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Ms. Debra Stern's Classroom

  • PS 140 Nathan Straus
  • New York, NY
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Art TheraPLAY!

    Funded Jan 26, 2023

    Thank you so much for all of the fresh, new art supplies. Our students are enjoying crafting, squishing, building and creating with all of the colorful clay. They really enjoy beading and having all these new letter beads they have been able to make personalized, meaningful bracelets for themselves, their friends, their teachers and their families! The paints & colored pencils have been wonderful for use in self-expression and creativity! We are so grateful that you supported our project to give us access to all of these wonderful, bright new art TheraPLAY tools!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Debra Stern

    This classroom project was brought to life by A New York City Parent and 8 other donors.

  • A Safe Sensory Retreat for Students

    Funded Nov 30, 2022

    Thank you so much for helping create a fun and safe environment for our students! They have loved engaging with the various sensory toys and items and have found comfort in the environment they create. With your help, our students have been able to engage in therapeutic play as well as calming mindfulness activities, allowing our room to be a safe haven within the busyness that is the day to day at school. The impact this has on the well-being of our students is immense. So again, we send our deepest thanks.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Debra Stern

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 4 other donors.

  • Healthy Snacks for Hungry Minds

    Funded Dec 5, 2022

    Thank you for the generous donation of healthy snacks. My students often skip breakfast in order to get to school on time. Thanks to your donation, I have been able to offer students a quick snack to take to class so that they can get right back into their learning. Introducing the students to many of these healthy snacks has also influenced the choices my students make when shopping with their families. Students are learning to read nutrition labels and have develped an awareness of how much sugar are in the foods they eat. Parents have shared with me that their child now requests they purchase apple sauce and nutri grain bars in liu of chips and other unhealthy snacks that they would previously asked for. Thank you again for your contribution, it's a delight to open a closet full of snacks and see a hungry child's eyes light up as they make their selections.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Debra Stern

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 2 other donors.

  • A Calming Sensory Haven for Students

    Funded Oct 17, 2022

    Thank you so much for all of the wonderful sensory items your donations have provided for our counseling space. My students are enjoying creative building with the bright colored magnet tiles and play people. They especially love the sensory toys and push panels we have used to create our sensory wall. Many students enter my classroom agitated or upset and after a few minutes of de-escalation with these fun sensory tools we are then able to reset and return to learning! I am so grateful to you all for supporting my amazing, resilient city kids with these cool, colorful resources. Our counseling space feels fresh and new thanks to your kindness.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Debra Stern

We are a diverse 3K-8 public school with over 300 students. Most students come from low-income households with 95% receiving free breakfast and lunch. Many of our students face challenges both in school and at home. My students embody diversity and together form a wonderful community where differences are embraced and celebrated. Each student brings something unique to our school, and what unites them is their energy, thirst for knowledge, and connection with us--their school counselors. During the pandemic, my students dealt with many unknowns and inconsistencies. The ongoing disruption to their education has forced my students to adapt from one day to the next, negatively impacting their social-emotional development and ability to self-regulate in a healthy way. At times, my school lacks the tools that help them deal with the trauma they have endured the past few years. Please help our amazing students!

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We are a diverse 3K-8 public school with over 300 students. Most students come from low-income households with 95% receiving free breakfast and lunch. Many of our students face challenges both in school and at home. My students embody diversity and together form a wonderful community where differences are embraced and celebrated. Each student brings something unique to our school, and what unites them is their energy, thirst for knowledge, and connection with us--their school counselors. During the pandemic, my students dealt with many unknowns and inconsistencies. The ongoing disruption to their education has forced my students to adapt from one day to the next, negatively impacting their social-emotional development and ability to self-regulate in a healthy way. At times, my school lacks the tools that help them deal with the trauma they have endured the past few years. Please help our amazing students!

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