{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood","outOfStateSupporters":49.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4813074,"projectId":6513527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Tasty Treats for Hungry Bellies.\" Because of your generosity, my 8th-grade students now have access to a variety of healthy snacks throughout the school day. These snacks have quickly become an important part of our classroom, helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Many of my students come to school hungry or find themselves needing a boost during the day, and having these resources available has made a noticeable difference.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, my students were incredibly excited. They were amazed to learn that people they had never met cared enough to support them and their success. One of the most meaningful moments was seeing students feel comfortable asking for a snack when they needed one, knowing that they could concentrate on their work instead of worrying about an empty stomach. The healthy options have been especially popular, and students appreciate having choices that help them feel their best.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students are working on challenging academic projects that require focus, collaboration, and perseverance. Thanks to your support, they can devote more of their energy to learning and less to hunger. Your kindness has provided more than just snacks, it has created a classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and ready to succeed. 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When we had some extremely cold days this year, it was wonderful to have resources to provide to students who has never experienced a winter before. \r\n\r\nPart of being a teacher is addressing students needs that are beyond academic, and because of your generosity I hope that I was able to help my students who are experiencing any hunger or food insecurity.\r\n\r\nThank you so much For your support for my classroom and my students so that I could go above and beyond for them.","fullyFundedDate":1772550444489,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-warm-and-cozy/9938484/","projectTitle":"Keeping Warm and Cozy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coppola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6780971"},{"teacherId":6780971,"projectId":10049253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and helping bring this project to life. My students have greatly benefited from the ability to access snacks and warm goodies both during lunch and after school. \r\n\r\nThis way, kids who come for extra help don't have to worry about being hungry because I can provide them with their choice of a snack. And in the colder weather students can take gloves or a scarf if they need. \r\n\r\nOnce again, none of this would be possible without your support towards my classroom. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1772550420927,"projectUrl":"project/braving-the-storm-staying-warm/10049253/","projectTitle":"Braving the Storm: Staying Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coppola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6780971"},{"teacherId":3280194,"projectId":9848237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our coding project. Your donation has turned our classroom into a lively, hands-on space where real learning happens every day. My students are building and managing their own professional website on Pythonanywhere. They're getting real experience with Python, HTML, and C while working together like a team running an actual company. It's helping them build problem-solving skills and confidence for the future.\r\n\r\nI enjoy watching them grow from unsure beginners into proud creators who code, debug, and present their work with real excitement. This project is giving them the kind of STEM opportunities they deserve. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and helping them get ready for whatever the future brings. 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Students use a English notebook for class, which consists of a binder, dividers, and looseleaf paper. \r\n\r\nHaving these items readily available for the coming school year ensures that students are comforted by the idea that they do not have to financially worry about not being prepared for their 7th grade year.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making that a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1778011351131,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-collaboration-clearly-contribu/10258594/","projectTitle":"Classroom Collaboration Clearly Contributing to Conserving Costs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spucces","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2291222_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448502056181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-spucces"},{"teacherId":4053188,"projectId":10178850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project! It has made an enormous difference in my classroom. Where before, students walked into an Edmentum period in ELA with dread, now they walk in with excitement, wanting to earn trophies and win snacks or stickers. It has made my classroom come to life on the quietest and most intense period of the week. \r\n\r\nJust to give you an idea of some of the strategies I've used during Edmentum: \r\n- Everyone who gets a trophy has a choice between either a Jolly Rancher, Dum Dum, or sticker. \r\n- At times, everyone gets an additional snack on top of the previous prize \r\n- A new twist I'm enjoying: I write down random numbers that the students are aware of, and when that number comes up (example: the 4th trophy of the class) that number gets an additional treat. \r\n\r\nThank you for allowing me to have fun with this directive!","fullyFundedDate":1775325543693,"projectUrl":"project/tasty-treats-for-trophy-triumphs/10178850/","projectTitle":"Tasty Treats for Trophy Triumphs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4053188_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771104976403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4053188"},{"teacherId":2291222,"projectId":10130662,"letterContent":"My students are so happy to have the supplies we need to succeed.\r\n\r\nAs they progress through a difficult academic year of 7th grade, where their scores will go to the high school when they apply to for next year, students are under a lot more pressure. As a result, they find themselves in my classroom during lunch.\r\n\r\nHaving a classroom pantry fully stocked with their favorites assures that they will be encouraged to get as much work done as possible, while also feeling like they have been rewarded for their efforts. In addition, snacks can be brought home after school.","fullyFundedDate":1776437175803,"projectUrl":"project/pantry-pickings-to-please-peckish-pupils/10130662/","projectTitle":"Pantry Pickings to Please Peckish Pupils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spucces","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2291222_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448502056181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-spucces"},{"teacherId":2291222,"projectId":9751483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to make this project a success. Having the necessary supplies in class allowed us to truly demonstrate to students the importance of outside help to their financial success.\r\n\r\nStudents were enthusiastic to complete the financial goals they had planned since they had the supplies they needed from those who don't even know them. This encouraged them to truly focus on what mattered as we received funds, paid bills and balanced our checkbooks.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a school year unlike any other for our students. 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