{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"High School of Telecom Arts & Technical","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":10008587,"letterContent":"Since it's June I can tell you now that ALL our special needs high schoolers have passed their ELA regents. We studied very hard, looking at multiple regents tests to practice the skills and questions. They made flashcards, played study games, wrote persuasive essay after persuasive essay and prepped like mad for these tests.\r\n\r\nSo I am so grateful for your generosity in donating the pizza to my students so we could celebrate our hard work! The kids are working so hard, and just letting them celebrate and feel rewarded goes a long way in making sure they get the job done.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to make our regents a \"pizza cake!\"","fullyFundedDate":1772550368979,"projectUrl":"project/pass-our-exams-pizza-cake/10008587/","projectTitle":"Pass Our Exams? Pizza Cake!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":10007878,"letterContent":"It was such an amazing experience to have three sites of our school meet together to have a cultural celebration! The kids really enjoyed getting together and being able to share in such a sumptuous feast! They loved the egg rolls and rice and the teas we were able to provide and they chatted and sung and socialized around the food.\r\n\r\nIt was such a wonderful portion of our Chinese New Year cultural celebration, and I am so grateful our kids were able to experience such a special event. By sharing food and fun our kids are able to build cultural awareness and empathy is an engaging way!","fullyFundedDate":1770998159010,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-year-of-the-horse-feast/10007878/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year: Year of The Horse Feast","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9983196,"letterContent":"Not only are special needs students often visual learners, the visual learning modality s especially helpful with our teenage students who can take in a huge about of input and information in a glance within a split second. That is to say, the visual medium is exceptionally important to my students and your generous donation of digital frames was a huge help in reinforcing our values and teachings at school.\r\n\r\nWhen we're able to take photos of our students actively learning and engaging in the world in a positive way, and then display that for our kids to see each day...we're setting our kids up for success. They see themselves represented in the school, as a part of the school, and doing the positive things that will get them rewarded both academically and socially. Thank you so much for helping us help our kids in such an out of the box type of way!","fullyFundedDate":1770205934595,"projectUrl":"project/inspiration-station-lunar-new-year-pho/9983196/","projectTitle":"Inspiration Station: Lunar New Year Photography","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9978185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making such a huge positive impact on my students! Not only did we have a beautiful art party to celebrate the Chinese New Year, we were able to capture the moments on our new cameras! \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to draw and make art and paint their Chinese Lanterns. And after the party were were able to use the art supplies to make Shakespeare poster poems, your generous donation will be used with multiple units tied to art.\r\n\r\nWhy did your generosity matter? By studying other cultures through the access point of art we can help build global citizens in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770069321906,"projectUrl":"project/inspiration-station-picture-our-lunar-n/9978185/","projectTitle":"Inspiration Station: Picture Our Lunar New Year Art Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9971603,"letterContent":"It's such a deceptively simple concept: put a table in the back of the classroom with the pieces of a puzzle on it...but this concept has been exceptionally useful to bring students together, get them to work cooperatively and have kids be engaged in social projects together.\r\n\r\nThese puzzles are absolutely beautiful, and seeing several kids huddled around the puzzle, making small talk in between classes is such an amazing sight! I am so grateful for your kindness, thank you for helping get these puzzles into my students hands. They are socializing, doing something productive, and utilizing down time well in class!","fullyFundedDate":1770069320477,"projectUrl":"project/inspiration-station-puzzles-art-and-ta/9971603/","projectTitle":"Inspiration Station: Puzzles, Art and Tables for Hands-on, SEL Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9974197,"letterContent":"It was such a unique and engaging experience to bring two of our school sites, populations of children with special needs together to celebrate Lunar New Year. The kids really leaned into the art aspect and spent so much tie and care painting their paper lanterns after reading about different Chinese customs.\r\n\r\nThis was a cultural celebration that went beyond what we normally can do, celebrating with all our senses and learning about the Chinese culture in a fun and low-stakes way. The kids had a great time, yes, but they also learned empathy.","fullyFundedDate":1767031083323,"projectUrl":"project/inspiration-station-lunar-new-year-art/9974197/","projectTitle":"Inspiration Station: Lunar New Year Art Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9619353,"letterContent":"Look, it's not glamorous, but supplies like sticky notes and chart paper are a huge help in my classroom. My students who struggle with expressive writing or organizing their writing as a whole get so much out of having post-its to help get their thoughts down without the pressure or filling a whole page.