{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 125 Thomas McCann - Woodside","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7559380,"projectId":9677673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks, sensory fidgets, and timers! We've already begun putting these resources to use during our small-group learning rotations and our class mindfulness block. The fidgets and timers have been especially helpful during independent work time—students are using the timers to manage their focus breaks, and the sensory tools are giving them a productive outlet for their energy. One of my favorite moments so far was during a collaborative reading activity: a student who often struggles to stay seated proudly showed me how the new fidget helped him stay focused long enough to finish the whole task with his partner.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when the students first saw the materials was priceless—they immediately gathered around, eager to explore and try everything. Their enthusiasm has not faded, and they continue to use the tools respectfully and with purpose. Looking ahead, we are beginning a multi-week project centered on building independent learning habits, and these donations will play a key role. Students will be tracking their own progress, setting goals, and using the timers and fidgets to support their self-regulation. Your contribution has truly opened up new possibilities for growth, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757446810559,"projectUrl":"project/ms-rosarios-speech-class/9677673/","projectTitle":"Ms. Rosario's Speech Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7559380_orig.jpg?crop=510,510,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756920648241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7559380"},{"teacherId":9553548,"projectId":9669955,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generosity. Your support has made a real difference in my classroom! The new resources have already brought incredible energy and focus to our speech therapy sessions.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been a true game-changer. Many of my students come to school without breakfast, and now they're able to start their day with something nutritious. I've noticed that after grabbing a quick snack, they're more alert, focused, and ready to participate. The fidget tools have also become a favorite. They've given students a positive outlet to manage anxiety and stay grounded during therapy sessions. I've seen quieter students become more comfortable opening up because they have something to do with their hands, helping them focus and express themselves more freely. One of my students, who used to have difficulty staying seated, now looks forward to choosing his favorite fidget before we start, it's become part of his routine for success.\r\n\r\nOur new visual timer, portable whiteboard, and magnetic letters have brought a new level of structure and interaction to our lessons. The visual timer helps students better understand transitions and manage their time, which reduces stress and creates a smoother more predictable session. The addition of the portable whiteboard and magnetic letters have turned our lessons into interactive, hands-on experiences. During a recent literacy activity, my students worked together to spell new sight words using the magnetic letters, cheering each other on as they got the right combinations. It was such a joy to see their faces light up with excitement and confidence. Next, we'll be building on this momentum by using the whiteboard and letters for sentence-building and storytelling activities. These new tools will continue to help my students grow their communication, literacy, and self-regulation skills in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such a positive and supportive learning environment for my students. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact, and we are all so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756755808593,"projectUrl":"project/ms-perezs-classroom-essentials/9669955/","projectTitle":"Ms. Perez's Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553548_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y318&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756684063093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553548"},{"teacherId":10239608,"projectId":9677656,"letterContent":"When I received the reMarkable tablet for my speech therapy room, my students and I were so excited to explore its possibilities. We've been using it daily during our speech sessions to make lessons more interactive and engaging. The tablet allows me to take quick notes, create visual supports, and keep materials organized without juggling paper and binders. It's been especially helpful during social groups for my students on the autism spectrum—I can easily jot down observations, track progress, and capture meaningful moments while staying fully engaged with the students.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students first saw the tablet, their faces lit up! They were fascinated by the technology and loved getting to \"write\" on it themselves. For many of them, seeing their work instantly appear on the screen feels special and motivating. The sleek, paper-like design has also helped minimize distractions, keeping our focus on the lesson itself rather than the device.