{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 228 David A Boody","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":226611,"projectId":9939794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for my students.\r\n\r\nAs cold & flu season begans to ramp up in our area, keeping surfaces clean and germ free, once again, became important for the well being of all.\r\n\r\nHaving the ability to clean surfaces as desired puts many student's and parent's minds at ease. Without your generous donation, we would not have had the resources necessary to provide these items for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to keep our students healthy while they are with us in school!","fullyFundedDate":1765596838602,"projectUrl":"project/kill-a-germ-save-a-life-part-2/9939794/","projectTitle":"Kill A Germ - Save A Life - Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kieran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp226611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528845021533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kieranrocks"},{"teacherId":10297211,"projectId":9794617,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity in funding my recent DonorsChoose project that provided snacks for my students. As an occupational therapist working in a public school, I support students who face a wide range of challenges, especially with sustained attention, self-regulation, and motivation throughout the school day. Having access to nourishing snacks has had a great impact on their ability to participate meaningfully during therapy sessions. The addition of snacks has created a more welcoming and motivating environment. Students now enter sessions with excitement and motivation, knowing they will have the fuel they need to learn, practice, and succeed. \r\n\r\nSince the introduction of snacks into our sessions, I have observed noticeable improvements across several functional areas. Students who once struggled to stay engaged are now showing higher levels of participation and sustained attention. For many of them, having access to a snack reduces the physical discomfort and fatigue that often come with long school days, allowing them to better regulate their sensory systems and maintain the stamina needed for therapeutic tasks. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly changed the environment of what therapy can feel like for my students. Because of your support, they can now approach their sessions with restored energy and enthusiasm, giving them the opportunity to reach their goals with greater confidence and determination.","fullyFundedDate":1763481770893,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks-brain-food-to-st/9794617/","projectTitle":"Snacks! Snacks! Snacks! Brain Food to Stay Focused and Energized.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297211_orig.jpg?crop=339,338,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768081743641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297211"},{"teacherId":1047060,"projectId":9767936,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, me and my students have received so many helpful resources for our classroom. Items such as guided reading strips, morphology wall cards, a classroom pocket chart, sharpened yellow pencils, and pencil pouches have been of great help. We also received fun graphic style stickers that they love to get as rewards and incentive!!\r\nA specific moment I'd like to share that shows the impact is during a small-group reading assignment, I handed each student a guided reading strip. One student, who often loses focus when presented with a reading task, immediately relaxed and began tracking the text more confidently; another used the overlay to reduce visual stress and was able to read aloud with greater fluency.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were overjoyed by your generosity! \r\nThey were especially thrilled to have their own sharpened pencils and pencil pouches — something as simple as that made routines smoother and improved engagement. \r\nAgain, thank you for giving \"our\" students tools that support reading, organization, and engagement. Your contribution is already making a positive difference in daily learning moments.","fullyFundedDate":1760104933422,"projectUrl":"project/student-tools-for-school/9767936/","projectTitle":"Student Tools for School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1047060_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758985869570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1047060"},{"teacherId":10180038,"projectId":9601922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 6th grade cuneiform project. Because of your kindness, my students had the opportunity to experience history in a hands-on and meaningful way. Using clay tablets and carving tools, they stepped into the role of ancient Mesopotamian scribes and learned firsthand how early civilizations recorded information. The excitement in the classroom was immediate—students were eager to touch the clay, practice the symbols, and see how writing began thousands of years ago.\r\n\r\nAs they worked, students quickly realized how challenging it was to carve carefully and accurately, which helped them develop a deeper appreciation for the skill, patience, and innovation of ancient people. Many students reflected on how difficult communication must have been before modern tools and how important writing was for preserving laws, stories, and daily records. This experience made the abstract concept of \"cuneiform\" come alive and strengthened their understanding of why writing is one of the most important inventions in human history.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students are now building on this experience by comparing early writing systems to modern forms of communication and reflecting on how written language allows knowledge and culture to be passed down through generations. Your generosity created a memorable learning moment that sparked curiosity, creativity, and a deeper respect for the past. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758899085662,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-our-world-hands-on-social-stu/9601922/","projectTitle":"Exploring Our World: Hands-On Social Studies for Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180038"},{"teacherId":10292278,"projectId":9770195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project, \"One Easel Lets Us Read, Write, and Share.\" Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in how my seventh-grade math students learn, communicate, and engage with mathematical ideas every day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the easel, it has quickly become one of the most used tools in our classroom. We now use it during daily lessons to model problem-solving strategies, display worked examples, and break down multi-step math problems in a clear, visual way. During independent and group work, students take turns coming up to the easel to explain their thinking, write equations, and show different solution methods. This has been especially powerful for students who struggle with confidence, because the easel provides a shared space where mistakes are treated as part of learning rather than something to hide.\r\n\r\nThe easel has also improved students' math communication skills. In seventh grade, students are expected not only to find the correct answer, but also to justify their thinking using words, diagrams, and equations. The easel gives us the perfect platform to connect reading, writing, and math. Students now write complete explanations, label their work, and respond to classmates' strategies. This has been especially helpful for English language learners and students who need extra visual support.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just a classroom tool—it has created new opportunities for student voice, confidence, and deeper understanding. