{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 584","outOfStateSupporters":55.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9319676,"projectId":10052095,"letterContent":"Since the snacks arrived, the counseling suite has become an even stronger sanctuary for our students. In counseling, we often talk about \"meeting basic needs first. Having a reliable stock of snacks allows us to immediately address a student's physical hunger or emotional dysregulation. When a student's nervous system is running on empty, a small snack can be the bridge that helps them move from a state of crisis to a state of calm and reflection. \r\nThe students' reaction to the new snack varieties was one of pure relief and gratitude. In the counseling office, students often feel vulnerable; seeing a bin full of options made them feel seen and cared for by people they don't even know. One student mentioned that knowing there is always food here makes them feel less anxious about getting through the long school day.\r\nAs we move closer to taking the State exams, these snacks will be vital. We are currently working with students on self-regulation techniques, and we're using the snacks to teach them how to identify what their bodies need—whether it's a \"crunchy\" snack for sensory input or a protein-rich one for sustained energy. Your contribution is \"literally fueling the breakthroughs and healing\" happening in this office every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771029922652,"projectUrl":"project/feed-hungry-tummies-to-help-regulate-emo/10052095/","projectTitle":"Feed Hungry Tummies to Help Regulate Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319676_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761846175240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-bigio"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9834176,"letterContent":"WOW! You are so amazing for your very generous donation that supplied my South Bronx middle schoolers with warm winter coats. \r\n\r\nThe North East has had extremely cold winters and the is year in particular we have experienced several snow storms including a blizzard that produced nearly two feet of snow!\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation of winter coats that my students were happy to wear kept the healthy and able to attend school more frequently. \r\nMy students may never know your name, but your impact will be felt forever.","fullyFundedDate":1769556873859,"projectUrl":"project/brrrits-cold-outside/9834176/","projectTitle":"Brrr...It's Cold Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9866452,"letterContent":"WOW! You are AMAZING!! Thank you so much for your very generous donation that has filled our school's pantry with shelf stable food items for us to distribute to the families that have students who attend our school.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation was very important during the government shutdown when the SNAP benefits were paused. Our school is located in the South Bronx and is a low income community. Nearly all of our families receive SNAP benefits and were directly impacted with being able to put food on their tables. \r\n\r\nThis hurt my heart as we have close relationships with the families of our students. I knew I had to take action and support them. You came through with that support through your generous donation. \r\n\r\nI wake every day and come to school to support my students and families. Thanks to you and your generosity our families received the support during a crucial time.","fullyFundedDate":1763995955964,"projectUrl":"project/government-shutdown-has-taken-away-our-f/9866452/","projectTitle":"Government Shutdown Has Taken Away Our Food!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":9319676,"projectId":9865180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for choosing to support my students through this DonorsChoose project. Because of you, I am able to provide snacks to students in a school district that serves a low-income, underserved community. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate difference in the daily lives of the students I serve.\r\n\r\nAs a guidance counselor, I work closely with students who are navigating academic, social, emotional, and personal challenges. Many of the students I support come to my office already carrying heavy burdens. For some, hunger is one of those burdens. When basic needs are unmet, it becomes difficult for students to focus, regulate emotions, or fully engage in school. Your donation helped address this critical need.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have become an essential support during counseling sessions, crisis interventions, and moments when students simply need a safe space. Offering a snack often helps students feel more at ease and willing to open up. I have seen firsthand how a small act like providing food can help de-escalate heightened emotions, build trust, and create a sense of safety.\r\n\r\nMany of the students I serve receive special education services or experience emotional and behavioral challenges. Hunger can intensify stress, anxiety, and dysregulation. Because of your generosity, I am now able to support students more holistically, ensuring that their physical needs are met while we work on emotional and academic goals. This has led to more productive counseling sessions and better outcomes for students.\r\n\r\nOne moment that deeply impacted our school community was when a student quietly shared that they had not eaten since the day before and arrived late so they missed breakfast. Being able to offer a snack in that moment allowed me to meet an immediate need while also reinforcing that they are cared for and supported. These moments remind me how vital this project truly is.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also helped foster a sense of dignity and belonging. Students are learning that there are people beyond their school who care about their well-being and believe in their potential. That message is powerful, especially for students growing up in communities that often face systemic challenges.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the health, well-being, and success of our students. Your kindness has had a lasting impact, not just by providing snacks, but by helping create a supportive environment where students feel safe, seen, and ready to thrive. On behalf of the students I serve, please know how grateful we are.","fullyFundedDate":1762453932785,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-hungry-tummies-to-help-regulate/9865180/","projectTitle":"Feeding Hungry Tummies to Help Regulate Their Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319676_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761846175240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-bigio"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9697598,"letterContent":"WOOOOW!!!\r\nThank you so much for your very generous donation that has supplied me with composition notebooks where each page has a space for both drawing and writing.\r\n\r\nI conduct individual counseling sessions with students on a weekly basis and frequently incorporate both art therapy as well as story writing as a therapeutic modaility. When these two modalities are combined they provide me with insight as to what issues the individual students are experiencing or struggling with.