{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS/MS 29 Melrose School","outOfStateSupporters":39.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7649078,"projectId":9939643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Expo markers to our first-grade classroom. Your kindness has made a wonderful difference in our daily learning and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nDry-erase markers are an essential tool in first grade. They allow students to practice writing, spelling, math, and problem-solving in a fun, low-pressure way. Being able to write, erase, and try again helps build confidence and encourages students to take risks in their learning. Because of your donation, every child has the opportunity to actively participate and engage during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps our classroom run more smoothly. Having enough markers available means less time worrying about supplies and more time focused on teaching and learning. The students are excited to use them and take great pride in caring for materials that were generously given to them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation shows our students that people in the community care about their education. Acts of generosity like yours help reinforce the values of kindness, sharing, and support that we strive to teach every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of our classroom and helping create a positive, engaging learning environment for our first graders. 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The hand sanitizer allows them to keep clean as they deal with runny noses.\r\nThe bulletin board materials for Black History Month will allow students in my class to both see themselves and learn about prominent figures in Black History. The school will become a more beautiful place because of these decorations. We are truly so grateful for these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1768227514670,"projectUrl":"project/keep-my-students-healthy/9970094/","projectTitle":"Keep My Students Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goldstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4988972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524675048055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4988972"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9476763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first-grade students come from a low-income, high-poverty neighborhood in the South Bronx and often miss opportunities to participate in exciting hands-on science activities. Your generosity is giving them the chance to explore science in a way that is both engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love science, and the more hands-on the activity, the better! With the science supplies provided, they will be able to dissect owl pellets, learn new vocabulary, and extend their understanding of birds and animal life cycles. These activities make learning fun while helping students engage their minds, ask questions, and explore the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom when they first saw these materials was priceless. Your support has opened the door to experiences they may not otherwise have, helping them build curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Both my students and I are truly grateful for your generosity and for the opportunity it gives them to grow, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1762213220905,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science/9476763/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9477169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first-grade students come from a low-income, high-poverty neighborhood in the South Bronx and often miss opportunities like back-to-school shopping. When they received pencil and supply holders and notebooks with space for illustrations, their excitement and smiles were priceless!\r\n\r\nThese tools have made a real difference in their learning. Students are more organized, can easily access their materials, and spend more time engaged in lessons. They are developing independence, responsibility, and pride in their work, while expressing ideas creatively and participating fully in class. Your generosity has made learning more fun, meaningful, and accessible for every child.\r\n\r\nBoth my students and I are truly grateful for your support and the chance it gives us to grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758898957804,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-essential-supplies/9477169/","projectTitle":"First Grade Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9477081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first graders come from a low-income, high-poverty neighborhood in the South Bronx and often miss opportunities like back-to-school shopping. When they received new pencils, erasers, markers, and scissors, their excitement and smiles were priceless! These supplies help them participate fully, work independently, stay engaged, and build responsibility. My students and I are deeply grateful for your generosity and the opportunity it gives them to learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758898972865,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-first-graders/9477081/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9476691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping meet a very real need in our classroom. Many of my first graders come to school hungry, which makes it hard to focus and learn. Having access to snacks during the school day has made an immediate and meaningful difference for them. Snacks like Belvita crackers and Goldfish provide the consistent fuel they need to stay attentive and regulated throughout the day, helping them feel cared for and ready to learn. My students and I are extremely grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757888583431,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-kids/9476691/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4736060,"projectId":9593856,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a welcoming classroom and an ideal learning environment for our students. The new rug provides an area for small group work, supporting individualized and targeted instruction. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nOur students gather on the rug several times during the day. During phonics and math lessons, we provide each group of students with the appropriate instruction to support their learning. Having this new space is both inviting and welcoming.\r\n\r\nIn addition to formal learning time, students utilize the area during center rotations to create various ramps and paths to test the speed of cars. They truly enjoy having a dedicated area for their science center experiments.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support. You've given our students a space that encourages learning and creativity, and we couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1758829812542,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfy-collaborative-learning/9593856/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfy, Collaborative Learning Environment for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4736060"},{"teacherId":4736060,"projectId":9594003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our learning and generously donating to our dry erase board project. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nOur students use these boards every single day. During phonics lessons, they practice writing words and sentences, and in math, they are working hard to write numbers from 1 to 100. Having their own board gives each child a sense of pride and ownership. They've even learned to take responsibility for caring for their boards and storing them properly after each lesson.\r\n\r\nThese boards will continue to be an essential part of our learning throughout the entire school year, helping students strengthen both their reading and math skills.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support. You've given our students a tool that makes learning engaging and fun, and we couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1757356585687,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-kind-of-learning-with-dry-eras/9594003/","projectTitle":"The Write Kind of Learning With Dry Erase Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4736060"},{"teacherId":7649078,"projectId":9696037,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of tissues and Clorox wipes to our class. Your support means so much to us, and these supplies will make a significant difference in maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated. It's because of people like you that we can create a space where our students can thrive without worrying about basic necessities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity – it truly makes a positive impact!","fullyFundedDate":1763995211589,"projectUrl":"project/clean-first-grade-classroom/9696037/","projectTitle":"Clean First Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dimino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649078_orig.png?crop=271,271,x392,y233&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715284184190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7649078"},{"teacherId":27189,"projectId":9652814,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. With the supplies we were able to print and laminate many practice sheets for my budding writers. They are able to practice writing their names, numbers, letters, and different kinds of lines that they will encounter in their new learning skills. \r\n\r\nWe also printed and laminated their photos so they can identify themselves with their names so they can choose centers, move their picture to show their feelings, and see whose birthday is coming up. They use these several times each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758899049384,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-for-first-time-learners/9652814/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools for First Time Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tejeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp27189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456804098757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisatejeda"},{"teacherId":1783229,"projectId":9663455,"letterContent":"Because of this fully funded project, my 3-K, Pre~K, and Kindergarteners were able to hit their learning target by exercising control of clay-play... recall and reinforcing effective sculpting practices.\r\nOur theme to 'build visual intelligence', helped display mastery over 3-D material\r\nBy being able to manipulate clay and utilize applied design in an awareness of learning space (build off of and onto a base), they experienced creative development!\r\nAs well, I was able as educator to focus on important OT 'manipulation exercises', additive sculpture-in-the-round/color with combinations of non-verbal practices to elevated mastery.","fullyFundedDate":1760533308628,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-young-hearts/9663455/","projectTitle":"Art for Young heARTS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vernola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1783229_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567090521268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1783229"},{"teacherId":7649078,"projectId":9339059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of printer paper to our first grade classroom! This simple yet essential supply makes a big impact on our daily learning. From printing worksheets and art templates to creating classroom books and learning games, your support helps bring our lessons to life. Your kindness ensures my students have the materials they need to stay engaged, practice important skills, and express their creativity.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they see their own work printed and displayed is truly priceless. We are so grateful for your support—your generosity helps make our classroom a better place to learn and grow every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1757328442736,"projectUrl":"project/paper-paper-oh-my/9339059/","projectTitle":"Paper, Paper, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dimino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649078_orig.png?crop=271,271,x392,y233&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715284184190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7649078"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_268","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":607,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.3,"schoolId":268,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS/MS 29 Melrose School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS/MS 29 Melrose School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-middle-school-29-melrose-school/268"}