{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 54","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5836016,"projectId":9552295,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Clean Class, Healthy Minds project! Your gift helps keep our classroom safe, clean, and ready for learning. Because of you, my students can focus on their lessons in a healthy environment. I'm grateful for your support and the difference it makes every day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support also teaches my students the value of caring for their environment and looking out for one another. With a clean and healthy classroom, they can focus on learning, collaborating, and growing without distractions. Your generosity not only provides supplies but also inspires my students to take pride in their space and in their work. It makes a real difference in how they feel and how much they can achieve each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202696495,"projectUrl":"project/clean-class-healthy-minds/9552295/","projectTitle":"Clean Class, Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Everett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5836016_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537386808303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-everett2"},{"teacherId":4041563,"projectId":9067028,"letterContent":"Overall, this project has enriched my literacy instruction and created an environment where learning feels like play. The hands-on materials keep students motivated and provide endless opportunities for skill practice in a joyful, low-pressure way. I am already seeing improvements in my students' early literacy abilities, confidence, and engagement. This donation has not only provided essential resources, it has ignited a love of learning that will continue to grow throughout the school year. My students and I are deeply grateful for the generosity that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746787008441,"projectUrl":"project/playful-learning-with-literacy-games/9067028/","projectTitle":"Playful Learning with Literacy Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4041563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478393681560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-toro"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9819040,"letterContent":"My students love the social emotional games. They enjoyed working as a group and playing the board game \" Happy or Not\". This game allowed them to work as a team and also it allowed them to have conversations with each other about their social emotional al wellbeing. \r\nThey love the calming \"pup\" and \"kitten\". Some of my students need reminders on how to breathe when they are upset and these materials give them a reminder. Once again thank you for your donation and being apart of my students educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1761011614383,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-be-calm/9819040/","projectTitle":"I Want To Be Calm!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9714290,"letterContent":"Thank you Micheal Jordan and the Jordan Brand for your donations of slim Jim ( a hit with the fifth graders), popcorn and gummies variety pack. My students love to eat and they focus better when they are not hungry.\r\nMy students were so excited to see all the snacks , they didn't know which one to choose from. The snacks also allow my students to nourish their brains and be more attentive to their school work. Thank you for allowing my students to have a snack to keep them going through the day. Thank you for being a part of my students health and wellness journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758202808509,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-hungry/9714290/","projectTitle":"I am Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9714302,"letterContent":"Many of my students stay home because they are sick, obviously they miss academic instruction and this can cause their grades to decline. So, keeping my students healthy is a top priority for me.\r\nMinimizing the spread of germs prevents the spread of germs and illness in the classroom. Also when the students classroom is clean it also improves my students concentration and learning by reducing stress of them being in an unclean environment. Thank you for your donations and being a part of my student health and wellness.","fullyFundedDate":1758202881336,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stay-clean-/9714302/","projectTitle":"Let's Stay Clean !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9714327,"letterContent":"Many of my students , especially the younger ones struggle with expressing their emotions. We would like to thank Micheal Jordan and the Jordan Brand for funding our project , which consist of weighed plush anxiety pillow, gel beads emotion friends, Big carrot social emotional game and so much more. \r\nMy students couldn't stop hugging the weighed plush toy . They said it made them \" feel safe\". I like my students to \"feel safe\", especially at school. From my students and myself we are grateful for your donations and being apart of our social emotional wellness.","fullyFundedDate":1758202838594,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-express-my-emotions/9714327/","projectTitle":"I Want to Express My Emotions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9714273,"letterContent":"All students love snacks. My students when they are hungry they can't function on school work, they become irritable and challenging. Thank you for the donation of the fruit cups, healthy bars , popcorn and so much more. \r\nMy students state that when they are giving a snack that they have the ability to focus more and the ability to learn. These aspects result in my students having a better academic outcome because they are able to focus. My students and I want to thank Micheal Jordan and the Jordan Brand for their donation(s).","fullyFundedDate":1758202800633,"projectUrl":"project/keep-me-healthy/9714273/","projectTitle":"Keep Me Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9714344,"letterContent":"Feelings are so important to me , and to my students . With the use of fidget materials my students can express their emotions with the use of a toy. Thank you for the donations of the Stress Relief Sensory toys, Marble maze, and so much more.\r\nMy students and even some adults love the use of the sensory materials. Many of my students were curious to play with the fidgets. The sensory toys are very soothing and it allows my students to focus on the present moment and help my students manage feelings of stress and anxiety. Thank you for your donation(s).","fullyFundedDate":1758202945666,"projectUrl":"project/what-about-my-feelings/9714344/","projectTitle":"What About My Feelings?