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Thank you for giving our classroom the tools we need to help students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768594274123,"projectUrl":"project/ink-the-future-printing-success-for-stu/10019296/","projectTitle":"Ink the Future: Printing Success for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bresilien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9502740_orig.jpg?crop=2161,2161,x154,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727370042593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9502740"},{"teacherId":9502740,"projectId":10027818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential supplies. Your generosity has helped us create a more organized, comfortable, and student-ready learning environment. The tissues and bandages help us quickly care for everyday needs so students can stay focused and active, especially during physical education and movement-based lessons. The sticky notes, index cards, file folders, and magnetic labels are already helping us keep materials organized, track student progress, and run smoother class routines.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps us build a positive, efficient space where students can stay engaged, take ownership of their progress, and succeed every day. 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The library plants are looking better than ever and we will have new plants potted from the cuttings of healthy pothos and philodendron! \r\nNot only have the resources supported the Green Team learning, but they also have supported a healthy library environment. When students come to print, they are met with plants surrounding the printing kiosk computers. The front desk welcomes them with a healthy ZZ plant and two new plants from you. 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That encouragement inspires them to practice harder, support one another, and represent our team with pride and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and your investment in our team's growth and success. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey both on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1754417157818,"projectUrl":"project/one-step-left/9369854/","projectTitle":"One Step Left...","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Steffa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7091965_orig.jpg?crop=741,741,x308,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749040910697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7091965"},{"teacherId":28152,"projectId":9872297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in stocking our classroom library. Although I am a computer science teacher by trade, I am a firm believer that critical thinking and empathy, which are skills essential for any coder, are best developed through a love of reading. Your donation has provided a vibrant range of diverse genres that are now making their way into my students' hands daily. In a room usually filled with screens and syntax, these physical books have added a vital layer of human connection and storytelling.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading often looks like a \"brain break\" or a spark for a new perspective. Beyond just literacy, these texts introduce my students to complex problem-solving and character analysis. We talk about how a protagonist's logic in a mystery novel isn't all that different from debugging a program because it's all about identifying patterns and persevering. By having these books readily available, I'm able to show my 167 students that being a \"tech person\" and a \"book person\" aren't mutually exclusive.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been tangible and immediate. This year alone, over 20 students have checked out books based on my personal recommendations, but the reach has extended even further. I've had students who aren't even in my classes wander into the computer lab, spot a cover that resonates with them, and ask to borrow it. One student in particular, who usually struggles to stay engaged with coding projects, found a graphic novel in our new collection that he finished in two days; he's now on his third book of the month. Thank you for helping me foster a culture of lifelong learning and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764635645221,"projectUrl":"project/help-add-more-books-to-my-classroom-libr/9872297/","projectTitle":"Help Add More Books To My Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp28152_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y354&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732636342213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/28152"},{"teacherId":4846980,"projectId":9655731,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 10th-grade ELA students, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of nine laptops and a dedicated charging station.\r\n\r\nIn light of the recent New York state cell phone ban, our classroom dynamic has shifted significantly. While the removal of personal devices has improved focus, it also created a gap in our ability to access digital texts, conduct research, and engage in collaborative writing.\r\n\r\nYour gift ensures that my students remain digitally literate and competitive. These laptops allow us to:\r\n\r\nDraft and edit essays in real-time using collaborative platforms.\r\n\r\nAccess diverse digital databases for research projects.\r\n\r\nBridge the equity gap for students who do not have reliable technology at home.\r\n\r\nThe charging station is the \"unsung hero\" of this setup, keeping us organized and ensuring our tools are ready for every period of the day. Your support has turned a challenging transition into an opportunity for growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures and for keeping our classroom connected.","fullyFundedDate":1765087486333,"projectUrl":"project/laptops-for-learning-empowering-student/9655731/","projectTitle":"Laptops for Learning: Empowering Students Post-Cell Phone Ban","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4846980_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549318432654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4846980"},{"teacherId":301657,"projectId":9872352,"letterContent":"The flipbook materials provided through donor generosity transformed how my students understand animation. Being able to give each student quality supplies meant no one was left out, and I watched reluctant artists become excited animators as they experimented with frame-by-frame movement. This hands-on project gave students a tangible connection between traditional art techniques and modern digital media—something that's difficult to achieve without the right materials. The impact on student engagement and learning was immediate and lasting.","fullyFundedDate":1762878723559,"projectUrl":"project/non-objective-flip-book-animation/9872352/","projectTitle":"Non Objective Flip Book Animation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Domench","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp301657_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698164550311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ignacio-domench"},{"teacherId":6406347,"projectId":9674201,"letterContent":"I want to thank everyone who donated to this project \"Bring back note taking.