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Our school's budget cannot provide materials like this, so your kindness has truly enriched their learning and brought excitement to our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758636763193,"projectUrl":"project/boomwackers-teach-rhythm/9599237/","projectTitle":"Boomwackers Teach Rhythm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227346_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448474916510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinesmirk"},{"teacherId":227346,"projectId":9665913,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our Pre‑K DonorsChoose project. Your generosity provided our classroom with a wonderful library of ABC books, and the children are absolutely loving them. These engaging books are helping my young readers learn their alphabet while also discovering the joy of reading. It has been amazing to watch their excitement grow as they explore each letter and story. Our school's budget cannot provide resources like these, so your kindness has truly enriched their early learning experience and made a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758898751053,"projectUrl":"project/now-ill-learn-my-abcs/9665913/","projectTitle":"Now I’ll Learn My ABCs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227346_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448474916510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinesmirk"},{"teacherId":227346,"projectId":7889020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre‑K DonorsChoose project. Your generosity provided our class with a wonderful classroom library of books about clothes that aligned perfectly with our Clothes unit of study. Our school's budget cannot supply engaging books like these, so your support made a tremendous difference. The children were excited to explore every story, and their absolute favorites were the silly and fun books about underpants. Your kindness truly enriched their learning and brought so much joy to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1695936030656,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-about-all-types-of-clothes/7889020/","projectTitle":"Let's Read About All Types of Clothes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227346_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448474916510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinesmirk"},{"teacherId":227346,"projectId":7789312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project. Your generosity provided our Pre‑K class with a wonderful collection of books about balls, and the children were truly captivated. They explored each story with excitement during our Study of Balls and especially loved the books about different sports that use balls. Having a classroom library filled with engaging books is essential for nurturing early readers, and our school's budget simply cannot provide resources like these. Your kindness made a meaningful difference in their learning and sparked joy every day.","fullyFundedDate":1694612133180,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-around-with-books/7789312/","projectTitle":"Bouncing Around With Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227346_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448474916510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinesmirk"},{"teacherId":227346,"projectId":7765901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project. Because of your generosity, our classroom library now has a beautiful new bookshelf that gives students a welcoming, organized space to explore books. The new shelf also helps them keep our library tidy and easy to navigate, encouraging responsibility and independence as they choose and return their books each day. The children are already drawn to it, eagerly selecting stories and spending more time reading. 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Your kindness has created a meaningful learning moment that will stay with them long after the holiday season. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1638319030852,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-christmas/6041812/","projectTitle":"Counting on Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227346_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448474916510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinesmirk"},{"teacherId":9871098,"projectId":9717995,"letterContent":"Our students had an incredible time exploring their creativity through this project! Using the devices funded through our DonorsChoose project — including the iPads and printer — they were able to design and bring their own ideas to life. With Canva, they learned how to combine colors, fonts, and images to express their unique personalities and messages. 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Thank you for helping us start the year with such joy and inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1689866182536,"projectUrl":"project/start-loving-books-on-day-1/7395566/","projectTitle":"Start Loving Books on Day 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227346_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448474916510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinesmirk"},{"teacherId":227346,"projectId":9495451,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our Pre‑K DonorsChoose project. Your generosity provided our classroom with a much‑needed chart stand, and it has already made a remarkable difference. The stand gives my students a dedicated, easily viewable space for anchor charts, visual schedules, and other learning materials, helping them stay engaged and understand routines more clearly. Having these visuals accessible at their eye level supports their learning in powerful ways. Our school's budget cannot provide resources like this, so your kindness truly enriched our classroom and strengthened my students' daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1758817600162,"projectUrl":"project/a-stand-for-improved-learning/9495451/","projectTitle":"A Stand for Improved Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227346_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448474916510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinesmirk"},{"teacherId":7529891,"projectId":9674756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music classroom! The new resources have already made such a difference. The colorful floor spots have been a huge hit! Students now walk in, find their place right away, and we spend more time making music together. 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You've helped us create a space where music, creativity, and joy truly come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1758898961035,"projectUrl":"project/music-motivation-and-a-place-to-shine/9674756/","projectTitle":"Music, Motivation, and a Place to Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7529891_orig.jpg?crop=684,684,x72,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602787569083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdaniellesmusic"},{"teacherId":9737483,"projectId":9679363,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with ongoing access to technology. This resource has been a true game changer for both small‑group instruction and independent work. Students who finish their assignments can move immediately to programs that meet them where they are, allowing for meaningful practice and extension without interrupting classroom flow. The technology has also given us valuable flexibility: teachers can quickly pull targeted activities for students who need reinforcement, offer enrichment for those who are ready, and rotate centers more efficiently.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, access to technology has boosted student engagement and confidence. Children are excited to use the tools, which increases motivation and ownership of their learning. The platforms we use also provide instant feedback that helps students self-correct and teachers monitor progress in real time, making interventions more timely and effective.\r\n\r\nYour support in helping us integrate these tools—through training, setup, and responsiveness to questions—has made the transition smooth and sustainable. The professional development and technical assistance you provided ensured that classroom routines were not disrupted and that teachers felt comfortable implementing new strategies. We've already noticed improvements in lesson pacing, differentiation, and student independence.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership and for the positive impact this technology has had on student engagement, learning outcomes, and classroom culture. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting our work—your commitment truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1759433917727,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-tots/9679363/","projectTitle":"Tech for Tots!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zanatta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737483"},{"teacherId":9785246,"projectId":8852502,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting my self-contained K-2 autism classroom this year. The sensory tools you helped provide have completely transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment they arrived, I saw an immediate difference in my students. Sensory headphones have helped reduce overwhelming noise, allowing my students to focus and participate without fear of distraction. Beanbags and calm-down spaces have given them a safe place to self-regulate, while fidget tools and sensory cushions have made it possible for wiggly bodies to stay engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have a classroom where they feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn each day. You didn't just donate materials—you gave my students the tools to succeed socially, emotionally, and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1735617141778,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-sensory-process/8852502/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students With Sensory Processing Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785246_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y448&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727702644362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785246"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_129287","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":237,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.0,"schoolId":129287,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 938 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 938","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-938/129287"}