\r\n\r\nThis past week a student asked if we could,\" go down memory lane and read back some stories that were written\". We reread her stories from her book and I brought to her attention an ongoing theme which lead to a deep session around a topic that she had previously been unable to explore and resolve with me. Thank you so much for providing materials that facilitating these types of sessions.","fullyFundedDate":1758636653730,"projectUrl":"project/a-picture-with-a-thousand-emotions/9697598/","projectTitle":"A Picture With a Thousand Emotions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9691256,"letterContent":"WOOOOW!!!\r\nYou are amazing for helping to facilitate the regulation of my students' nervous sytems with your very generous donation that supplied me with sugarless gum to distribute to them.\r\n\r\nWhen you chew gum it automatically and instantainiously relaxes the tongue. When your tonge is relaxed it activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Signs that the parasympathetic nervous system is activated include increased salivation and the relaxation of the muscles in your body.\r\n\r\nI chew gum often myself to experience this effect and now thanks to your very generous donation , I can offer gum to my students allowing them to have the same experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760756750628,"projectUrl":"project/chewing-to-regulate-nervous-system/9691256/","projectTitle":"Chewing to Regulate Nervous System!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9707167,"letterContent":"WOW!! \r\nYou are amazing for giving your very generous donation that provided my South Bronx middle schoolers with graphic novels on their reading levels to read independently.\r\n\r\nThanks to you I now have a wide selection of graphic novels that were specifically requested by my students. My students shared their interests and the genres that they enjoy reading and helped with the selection of the books.\r\n\r\nMy library is now filled with graphic novels and will be used for years to come. My aim is to always try and instill the love of reading to my students. If they aren't interested in the text genre or formate they will not be enticed to pick up a book and enjoy the feeling you get when you are transported into the story.","fullyFundedDate":1758898992510,"projectUrl":"project/great-graphic-novels/9707167/","projectTitle":"Great Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9718341,"letterContent":"WOW! \r\nThank you so very much for your generous donation that allowed me to create a warm and inviting counseling space for my students to sit and see when they come to me for emotional support.\r\n\r\nThe rest of our school building can feel rather sterile and cold for students and I want my counseling space to feel special, relaxing and comfortable when my students are struggling with emotional regulation during the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I now have a space that is a special place that feels very different from the rest of the school building and lets my students put their guard down when sharing their emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1758898909511,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-welcome-in-my-counseling-space/9718341/","projectTitle":"Feeling Welcome in My Counseling Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9221385,"letterContent":"WOW!! \r\nThank you so very much for your very generous donation that provided my students with enough clipboards for each of my students to have their own.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the clipboards during Social Emotional Learning classes that I teach to the entire seventh grade cohort. During most class lessons I have the students sit in a circle to facilitate meaningful conversations. At the end of each lesson and discussion I have them produce an exit ticket reflecting on the topic of the day.\r\n\r\nHaving clipboards for each student allows them to remain in a circle formation to complete their exit tickets.","fullyFundedDate":1753903932310,"projectUrl":"project/clipboards-for-circle-time/9221385/","projectTitle":"Clipboards for Circle Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9101857,"letterContent":"You are AMAZING!\r\n\r\nYour very generous donation that has given me a supply of reusable heating pads for my female students has been a tremendous comfort to them.\r\n\r\nMy pre-teen and teenage students are experiencing their monthly female periods for a short time in their lives. They are learning to manage the discomfort that comes along with this natural ongoing event, \r\n\r\nAs a counselor I want to provide my students with physical, emotional, and academic support. Your donation covers all three of these areas. Physical support through alleviating pain without administering medication, Academically by preventing them to miss school due to absences and remain in class, and emotionally by providing them care and concern for their pain.\r\nThank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742823901664,"projectUrl":"project/warm-solution-for-crampy-times/9101857/","projectTitle":"Warm Solution for Crampy Times","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9112426,"letterContent":"WOW!!\r\nThank you so much for your very generous donation that funded gluten free snacks for my sensitive students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, I have been able to support my food sensitive students with nutritious and tasty snacks. These food sensitive students come to my office throughout the school day to select snacks that meet their dietary restrictions. \r\n\r\nSometimes these students come in the mornings and choose a granola bar for breakfast and again to bring to the lunchroom instead of the one served by the cafeteria which they are unable to eat.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has kept these students nourished and given them a feeling that they are cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1742823969611,"projectUrl":"project/gluten-free-snacks-for-sensitive-student/9112426/","projectTitle":"Gluten Free Snacks For Sensitive Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"},{"teacherId":2952176,"projectId":9180856,"letterContent":"Wow! Your very donation has helped me support many of my students both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nAs a result of your generosity of providing water bottles to my students,, they are in class for longer periods of time and able to receive academic instruction.\r\n\r\nEmotionally my students feel supported by me as I am able to fulfill a need of theirs.\r\nIn addition, The stickers that you donated allow my students to decorate and personalize their water bottles with designs that match their interests.","fullyFundedDate":1742823871750,"projectUrl":"project/quenching-dry-mouths/9180856/","projectTitle":"Quenching Dry Mouths!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451950073902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nancyshapiro"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121773","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":166,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.2,"schoolId":121773,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 584 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 584","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-584/121773"}