{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 24 Myra S Barnes","outOfStateSupporters":20.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":475327,"projectId":9308603,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our 8th-grade scientists were able to experience a real rat dissection lab, an unforgettable, hands-on exploration of anatomy and biology! The excitement was immediate the moment they walked in and saw the dissection trays and lab tools laid out. Students eagerly put on their goggles and gloves, filled with curiosity (and a little nervous laughter).\r\n\r\nAs we explored the internal systems, students made real connections to the human body, reinforcing everything they've learned about structure and function. One student exclaimed, \"Now I finally understand how muscles and organs actually fit together!\" The lab sparked deep discussions, teamwork, and respect for scientific investigation.\r\n\r\nThese resources transformed our classroom into a true biology lab and gave my students a chance to see science in action, something they'll remember for years to come. Next, we'll be extending this learning into our unit on cells and genetics, connecting what they observed in the rats to how life functions at the microscopic level.\r\n\r\nYour support made this powerful learning possible. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in hands-on science education and for helping us bring biology beyond the textbook!","fullyFundedDate":1746486154323,"projectUrl":"project/rat-dissection-adventure-the-biology-be/9308603/","projectTitle":"Rat Dissection Adventure: The Biology Behind the Whiskers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amoroso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp475327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472784245720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amoroso"},{"teacherId":1896050,"projectId":9390896,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a fully stocked calming corner complete with sensory toys, fidgets, and a rocking chair. These resources have quickly become an essential part of our day. Students use the calming corner when they feel overwhelmed or need a quiet space to reset, and it has made a noticeable difference in their ability to return to learning ready and focused. One student with autism who often struggled to stay in class now uses the rocking chair for a few minutes when needed and comes back smiling, ready to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the calming corner set up with the new materials, their excitement was immediate. Many rushed over to explore the different fidgets, while others gravitated straight to the chair. The joy and curiosity on their faces said it all—this was a space just for them, designed to meet their needs. \r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue teaching students how to use these tools proactively. During social–emotional lessons, we practice identifying feelings, choosing a strategy, and then visiting the calming corner if needed. We are also working on student-led routines where they learn to recognize when it's time for a short break and advocate for themselves in a healthy way.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide sensory tools—it has given my students a place where they feel secure, respected, and empowered to manage their emotions. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child has the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758806316335,"projectUrl":"project/create-a-calming-corner/9390896/","projectTitle":"Create a Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1896050_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477322390950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1896050"},{"teacherId":1912013,"projectId":9447358,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our financial literacy classroom. Your support is already making a meaningful difference, and we're excited to share how it's impacting our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, students are actively engaging with hands-on financial learning tools and games that cover essential topics such as budgeting, saving, and responsible spending. These interactive resources have sparked enthusiasm and curiosity in the classroom, turning complex financial concepts into fun, relatable activities. It's truly a joy to see students excited about learning how to manage money wisely!\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of the semester will be a capstone project where students will apply what they've learned to design their own financial-themed games targeted at teens. This project not only reinforces their understanding of financial principles but also encourages creativity, collaboration, and communication—valuable skills for their futures.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, our special needs classes are benefiting in a powerful way. Using the classroom's fake money tools, these students are learning vital life skills, such as making change, identifying currency, and practicing everyday financial transactions in a safe and supportive environment. These lessons are fostering independence and confidence, and we're seeing wonderful progress already.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly enhanced the educational experience for all our students. You've helped create a classroom environment that prepares them for real-world financial challenges while making learning both accessible and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our students' futures. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755521916609,"projectUrl":"project/money-smart-teens-start-here/9447358/","projectTitle":"Money Smart Teens Start Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Misseri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1912013_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751811547251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1912013"},{"teacherId":9524233,"projectId":9010215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my special education students now have a snack that rewards their hard work and helps fuel their daily focus. \r\n\r\nFor many students, routine and positive reinforcement are essential to their learning and growth. The snacks you helped provide have become a meaningful part of our classroom experience, your contribution has made a real difference.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when the first box arrived was priceless! Several students eagerly asked if the snacks were for them, and when I told them it was a reward for all their participation, effort, and progress, they lit up with pride. Some even cheered and high-fived. Small moments that meant the world to them (and to me).