{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley","outOfStateSupporters":60.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9419920,"projectId":10008075,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project possible for my students. When they first saw the new magnetic whiteboard surfaces on our classroom walls, they were immediately excited and eager to get started. One of my students said, \"Wait, now we can move the math around too?\" which perfectly captured the excitement around using magnets, manipulatives, and mini scaffold charts during our Building Thinking Classroom routines. Seeing their faces light up reminded me how powerful the right tools can be in creating joyful and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\n We have been using the boards during our daily non-permanent vertical surface work in math. Most recently, students used the magnetic surfaces to solve ratio problems, attach printed task cards, and use magnetic fraction and algebra pieces to justify their thinking. The ability to move representations, revise ideas, and collaborate in real time has helped students take greater academic risks and explain their reasoning with confidence. These resources have transformed our wall spaces into true thinking spaces, and your generosity is helping my students become stronger, more independent mathematical thinkers every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769192018287,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-thinking-not-just-answers/10008075/","projectTitle":"Building Math Thinking, Not Just Answers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Erkan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9419920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723043473217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9419920"},{"teacherId":10459789,"projectId":10160345,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing our classroom project to life. Your generosity has transformed our classroom library with a beautiful collection of trade books covering the fascinating worlds of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Rome, and Ancient China. In a time where so much information is consumed on screens, having these high-quality, vivid books in our students' hands has sparked a renewed passion for reading and historical discovery.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to fuel our \"Travelers Through Time\" project. Instead of just memorizing dates from a textbook, students are using the trade books to research the daily lives of people in different civilizations. A specific moment that stands out happened last week when a group of students was huddled around a book on Ancient Mesopotamia. They were captivated by the detailed illustrations of ziggurats and cuneiform tablets. One student, who usually finds reading a challenge, was so inspired by the visuals and accessible text that he stayed through his recess to finish a chapter on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. These books have turned a difficult subject into an adventure that every student feels invited to join.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we unveiled the books together, the reaction was pure excitement. There is something special about the weight and smell of a brand-new book. As I pulled out the titles on Ancient Rome and the Great Wall of China, I heard gasps of \"Look at the cover!\" and \"Can I read that one first?\" They were particularly drawn to the vibrant photographs and maps. Their reaction wasn't just about the new books; it was about feeling that their curiosity is worth investing in. Having these resources makes them feel like \"real\" historians, and they have treated every page with incredible care and respect.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is the \"Ancient Civilization Museum Showcase.\" Now that they have built a foundation of knowledge from your donated books, students are choosing one specific aspect of a civilization—such as Egyptian mummification or Roman engineering—to create a detailed report and a physical artifact. These books will serve as their primary research guides as they cross-reference facts and look for design inspiration for their models. We will eventually open our \"museum\" to other grade levels, where my students will act as docents, sharing the knowledge they gained from the very books you provided.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are discovering that history isn't just about the past—it's a way to understand the world we live in today. Thank you for putting the world in their hands.","fullyFundedDate":1773851872690,"projectUrl":"project/history-books/10160345/","projectTitle":"History BOOKS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeSena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10459789_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773197277793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10459789"},{"teacherId":10459789,"projectId":10162269,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing our classroom project to life. Your generosity has transformed our learning space from a room of theoretical ideas into a bustling workshop of physical creation. In an increasingly digital world, there is a profound, tactile magic in the smell of a fresh pack of construction paper and the satisfying snip of a brand-new pair of scissors. Because of you, my students are no longer just students; they are architects, engineers, and artists.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting way we have used these new resources is during our recent Ancient Civilizations unit. We weren't just reading about history; we were building it. I'll never forget one of my students who often struggles with traditional writing assignments. When I handed him a stack of sandstone-colored construction paper and a sturdy tape dispenser, his entire demeanor changed. He spent forty-five minutes meticulously measuring and cutting stone blocks for a model of the Step Pyramid. Using the new scissors, he achieved precise angles his old, dull pair never could. He used the glue sticks to reinforce the internal structure, and for the first time this year, he was the one teaching the class, explaining structural integrity to his peers. That moment where a student realizes they are capable of engineering greatness was funded directly by your kindness.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we opened them together, the reaction was pure, unadulterated joy. It sounds simple, but to a student who has spent the last semester sharing a single dried-out glue stick with three other people, seeing a brand-new, personal supply felt like a holiday. When I pulled out the multi-pack of construction paper, there was an audible gasp at the vibrant blues and neon greens. One student whispered, \"We have the good paper now!\" You would be surprised how much a heavy-duty tape dispenser matters to a child; they loved the professional feel of it and the fact that they no longer had to struggle with tangled, flimsy rolls. Their reaction wasn't just about the supplies; it was about feeling seen. They realized that people they don't even know cared enough about their education to send high-quality materials. It changed the vibe of the room from a standard classroom to a high-end creative studio.