{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 51 Edwin Markham","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5701074,"projectId":9516882,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom technology is staying clean, safe, and ready for learning every day! The cleaning supplies you helped fund have made a huge difference in maintaining our laptops, Chromebooks, and styluses. My students use these tools daily for lessons, research, and independent practice, so keeping them sanitized and functional has been a real game-changer.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, we often had devices that were sticky, dusty, or had unresponsive touch screens, which caused distractions and wasted class time. Now, students take pride in maintaining their materials — wiping down keyboards and screens after use, and making sure our shared styluses stay clean and ready for the next person. It's also been a great way to teach responsibility and care for shared equipment.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been seeing students remind each other to clean their devices before packing up — they've really taken ownership of this process. It might seem small, but this project helped us build better classroom habits and extend the life of our technology. Thank you for supporting such an important and practical need in our room!","fullyFundedDate":1758338819615,"projectUrl":"project/wired-for-success-tools-for-modern-lear/9516882/","projectTitle":"Wired for Success: Tools for Modern Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riccardella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5701074_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661297567238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5701074"},{"teacherId":9411770,"projectId":8848335,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the Kings and Queens Chess Club has become a vibrant hub of strategy, confidence, and community for our students. \r\n\r\nWe used these funds to expand the program within our school by increasing the number of chess sets and providing them with snacks. The resources you provided are not just tools—they're stepping stones to leadership, resilience, comradery and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students. Your support has made a lasting impact, one thoughtful move at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1732554637434,"projectUrl":"project/chess-kings-and-queens/8848335/","projectTitle":"Chess Kings and Queens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Prince","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9411770_orig.jpg?crop=453,453,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702567196672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9411770"},{"teacherId":1509013,"projectId":8914529,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations of snacks to our classroom. My class has lunch the last period before going home. This means that they are hungry throughout the day. Hunger can make you angry and unfocused. With these snacks in the classroom, I can share with those students who need them. \r\nThey have been asking me for snacks daily which means I will be running out pretty quickly. In the meantime, I can make sure that they are taken care of when they are with me. Thank you again for helping me reach my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741024099541,"projectUrl":"project/calm-me-down-with-snacks/8914529/","projectTitle":"Calm me Down with Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raffellini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1509013_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673305044239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raffellini"},{"teacherId":9849499,"projectId":8973702,"letterContent":"The new ballet bars have completely transformed our dance class! My students are now able to practice proper ballet technique with the correct support. During our most recent unit, we introduced barre combinations focusing on pliés, tendus, and relevés. One memorable moment was when a group of students choreographed their own warm-up using the bars and proudly presented it to the class—it was amazing to see their creativity and confidence shine.\r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up with excitement the moment they saw the ballet bars installed! Many students had never worked with a real barre before, so they felt like true dancers. Several even asked to come in during lunch to practice—they were that eager to use them.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be applying our barre techniques to a performance piece that blends ballet with contemporary movement. The students are working in small groups to choreograph short duets, incorporating what they've learned at the barre into their own routines. Our end-of-year showcase will feature these pieces, and the ballet bars are playing a vital role in building strength, technique, and artistic expression.","fullyFundedDate":1737665273864,"projectUrl":"project/ballet-bars-for-the-dance-room/8973702/","projectTitle":"Ballet Bars for the Dance Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaRosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849499"},{"teacherId":2035933,"projectId":8776497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me feed the children of NYC! Although our public schools provide lunch, sometimes a small snack or drink can really change someone's mood. \r\n\r\nOur young people much appreciate your support in helping me keep the free closet available. Thank you!!\r\n\r\nThe most impressive part to me, is how the students do not take advantage of it. They really only ask for a snack when they need one! It is your generosity that allows me to continue being a safe space. Keep being fabulous! :)","fullyFundedDate":1733165152726,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-an-water-for-students-in-need/8776497/","projectTitle":"Snacks an Water for Students in Need.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2035933_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661980922737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2035933"},{"teacherId":1509013,"projectId":9077677,"letterContent":"When these boxes arrived today, my students helped me carry them to the classroom. They were so excited and had no clue what was in the boxes. I explained to them that very thoughtful and kind people donated snacks to them. I heard a lot of \"awwww\" and even saw one student cover her face. \r\nThey enjoyed some snacks today and know that whenever they need something, they can always ask. My school is very generous to our needy students emotionally and physically and will always take the help from generous donors like you. \r\nThank you so very much for the needed donations.","fullyFundedDate":1738170684062,"projectUrl":"project/waking-up-the-brain/9077677/","projectTitle":"Waking Up the Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raffellini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1509013_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673305044239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raffellini"},{"teacherId":4321777,"projectId":8604383,"letterContent":"My Community Service Club, now called Civic Leaders, has used all the donations! Each and every day we have the snacks while we work. The kids truly appreciate having something to eat, and are even able to take some of it home if they need to. \r\nThe hygiene products are always available to the kids and they know they can ask for them at any time! So many of my students do not have these products. Having them donated to us has really made such a difference. \r\nWe are going to continue our work for the community and helping others! My students work so hard and deserve to be happy and healthy and feel loved.","fullyFundedDate":1727803807509,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-hygiene/8604383/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Hygiene!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Souvenir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4321777_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497960865787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4321777"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1073,"numTeachers":85,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":1175,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 51 Edwin Markham on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 51 Edwin Markham","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-51-edwin-markham/1175"}