{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 318 Eugenio Maria Dehostos","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":403608,"projectId":10126506,"letterContent":"The games you have donated will help keep my classes on track & engaged. My students are most often working on their multi-step, multi-media artwork. However, there are always a handful of students who finish working before the majority of the class. Managing the few fast workers can become a challenge; super simple projects are not engaging enough, projects too complex or interesting distract more diligent workers from the main assignment.\r\n\r\nThe variety of drawing games that you have donated will allow students to work together & practice art skills with minimal supplies but with maximum fun.\r\n\r\nThese games will be especially useful as the school year comes to an end. Keeping students engaged and on task is a challenge, but these games are sure to keep the students working.","fullyFundedDate":1774309541805,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-all-fun-games/10126506/","projectTitle":"Art Is All Fun & Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mroz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp403608_orig.png?crop=516,516,x256,y549&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741975443574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-mroz"},{"teacherId":403608,"projectId":10012113,"letterContent":"I can't fully express my joy and gratitude for your donation towards my project. It is great that you value art education as much as I do.\r\n\r\nMany students are excited to create unique artwork that is inspired by their personal interests. These laptops will help my students look up reference images & project steps that allow them to create at an individual pace. \r\n\r\nThese laptops will enable my students to engage with the lessons in a format they are most comfortable, while reducing our paper waste. Having these laptops also helps to cultivate my students' curiosity. Laptops help to make the lessons more engaging and appealing to this generation of students.\r\n\r\nYour help has ensured that my students get the exposure to the art world, they desperately need.","fullyFundedDate":1772258599770,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-artists/10012113/","projectTitle":"Technology for Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mroz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp403608_orig.png?crop=516,516,x256,y549&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741975443574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-mroz"},{"teacherId":2220796,"projectId":10031969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students have become completely hooked on solving BreakoutEDU lock‑box puzzles, and it's been incredible to watch. These challenges build teamwork, sharpen problem‑solving skills, and strengthen attention to detail — all of which directly support the coding and computational thinking we practice in class.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, I can reward their hard work and determination with something fun and motivating. And honestly, who doesn't get excited about earning a full‑size candy bar? It's a simple treat that makes their success feel even more special.\r\nMy students are truly amazing. They work hard, embrace challenges, and show real enthusiasm for learning. They're curious, creative, and always ready to try something new. Your donation helps me celebrate that spirit and recognize the effort they put in every single day.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support and for believing in what our students can achieve. Your generosity makes a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1772054813943,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-commitment-and-results/10031969/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Commitment and Results","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mulligan318"},{"teacherId":2220796,"projectId":9966312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! IS 318 is a school that truly believes in the power of technology to transform learning, and your contribution helps us keep that mission alive. We're always working to strengthen our STEAM program so our students can build a strong foundation in Computer Science—and your support makes that possible.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely love designing and creating with our 3D printer. Their imaginations run wild, and the printer is constantly in action trying to keep up with all their ideas. Seeing their designs turn into real objects right in front of them is not only exciting—it deepens their understanding of engineering, problem‑solving, and creativity in a way no textbook ever could.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we can keep that momentum going. Replenishing our 3D printer filament means our students can continue exploring, experimenting, and bringing their ideas to life. The joy on their faces when they hold something they imagined and created is unforgettable, and it inspires them to keep learning and pushing themselves.\r\n\r\nWe're incredibly grateful for your kindness and for believing in what our students can achieve. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768420074152,"projectUrl":"project/more-filament/9966312/","projectTitle":"More Filament!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mulligan318"},{"teacherId":4875393,"projectId":9921766,"letterContent":"As you already know, public education is severely underfunded. Technology takes the biggest hit. We receive laptops that are obsolete or have so many proprietary updates that they move at a snail's pace. These Chromebooks will help to alleviate those issues. \r\n\r\nI teach students with disabilities, and I exclusively teach science to this population. The entire curriculum is online and includes incredible simulators that really help students understand the concepts they are studying. Until now with these new Chromebooks, the simulators would malfunction or not work on certain browsers. That problem is now resolved due to your generous donation. \r\n\r\nI also teach a Rock Band afterschool program here at IS 318. Students utilize the Chromebooks to learn songs and even do some basic recording or composition. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for funding my project. It made an immediate and positive change in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772255830383,"projectUrl":"project/netbooks-for-students-with-special-needs/9921766/","projectTitle":"Netbooks for Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Woodbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4875393"},{"teacherId":4286227,"projectId":9746477,"letterContent":"Today was an exciting day in our classroom because some literature circle groups received the brand‑new books funded through Donors Choose Project: \"Turning Pages Together: Our Next Lit Circle Cycle\" for our next literature cycle. Students were given the opportunity to choose high-quality literature which they were really excited about.\r\n\r\nStudents have also learned how to annotate effectively, ask deeper questions, and support their ideas with evidence by using the new post its that arrived. \r\n\r\nWe are all excited to begin reading the new novels tonight!","fullyFundedDate":1765327345064,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-together-our-next-lit-cir/9746477/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages Together: Our Next Lit Circle Cycle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4286227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539603547395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4286227"},{"teacherId":2220796,"projectId":9876239,"letterContent":"The moment my students learned that we are beginning to build an esports lab was unforgettable. Their excitement was overwhelming—in the best possible way. They can't wait to learn, play, and collaborate together in a space designed just for them.