{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Side Community School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6169668,"projectId":9796310,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation towards our new reading space. This incredible gift is already making a profound difference in the lives of the students, and I want to share the tremendous impact it is having on their academic and personal growth.\r\nThe new reading space has become a sanctuary for my students—a place where they can engage in the quiet reflection and focused reading that is so vital to their development. Your donation has transformed what was once an underutilized area into a vibrant, welcoming environment. The calming atmosphere, comfortable seating and decor have created a space that fosters a love for reading and learning. This space serves as a quiet retreat away from the hustle of daily school life, offering them an opportunity to unwind, reflect, and escape into the world of literature. Even the classroom staff enjoys using the space, and building staff who enter our classroom always comment on it with excitement and appreciation. One of my students really struggles with staying focused while reading, was overjoyed when he first saw the space. \r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your commitment to supporting education and empowering students is truly inspiring. By cultivating a love of reading, you are laying the foundation for academic success, critical thinking, and personal growth that will stay with them for years to come. The skills they develop here will serve them in their future academic endeavors, professional careers, and personal lives. I am deeply grateful for your generosity, and I am excited to continue seeing the positive effects of the reading space on students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1760449956677,"projectUrl":"project/fall-ing-in-love-with-reading/9796310/","projectTitle":"Fall-ing in Love With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matulock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6169668_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759806857649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6169668"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9841398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! With the Polaroid camera and film you helped provide, students will capture candid moments of collaboration, cultural exchange, and friendship. These photos will become lasting keepsakes that help tell the story of empathy, leadership, and global citizenship.\r\n\r\nIt empowers our students to lead with kindness, develop cultural awareness, and build relationships beyond their own community. These are lessons they will carry with them for years to come and proudly share with others. Thank you for believing in our students and in the power of service, connection, and compassion. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763999985780,"projectUrl":"project/students-lead-kindness-initiative-from-b/9841398/","projectTitle":"Students Lead Kindness Initiative From Barbados Back To NYC","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jose Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570832_orig.jpg?crop=2593,2593,x1384,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731268512344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570832"},{"teacherId":9576707,"projectId":9783962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much once again for helping me get some extra Chromebooks for my classroom. More and more computers are falling apart every day since the school got them in the pandemic and we can't fix many of those anymore. It's been incredibly helpful having these Chromebooks to ensure that everyone who needs one to work on a longer writing assignment, a research project, or a more creative project is able to have one. \r\nKids have been feeling really grateful for these new Chromebooks as not having enough working Chromebooks had often led them to feel frustrated.","fullyFundedDate":1760267962643,"projectUrl":"project/chromebooks-for-students-with-ieps/9783962/","projectTitle":"Chromebooks for Students With IEPs","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Mayu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576707_orig.jpg?crop=547,547,x120,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759342410989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576707"},{"teacherId":6641915,"projectId":9727429,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for your generous support. My students' photographic experience will be much richer with these new SD cards. Our old cards or missing cards have made it so hard to reliably photograph and store their images. It's heartbreaking when a student has made an incredible image just to have it lost to a corrupted card. Now that we can confidently store their images, my students' own confidence and motivation has increased. \r\n\r\nFor many of my students coming from under-resourced middle schools, it's their first time creating a meaningful photograph image with a piece of professional photographic equipment. It is a transformative experience for all of us! From the classroom to the street to their homes, my photography students see their world in a new way, and we are so lucky they share their images with us! The new SD cards are a vital piece to this magic!\r\n\r\nI couldn't do this without community support. We just don't get the funds we need to provide the kind of learning experience our young people deserve. Thank you so much for making up the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758898894243,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-vision-of-our-young-photogra/9727429/","projectTitle":"Support the Vision of our Young Photographers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klonsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6641915_orig.jpg?crop=2862,2862,x120,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695746546674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6641915"},{"teacherId":6641915,"projectId":9687659,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for your generous support. My students were so excited to hear that they had a new Canon Rebel DSLR cameras coming to our classroom. My students used the new equipment to closely observe, document and understand the nature they encounter in our community garden, with our street trees and on the science bird watching field trip. Their storytelling and observational skills became more dynamic and powerful with the new higher quality equipment. There is nothing better than seeing a young person looking through a camera's viewfinder, knowing that people care about what they see.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students coming from under-resourced middle schools, it's their first time creating a meaningful photograph with a piece of professional photographic equipment. It is a transformative experience for all of us! From the classroom to the street to their homes, my photography students see their world in a new way.\r\n\r\nI couldn't do this without community support. We just don't get the funds we need to provide the kind of learning experience our young people deserve. Thank you so much for making up the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757539538964,"projectUrl":"project/grow-young-wildlife-photographers/9687659/","projectTitle":"Grow Young Wildlife Photographers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klonsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6641915_orig.jpg?crop=2862,2862,x120,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695746546674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6641915"},{"teacherId":1164279,"projectId":9311256,"letterContent":"It is such a special opportunity to provide people with new, \"exactly-what-they-want\" materials for projects. When we unveiled the new yarn and needles to the Community Knitting participants, it was so fun to see smiles and excitement about the new projects that they could make!