{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 73X Bronx","outOfStateSupporters":57.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10227506,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for your support of the \"Digitizing Learning & Creating a Clean, Healthy Classroom\" classroom project. I received two fantastic tools that I can't wait to use.\r\n\r\nWe're wrapping up our narrative writing unit, and the kids have poured their hearts into writing and illustrating their stories. I'm super excited to use the scanner to digitize their amazing artwork and showcase everything in a published anthology! We'll be making copies for all the families, and I know they'll be thrilled to see their kids' creativity come to life. This scanner is definitely going to be a go-to tool for us in the future!\r\n\r\nOn top of that, I've been using the vacuum to freshen up our pillows and rugs. It makes me feel great knowing I'm creating a comfy space that's also healthy—free from dust and germs! Thank you once again for your incredible support!","fullyFundedDate":1778006140981,"projectUrl":"project/digitizing-learning-creating-a-clean/10227506/","projectTitle":"Digitizing Learning & Creating a Clean, Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10179442,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for supporting the \"See It, Hear It, Learn It\" project! Your generosity has really made a difference in my fourth-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we got some awesome tools like a voice amplifier so everyone can hear me clearly, Blu-ray glasses and sunglasses for better focus, and earbuds for distraction-free learning. The baskets and organizers have also helped keep our classroom neat and structured, and I even received AI-enabled glasses to record lessons for students to revisit at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly helping my students thrive and making learning more engaging and equitable. I'm so excited to see how they continue to grow with these resources!\r\n\r\nThanks again for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1776974775001,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-hear-it-learn-ittechnology-hel/10179442/","projectTitle":"See It, Hear It, Learn It—Technology Helps Us Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10180476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM classroom! Your generosity has provided my English Language Learners with the tools they need to keep our classroom clean and sanitized.\r\n\r\nThis vacuum can sweep and mop our floor, helping to maintain a clean environment. The best part is that it operates automatically, which fascinates the students due to the technology involved. The Dusty Robot Vacuum Cleaner STEM Kit is truly incredible, and the students are having a great time using it to clean their desks.","fullyFundedDate":1776084896336,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-steam-to-life-with-a-robot-vacu/10180476/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEAM to Life with a Robot Vacuum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10180456,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us keep our classroom cool and conducive to learning! Your support creates a comfortable environment where students can focus, collaborate, and explore STEAM concepts. \r\n\r\nWe now have a bladeless fan that is safe for use around children. It operates quietly and provides a refreshing breeze on warm days. Additionally, our second fan is versatile because it can function in mist mode, which students will surely enjoy during hot weather.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom remains energized, engaged, and ready for growth every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776113504290,"projectUrl":"project/cool-calm-and-ready-to-learn-creating/10180456/","projectTitle":"Cool, Calm, and Ready to Learn: Creating a Comfortable Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10187358,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for all the fantastic STEAM items we received for this project. My students were thrilled with every box we opened; they could hardly believe their eyes! We have many exciting days ahead of us, and we can't wait to get busy with the activities. They love browsing through the National Parks cookbook, imagining themselves camping and cooking. \r\n\r\nWe just completed a unit of study on the National Parks, and the students are fascinated by the stickers and postcards. They have claimed the cards for the parks they researched. The sewing items are a wonderful addition to our fashion design corner—they're absolutely fantastic! \r\n\r\nWe held a special building session for the STEM building kits, where they supported each other and shared the experience.","fullyFundedDate":1776085634011,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-power-of-steam-learning/10187358/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Power of STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10136712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Sun Safety with Compassion-Part 1\" project! My fourth-grade class is so excited for spring and summer outdoor activities. Your generous contribution provided us with essential items such as towels, hats, and sunscreen to keep our students protected, comfortable, and hygienic throughout our adventures.\r\n\r\nThese items are incredibly important for our students' well-being, shielding them from the sun and helping them learn how to stay healthy and take care of others. Thanks to your kindness, our students can fully enjoy every outdoor learning experience worry-free. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774969903343,"projectUrl":"project/sun-safety-with-compassion-part-1/10136712/","projectTitle":"Sun Safety with Compassion-Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":9969513,"letterContent":"My deepest gratitude for your generous support of my project, *\"Stitching Math and Culture: Lunar New Year Pillowcases.\"* My class has received an incredible embroidery machine that allows us to learn and grow with technology in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWe are currently exploring the machine's parts and features while planning our upcoming designs. Students are thoughtfully ranking project ideas based on both difficulty level and personal interest, while also considering the colors and materials available to us.