\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students. Your support helped them feel seen, celebrated, and motivated. I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741781879236,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-reward/9010215/","projectTitle":"A Snack Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amoroso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524233_orig.png?crop=358,358,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726581746336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gamoroso"},{"teacherId":2677381,"projectId":9024281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our Exploring Matter with Elements project! Your donation has brought an exciting, hands-on science experience into our classroom that has truly transformed the way my students understand the properties of matter.\r\n\r\nWith the eight different elements provided, my students have been able to observe and test physical properties such as luster, conductivity, and malleability. For many of them, this was the first time they were able to hold and experiment with real samples of elements—something that immediately sparked curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable moment came during a conductivity test. Students formed hypotheses about which elements would conduct heat or electricity best, then used simple circuits and heat sources to test their ideas. The room was full of excitement and \"aha!\" moments as they saw their predictions play out in real time. It was science in action, and it helped students connect classroom concepts to the real world in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students aren't just learning science—they're doing science. Thank you for giving them this opportunity to explore, question, and grow as young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1737660646655,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-matter-with-elements/9024281/","projectTitle":"Exploring Matter with Elements!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcantonio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2677381_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464297464144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmarcantonio"},{"teacherId":2677381,"projectId":9052032,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the Sun-Earth-Moon system model to our classroom. Your support has made a truly meaningful impact on our learning experience during our astronomy unit.\r\n\r\nWith this new model, our students have been able to move beyond textbook diagrams and actually see how the Sun, Earth, and Moon interact in space. The hands-on learning has transformed a challenging concept into something exciting, tangible, and memorable.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was during a lesson on lunar phases and eclipses. Using the model, students took turns simulating the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, predicting and observing how shadows create phenomena like solar eclipses. The classroom was buzzing with curiosity—students who were previously hesitant to engage were suddenly leading demonstrations and asking deeper questions about orbits, gravity, and time zones. It sparked conversations that continued long after class ended.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our students aren't just learning science—they're experiencing it. You've helped bring the cosmos into our classroom, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1740696913631,"projectUrl":"project/sun-earth-moon-model/9052032/","projectTitle":"Sun, Earth & Moon Model!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcantonio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2677381_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464297464144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmarcantonio"},{"teacherId":127608,"projectId":8984929,"letterContent":"We were so pleased to receive the funding for this project, which enabled us to purchase fun and engaging activities to use within the ELA classroom. These activities help to enhance the curriculum and meet the needs of the learners in the room, wherever they might be. Ranging from worksheets to fun activities like breakout rooms or gallery walks, I've gotten such good feedback from the sources I've been able to acquire. Without your generosity, I wouldn't have been able to do as much. Thank you so very much for your generosity and for thinking of us.","fullyFundedDate":1733837320511,"projectUrl":"project/seeking-fun-resources/8984929/","projectTitle":"Seeking Fun Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dluhos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp127608_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509723291264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/is24"},{"teacherId":2677381,"projectId":8934714,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our \"Cow Eye Dissection\" project! Your donation has brought invaluable resources into our classroom, giving students the opportunity to explore biology in a hands-on and impactful way.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we've been able to provide each student to safely and independently explore the anatomy of a cow's eye. One of the highlights so far has been our classroom dissection activity. Students were able to carefully examine the structure of the eye, identifying key features such as the cornea, retina, lens, and optic nerve. Not only did they learn about the anatomy of the eye, but they also gained important skills in scientific observation, critical thinking, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the cow eyes, there was a mix of excitement and awe. Many of them were a little nervous at first, but once they began the dissection, their curiosity took over. It was amazing to see how their confidence grew as they worked through the process, discussing their observations and asking insightful questions. They were especially excited to see how the eye's components function in real life, which sparked great discussions about the science behind vision and how animals' eyes differ from our own.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly set the stage for these next steps, giving students a foundation of hands-on experience that will enhance their understanding of biology for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided physical resources but has also sparked a new level of engagement and enthusiasm for learning. We are so grateful for your role in making these experiences possible. 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