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their learning. Your generosity truly helps our classroom read, write, share, and grow together in math.","fullyFundedDate":1759189493865,"projectUrl":"project/one-easel-lets-us-read-write-and-share/9770195/","projectTitle":"One Easel Lets Us Read, Write, and Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DONG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10292278"},{"teacherId":10270443,"projectId":9732718,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has reliable access to a printer and ink, which has made a big difference in our daily learning. Students are able to receive clear, printed worksheets, reading materials, and visual supports right when they need them, instead of waiting or sharing limited copies. This has helped lessons run more smoothly and allowed students to focus more on learning rather than logistics.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is being able to see their work come to life on paper. Whether it's math practice, writing drafts, or hands-on activities, having printed materials makes learning feel more real and engaging. This has been especially helpful for students who benefit from visual and hands-on supports, helping them feel more confident and successful in class. Thank you for supporting our students and helping create a more effective learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1758898939845,"projectUrl":"project/45-students-one-color-printer-endless/9732718/","projectTitle":"45 Students, One Color Printer, Endless Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10270443_orig.jpg?crop=1686,1686,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758323024249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270443"},{"teacherId":9150131,"projectId":9605615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my 6th grade social studies students now have tissues and other essential sanitation supplies that make a real difference in our classroom every day.\r\nThese items may seem small, but they have a big impact. Having access to basic supplies helps keep students healthy, comfortable, and focused on learning. It also allows our classroom to be a more welcoming and respectful space where students can concentrate on exploring history, geography, and civic responsibility without unnecessary distractions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports our students' well-being and shows them that there are people who care about their success. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in public education. Thank you again for making a meaningful difference for my students and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758824275098,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-is-a-powerful-and-prod/9605615/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom is a Powerful and Productive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9150131"},{"teacherId":226611,"projectId":9785668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to put these tools into the hands of my students. We are a Title 1 school and do not have the funds to supply extras to our students. Each of my students has a strong need to create and embellish. Having these supplies will allow my students to create quality projects that truly represent who they are. Without your help, my students would be missing out on an important part of their education.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and kindness, it will never be forgotten. We will think of you every time we use these tools.","fullyFundedDate":1761960283998,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-representation-matters/9785668/","projectTitle":"Color Our World - Representation Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kieran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp226611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528845021533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kieranrocks"},{"teacherId":226611,"projectId":9718224,"letterContent":"A simple thank you is just not enough to express to you how important having this project funded is to my students and I. Having a ready supply of printer ink and paper is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity.\r\n\r\nThis donation will allow my students without printers at home the ability to print their work. The ability to print their assignments will allow them to keep up with their classmates and not fall behind. I will now also be able to print projects for my students to enjoy. This simply would not have been possible without your support and generosity. Thank you for investing in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758898795286,"projectUrl":"project/please-can-we-print/9718224/","projectTitle":"Please, Can We Print?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kieran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp226611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528845021533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kieranrocks"},{"teacherId":226611,"projectId":9725587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for my students.\r\n\r\nAs cold & flu season begans to ramp up in our area, keeping surfaces clean and germ free, once again, became important for the well being of all.\r\n\r\nHaving the ability to clean surfaces as desired puts many students and parents minds at ease. Without your generous donation, we would not have had the resources necessary to provide these items for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to keep our students healthy while they are with us in school!","fullyFundedDate":1758905229788,"projectUrl":"project/kill-a-germ-save-a-life/9725587/","projectTitle":"Kill A Germ - Save A Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kieran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp226611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528845021533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kieranrocks"},{"teacherId":226611,"projectId":9579857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding these valuable education resources for my students. The funds for important tools such as these simplly do not exsit in a Title I school, but you saved the day. Your generosity and kindness has allowed my student to recieve the support they need to learn about the real world in new and exciting ways. We apprecitate you thinking of us and supporting us as we work hard to achive our goals of moving on to High School as well informed young people. Our future is brighter because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1758899052190,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-remain-upfront/9579857/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Remain Upfront","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kieran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp226611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528845021533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kieranrocks"},{"teacherId":226611,"projectId":9574631,"letterContent":"Having this printer, ink and paper for my students to use has been a complete game changer. \r\nNot only are they utilizing it for my ELA assignments, but they are also making use of it for other class projects too. Many of my students do not have access to a printer to use for projects and assignments. Having the ability to print their assignemtns and present them in a professional manner has helped improved not only their grades but their self esteem as well. Thank you for helping my students be all they can.","fullyFundedDate":1755998426081,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-new-printer-needed/9574631/","projectTitle":"New School - New Printer Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kieran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp226611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528845021533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kieranrocks"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_722","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1555,"numTeachers":90,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":722,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 228 David A Boody on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 228 David A Boody","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-228-david-a-boody/722"}