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are filled with enthusiasm for the creative and educational opportunities ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1776084981710,"projectUrl":"project/stitching-math-and-culture-lunar-new-ye/9969513/","projectTitle":"Stitching Math and Culture: Lunar New Year Pillowcases","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10188512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. Create and Learn with a Cricut Maker has provided us with an incredible cutting machine, and we're already putting it to great use.\r\nWe are currently planning our designs, and our first project is a bulletin board. I have never seen the students so involved and excited about creating one. This Cricut has truly given them the freedom and confidence to create.\r\nStudents are now learning how to use this tool, and to keep them focused, creative, and successful, we are starting with paper and cardboard projects. At the same time, a group is already designing our summer tote bags.\r\nThe Cricut Maker will continue to support our creativity—both now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1776085765317,"projectUrl":"project/create-and-learn-with-a-cricut-maker/10188512/","projectTitle":"Create and Learn with A Cricut Maker","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":9906314,"projectId":10084167,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting \"Kind Words for Hard Days.\" Thanks to you, we have received a Cricut Explore machine, which has completely transformed our creative process. This machine allows us to cut intricate designs with incredible precision and ease, making our visions come to life effortlessly.\r\n\r\nMy little scholars are absolutely delighted with the projects we are building. We are particularly enjoying the design phase right now—the kids are having a blast creating colorful flowers and custom cutouts. Currently, we are busy preparing handcrafted cards designed to brighten the spirits of friends going through difficult times.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the tools that help us spread a little more kindness in the world!","fullyFundedDate":1770829772078,"projectUrl":"project/kind-words-for-hard-days/10084167/","projectTitle":"Kind Words for Hard Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maldonado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906314_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737669701516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906314"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10137339,"letterContent":"The warmer, sunnier days are here, and we're so grateful for your support in funding *Sun Safety with Compassion – Part 2*! Thanks to you, my students are sharing hats with all fourth graders to help protect everyone from the sun. They're also preparing bags with towels and sunscreen for upcoming field days and picnics.\r\n\r\nAlong the way, they're learning healthy habits to care for their skin and overall well-being. Even more special, they're passing that knowledge on—showing kindness, responsibility, and compassion for others.","fullyFundedDate":1774477528744,"projectUrl":"project/sun-safety-with-compassion-part-2/10137339/","projectTitle":"Sun Safety with Compassion-Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10084224,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and compassion for \"Sweet Notes of Strength: Compassion in Action During Testing.\" Testing season can be a stressful time for both students and teachers, and providing a sweet, cheerful note along with a snack can make a significant difference.\r\n\r\nWe began by having an open discussion about our emotions and feelings, exploring various strategies for regulating them. Together, we created a long list of encouraging messages to help us stay calm and remind us that we have support. Next, we wrote snack grams for our friends in grades 3 to 5 and prepared a snack box for each day of testing for each class. My students were thrilled to take on such an important task, and other classes expressed their gratitude for the thoughtful gifts.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us complete this compassionate project and ensuring that all our testing students have snacks during this challenging time.","fullyFundedDate":1772636269447,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-notes-of-strength-compassion-in-a/10084224/","projectTitle":"Sweet Notes of Strength: Compassion in Action During Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"},{"teacherId":709476,"projectId":10159390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of \"Empowering Compassion with a Space to Feel, Reflect, and Care.\" This project has provided us with a comfortable, calming, and attractive space where students can reflect and learn to manage their emotions.\r\n\r\nThe rug is soft, and the kids love sitting on it. Its green color reminds us of nature, creating an oasis of peace. The audio recorder is shaped like an old phone, which piqued their curiosity about how to use it. Although we don't have a landline to connect it to, the students can leave messages that I can review later. The digital frame is a great tool for fostering community and displaying the many pictures we've taken together. They enjoy looking back and remembering our adventures in learning and growing.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your support, which has helped create a space where students are empowered with compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1774454176378,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-compassion-with-a-space-to-fe/10159390/","projectTitle":"Empowering Compassion with a Space to Feel, Reflect, and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp709476_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503977090870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zelasco"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_324","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":283,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"6.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.8,"schoolId":324,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 73X Bronx on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 73X Bronx","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-73-bronx/324"}