{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 72 Rocco Laurie","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9991472,"projectId":10192961,"letterContent":"My classes have been devouring these new books. They are flying off the shelves. They have created excitement and buzz about reading . Many students come to sixth grade and have never read a complete novel. Reading and completing a novel is a great accomplishment and can help create a lifelong love of reading. \r\n\r\nThe children of New York City really appreciate your generosity as do I. I can't explain what a different this makes and we couldn't do it without wonderful people like you. We hope you know you have made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1786672509282,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read/10192961/","projectTitle":"We Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991472"},{"teacherId":2338544,"projectId":10278187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My students and I are incredibly grateful for the new LCD writing tablets.\r\nThese tablets have already become a valuable tool during our math lessons. Students can quickly work through problems, show their thinking, practice new skills, and share their answers. \r\nMy students especially enjoy using them because they make practicing math more interactive and engaging. \r\nYour generosity has provided my students with another way to build their confidence and strengthen their math skills each day. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make learning a little more exciting for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1779048309125,"projectUrl":"project/small-boards-big-ideas-lcd-writing-tab/10278187/","projectTitle":"Small Boards, Big Ideas: LCD Writing Tablets for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randazzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2338544"},{"teacherId":3631032,"projectId":10123252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to The DonorsChoose Community for providing our students with a new set of headphones! In our busy 6th grade ICT classroom, technology is used throughout the day for instructional videos, online learning programs, assessments, and differentiated activities. Before receiving our new headphones, it could be difficult for students to concentrate when several students were using programs with audio at the same time. Now, students are able to listen to their individual assignments without hearing the audio from the students around them or being distracted by other classroom noises.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited to have reliable headphones readily available whenever they need them. They can log into their online programs, listen to directions or instructional supports, and work at their own pace without disrupting their classmates. This has been especially helpful for students who benefit from having directions or text read aloud, as well as students who have difficulty focusing when there are competing sounds in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese headphones may seem like a simple piece of technology, but they have made our classroom more focused, accessible, and productive. Students are able to work more independently, while we are better able to provide small-group and individualized instruction without competing audio playing throughout the room. We are incredibly grateful to The DonorsChoose Community for giving our students another tool that helps them stay engaged and successful in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778265735787,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-the-noise-amplify-the-learning/10123252/","projectTitle":"Quiet the Noise, Amplify the Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3631032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787148478488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyon-giordano-72"},{"teacherId":10430685,"projectId":10398853,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with new library books and other supplies for starting the new school year. \r\n The books are a varity of genres and levels to meet the interests of more students. Sequels and series sets are always a big hit as we read excerpts throughout the unit. The I Survived series makes a great impact during one of our units and the students generally are enjoying these stories. \r\n Creativity is flowing with the art supplies provided; paper, crayons, markers, and pencils. The classroom was ready to shine with cleaning supplies as well. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1786366984668,"projectUrl":"project/read-write-and-create/10398853/","projectTitle":"Read, Write, and Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10430685_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777583549603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430685"},{"teacherId":5632157,"projectId":9986953,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to support the sensory needs of our classroom. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students have made a meaningful difference in creating a learning environment where every child feels supported, comfortable, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe sensory materials you helped provide will give our students valuable tools to regulate emotions, improve focus, and engage more fully in their learning. These resources are especially important for helping students develop self-awareness and confidence while meeting their individual needs throughout the school day. Your generosity allows us to better support the diverse learners in our classroom and foster an inclusive space where all students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create opportunities for their growth and success. Your support goes far beyond the items you donated—it sends a powerful message to our students that their needs matter and that they are valued by their community. We are truly grateful for your partnership and generosity.