\" The great thing about this project was it gave students plenty of pencils, pens, loose leaf paper, binders, folders, and project materials so students could start to move away from just doing everything online. There has been great progress in the classroom and some beautiful projects were created throughout the first semester. The students loved having access to markers, colored pencils, and fun paper for their empire and gunpowder empire projects. They also created campaign posters and speeches from different absolute rulers. The donations really contributed to the class as students get to use highlighters everyday if they need. Students seem happy that they are able to mark up papers once again.","fullyFundedDate":1758804136560,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-back-note-taking-and-the-binder/9674201/","projectTitle":"Bringing Back Note Taking and the Binder- Shut the Laptop","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406347_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556678586688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lardner"},{"teacherId":9797844,"projectId":9887888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase our new color printer! We're excited to put it to good use and add a little more color to our work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we are now able to produce high-quality color materials that enhance our work and better serve our community. This printer has been used to print student material, art work, flyers from my office, and paper work. It's definitely helping us in so many ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference, and we're very grateful for your support. Thanks for helping us make things brighter and better!","fullyFundedDate":1763558747903,"projectUrl":"project/can-i-print-this-please/9887888/","projectTitle":"Can I Print This, Please??","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9797844_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762959372979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drecampbell"},{"teacherId":6549997,"projectId":9581468,"letterContent":"Our Introduction to Painting and Advanced Painting classes were in great need of supplies at the beginning of the first semester, and thanks to your generosity, we were able to start the year fully prepared. Through DonorsChoose, we requested watercolor paper, toner, aprons, paintbrushes, palette knives, and a broom and dustpan — all essential tools that help our students create, work safely, and care for our shared studio space. When the materials arrived, we were so grateful.\r\nThe impact was immediate. When my students first saw the new aprons, their eyes lit up because they felt like real artists in a professional studio environment. As soon as they began working with the new paintbrushes and palette knives, their confidence and excitement grew, and they created some truly beautiful and thoughtful artwork. These resources not only support their technical development, but also help them take pride in their work and in themselves.\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in my students. Your donation truly carried us through the start of the school year and made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We could not have done this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1756924665963,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-to-art-school-and-advanced/9581468/","projectTitle":"Welcome back to Art School and Advanced Painting!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6549997_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567447739204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrileyart"},{"teacherId":6549997,"projectId":9787588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. With the new digital device / cell phone ban now in place in New York, we've been finding new ways for students to access images and document their work and your donation has made that possible in the best way. Make no mistake, we truly love the cell phone ban; students are connecting with one another in ways I haven't seen in years, and they are more focused and deeply engaged in their artwork than ever before. In the past, my AP Art History students relied on their personal devices for notes and graphic organizers, but now I print their workbooks for them, and many actually appreciate the \"old school\" approach. As we've shifted away from personal technology, we've begun relying much more on shared classroom tools and our old 2016 printer was barely hanging on. Thanks to you, we were able to upgrade our classroom printer and copier, and provide two iPads that students now use to photograph their artwork and upload it to Google Classroom, their portfolios, and their websites. These resources support students in Advanced Painting, and AP Art History, and they arrived right when we needed them most at the start of the semester. I will never forget my students' faces when they first saw the new printer their eyes lit up with excitement and relief. Your generosity didn't just fund materials; it helped us adapt to a changing learning environment while keeping creativity, connection, and student ownership at the center of our work. Thank you again for helping my students begin the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760728988560,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-a-painting-and-art-histor/9787588/","projectTitle":"Technology for a Painting and Art History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6549997_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567447739204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrileyart"},{"teacherId":276350,"projectId":9915320,"letterContent":"A million thank-you's for supporting our design classroom. Your generosity will make such a meaningful difference for our high school artists. They are going to be thrilled to explore new techniques with alcohol markers, tissue paper, foam sheets, and other essential materials. Because of you, our space will truly become a creative studio where students can experiment, take risks, and grow as young designers. You are helping over 300 budding artists feel inspired, confident, and excited to learn. Thank you so much for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764686160210,"projectUrl":"project/art-basics-needed/9915320/","projectTitle":"Art Basics Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tyson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp276350_orig.jpg?crop=2100,2100,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746399590464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slotnick"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_231","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2252,"numTeachers":141,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.9,"schoolId":231,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fiorello H Laguardia High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fiorello H Laguardia High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/fiorello-h-laguardia-high-school/231"}