy bananas and corn on the cob. Next year, the compost the worms made will be used in the school garden.","fullyFundedDate":1742904116126,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-green-living/9121229/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through Green Living and Healthy Eating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":9044823,"letterContent":"Watching my students use this extension for their hydroponics tower garden has been an absolute joy. Each time they returned from to school on Monday morning, they were amazed at how much everything grew. Once it was time to harvest them, they used what they grew to make a salad. You wouldn't think that having a salad would excited 8 year olds, but it did. They were proud to eat the food they had a hand in growing and caring for. Once they finished eating, they composted the food scraps instead of throwing it in the trash. \r\n\r\nThis has showed them how easy healthy eating can be.","fullyFundedDate":1742904748381,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-eating-and-sustainable-living/9044823/","projectTitle":"Healthy Eating and Sustainable Living","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":8752143,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for gifting this read aloud library to my younger STEM students. This has been a game changer in my classroom! It has helped grasp the different concepts that they are learning in science. It has even sparked further curiosity for them. \r\n\r\nWe just reading \"The Curious Garden\" and they loved it so much and they looked for the nearest community garden so they can volunteer with their parents. Some of them even asked if we could turn the space outside the school into a garden. They're all very excited to get started on these projects.","fullyFundedDate":1735130323482,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-new-stem-lab-part-4-read-alo/8752143/","projectTitle":"Building a New STEM Lab Part 4: Read Aloud Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":9098213,"projectId":8841298,"letterContent":"On behalf of PS 53 and our third graders, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the charging station and wires to our elementary classroom. Your thoughtful contribution is an invaluable addition to our learning environment and will greatly benefit our students.\r\n\r\nIn today's digital age, access to technology is essential for student success. The charging station will ensure that our students can keep their devices charged and ready for academic use, allowing them to engage more effectively in their lessons and projects. With your support, we can foster an environment that encourages learning and creativity, helping our students to achieve their fullest potential.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for our students. Your generosity not only provides essential resources but also inspires our students to stay motivated and engaged with their learning.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and support. We look forward to sharing our students' successes with you, as they continue to thrive with the help of your thoughtful contribution.\r\n\r\nWarmest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1734099419108,"projectUrl":"project/charge-me-up/8841298/","projectTitle":"Charge Me Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098213_orig.jpg?crop=2292,2292,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689110092232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098213"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":8573397,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating these basic school supplies to my students. Your generosity has really been very helpful. Your generous donations have allowed me to purchase the majority of the supplies that my students needed for the school year. I have everything I need to print assignments and resources for my students, have them complete creative tasks, and participate in engaging group work and projects.Since I'm a cluster teacher, students often forget to bring pencils or paper with them to my classroom, now they don't have to worry about not having supplies to use.","fullyFundedDate":1725040020075,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-strong/8573397/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp488124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526729701806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-pastor"},{"teacherId":488124,"projectId":8923782,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. Your kindness has allowed me to purchase many helpful resources for my students. I've been able to purchase different STEM challenges, vocabulary for my content wall, entire units that are aligned to the standards and many more resources. I've also been able to purchase resources in both English and Spanish because I have a high concentration of bilingual students. 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