{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts","outOfStateSupporters":16.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9935410,"projectId":10290973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our US History classroom project! Many of you use basic office supplies and home decor every day, but having these targeted historical posters, colorful markers, historical map displays, and essential writing tools in our classroom has completely transformed our learning environment. Instead of walking into a sterile room with plain walls and static textbooks, my high schoolers now step into an immersive, vibrant history hub. The new decor serves as a constant visual reference for key eras, founding documents, and historical figures, while the fresh supply of markers, pencils, and art materials allows students to actively engage with history through creative map-making, timeline building, and primary source analysis projects.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about these new materials is how personal, interactive, and welcoming our classroom now feels. High school students respond remarkably well to an environment that respects their learning and stimulates their curiosity. Having reliable, quality supplies right at their fingertips eliminates stress for students who might not have access to these tools at home. They love using the colorful markers and poster boards to collaborate on historical infographics, annotate complex historical documents in small groups, and showcase their knowledge on our classroom display walls. It has turned history from a passive reading subject into an energetic, hands-on workshop.\r\n\r\nThis project has directly boosted student engagement, teamwork, and retention of complex historical concepts. I have seen a noticeable shift across all my classes, but a few students have warmed to these new materials in especially inspiring ways. In particular, visual learners and students who typically hesitate during traditional essay writing have completely thrived during our interactive poster projects. Having access to vibrant art supplies gave them a new outlet to express their critical thinking, allowing them to map out cause-and-effect relationships in US History with impressive detail and confidence. Your generosity has provided my students with both the everyday essentials they need and an inspiring space to discover the past. We are endlessly grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781599338033,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-visible-a-social-studie/10290973/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Visible: a Social Studies Classroom Powered by Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935410_orig.png?crop=473,473,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741110074420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935410"},{"teacherId":9935410,"projectId":10746262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our new Apple MacBook laptop! While technology is a staple in many homes, having this powerful laptop as our primary classroom display and instruction hub has completely transformed how I present financial concepts to my high school seniors. Using standard whiteboards and static textbooks made complex personal finance topics feel abstract and disengaging. Now, this MacBook serves as the engine for our entire classroom setup, allowing me to project dynamic slideshows, stream real-time market data, run live budgeting demonstrations, and host interactive multimedia lessons every single day.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about this new addition is how modern, fast, and seamless our lessons have become. They love the crisp graphics, vibrant video content, and fluid transitions during interactive presentations, which keep the energy high and make financial concepts feel relevant to the digital world they live in. Having a reliable, high-performance teacher computer has unlocked new possibilities in my instruction: I can instantly pull up online tools, run financial modeling calculators on the main screen, and facilitate live whole-class polls without lagging or technical interruptions. It allows me to create a crisp, professional learning environment where every minute of class time is spent actively learning.\r\n\r\nThis technology has directly elevated my students' focus, participation, and overall retention of critical money management skills. Visual and auditory learners in particular have thrived with the addition of high-quality multimedia, as complex topics like credit scores, tax brackets, and compound interest are now broken down through clear, engaging visual aids. One student who used to struggle to stay attentive during lectures became completely captivated during a live interactive demonstration on compound interest, asking insightful questions and leading the class discussion afterward. By powering interactive, media-rich instruction, this MacBook has helped ensure my seniors walk away with the practical knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions as adults. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1792410709759,"projectUrl":"project/upgrading-our-classroom-tech-to-unlock-s/10746262/","projectTitle":"Upgrading Our Classroom Tech to Unlock Student Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935410_orig.png?crop=473,473,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741110074420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935410"},{"teacherId":9935410,"projectId":10154368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project and bringing 34 new laptop computers into our Personal Finance classroom! Many of you use technology daily at home, but seeing it in action in a high school classroom is truly transformative. Having a dedicated laptop for every student has completely shifted how we learn. Instead of relying solely on lectures and textbooks, my seniors are now actively building real-world financial literacy skills. They are tracking simulated stock portfolios in real time, navigating interactive budgeting simulations, and using online tools to analyze credit, loan options, and career trajectories. This technology bridges the gap between abstract concepts and hands-on practice, making personal finance both practical and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of these new laptops for my students is the autonomy and interactive nature of our daily lessons. Rather than sharing devices or waiting for available lab time, every single senior can log in simultaneously to collaborate, compete in financial literacy games, and work at their own pace. The bright displays, fast processing speeds, and crisp software make learning feel fresh and relevant to their lives. They genuinely look forward to opening their laptops each day to tackle new financial challenges, test out different career and investment scenarios, and see the immediate outcomes of their decisions.