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nMrs. McVey & Ms. Treglia","fullyFundedDate":1777924156969,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-our-nook/9986953/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Our Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McVey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5632157_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576152381273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5632157"},{"teacherId":10430685,"projectId":10233903,"letterContent":"Thank you to the donors who chose to support my classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity helped me purchase the I Survived series, the Crossover series, and the Who Was? series for my 6th-grade students. These books will have a lasting impact by encouraging a love of reading, building literacy skills, and helping students connect with history, sports, and inspiring real-life stories. Because of your support, my students will have access to engaging books that spark curiosity, strengthen comprehension, and foster a lifelong appreciation for learning. I am truly grateful for your investment in my classroom and students' success","fullyFundedDate":1778031890323,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/10233903/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10430685_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777583549603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430685"},{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":10166401,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a tremendous impact on our classroom, and these new fantasy books have quickly become some of the most exciting and meaningful resources for my students. Because of your support, students now have access to engaging, high-interest series that spark imagination, encourage discussion, and help build a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nMiddle school students often connect deeply with fantasy literature because these stories allow them to escape into imaginative worlds while still exploring important real-life themes such as courage, friendship, perseverance, identity, trust, and resilience. These books have created excitement around reading in a way that is truly special to witness. Students who were previously reluctant readers are now asking for time to continue reading, discussing characters with classmates, and eagerly waiting to see what happens next in the series.\r\n\r\nThe impact has extended far beyond enjoyment. These texts are helping students strengthen essential literacy and critical thinking skills every day. Students are practicing inference, analyzing character development, identifying themes, tracking plot structure, and supporting their thinking with textual evidence. Fantasy stories naturally encourage readers to think deeply because students must pay attention to clues, conflicts, relationships, symbolism, and world-building details. Many students who previously struggled with comprehension are becoming more confident because they are motivated and invested in the stories.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is highly interactive and discussion-based. Students annotate passages, participate in partner and small-group conversations, respond to writing prompts, and make meaningful connections between the books and their own experiences. These books have helped create authentic conversations about empathy, choices, leadership, and overcoming obstacles. Students are not simply completing assignments — they are truly engaging with literature and thinking critically about what they read.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching students who are typically quiet or hesitant become active participants during discussions because they feel connected to the books. Some students have even started recommending books to one another, reading independently at home, and sharing their excitement with friends outside of class. Creating enthusiastic readers is one of the greatest goals for any ELA teacher, and your support has helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nThese books have also strengthened our classroom community. Shared reading experiences bring students together, and these fantasy series have created moments of excitement, curiosity, laughter, and reflection throughout the school day. In a time when many students are surrounded by constant digital distractions, it is incredibly meaningful to see them fully immersed in reading and engaged in thoughtful conversations with one another.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to students that their education matters and that people believe in them. Many students are amazed to learn that individuals they have never met chose to support their classroom and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow. That kindness leaves a lasting impression.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping students become stronger readers, deeper thinkers, and more enthusiastic learners. These books will continue inspiring students for years to come, and the impact of your generosity will be felt every time a student opens a book and gets lost in a story.","fullyFundedDate":1774629395071,"projectUrl":"project/fantasy-book-series/10166401/","projectTitle":"Fantasy Book Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4508586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506001991563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":10208019,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our project, Walking in Their Shoes: Powerful Stories Building Empathy and Understanding. Your generosity means so much to our students, our classroom community, and to me personally as an educator. Because of you, my students will have access to meaningful literature that goes beyond simply teaching reading skills — these books will help them better understand themselves, each other, and the world around them.\r\n\r\nMiddle school is such an important time in a child's life. Students are learning not only academic content, but also how to navigate friendships, challenges, emotions, identity, and the perspectives of others. Stories have the power to open hearts and minds in ways that lectures and worksheets simply cannot. Through powerful characters and real-life experiences, students begin to recognize that everyone carries struggles, hopes, fears, and dreams that may not always be visible on the surface.\r\n\r\nThese books will allow students to step into experiences that may be different from their own and develop empathy, compassion, and understanding. They will engage in thoughtful discussions, reflect on important themes, and make meaningful connections to their own lives and communities. As an ELA teacher, one of my greatest goals is helping students become not only stronger readers and writers, but also stronger human beings. Your support directly helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is not just about answering questions correctly. It is about thinking deeply, listening respectfully, considering multiple perspectives, and building a sense of community. The stories you helped provide will spark conversations that encourage kindness, reflection, resilience, and understanding — skills that are just as important as academic growth.