{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 96 Seth Low","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6154588,"projectId":9543050,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity is immediately visible every time our students walk through the door. The simple act of furnishing our new space with the resources you provided—from the crisp new paper and sets of pens to the essential erasers and cleaning wipes—has fundamentally changed the start of our school year. Our core objective, creating an inviting and enriching environment where all students feel at home, has been fully realized. We are actively using the materials to establish new learning routines that are built on equity. Instead of students having to scramble for shared, worn-out supplies, every student now has a complete, personal toolkit. This ensures that a student's background never creates a barrier to a proper learning experience. Furthermore, the cleaning supplies and wipes are used in our weekly \"Classroom Care\" routine, turning tidiness into a shared responsibility rather than a chore. This is central to our goal for students to learn how to keep their environment clean and vibrant—it teaches them that they have a stake in and a responsibility to their space. Because of your support, we've been able to ensure that all students get a chance at a proper learning experience and keep our classroom clean, vibrant, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe day the students first saw the materials was absolutely magical, full of \"oohs\" and \"aahs.\" We arranged all the new supplies—the stacks of spiral notebooks, the colorful folders, and the big containers of fresh wipes—across a central table, and the reaction was one of pure, unadulterated relief and excitement. For many of our students who come from low-income families, having a brand-new, personal supply of materials, rather than relying on hand-me-downs or shared bins, provided an immense boost of dignity and pride. Your contribution allowed us to give every student something new that was just for them. One student, typically reserved, held up his new pack of pencils and smiled brightly, saying, \"I don't have to worry about mine breaking now.\" It was a moment where they truly felt seen and cared for, realizing that people they've never met contributed to ensure their success. That feeling of being supported and of having everything they need right at their fingertips instantly transformed their relationship with the new, formerly bare classroom, making it feel safe, abundant, and their own. The parents and guardians who saw the supply drop were equally relieved, knowing their children were starting the year prepared and welcomed.\r\n\r\nNow that the physical environment is welcoming and fully stocked, the next steps for our students are focused on internalizing the lessons of stewardship and appreciation that your donation made possible. We've moved beyond the initial excitement of having new items and are focusing on using our organizational tools—the bins, folders, and pencil cases—to teach long-term responsibility. The current classroom lesson is centered on \"Resource Management,\" where students track the use of their personal supplies and participate in weekly classroom audits using the cleaning materials you sent. This project helps reinforce the objective that they learn to appreciate what they have by treating these valued resources with care and intention. By having personal accountability for their supplies and communal responsibility for the cleanliness of the room, they are developing critical life skills—organization, responsibility, and gratitude—that extend far beyond the academic curriculum. Thank you for giving them this powerful, vibrant start to the school year and for helping them truly feel at home in our new learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1758899091378,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-students/9543050/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto-King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154588_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579280165904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6154588"},{"teacherId":6154588,"projectId":9292025,"letterContent":"We simply can't thank you enough for the recent donation of supplies and snacks—the impact has been immediate and incredibly powerful. The most notable change has been in our Community Innovators design challenge, where students are tasked with solving a local problem through physical prototyping. Before your donation, the students were limited to worn-out materials and dull pencils, which often hindered their ambitious ideas. Now, thanks to the high-quality paper, vibrant markers, specialized adhesives, and organizational bins you provided, the energy in the room has completely shifted. Students are collaborating around clearly labeled supply stations, spending less time searching for a functioning marker and more time perfecting their miniature solar-powered bus stops and accessible community garden designs. These new resources have not only streamlined our workflow but have directly enabled a higher level of creative detail. Having the essential tools readily available—like new protractors for accurate scaling and fresh notebooks for logging design iterations—allows their focus to remain squarely on problem-solving, turning frustration into productive engagement. Furthermore, the afternoon snack reserves have been a game-changer, eliminating the mid-day slump and sustaining the high-level cognitive work needed for complex design and engineering.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the materials was a priceless moment I wish every one of you could have witnessed. I set up a display with all the brightly colored new folders, the stacks of fresh paper, and—most excitedly—the large, clear bin overflowing with a variety of healthy snacks. As they walked in, there was an initial moment of quiet, wide-eyed awe, followed by an almost collective gasp when they realized the bounty was for them. One student, Leo, who often forgets his pencil and typically relies on a loaner, literally cheered when he picked up a sturdy, sharpened pencil that was just his. The greatest emotional impact came from realizing that people outside our school community cared enough about their daily needs to contribute. This wasn't just about the novelty of new supplies; it was a tangible demonstration of being valued. The act of choosing a snack during our afternoon brain break has become a mini-ritual of comfort and empowerment, helping them recognize that they deserve to have their basic needs met so they can focus entirely on being brilliant learners and innovative thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1746786909608,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-necessities/9292025/","projectTitle":"End of Year Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto-King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154588_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579280165904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6154588"},{"teacherId":6154588,"projectId":8925538,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of the \"Library Revamp!\" project! Your contributions have introduced diverse texts that engage our students and foster essential reading skills, such as critical thinking and comprehension. In my classroom, reading is interactive, with group discussions and book clubs that deepen understanding. Students are particularly excited about the new fantasy and graphic novels, which have ignited their passion for reading. Your support is inspiring a lifelong love of literature.","fullyFundedDate":1737143721420,"projectUrl":"project/library-revamp/8925538/","projectTitle":"Library Revamp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto-King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154588_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579280165904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6154588"},{"teacherId":9830311,"projectId":8929177,"letterContent":"Words cannot express the depth of my gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting the creation of a sensory space for our students. This project has been a dream of mine for so long, and your contributions have made these dreams a reality. For many of our students, the sensory overload of a busy school environment can be incredibly overwhelming, making it difficult for them to focus, learn, and socialize. This dedicated space will provide a safe and calming haven where they can regulate their emotions, de-stress, and find a sense of peace. It will be a place where they can recharge and prepare themselves to re-engage with their learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and compassion have not only funded the physical construction of this vital space, but has also sent a powerful message to our students that they are seen, understood, and valued. Knowing that so many people believe in them and their potential is truly transformative. This sensory room will be more than just a room; it has already developed into a sanctuary, a place of refuge, and a tool which empower our students to thrive. I can already see improvements in their focus, self-regulation skills, and overall well-being --- all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to continue to witness the positive impact this sensory space will have on the lives of our students for years to come. Your contribution is an investment in their future, and I am deeply grateful for your partnership in making this dream a reality. \r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your belief in me and my students and your commitment to creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1733269680662,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-solutions-for-success/8929177/","projectTitle":"Sensory Solutions for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaindi Rand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830311_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731444064761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/speech-sensory-space"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_704","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":850,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":24,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.1,"schoolId":704,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 96 Seth Low on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 96 Seth Low","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-96-seth-low/704"}