{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 54","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10300883,"projectId":9791529,"letterContent":"The day the boxes arrived, my students' faces lit up before they even knew what was inside. When I unveiled the cozy reading corner with its soft pillows, warm lighting, and affirming posters, one of my quieter students whispered, \"Miss Crystal, this looks like my abuela's house.\" That's exactly what I was going for: a space that feels like home, not an institution. Now, when students walk in during a tough moment, they don't hesitate. They immediately gravitate toward the rug, grab a pillow, and settle in. The transformation isn't just physical; it's emotional. Students stay longer, talk more openly, and actually look forward to our sessions. One student told me, \"I like coming here now because it doesn't feel like I'm in trouble.\" That shift from punitive to supportive is everything.\r\n\r\nWe're using these materials daily in ways big and small. The soft lighting has become part of our calming routine during anxiety attacks. The blankets provide sensory comfort for students who need something to hold while they process difficult emotions. The inspirational posters spark conversations. Students point to affirmations like \"Your story matters\" and tell me what resonates with them that day. One morning, a student having a tough time asked if she could just sit under the throw blanket and color for a few minutes before going back to class. That's the kind of healing work that happens when the environment supports it. The plants have become a shared responsibility; students water them and check their growth, learning that care and consistency create beautiful outcomes. It's a powerful metaphor they're internalizing without me having to preach it.\r\n\r\nWhat's next? We're building on this foundation. Students are already asking if we can create a \"calm down toolkit\" with fidgets and breathing exercise cards they can personalize. We're developing a student-led gratitude wall where they can post notes to themselves and each other. I'm also working on creating a lending library of books that reflect their identities and experiences: stories about kids who look like them, speak their languages, and navigate similar challenges. Your donations didn't just redecorate an office. They created a sanctuary where my students' healing is honored, their struggles are validated, and their resilience is celebrated every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760724687095,"projectUrl":"project/a-sanctuary-for-every-student/9791529/","projectTitle":"A Sanctuary for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10300883_orig.png?crop=796,796,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759584131172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10300883"},{"teacherId":4919831,"projectId":9984082,"letterContent":"Thanks to your thoughtful generosity, our classroom now sparkles! With the non-toxic cleaning supplies you funded, my students and I have transformed our learning space into a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment. We've made it part of our daily routine. Students proudly take turns wiping desks, cleaning shared materials, and sanitizing high touch areas while learning about responsibility and the importance of keeping their community healthy.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were fascinated by the idea that cleaning products can be both effective and safe for the environment. \r\n\r\nRight now, our class is working through Module 5 of HMH Into Reading called Project Earth, which focuses on caring for Earth. Our essential question is, \"How can caring for Earth improve life now and in the future?\" Your gift brought this question to life in a powerful, hands-on way. Students are now exploring how small actions, like choosing non-toxic products can protect both people and the planet. Your support helped connect classroom learning to real world action, and for that, we're so very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768227528928,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-clean-healthy-minds-non-toxi/9984082/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Clean, Healthy Minds: Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paulino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919831_orig.png?crop=427,427,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767711906626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4919831"},{"teacherId":2834315,"projectId":9818890,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of the puzzle, social emotional games and fidgets. My students really loved the social emotional games. It allowed them to play independently, or together , but it supported conversation about feelings.\r\nAlso the game allowed my students to complete a task without support, so, they felt they have accomplish a task independently. My students also enjoyed the fidget miniature toys that they can use to help keep them calm and help them focus on their work . From my students and myself thank you for donating.","fullyFundedDate":1764820674924,"projectUrl":"project/let-my-emotions-play-out-/9818890/","projectTitle":"Let My Emotions Play Out !","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":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"}],"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":58.8,"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"}