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we're using the tablet to track fluency progress and to give visual feedback for specific techniques in fluency. The next step is teaching students how to use the notes we create together as part of their carryover practice outside of therapy. Thanks to this generous gift, my speech sessions have become more efficient, creative, and student-centered. I'm so grateful for the donors who helped make this possible","fullyFundedDate":1758899224297,"projectUrl":"project/a-remarkable-way-to-learn/9677656/","projectTitle":"A reMarkable Way to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tadros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239608"},{"teacherId":8095842,"projectId":9451367,"letterContent":"I have been teaching for 11 years and EVERY year my math students ask me that dreaded question - \"When will I ever use this in my life?\" Every year my task is to show my students that math can be found in every aspect of life. \r\n\r\nWith your generous donations, I am able to connect the math my students are learning to real-word situations. This includes financial literacy. With these books, my students are able to connect unit rates to shopping for groceries and looking for the best price. They are able to connect that being able to analyze and create a graph will help with more than just an exam they need to take. \r\n\r\nAs someone with a front-row seat to the impact you have made on the next generation, I want to sincerely thank you for the impact your donation will be making on young minds for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755372827596,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-their-future/9451367/","projectTitle":"Math for Their Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Priyeva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8095842"},{"teacherId":9433965,"projectId":9203088,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your help with supporting my project for my Glam Me Up Club! It was pleasure to get the donations for my club, and my students truly appreciated it. I have a great passion for makeup, and I am happy to have this club to get a chance to teach young people how to do their makeup as well. I started doing my make up when I was a freshman in college. I would practice different looks in my dorm every weekend because I was determined to learn how to do my makeup and not always have to wait until I booked a professional to get it done. After a few years of practice, I was able to master the looks that I was practicing, and people would always complement me. People would also always ask, \"When are you going to become a make-up artist?\" I still get asked this question today!\r\n\r\nWith that being said, although I do not have the time in my schedule to be a make-up artist while I am not teaching, I am happy to share my skills with others who are also eager to learn like I was. I also had the pleasure of taking my students on a field trip to Sephora and they loved it. I plan to continue my club at my school. The materials that were donated was more than enough and we used everything! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746787041655,"projectUrl":"project/glam-me-up-club/9203088/","projectTitle":"Glam Me Up Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9433965"},{"teacherId":9433965,"projectId":8924628,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your help with supporting my project for my Glam Me Up Club! It was pleasure to get the donations for my club, and my students really appreciated it. I have a great passion for makeup, and I am happy to have this club to get a chance to teach young people how to do their make-up as well. I started doing my make-up when I was a freshman in college. I would practice different looks in my dorm every weekend because I was determined to learn how to do my make-up and not always have to wait until I booked a professional to get it done. After a few years of practice, I was able to master the looks that I was practicing, and people would always complement me. People would also ask, \"When are you going to become a make-up artist?\" I still get asked this question today!\r\n\r\nWith that being said, although I do not have the time in my schedule to be a make-up artist while I am not teaching, I am happy to share my skills with others who are also eager to learn like I was. I also had the pleasure of taking my students on a field trip to Sephora and they loved it. I plan to continue my club at my school. The materials that were donated was more than enough and we used everything! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1732221959524,"projectUrl":"project/glam-me-up/8924628/","projectTitle":"Glam Me Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9433965"},{"teacherId":8394221,"projectId":9699115,"letterContent":"The donated resources have created a more vibrant and supportive learning environment in my classroom. Students feel seen and valued. They're more motivated to complete projects, knowing they'll be printed in color and stored safely. They're more willing to take creative risks, knowing their work won't be lost or forgotten. And perhaps most importantly, they feel happy. There's a noticeable boost in classroom morale, and it's rooted in the knowledge that their ideas and expressions are being honored. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1758202701197,"projectUrl":"project/colors-for-presentation/9699115/","projectTitle":"Colors for Presentation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forde-Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8394221_orig.jpg?crop=270,273,x115,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696551415764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8394221"},{"teacherId":109770,"projectId":7310154,"letterContent":"It is often difficult to explain how much donations to a classroom mean to the community. It's not always even fully understood by the students, but the donations you make show up everyday to make the lives of my students so much brighter and richer. The way my students enjoy stories and have the ability to utilize our SEL space to feel comfortable and ready to be \"scared\" during our unit of study is simply joyous. \r\nI'm humbled and comforted by the selflessness and caring demonstrated by your donations and wish all classrooms across the U.S. had what they needed to make our children's lives better.