{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 72 Rocco Laurie","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":9765162,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Tools of the Trade project. The MacBook has become an essential professional tool that has strengthened my daily instruction and classroom organization. Having a reliable device allows me to plan lessons, design instructional materials, manage student data, and deliver clear, structured instruction without interruption. It has significantly improved the flow of teaching and allowed me to focus more fully on students rather than troubleshooting technology.\r\n\r\nWith this MacBook, I am able to model reading and writing strategies in real time, prepare differentiated materials, and provide timely feedback on student work. 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Thank you for investing in the tools educators need to do their best work each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768402917658,"projectUrl":"project/tools-of-the-trade/9765162/","projectTitle":"Tools of the Trade","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":9856576,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has truly come to life. The new books from Grow Library Grow! are being used every day to build essential reading skills such as identifying central ideas, making inferences, analyzing characters, and supporting thinking with evidence from the text. These books give students access to rich vocabulary, meaningful topics, and a wide range of genres that allow us to teach reading in ways that are engaging, purposeful, and student-centered. Having the right books in students' hands makes a powerful difference in how deeply they are able to think and talk about what they read.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and joyful. Students read independently, in small groups, and alongside their peers, often stopping to jot notes, discuss ideas, or reread powerful passages. The new books have encouraged students to take risks, challenge themselves with more complex texts, and develop confidence as readers. Our library is now a place students naturally gravitate toward—one where they feel ownership, curiosity, and excitement.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are especially thriving. They are eagerly selecting books, recommending titles to classmates, and proudly sharing what they've learned. Seeing students who once struggled now engaged, focused, and excited about reading is one of the most meaningful outcomes of this project. Your support has not only added books to our shelves—it has strengthened our classroom community and helped our students grow as thoughtful, motivated readers. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764598428396,"projectUrl":"project/grow-library-grow/9856576/","projectTitle":"Grow Library Grow!","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":10293214,"projectId":9992434,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation of books and office supplies to our underprivileged classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our children, many of whom have special needs and face daily challenges.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to learning materials that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support their individual learning styles. The books you donated open doors to imagination and understanding, while the office supplies help create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond the items themselves—it sends a powerful message to our students that they are valued, supported, and believed in. Seeing the excitement and confidence on their faces as they use these resources has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping us provide our students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to making a positive impact in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1768437779099,"projectUrl":"project/kapow-bam-read-cool-middle-school-rea/9992434/","projectTitle":"Kapow! Bam! Read! Cool Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietrunti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759160854046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293214"},{"teacherId":10293214,"projectId":9771584,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation of books and office supplies to our underprivileged classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our children, many of whom have special needs and face daily challenges.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to learning materials that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support their individual learning styles. The books you donated open doors to imagination and understanding, while the office supplies help create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond the items themselves—it sends a powerful message to our students that they are valued, supported, and believed in. Seeing the excitement and confidence on their faces as they use these resources has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping us provide our students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to making a positive impact in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1767825830100,"projectUrl":"project/help-fund-our-special-needs-learning-env/9771584/","projectTitle":"Help Fund Our Special Needs Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietrunti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759160854046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293214"},{"teacherId":5632157,"projectId":9718435,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your consideration in donating to our project. The generosity you have shown has helped us to create an amazing sensory nook for our classroom. This sensory nook supports our students in countless ways. Our students are already so excited by the progress that has been made in the sensory nook so far. We look forward to adding even more sensory items, but for now, we are truly enjoying this new comforting and relaxing space. The students have come up with so many ideas about what we can add to it further. They are truly loving the space, volunteering to keep it tidy, and have shown such gratitude to have this space in our classroom. \r\nThank you! \r\nMeghan & Jacque","fullyFundedDate":1767739717074,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sensory-needs-in-an-integrate/9718435/","projectTitle":"Supporting Sensory Needs in an Integrated Classroom","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":10293214,"projectId":9771271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the classroom library and bookshelf. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in my classroom and in the daily experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have consistent access to books that are organized, inviting, and easy to reach. Many of my students are in special education and come from underprivileged backgrounds, and having a dedicated classroom library has helped remove barriers to learning. The variety of books allows students to find materials that match their reading levels, interests, and learning needs, which has increased their confidence and motivation to read.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf has transformed our space into a welcoming learning environment where students feel proud and excited to choose books independently. I have already seen improved engagement, more positive attitudes toward reading, and greater opportunities for individualized instruction and quiet learning moments.