\r\n\r\nYour donation is the mortar holding our upcoming lessons together—quite literally. We are now moving into our most ambitious project yet: the 3D Community Map. Students are currently sketching out a layout for a sustainable city, calculating the area and perimeter of their buildings to apply geometry in a real-world context. During the construction phase, we will be using the construction paper to color-code different zones, with green for parks, blue for water, and red for residential areas. The glue sticks and tape will be working overtime as we transition from 2D sketches to 3D models. Finally, we will invite other classes to a gallery walk where my students will use their physical models to explain how their city handles waste, energy, and transportation.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students aren't just consumers of information; they are creators of solutions. They are learning that with a little bit of paper, some tape, and a lot of imagination, they can build a better world. Thank you for investing in their hands, their hearts, and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1773965819140,"projectUrl":"project/creative-supplies/10162269/","projectTitle":"Creative Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeSena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10459789_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773197277793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10459789"},{"teacherId":10459789,"projectId":10137203,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with pencils, colored pencils, and markers. These materials may seem simple, but in our classroom, they have transformed the way students engage, express themselves, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these supplies, my students and I have been using them every single day across subjects, especially in Social Studies. One of the most powerful moments came during a recent project where students created \"GRAPES\" posters (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure) to explore ancient civilizations. Instead of simply writing notes, students were able to color-code each category, illustrate symbols, and visually represent their understanding. One student, who typically struggles with writing, created a detailed drawing of the Nile River and labeled how it supported Egyptian agriculture—something he had never expressed so clearly before. The combination of pencils for drafting, colored pencils for detail, and markers for bold visuals allowed every student to access the content in a way that worked for them.\r\n\r\nAnother meaningful classroom moment happened during an advisory activity focused on self-esteem. Students used the colored pencils and markers to design personal identity charts, highlighting their strengths, goals, and values. Watching them carefully choose colors to represent different parts of themselves—and then proudly share their work with peers—was incredibly powerful. These materials gave them a voice beyond words.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the reaction was immediate and genuine. Students were excited in a way that reminded me how meaningful access to basic materials truly is. Many of them said things like, \"Wait, we each get our own?\" or \"These are brand new?\" There was a sense of ownership and respect from the very beginning. Instead of borrowing worn-down supplies or sharing limited resources, students felt prepared and valued. One student even told me, \"This makes me feel like a real artist.\" That moment stuck with me because it showed how something as simple as a set of markers can shift a student's mindset and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe energy in the classroom noticeably changed. Students became more invested in their work, took greater care with their assignments, and were more willing to participate. I've seen students who are usually hesitant become more engaged simply because they now have the tools to express themselves visually. The supplies didn't just support academic learning—they built excitement, pride, and a stronger classroom community.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum with upcoming projects that integrate creativity and content. Our next step is a cross-curricular project where students will create \"Instagram-style\" posts from the perspective of historical figures or civilizations. Using the colored pencils and markers, they will design visually engaging posts that include captions, symbols, and key vocabulary. This allows them to demonstrate understanding while also tapping into formats they are familiar with in their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nWe are also preparing for a larger unit project where students will create interactive notebooks and visual timelines. These will include maps, diagrams, and illustrated summaries of key events. The materials you provided will be essential in helping students organize their thinking and make meaningful connections. For many of my students—especially visual and hands-on learners—this approach makes the content more accessible and memorable.\r\n\r\nBeyond Social Studies, these supplies continue to support writing, reflection, and even classroom discussions. Whether students are annotating texts, brainstorming ideas, or creating anchor charts together, they now have consistent access to the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than fill a supply gap—it has created opportunities. It has allowed students to feel prepared, confident, and inspired. It has turned everyday lessons into engaging experiences and helped students see themselves as capable learners and creators.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your generosity is seen, felt, and appreciated every single day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr.DeSena","fullyFundedDate":1773613852088,"projectUrl":"project/markers-pencils-and-more/10137203/","projectTitle":"Markers, Pencils, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeSena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10459789_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773197277793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10459789"},{"teacherId":7277936,"projectId":9902877,"letterContent":"It is long overdue our thank you for the donations of sweets snacks.\r\n\r\nMy students and I truly appreciate your donations. The snacks are mainly used after-school academic support and during lunch time when the students come up to finish a test or assignment they could not finish while out sick or because of family issues.\r\n\r\nI believe and laugh that sometimes they just come for the help because of the snack, hahaha. What ever the reason is... YOUR donation keeps them going academically and help me to motivate them to persist and continue trying to get ready for High School.\r\n\r\nYou can not imagine how happy it makes them to have a snack to choose from after working and succeeding getting better on some pre-algebra skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting learning through snacks for students.","fullyFundedDate":1763561060284,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-snacks-for-stem-superstars/9902877/","projectTitle":"Sweet Snacks for STEM Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7277936_orig.jpg?crop=1165,1165,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607658636217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7277936"},{"teacherId":6042271,"projectId":10061234,"letterContent":"These snacks have helped us to maintain our food closet for students to help other students grab a snack when needed. The closet is a place students can go and easily see a student whos in charge of giving out the snacks and they can have a snack anytime they are hungry. In my school, we have created a community space so that students can grab a snack for a fellow peer anytime they feel they need one to make them feel welcome and happy when in school daily! Students are in charge of the space and lead the efforts to help other students when someone is in need of