\r\n\r\nSo many people overlook the educational power of gaming, but you clearly saw its potential. By supporting this project, you are giving students the chance to explore creativity, innovation, teamwork, and problem‑solving in ways that truly resonate with them. Your generosity is opening doors they may never have imagined.\r\n\r\nThis new space will be far more than a gaming area. It will be a dynamic classroom where we connect coding lessons to real-world gaming experiences, where students can build confidence, strengthen friendships, and grow as learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the value of this work. None of this would be possible without you.","fullyFundedDate":1768416274589,"projectUrl":"project/establishing-an-esports-lab/9876239/","projectTitle":"Establishing an Esports Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mulligan318"},{"teacherId":2220796,"projectId":9924561,"letterContent":"Your generosity means so much, and I can't thank you enough for being so kind. Because of your support, my students get to jump right into hands‑on fun—coding with Micro:bits and using the joysticks that make our Cutebots zoom around. Seeing their faces light up when they realize they can make their ideas actually move is honestly the best part of our day.\r\n\r\nWhat you've given them isn't just cool tech—it's a whole new way to learn. They're not just listening to lessons; they're experimenting, problem‑solving, and figuring things out by trying, failing, and trying again. That kind of learning sticks with them and builds real confidence.\r\n\r\nYou've helped turn our classroom into a place where kids feel excited to imagine, try things out, and create. Your contribution didn't just give us cool gadgets—it inspired my students to dream bigger and believe in what they can do. I'm really grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1765139868197,"projectUrl":"project/microbits-and-joysticks/9924561/","projectTitle":"Micro:bits and Joysticks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mulligan318"},{"teacherId":2220796,"projectId":9923823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Because of your support, my students now have the chance to build and assemble robots using tools and materials they've never had access to before. This hands‑on experience is opening the door to real problem‑solving opportunities and helping them develop skills they'll carry into the future.\r\n\r\nWe're excited to explore how these new robots can be programmed to work with the Micro:bits we already use in class. Having the ability to design, test, and refine their own creations will inspire students to think creatively, experiment boldly, and watch their ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nThe joy and pride they'll feel when they see their robots in action will be unforgettable—and it's all possible because of your kindness. Thank you for making such meaningful learning experiences a reality for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764678844619,"projectUrl":"project/more-robots/9923823/","projectTitle":"More Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mulligan318"},{"teacherId":2220796,"projectId":9907297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and believing in the power of technology education. My students are incredibly motivated to explore new skills in computing and coding, yet many do not have access to a working computer at home. As a Title I school, we are always striving to enhance our classrooms and computer lab so every child has the opportunity to learn, create, and grow.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us introduce coding through Micro:bits, giving students hands-on experiences that connect programming to real-world applications. Whether they are designing a mini LED display or programming Cutebots to move, these tools spark curiosity and empower students to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nMicro:bits also help students understand how everyday items rely on code, transforming abstract concepts into meaningful, tangible learning.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to expanding diverse and engaging programs within our computer lab. Your support strengthens our STEAM initiatives and opens the door for students to explore creativity, problem‑solving, and a lasting passion for coding.\r\nThank you for making a real difference in our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763664669165,"projectUrl":"project/programming-cutebots-with-microbits/9907297/","projectTitle":"Programming CuteBots with Microbits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mulligan318"},{"teacherId":4286227,"projectId":9798858,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for believing in the power of books to change children's lives. Your support has given my students a rich collection of literature circle books that are already transforming our classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, watching my students grow not only as readers but also as collaborators and critical thinkers has been incredibly moving. Your contribution didn't just stock our shelves; it created opportunities for academic growth, stronger peer relationships, and a deeper love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1761595543295,"projectUrl":"project/literature-circle-next-cycle/9798858/","projectTitle":"Literature Circle Next Cycle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4286227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539603547395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4286227"},{"teacherId":10241194,"projectId":9688694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have classroom supplies, flexible seating with cozy bean bags, and beautiful plants that have completely transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. The first thing they noticed were the bean bags they couldn't believe they had comfortable seating options where they could read, write, and learn in a way that feels right for them. Several students shared how relaxed and \"at home\" they felt. The plants immediately became a point of pride, too.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these new resources every day. During independent reading and small-group work, students choose flexible seating that helps them stay focused and calm. The added supplies have made lessons smoother and more engaging, allowing students to concentrate on learning rather than worrying about not having what they need. The calming environment has also supported emotional well-being students are more settled, collaborative, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are continuing to build reading and writing skills through collaborative projects and independent work, all while learning the importance of responsibility, respect, and community. Our classroom truly feels like a safe space where students can grow academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my students, many of whom face challenges outside the classroom. Because of you, they come to school each day feeling supported, valued, and inspired. 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