{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ulysses Byas Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":10500871,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible kindness and generosity toward my students. I love my students dearly, and there is nothing more rewarding than watching a child who once doubted their abilities begin to believe in themselves. Because of your generosity, our intervention sessions have become even more personalized, engaging, and filled with encouragement. The sticker machines allow me to create customized math reminders, learning prompts, and special stickers that celebrate individual accomplishments, while the motivational wristbands give students something meaningful to carry with them long after our sessions end. One of the most heartwarming parts of introducing these materials has been seeing the excitement they bring and the opportunities they create to recognize even the smallest achievements. For students who sometimes struggle academically, receiving a personalized sticker or a wristband recognizing their hard work can mean so much more than a simple reward. It is a reminder that their effort matters, their progress is worth celebrating, and someone genuinely believes in them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our math intervention lessons, these wonderful resources will help reinforce important skills such as place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem-solving through individualized learning activities and positive reinforcement. My next goal is to continue creating personalized stickers featuring math strategies, encouraging messages, and learning reminders that students can use as they work toward mastering challenging concepts. I especially want my students who struggle with confidence to experience the joy of recognizing their own progress, no matter how small. Your generosity has provided more than classroom materials; it has given me additional ways to nurture confidence, celebrate perseverance, and make every child feel valued and supported. Thank you for believing in my students, for helping me make learning a little brighter, and for reminding these deserving children that their hard work and dreams matter. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference, one sticker, one smile, and one confident little mathematician at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1790816064213,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-that-sticks/10500871/","projectTitle":"Motivation that Sticks","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8397020_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777579081885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":10344964,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and belief in my students. I absolutely love my students, and nothing brings me greater joy than watching them overcome challenges, discover their strengths, and begin to believe in themselves. Because of your generosity, I can provide a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every child has an opportunity to succeed. Your donation of label makers and dry erase crayons is so much more than a contribution of classroom supplies. It is an investment in my students' confidence, independence, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThe label makers are helping me transform everyday classroom materials into personalized learning tools. I can create clearly labeled learning stations, individualized math manipulatives, vocabulary supports, and visual reminders that make learning more accessible for students who need additional guidance. While a label maker may seem like a simple piece of technology at home, in our classroom it becomes a valuable tool for differentiation, organization, and student independence. The dry erase crayons are equally meaningful because they give my students opportunities to practice mathematical concepts, correct mistakes, and try again without feeling discouraged. What makes these resources especially exciting is the opportunity for students to interact with colorful, personalized materials created specifically for their learning needs.\r\n\r\nSome of my students struggle with foundational academic skills and require repeated practice, visual supports, and hands-on instruction to develop understanding. These are often the children who become frustrated when learning feels difficult, but who begin to shine when they are given the right tools and encouragement. I especially love seeing students become more willing to participate when they can use dry erase crayons to solve problems, erase their work, and confidently attempt another solution. For students who need additional structure, the personalized labels and visual supports help them locate materials, follow routines, and complete tasks with greater independence. These may seem like small accomplishments, but for a child who has struggled academically, every moment of independence and every successful attempt is a victory worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity reminds my students that their education matters and that there are people beyond our classroom who genuinely care about their success. You have helped me create an environment where mistakes are part of learning, individual differences are celebrated, and every child is encouraged to keep trying. As their teacher, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to give my students resources that meet them where they are and help them move forward with confidence. Thank you for seeing the potential in my students, for supporting their unique learning journeys, and for helping me show them that they are capable of achieving incredible things. Your kindness will continue to make a meaningful difference in our classroom, one lesson, one smile, and one small victory at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1790816062381,"projectUrl":"project/small-labels-big-confidence/10344964/","projectTitle":"Small Labels, Big Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8397020_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777579081885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":10492117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new classroom rug, clock, and fun math stickers for my students. These resources have already helped make our math intervention space feel more welcoming, organized, and exciting for learning. When my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited, especially about the colorful math stickers and having a comfortable rug where we can gather for small-group lessons. One special moment I can't wait for is watching my students sit together on the rug and practicing number patterns and discussing different strategies for solving math problems. The clock is also becoming a useful learning tool as we practice telling time, skip counting, and building stronger number sense. \r\nThe math stickers have been wonderful for recognizing effort, improvement, and perseverance, and the students are always proud to earn one after working hard. Our next steps are to continue strengthening foundational math skills through hands-on activities, small-group instruction, and engaging practice that helps students become more confident and independent mathematicians. Thank you again for investing in my students and for helping create a classroom environment where they feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1790816064335,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-their-confidence/10492117/","projectTitle":"Multiply