\r\n\r\nWe have seen remarkable growth across the board, but a few students have warmed to this technology in especially moving ways. In particular, some of my quietest students and those who previously struggled with traditional paper-and-pencil math have completely come out of their shells. Having their own interactive workspace allows them to explore concepts visually and learn through trial and error without fear of making a public mistake. One student, who used to hesitate to participate, became our classroom leader in a online budgeting game, enthusiastically helping peers troubleshoot their financial strategies. Your support has given these seniors the tools, confidence, and real-world skills they need as they prepare to navigate their financial futures after graduation. We are endlessly grateful for your investment in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1779370475804,"projectUrl":"project/develop-financial-literacy-for-teens-in/10154368/","projectTitle":"Develop Financial Literacy for Teens in NYC!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935410_orig.png?crop=473,473,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741110074420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935410"},{"teacherId":282619,"projectId":10220815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students were so excited to start seeds and would run straight to the windows where the seed pots were. It was wonderful to watch them care for their flowers and light up as they saw them grow.\r\n\r\nMost students were able to take their seedlings home because we ran out of time to plant them at school. They shared the joy with their families and took the seedlings all over the city.\r\n\r\nWe are still working on growing enough flowers for the front of our school, but with our experience last spring, we now have a good plan and will start growing earlier.\r\n\r\nYou have enriched my students and my AP Environmental Science class. I think they will remember this experience. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1777992894086,"projectUrl":"project/microhabitats-for-monarch-butterflies/10220815/","projectTitle":"Microhabitats for Monarch Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp282619_orig.jpg?crop=822,822,x54,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596728687414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthiajimenez"},{"teacherId":1045586,"projectId":10324963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! With your donation, we were able to obtain snacks, fidgets, and basic hygiene products. Having these products available in my classroom allows students to refocus their attention on what really matters: their education. \r\n\r\nStudents have already been utilizing the supplies available, helping them complete baseline assessments, focus on labs, and recover after a session in the gym. They appreciate your donation to help them master the rest of the day. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation, and I appreciate your help in supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788959302397,"projectUrl":"project/what-great-back-to-school-supplies/10324963/","projectTitle":"\"What Great Back-to-School Supplies!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pavletich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1045586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461953422157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lpavletich"},{"teacherId":1045586,"projectId":10353582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! Students have already begun to utilize the pens, pencils, markers, and colored pencils you've helped provide us to create a \"Get to Know You\" Poster after playing bingo to get to know their peers. They even used some of supplies to design their own lab coats. \r\n\r\nI'm looking forward to having my students utilize these materials over the course of the year in creating different diagrams, models, and representations that are apart of our new Chemistry curriculum. I'm excited to see what our students will produce!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation and setting up our students","fullyFundedDate":1788267472311,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-chemistry-creative/10353582/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Chemistry Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pavletich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1045586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461953422157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lpavletich"},{"teacherId":10239125,"projectId":10156407,"letterContent":"Your contributions have made my classroom activities more engaging and have allowed students to tap into their creativity. The color-coded use of paper has helped build systems for student work. \r\n\r\nStudents appreciate and rely on having an organized system that enables group work to showcase every student's skills. My students have voiced their appreciation of the organizational materials to help them maintain the routines created in the classroom outside of the classroom as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time and providing my students with these tools to help guide their learning. They engaged in meaningful discussion around the overarching themes within Just Mercy and were able to clearly understand how Stevenson weaves McMillian's story throughout the memoir.","fullyFundedDate":1773889960313,"projectUrl":"project/ela-classroom-materials/10156407/","projectTitle":"ELA Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239125"},{"teacherId":2537164,"projectId":10062602,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom printer is now fully up and running with a reliable supply of ink and the impact on our students has been immediate and meaningful. In a classroom, access to printed materials is more than convenience; it's a powerful learning tool. Your support allows us to provide clear worksheets, guided math handouts, differentiated activities, and visuals that help students better understand and retain new concepts. Instead of sharing limited resources or relying solely on screens, each student can interact directly with materials that support their individual learning pace and style.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is the consistency and quality of what we can now provide. They take pride in receiving their own copies of assignments and especially enjoy printing their completed work to share, revise, and display. For many, seeing their ideas come to life on paper has been incredibly motivating. Students who benefit from repetition and hands-on practice are now more engaged, and those who may struggle with digital-only tasks are gaining confidence through accessible printed supports.\r\n\r\nI've also seen particular growth in students who thrive with structure and tangible materials. Having dependable access to printed resources has helped them stay organized, participate more actively, and feel a greater sense of ownership over their learning. Your support has ensured that this essential classroom tool continues to make a daily difference, helping every student turn lessons into something real, visible, and meaningful. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770314072777,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-classroom-printer/10062602/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Classroom Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elhalaby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2537164_orig.png?crop=592,592,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758253054240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2537164"},{"teacherId":10239125,"projectId":10092046,"letterContent":"Your support has had a tremendous impact on the day-to-day experience of my students. \r\n\r\nI have been able to provide my students with reference guides, which have served as anchor charts for students to ensure they practice grammatical conventions properly and understand literary devices and their application. I have also had the opportunity to provide my students with quick access to digital resources and have been able to streamline printing resources for my classroom. \r\n\r\nAll of this has been made possible because of your donations. These perks that students have in my classroom provide them with ease of access to materials and ensure that the focus in class is on learning. Especially since my classroom focuses on having students use pen and paper to write and connect with their ideas without the distractions of the internet. \r\n\r\nThis, in turn, has helped me cultivate a human-centered classroom which is reflective of how literature functions.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1773529602521,"projectUrl":"project/ela-classroom-essentials/10092046/","projectTitle":"ELA Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239125"},{"teacherId":2537164,"projectId":9721146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project and for investing in my students' success. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has laptops, a printer, noise-cancelling headphones, and dividers that have made a meaningful difference in how students learn math each day. The laptops give students access to high-quality online resources and allow them to work on digital study guides to prepare for assessments. They also make it possible for us to use Snorkl, an AI-powered math tool where students explain their thinking, receive instant feedback, and are guided to retry problems without being given the answers. This helps students build mastery, efficiency, and confidence in math. This is something that would not be possible without laptops, especially since phones are no longer allowed in NYC schools.\r\nStudents are especially excited about how these tools support their individual needs. During the school day, students often stop by asking for extra handouts or review sheets, and I'm now able to print materials immediately right from our classroom. The noise-cancelling headphones have been incredibly helpful for students who need help staying focused, as well as for those making up exams while instruction is still happening in the room. The dividers have also been a huge support during testing, giving students their own quiet space even when seated near others, which helps reduce anxiety and distractions.\r\nI've seen students who once struggled with focus or confidence truly thrive with these resources. They are more engaged, more independent, and more willing to persevere through challenging math tasks. Your support has created a learning environment where students feel supported and empowered to succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a lasting impact on their education. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1762552800929,"projectUrl":"project/click-print-solve-tech-tools-for-math/9721146/","projectTitle":"Click, Print, Solve: Tech Tools for Math Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elhalaby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2537164_orig.png?crop=592,592,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758253054240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2537164"},{"teacherId":3904216,"projectId":9720629,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Math Department, I would like to express our heart-felt thanks and gratitude for your generous support in helping us raise the funds to purchase 35 new laptops and a laptop cart to use in our math classes. \r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students now have access to -up-to-date technology that has transformed the way that they are learning mathematics, With the laptops students are already engaging in lessons, projects, and are using applications that make abstract mathematical concepts, more accessible. The mobility of the laptop cart allows every class to benefit making it easier for all math teachers to easily incorporate the laptops into their lesson. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities that will continue to benefit our students in years to come. Thank you again for supporting our mission to provide every student with the tools they need to succeed. The math teachers deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment to education and the Frank Sinatra family.","fullyFundedDate":1760965771246,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-math-students-at-fssa/9720629/","projectTitle":"Technology for Math Students at FSSA","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3904216"},{"teacherId":1474999,"projectId":9432419,"letterContent":"This project has had a direct and meaningful impact on how our students learn, collaborate, and see themselves as filmmakers. By providing hard drive adapters and external hard drives, students are now able to easily share footage, and sound files across different computers—just as college and professional filmmakers do. Students are better able to manage shared assets, and solve problems that have in the past stunted their ability to progress from phase to phase. Headphone splitters allow multiple students to listen to edits and sound mixes at the same time, as well as myself during student conferences, encouraging discussion, peer feedback, and decision-making rather than one student working alone at their screen.\r\n\r\nCamera gimbals, in particular, have opened the door to allow students to create smooth camera movement, whereas prior they only access they had was to our cumbersome shoulder rigs which, while terrific, aren't accessible for all students. Being able to use tools such as these has increased student motivation, confidence, and willingness to experiment; students can now focus on storytelling, composition, sound, and editing—core skills they need to competitively apply to film programs for college.\r\n\r\nThis access has been especially impactful for students who may not have access to technology at home. 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