\r\n\r\nMany of my students benefit greatly from seeing themselves represented in literature, while others benefit from learning about experiences outside of their own. These books will create opportunities for both. They will help students feel seen, valued, and connected while also encouraging them to become more thoughtful and empathetic members of our school community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity remind my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them and care about their success. That message alone is incredibly powerful. When students see that others are investing in their education, it helps them feel important, capable, and worthy of opportunities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of literacy, empathy, and education. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally through authentic and meaningful reading experiences. Your support will have a lasting impact long after the final page is turned.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude","fullyFundedDate":1779371015451,"projectUrl":"project/walking-in-their-shoes-powerful-stories/10208019/","projectTitle":"Walking in Their Shoes: Powerful Stories Building Empathy and Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4508586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506001991563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":10417378,"projectId":10055907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our class project, Access through Audio. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with high-quality headphones that are already making a profound difference in my students' daily learning. For our struggling readers, these headphones are far more than just a piece of technology—they are a vital bridge to understanding. By allowing students to listen to audiobooks and read-along content without distraction, you have helped eliminate the anxiety that so often accompanies reading challenges, replacing it with focus, confidence, and genuine excitement.\r\n\r\nSeeing the immediate impact on my students has been incredibly inspiring. Children who once felt overwhelmed by dense text are now actively engaging with complex grade-level content, following along with enthusiasm, and successfully keeping pace with their peers. Your investment in our classroom has directly opened doors to literacy, independence, and a renewed love for learning. On behalf of my entire class, thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777902758992,"projectUrl":"project/access-through-audio/10055907/","projectTitle":"Access through Audio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417378"},{"teacherId":10430685,"projectId":10088314,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom by providing headsets for the students. The students have been able to use them for different technology based programs. \r\n One of the tech programs tracks students progress through listening to passages and answering questions. Because each student is working on a different skill and level, the headphones help student stay on track as they work independently at their level. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support. Looking forward to seeing the progress during this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778223742539,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-and-level-up/10088314/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn, and Level Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10430685_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777583549603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430685"},{"teacherId":9991472,"projectId":10208093,"letterContent":"This donation made a huge impact on my students. They were so excited when the books arrived. They chose books and read them and then traded and exchanged them. After we all engaged in high level discourse about the books and topics. \r\n\r\nCreating life long readers is something I am passionate about and donations like this make it possible. Having high interest books for students to choose from is so important. It helps them become critical thinkers. \r\n\r\nYour donation made an impact and we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1778020687883,"projectUrl":"project/turn-the-page/10208093/","projectTitle":"Turn the Page","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991472"},{"teacherId":3631032,"projectId":10123349,"letterContent":"We feel so fortunate to have our \"Sharp Minds Need Sharp Pencils\" project funded, and the impact has been immediate in our busy 6th-grade ICT classroom. Thanks to your generosity, we now have two pencil sharpeners available for students, which has greatly improved our daily routines and reduced classroom interruptions.\r\n\r\nOur previous sharpener often left students' pencils jagged, uneven, or broken, which caused frustration and wasted valuable class time. The new sharpeners have been a game changer--they fast, quiet, and reliable. Students can quickly sharpen their pencils and return to learning without distracting noise or long waits. Additionally, we now have sharpeners placed on both sides of the classroom, minimizing distractions caused from students walking around the room for resources. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new sharpeners, they were excited and eager to use it right away. They immediately noticed how much better it worked and were impressed by how smoothly and quietly it sharpened their pencils. Even this small upgrade has made a big difference in helping our classroom feel more organized and efficient.\r\n\r\nOne noticeable moment has been during independent work periods. Instead of students struggling with broken pencil tips or waiting for a turn, they are able to sharpen their pencils quickly and get right back to their assignments. This has helped students stay focused and has allowed us to maximize instructional time.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, both sharpeners will continue to support our students each day during writing assignments, note-taking, math lessons, and future projects. Your generosity has provided a simple but essential tool that helps our classroom run more smoothly and keeps students ready to learn. Thank you for making a lasting difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1776434303914,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds-need-sharp-pencils/10123349/","projectTitle":"Sharp Minds Need Sharp Pencils!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3631032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787148478488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyon-giordano-72"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1185","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1463,"numTeachers":98,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.5,"schoolId":1185,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 72 Rocco Laurie on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 72 Rocco Laurie","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-72-rocco-laurie/1185"}