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9714333,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations of the sensory toys, calming stickers and so many other fidget materials. My students especially loved the squishy toys. Fidgets allow my students to release energy, stress or anxiety without interrupting their academic work. \r\nMy students also love fidgets because they are allowed to have them during academic instruction, so my students are able to focus while they are trying to relax. From my students and myself we thank you Micheal Jordan and the Jordan brand for your donation's.","fullyFundedDate":1758202798639,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-express-my-emotions-in-a-fun-way/9714333/","projectTitle":"I Can Express My Emotions In a Fun Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9714357,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they seen the legos. They started building right away. The Lego's help my students with focusing , teamwork and achieving a goal in a fun way.\r\nLegos also helped my students with counting and recognizing colors. Eventually my students want to build different displays of legos and put them around the school. With your donations of the different kind of legos (cars, unicorns ) and so much more , my students can start building their masterpieces to display. Once again thank you for your donation(s).","fullyFundedDate":1758202625888,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build/9714357/","projectTitle":"Let's Build!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834315_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551750357216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834315"},{"teacherId":4041563,"projectId":9047567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom's sand table project! Because of you, my preschool students now have a new, engaging, and developmentally enriching way to explore, learn, and regulate their emotions through sensory play. Your donation has made a real difference in our classroom, and I want you to know just how much we appreciate your kindness.\r\nFrom the moment the sand table was introduced, it quickly became a favorite area in our classroom. The two large basins have allowed multiple children to engage in sensory exploration at the same time, fostering cooperation, shared play, and peer learning. The simple joy of running their hands through the sand, scooping, pouring, and building has brought a sense of wonder and calm to their daily routines.\r\nSensory play is so much more than just fun—it's therapeutic. The sand table has become a safe, quiet retreat for children who may be feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated. It gives them a space to self-soothe, refocus, and reset emotionally. I've witnessed students use the table to work through big feelings by digging, sifting, or simply letting the sand slip through their fingers. These moments are powerful, and they contribute to emotional resilience and self-regulation—key skills at this early stage of development.","fullyFundedDate":1746803189885,"projectUrl":"project/feel-calm-and-play-on/9047567/","projectTitle":"Feel Calm and Play On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4041563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478393681560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-toro"},{"teacherId":4041563,"projectId":9047389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our preschoolers now have a brand-new sensory table that is already transforming the way they learn, explore, and engage with the world around them. Your donation has brought a meaningful and lasting impact to our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.\r\nThe arrival of the sensory table brought so much excitement to our room. The moment it was set up, my students rushed over with wide eyes and eager hands, ready to dig into the new experience. The four spacious basins have been filled with rotating materials like water, sand, rice, and even shaving cream, offering our young learners endless opportunities for sensory exploration. These hands-on materials invite curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in a way that few other tools can.\r\nAlready, I have seen children working together—pouring, scooping, mixing, and inventing imaginative play scenarios that encourage language development and cooperative learning. The sensory table has become a calming space for students who need help with emotional regulation, and a stimulating area for others to engage their minds and senses in a safe, structured way. It's more than a piece of furniture—it's a launchpad for discovery and a tool that meets so many developmental needs.\r\nThanks to its adjustable design, every child—regardless of height or physical ability—can comfortably access the table and participate fully in the activities. The lids make clean-up manageable, teaching children responsibility and care for their shared space. What may seem like simple play is actually fostering essential skills: fine motor development, critical thinking, language acquisition, and social-emotional growth.\r\nYour donation didn't just fund a sensory table—it opened a world of possibilities for young learners who are just beginning their educational journeys. In a time when hands-on, play-based learning is more important than ever, your support helped make our classroom more inclusive, engaging, and developmentally rich. Every day, I see students light up with joy as they engage in sensory play, and I think of the generosity that made it all possible.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of early childhood education and in the potential of every child in my classroom. Your contribution means more than words can fully express. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your support, your kindness, and your commitment to helping our youngest learners thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746842208231,"projectUrl":"project/sand-and-water-play-each-and-every-day/9047389/","projectTitle":"Sand and Water Play Each and Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4041563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478393681560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-toro"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_363","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":328,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.0,"schoolId":363,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 54 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 54","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-is-54/363"}