Their Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8397020_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777579081885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":10307080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with this technology device and vinyl. These materials will allow me to create customized learning tools, labels, visuals, and hands-on resources that directly support my students during math intervention. I plan to use the vinyl to design reusable math materials such as number cards, place value tools, math vocabulary labels, and individualized supports that target the specific skills my students are working to strengthen. The technology device will make it possible for me to create these materials efficiently and adjust them based on each student's intervention needs. My students are especially excited when they receive colorful, personalized materials that make learning feel engaging and created especially for them. For students who may struggle with traditional worksheets, having visual and hands-on resources can help make difficult math concepts feel more understandable and less overwhelming. I am especially excited to use these tools with students who need additional support in areas such as number sense, place value, computation, and problem solving so that they can practice skills in a meaningful and interactive way. Your generosity is helping me create a more welcoming, engaging, and supportive intervention space where students can build confidence, strengthen their math skills, and feel proud of their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1790261642718,"projectUrl":"project/visionary-voices/10307080/","projectTitle":"Visionary Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8397020_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777579081885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":10530560,"projectId":10335598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second-grade ICT classroom! This year, we were fortunate to move into a new classroom that has two additional rooms attached to it, and we are transforming one of those spaces into our very own calming room. Although our students will not return until September, we cannot wait to see their excitement when they discover this special new space right inside their classroom. Thanks to your generosity, the room will be filled with sensory fidget tubes, noise-canceling headphones, weighted stuffed animals, Breathing Pals, comfortable floor cushions, calming visuals, and other resources that will give students a quiet and supportive place to regulate their emotions and sensory needs before returning to learning.\r\n\r\nYour donations will also make an impact throughout our students' everyday learning. The crayons, pencils, glue sticks, scissors, dry-erase dots, magnetic shelves, storage cart, and other classroom supplies will be used for hands-on lessons, art projects, small-group activities, and collaborative learning. In a second-grade ICT classroom, our students have a wide range of learning styles and individual needs, and these resources will help us provide the tools and support each child needs to participate, learn, and feel successful.\r\n\r\nWhen our students return in September, we will introduce them to the new calming room and teach them how to use the space and its resources independently and responsibly. Through our social-emotional learning lessons, students will practice identifying their feelings and using tools such as the Breathing Pals, sensory materials, weighted stuffed animals, and noise-canceling headphones to discover which strategies work best for them. We are so excited to watch this new space become an important part of our classroom community, and we are incredibly grateful to our donors for helping us create a classroom where every student can feel supported, included, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1782842667314,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-childs-journey-to-succ/10335598/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Child's Journey to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10530560"},{"teacherId":144885,"projectId":9956377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through Donors Choose. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in my students and their potential.\r\n\r\nReceiving these flexible seating options will make such a meaningful difference in our classroom each day. My students are active, curious learners who truly benefit from having movement and choice throughout the school day. These resources will help create a more comfortable and supportive learning environment where they can stay focused, engaged, and confident.\r\n\r\nI already know how excited my students will be to have seating that helps them learn in ways that work best for them. Your kindness and support are helping create a classroom where students feel valued, empowered, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping bring this vision to life. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1775568252697,"projectUrl":"project/choose-your-seat-choose-your-success/9956377/","projectTitle":"Choose Your Seat, Choose Your Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pietroburgo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/144885"},{"teacherId":144885,"projectId":9442505,"letterContent":"I am sincerely grateful for your thoughtful contribution of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. This support empowers me to provide my students with tailored materials that enhance instruction and make learning more accessible and meaningful. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has a direct and meaningful impact on our learning environment. Every activity, strategy, and tool I am able to bring into the classroom because of your donation helps create opportunities for students to feel successful and inspired. Thank you for believing in our work and for investing in the success of my students. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are deeply appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1758290220573,"projectUrl":"project/oh-what-joy-teachers-helping-teachers/9442505/","projectTitle":"Oh What Joy, Teachers Helping Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pietroburgo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/144885"},{"teacherId":144885,"projectId":9442525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our class set of whiteboards! My third graders were thrilled to receive them, and they've already become an essential tool in our learning. Whether we're practicing math fact fluency, brainstorming story ideas, or working through new vocabulary, the whiteboards make it easy for every student to participate and feel confident sharing their thinking.\r\n\r\nYour support doesn't just provide supplies—it empowers young learners, encourages creativity, and brings joy into our classroom each day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757613163542,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-active-boards/9442525/","projectTitle":"Active Minds =Active Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pietroburgo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/144885"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21648","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":431,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":21648,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ulysses Byas Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ulysses Byas Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/roosevelt-union-free-school-district/ulysses-byas-elementary-school/21648"}