\r\nI appreciate all that you do to support our children and I will continue to tell everyone that classrooms are the best place to donate your time and money. Let's invest in the future of America!","fullyFundedDate":1683738978243,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/7310154/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Latorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp109770_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478979784914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/klatorre"},{"teacherId":8264755,"projectId":9095303,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donations to our classroom. We are committed to providing a safe, empowering and nurturing space for our young girls. The contributions you all made allowed us to further build our girls' self-confidence in themselves and ultimately what they can achieve in school. It is important that we present them with a positive look at their culture but also allow them to recognize the beauty they have within. The young ladies have been able to learn how to express themselves, make better choices and advocate for themselves in both academic and social settings.","fullyFundedDate":1746786929062,"projectUrl":"project/my-sisters-keeper-inspires-cares-an/9095303/","projectTitle":"\"My Sister's Keeper\" Inspires, Cares and Empowers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcia Pitkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8264755_orig.jpg?crop=319,319,x3,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641695781007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8264755"},{"teacherId":8394221,"projectId":9153988,"letterContent":"Having different color 3D printer filaments in my classroom made projects more exciting and creative for students. Instead of printing everything in one color, they chose colors that matched their ideas—like printing a red robot, a green tree, or a multicolored keychain. This helps students express themselves better and made their work more fun to look at and share with others.\r\n\r\nColor choices also helped students think more carefully about design. They learned how color can affect the look and purpose of a project, like using bright colors to grab attention or soft colors for a calm effect. It encourages them to plan ahead and make thoughtful decisions, which builds creativity and problem-solving skills. Overall, having colorful filaments added energy and variety to the learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746699579349,"projectUrl":"project/3d-filament/9153988/","projectTitle":"3D Filament","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forde-Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8394221_orig.jpg?crop=270,273,x115,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696551415764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8394221"},{"teacherId":8394221,"projectId":9236296,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for this amazing gift.\r\nThis gift has enhanced my classroom as it encourages quieter students to speak up and ensures that everyone's voice is heard during group activities, presentations, or Q&A sessions. This has built a lot of confidence and improved public speaking skills for my students.\r\n\r\nWith the Peeq Qball, most students are now eager to speak and participate in class discussions, as they know, they will definitely be heard.\r\n\r\nThe Peeq Qball has also enabled me to give instructions, manage transitions, and address the entire class more efficiently, thus reducing the need for repetition, or for me to strain my voice by speaking loudly.","fullyFundedDate":1746699694140,"projectUrl":"project/peeq-qball-for-voices/9236296/","projectTitle":"Peeq Qball for voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forde-Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8394221_orig.jpg?crop=270,273,x115,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696551415764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8394221"},{"teacherId":8394221,"projectId":9388293,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for this amazing gift.\r\nThis gift has enhanced my classroom as it encourages quieter students to speak up and ensures that everyone's voice is heard during group activities, presentations, or Q&A sessions. This has built a lot of confidence and improve public speaking skills for my students.\r\nWith the microphones, most students are now eager to speak and participate in class discussions, as they know, they will definitely be heard.\r\n\r\nThe microscope has also enabled me to give instructions, manage transitions, and address the entire class more efficiently, thus reducing the need for repetition, or for me to strain my voice by speaking loudly.","fullyFundedDate":1748751217480,"projectUrl":"project/peeq-for-justice/9388293/","projectTitle":"Peeq for Justice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forde-Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8394221_orig.jpg?crop=270,273,x115,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696551415764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8394221"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_915","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1325,"numTeachers":98,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":27,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.1,"schoolId":915,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 125 Thomas McCann - Woodside on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 125 Thomas McCann - Woodside","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-125-woodside/915"}