\r\n\r\nSharing information and collaborating has never been easier than with the poster paper and markers. Besides being great for social emotional learning, working together is a great precursor to being a successful adult in the \"real world.\" Thank you for the simple things that make a foundational impact!","fullyFundedDate":1758899005556,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-me-sticky/9619353/","projectTitle":"Stick With Me, Sticky!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9431758,"letterContent":"When the giant box in the printer came my students were all about the mysterious package! We have been struggling to print staff work on our staff printer and the kids would often ask...but they didn't know I wrote this project for them. They are so excited they will be able to print their own work. The kids were thrilled to open the box and look forward to printing their essays and projects. Thank you so much for for your generous support and making sure my kids have above-and-beyond resources for their above-and-beyond work!","fullyFundedDate":1754168783089,"projectUrl":"project/proud-to-print-our-passion-projects/9431758/","projectTitle":"Proud To Print Our Passion Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9244611,"letterContent":"Sometimes the expectations for our students can be communicated by the tools and resources we give them. Your generosity afforded us a class set of a very pertinent non-fiction book on the economy and the cost of low-wages. \"Nickled and Dimed\" is such an important book to have young adults read, especially as the embark upon the world of work and retail jobs. The post it notes will be a huge help in jotting down our notes and ideas while we read.\r\n\r\nInstead of a culminating performance task that is an essay I will be giving my students free-rein of the art supplies you sent us to make their own poster-projects, outlining the key points in a creative way.","fullyFundedDate":1753971489118,"projectUrl":"project/nickled-and-dimed-and-art-supplied/9244611/","projectTitle":"\"Nickled and Dimed\" and Art Supplied!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9240921,"letterContent":"Every child deserves to feel like they belong in my classroom, so I am incredibly grateful for your help completing this project. Having black-forward and LGBTQ-friendly literature in my classroom sends a message to students that I support them while promoting the power of reading. Look in a book, see yourself in a book!\r\n\r\nThe book that the kids like the most are The Hate You Give and A Rose Grows From Concrete. I love seeing my students read more! Thank you for supporting my kids literacy and confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1754227951226,"projectUrl":"project/miss-those-book-aint-about-me/9240921/","projectTitle":"Miss, Those Book Ain't About Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9238184,"letterContent":"Even if we all agree that reading Shakespeare is an enriching experience for students, that doesn't make it an easy task. The language is hard, the names sound weird, and kids can be intimidated by the length and breadth of the plays.\r\n\r\nSo I am extremely thankful for your help in demystifying Shakespeare and helping my kids lean in with their strengths. These sketchbooks are paramount for my visual learners, the books work as visual notebooks for my kids who can sketch character traits, scenes from the play, and word splashes from the language they encounter in the play. My goal is to get kids engaging with the play in a low-stakes way that they can take ownership of.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting creativity and Shakespeare!","fullyFundedDate":1745328115330,"projectUrl":"project/shake-up-shakespeare-sketchbook-style/9238184/","projectTitle":"Shake Up Shakespeare Sketchbook Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"},{"teacherId":146480,"projectId":9239423,"letterContent":"Our chancellor's directive this year is to make sure all students read well. This is increasingly challenging as a special needs teacher as student interest in personal reading and reading skill has waned over time.\r\n\r\nThis project has been a huge help in reestablishing a reading for pleasure routine with my high school students with special needs. The high schoolers that read in a 2nd-3rd grade level don't feel singled out with \"baby books\" when they have access to the graphic novels. I really appreciate the different types of texts that the graphic novels represent, everything from ecology to Shakespeare to LGBTQ. I love watching them read in class! Every time they ask to borrow one of my graphic novels I am so overjoyed! Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744237068667,"projectUrl":"project/picture-this-a-graphic-novel-unit/9239423/","projectTitle":"Picture This: A Graphic Novel Unit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146480_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449020279399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chandler"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_860","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1223,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.8,"schoolId":860,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about High School of Telecom Arts & Technical on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"High School of Telecom Arts & Technical","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/hs-of-telecommunications/860"}