a snack.","fullyFundedDate":1770051647905,"projectUrl":"project/community-happiness-equals-full-stomachs/10061234/","projectTitle":"Community Happiness Equals Full Stomachs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cotton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6042271_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541771176555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-cotton"},{"teacherId":5590850,"projectId":9778381,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness in supporting this project. As a result of your donations we have multiple crafts being constructed. Some students are working on making friendship bracelets with positive words to send to a children's hospital. These bracelets will hopefully give much needed boost of positivity and is a gift that not only child patients will love but also older teens who are often overlooked with these kinds of donations. \r\nAnother group is working on sewing fleece and cotton bonding hearts and blankets, hoping to bring comfort to the smallest patients (NICU) and their families. \r\nOther projects in the works are crocheted baby hats and stuffies. None of these items could be possible without your generous donations. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760027908562,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-for-kindness-continued/9778381/","projectTitle":"Crafting for Kindness Continued","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pascucci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5590850_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532908321558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5590850"},{"teacherId":10269860,"projectId":9755342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students were able to practice hand's on learning and engineering skills with the sets. They built cars and planes! They had to use independent critical thinking skills, and rely on each other when they had a question. They also had to pay attention to detail (ensuring no parts fell to the floor and rolled away)! They had to think about how parts connected and why they would be built in that manner. They used math to consider how the shape could affect the speed (as once built we had mini-races to see the cars go!)\r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your support and generosity,, this activity was a wonderful gift to my students to enhance their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1759353467760,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-renewable-energy/9755342/","projectTitle":"Science and Renewable Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269860"},{"teacherId":3833914,"projectId":9845097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our cheerleading team with stunting safety mats. It gave me the opportunity to take my cheerleaders to a whole new level. They love the cheer and dance, but with the safety mats, I was able to introduce them to the basics of cheer stunting. It is my hopes to set them up for a success with their cheerleading career in the future.\r\n\r\nMy cheerleaders were so excited to be given this opportunity to expand their introduction to cheerleading. They are able to perform cheer dance and stunt at our district fair. They love getting to show off what they have learned.","fullyFundedDate":1764719900785,"projectUrl":"project/stunting-safety/9845097/","projectTitle":"Stunting Safety!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ginas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3833914_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502847898603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3833914"},{"teacherId":4858006,"projectId":9862478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating this laptop to our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe laptop can connect to the board wirelessly. Students who have trouble seeing the board have used the laptop to copy notes from the laptop. Students have also used it to research or finish online tasks, especially when the school's Chromebooks have trouble connecting to the wifi.\r\n\r\nWhile a new student is waiting for their account to be made, they have been using the laptop for digital activities, like working on the different websites we use in our math classroom. We love that we can quickly connect and send files to the laptop, without having to email it to myself. During vertical whiteboard worktime, I take pictures of students' work. I quickly send the photos to the MacBook (or as my students call it \"MathBook\"), and we have a class discussion about different strategies they used to answer a question.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing this additional resource to our classroom space. I know thank-you notes were not required, but some of my students still wanted to say, \"Thank you.\" The funding of this project means so much to us. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767214579086,"projectUrl":"project/mathbook-pro/9862478/","projectTitle":"MATHBook Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4858006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543113686687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-estheryi"},{"teacherId":6042271,"projectId":9809750,"letterContent":"These scientific calculators have been a great addition to our mathematics classroom. Now that the New York State mathematics exam is being given online, students will be using an online calculator which and taking the test online. This is not an easy shift, so being able to provide them in class the exact online calculator to use daily so that they can get use to it and understand how to use the different functions like how to add fractions, has been a great help. We have been using these calculators daily and hope to get more so that each student can have their own and not have to share.","fullyFundedDate":1768438094127,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-to-calculate-part-ii/9809750/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn to Calculate Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cotton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6042271_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541771176555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-cotton"},{"teacherId":8270583,"projectId":9898975,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in believing in my project. My Compass Club was formed to help middle school boys question and understand what they will be going through within the next three years. This is regarding mental, physical, and emotional well being.\r\n\r\nWhen I received the book, \"The Boy's Body Book\", the fifteen boys I have in my group looked through it and the conversations flowed so freely. Also, receiving the snacks was also a great help. Actually it started as an incentive for them to join the group. But once we had our first meeting, it was more about discussing issued which interested them.\r\n\r\nI can speak for my boys when I say how thankful we are for the donations received and receiving the items I requested.","fullyFundedDate":1764699280412,"projectUrl":"project/the-boys-compass-club/9898975/","projectTitle":"The Boys Compass Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8270583_orig.jpg?crop=356,356,x556,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679770908522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8270583"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_895","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1205,"numTeachers":124,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.9,"schoolId":895,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-5-walter-h-crowley/895"}