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than books and furniture—it has given my students access, encouragement, and a sense that their education truly matters. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764863028349,"projectUrl":"project/getting-cozy-in-the-reading-corner/9771271/","projectTitle":"Getting Cozy in the Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietrunti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759160854046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293214"},{"teacherId":5632157,"projectId":9715834,"letterContent":"Being able to provide the basic classroom necessities to our students is so important to us. With your donations we were able to provide many arts and crafts materials needed for our classroom. This helps us to keep the students engaged and motivated when completing small group activities and mini projects. There are so many small items that are necessary for a classroom and your donations helped us to provide this for our classroom. Thank you for considering us and donating to this project. We are grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758549467908,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-learning-necessities/9715834/","projectTitle":"Project-Based Learning Necessities","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":5620002,"projectId":9925423,"letterContent":"Your generosity in providing after-school snacks has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our students. What may seem like a simple snack has become a source of comfort, energy, and encouragement during our after-school activities.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to the program hungry after a long school day, and the moment they receive their snack, you can see the shift—suddenly they are more focused, more relaxed, and more ready to participate. The snacks help them stay energized during our SEL lessons or during our podcast recordings. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our after-school program feels more welcoming and supportive. You've given our students not only something to eat, but also the message that they are valued and cared for. We are deeply appreciative of your generosity, and our students feel it every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1765376409919,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-afternoon-edition/9925423/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Afternoon Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phoenix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5620002_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533405545636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/timanda-phoenix"},{"teacherId":5632157,"projectId":9701017,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to create a warm and welcoming classroom environment for our 8th graders. The lamps are being utilized around the classroom at different stations/ learning centers. The students are enjoying the warm and cozy learning environment. They are enjoying sitting at the high tables with the lamps working on their writing assignments and document analysis. \r\nWhen the students first saw the updates to the room they were very excited. Many of them shared that they loved the new lights and how we were designing the room. Thanks to your donations and support we were able to begin turning our classroom into a place that feels like a \"home away from home\".","fullyFundedDate":1757775646731,"projectUrl":"project/clean-warm-bright-classroom/9701017/","projectTitle":"Clean, Warm, & Bright Classroom","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":9991472,"projectId":9852967,"letterContent":"Your donation has had a huge impact on my students. Many are so proud of completing novels on their own for the first time . They keep coming back for more with such excitement and enthusiasm. These books have changed their lives as an excitement for reading has been found. That impact is immeasurable and I can't thank you enough. \r\n I class we read independently during FLEX time. Students can't wait to have time in their reading groups and have been flying through these books. The books are displayed on two beautiful book shelves and the Shriners take pride in keeping the library neat and orderly. \r\nThanks again for your support It means so much","fullyFundedDate":1762291040229,"projectUrl":"project/give-them-goosebumps-while-reading/9852967/","projectTitle":"Give them “Goosebumps” While Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991472"},{"teacherId":9991472,"projectId":9852536,"letterContent":"Thank you for the excitement you have created here at IS72 with your generous donation. The students are really enjoying reading the full novels of some of the excerpts we read in class. The books are flying off our library shelves, and to a teacher - this is priceless. As soon as someone returns one of these books, there is a line of kids who WANT to read it. The students are discussing what happens in the next book and waiting to get their hands on it. \r\n \r\n The New Kid series is so popular. The students most likely would not have been able to access the next two books in the series. Thanks to your generosity many students were able to read these books and share the enthusiasm with their peers. \r\n\r\n Your donation has had a huge impact on many students. We can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1761257017452,"projectUrl":"project/read-on/9852536/","projectTitle":"Read On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991472"},{"teacherId":2134323,"projectId":9746633,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has become one of the most loved spots in the room. With the addition of about thirty highly rated young adult novels and graphic novels, my students suddenly have choices that truly speak to them — stories that feel current, relatable, and exciting. We kicked things off with a \"book café\" and a book tasting, where students sampled different titles and shared their first impressions. Watching them pass books around and make lists of what they wanted to read next was such a joy — it was the sound of readers being born.\r\n\r\nNow, reading time in our classroom feels completely different. Students eagerly visit our library to choose their next book and talk with each other about what they're reading. Some have even started recommending titles to their classmates or keeping their own \"to-be-read\" lists. Through these new texts, we're diving into skills like identifying themes, understanding point of view, and analyzing how characters grow and change — but most importantly, students are learning to connect with reading in a personal way.\r\n\r\nOne of my quieter students, who used to struggle to finish a book, is now devouring graphic novels and sharing them with friends. Another student has found comfort in a realistic fiction series that mirrors her own experiences. Seeing that kind of ownership and pride in reading has been one of the best parts of this project. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where reading feels exciting, meaningful, and full of possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1758899267965,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-young-adult-library/9746633/","projectTitle":"Motivating Young Adult Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2134323_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758583653669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssenkela"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1185","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1531,"numTeachers":98,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.7,"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"}