\r\nWe are enjoying working with students, families & siblings of our students on knitting. They are helping one another, inspiring each others' projects, and encouraging more students and families to knit.\r\nHaving a creative outlet is so important, and your donation has made this program possible. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746477187128,"projectUrl":"project/community-knitting-needs-more-yarn/9311256/","projectTitle":"Community Knitting Needs More Yarn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrea Swenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1164279_orig.jpg?crop=1085,1085,x491,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608226262813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1164279"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9781965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donations, our classroom snack closet is now full and ready to keep our students energized throughout the day.\r\n\r\nToday, we had our very first snack and break of the day, and the smiles said it all! Students were excited, grateful, and truly felt cared for knowing that there are people out there who believe in their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a real difference — not only by providing snacks but by helping create a learning environment where students can focus, recharge, and feel supported. 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Your support has made it possible for us to purchase costumes, props, and essential supplies that truly elevated our end-of-year performance into something unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYou've not only contributed to a show—you've helped create an experience that our students will remember forever. Thank you for believing in them, supporting their passions, and helping their talents shine.","fullyFundedDate":1746713955613,"projectUrl":"project/creating-community-through-dance/9160586/","projectTitle":"Creating Community through Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nekeerah Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839567_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741809265675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839567"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9574860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! The color printer has already had a powerful impact on student learning. One of the first things I created was a colorful word wall—a classroom tool where key vocabulary words are displayed alongside images to support comprehension. Having these visuals in color makes a big difference, especially for English Language Learners and visual learners. Students now use the wall daily to support reading and writing. The printer also allows me to create engaging, differentiated materials for all learners. The photos included show our new printer/copier in action, our very first color prints, and the final word wall displayed in our classroom. Your donation has added so much value to our learning space and helped bring the curriculum to life. Thank you for believing in my students and making a lasting impact! You can see the word wall in the photos!","fullyFundedDate":1758852647504,"projectUrl":"project/color-for-access-helping-all-students/9574860/","projectTitle":"Color for Access – Helping All Students Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jose Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570832_orig.jpg?crop=2593,2593,x1384,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731268512344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570832"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9240588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to a diverse collection of culturally responsive books. These books serve as mirrors, reflecting students' own experiences; windows, offering views into other lives and cultures; and sliding doors, inviting them to step into new worlds and perspectives. This variety of texts helps all students feel seen and connected while broadening their understanding of the world.\r\n\r\nYour gift of the Magic Apple Keyboard also allows students to access the Sora app, take notes while reading, and complete assignments more easily. It's especially helpful for students with dysgraphia, giving them tools to express their ideas without frustration.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we're building a richer, more inclusive, and supportive learning environment. We are deeply grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1746495087207,"projectUrl":"project/accessing-the-joy-of-reading-and-writing/9240588/","projectTitle":"Accessing the Joy of Reading and Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jose Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570832_orig.jpg?crop=2593,2593,x1384,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731268512344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570832"},{"teacherId":9747632,"projectId":9194830,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to find comfort and calm within our new Wellness Center. Using the materials from this project, we have been holding counseling group sessions and workshops that enable students to practice mindfulness and work towards a healthier emotional and mental state. Students have been so impressed with the new furniture and decor that they often request to go to the Wellness Center to reset or to do an activity with a teacher or counselor. It has become a safe space for our school.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to build our Wellness Center by adding tables, therapy tools, and art. With your contribution, we are well on our way to accomplishing this and we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1742935521300,"projectUrl":"project/calming-comfort-for-our-wellness-center/9194830/","projectTitle":"Calming Comfort for our Wellness Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747632"},{"teacherId":6641915,"projectId":9160135,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for your generous support. My students' photographic experience will be much richer with these 2 new cameras. Often, our young photographers must use their phones or older, lower quality cameras. When they have access to higher quality DSLR cameras like these Canon Rebels, it makes a huge difference in their understanding of photographic principles like exposure. The quality of their images increases as well as their experience telling their own powerful visual stories.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students coming from under-resourced middle schools, it's their first time creating a meaningful photograph image that is not a selfie! It's their first chance to control a piece of professional photographic equipment. It is a transformative experience for all of us! From the classroom to the street to their homes, my photography students see their world in a new way, and we are so lucky they share their images with us! \r\n\r\nI couldn't do this without community support. We just don't get the funds we need to provide the kind of learning experience our young people deserve. 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