{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ralph McKee Career & Technical High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":428438,"projectId":8404662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. So many students got to share in the excitement of snapping photos of themselves, their friends, and their teachers. One of the \"photographers\" told me recently that she keeps several of the pictures on her mirror and it reminds her of how I trusted her with the camera. \r\n\r\nStudents LOVE taking instant pictures. It's an activity in and of itself. Though we went through the film pretty fast, the memories last a lifetime. \r\n\r\nYour donation helped bring so much joy to our students. Thank you so much for helping to make the school day filled with fun and laughter.","fullyFundedDate":1715693699446,"projectUrl":"project/cheese-memories-to-last-a-lifetime/8404662/","projectTitle":"Cheese!! Memories to Last a Lifetime!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zazulka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp428438_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512615855727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zazulka"},{"teacherId":3502841,"projectId":9664863,"letterContent":"I came up with this idea over the summer when I was enrolled in a NEST class through Columbia University. I took this course because I was told I would have autistic students in my classes enrolled in the NEST program. The high school classroom, and overall high school environment, is overwhelming and overstimulating to most students. After learning more about common triggers for the incoming NEST students, I felt like I needed a safe place for the kids to escape the chaos. I started to look into items to create my Cozy Corner and reached out to my school to see if I would be reimbursed. Unfortunately, the NYC DOE \"teacher's choice\" program doesn't cover furniture or decor. That's when I decided to look into Donors Choose.\r\n\r\nThe process was simple and I was able to ask for everything I wanted. Once I received all my pieces and put my corner together, which I call \"Paws and Relax\" since I am an animal lover, my students (NEST and non-NEST) were so excited. I even had past students come in to check it out. My students utilize the corner daily, sometimes just to sit and take a breather from the day and others go there to read. The fidgets are used ALL THE TIME! Students take them to keep their hands busy at their desks. Also, the foot fidget is used often too; it helps anxious kids the most. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your help in making this thought a reality. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756934450348,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner/9664863/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3502841_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756509731024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3502841"},{"teacherId":5060190,"projectId":9791459,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a color laser printer, scanner, and copier — and it's already transforming the way my students work and present their ideas. As an automotive engineering and STEM teacher, I can't tell you how powerful it is for my students to see their designs, posters, and resumes come to life in full color. Many of my students come from underserved backgrounds and don't have access to color printing at home, so this tool helps level the playing field and makes their work feel truly professional.\r\n\r\nSince the printer arrived, students have been using it to scan diagnostic worksheets, print safety posters for our automotive shop, and design flyers for our solar car racing team, Seagull Solar. Having high-quality color printing available in the classroom means they can immediately visualize wiring diagrams, label components, and create outreach materials that represent their work with pride. The excitement in the room the first time they printed out their own car designs in color was incredible — it made their engineering projects feel real.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe ability to scan and copy has also streamlined our workflow. Students can now digitize their handwritten lab sheets and diagrams, share them with teammates, and reflect on their progress. It's helped foster collaboration, organization, and a sense of ownership over their learning process. What was once a bottleneck — waiting for a single black-and-white printer in another office — is now an efficient, creative hub right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide a printer — it provided visibility, professionalism, and pride for my students' hard work. Thank you for believing in them, for investing in their creativity, and for helping us print a brighter future.","fullyFundedDate":1760922232527,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-color-bringing-our-projects/9791459/","projectTitle":"Printing in Color: Bringing Our Projects to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smolka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5060190_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514139814254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5060190"},{"teacherId":5948247,"projectId":6766327,"letterContent":"When our new community-building games arrived, excitement buzzed through the classroom. My students couldn't wait to open the boxes and explore the new materials. Their eyes lit up as they pulled out board games, team-building activities, and collaborative puzzles. From the very first day, we've been using these resources to foster stronger connections among students while teaching critical social-emotional skills. One of our favorite activities so far has been a cooperative game that requires students to strategize and solve challenges together—perfect for promoting teamwork and communication.\r\n\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning a \"Community Challenge Week,\" where small student teams will rotate through different stations using the donated games. They'll reflect on what collaboration looks like and how they can apply these skills outside the classroom. These activities are laying the foundation for a more connected and empathetic classroom culture—thank you for giving us the tools to make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1662217100136,"projectUrl":"project/working-together-to-build-community/6766327/","projectTitle":"Working Together to Build Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5948247_orig.jpg?crop=351,351,x258,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661460214895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5948247"},{"teacherId":428438,"projectId":8980022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these graphic novels to our classroom. Students love holding the novel and admiring the art. If we had more graphic novels, students would likely be more engaged with reading. Of course some of us favor onomatopoeia in the graphic novels, it's a staple of fun and excitement! \r\n\r\nHaving these novels improves our reading experience. As a kid, I was a slow reader. Comic streets became my safe haven for reading and fully understanding what I was reading. As an adult educator, I realize that we all have different learning styles, and that no style is better than another. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped bring to life readers who typically don't engage very much with our reading. Thank you for bring our learning to life.","fullyFundedDate":1739918209258,"projectUrl":"project/frankenstein-graphic-novels/8980022/","projectTitle":"Frankenstein Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zazulka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp428438_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512615855727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zazulka"},{"teacherId":428438,"projectId":9125922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to have Snacks on Snacks on Snacks. High school students need to eat all day, it's a wild phenomenon. Some students scarf down two lunches and need more food. Now I know what my parents went through (they had 10 kids!) trying to feed all of us. \r\n\r\nHaving snacks on hand in our calming center helps students to stay focused on why we are in school, to learn (Side note: anywhere snacks are immediately becomes a calming center : )\r\n\r\nSo many students wanted to pay it forward in various ways - some students asked if they could share with a friend or share with a sibling, some students said things like, \"When I have money, I'm going to donate to kids also.\" Your generosity is helping to pave the way for future donors. Thank you for inspiring a generation to help others.","fullyFundedDate":1742689815107,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-student-snack-center-calming/9125922/","projectTitle":"Classroom Student Snack Center = Calming Center for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zazulka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp428438_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512615855727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zazulka"},{"teacherId":428438,"projectId":9113323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom run smoothly. High school students can eat nonstop all day. Thanks to your generosity, snacks are readily available to them. \r\n\r\nOne of my students was especially grateful because these snacks were the first thing she had all day (and it was already 6th period, which begins at 11:45 am). This makes me wonder all the time how students can concentrate of schoolwork when they're constantly hungry. If I could have my way, no student would be hungry, and all students could concentrate on their number one job, being a student. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students know that people inside and outside the building care about them.","fullyFundedDate":1746787283090,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-help-stay-on-track/9113323/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Help Stay on Track","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zazulka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp428438_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512615855727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zazulka"},{"teacherId":428438,"projectId":8917556,"letterContent":"With each generous donation, I am reminded of the humanity abounding is all of us. My students are like any other teenagers, they want and need to eat constantly. Having snacks readily available to them helps them to feel welcome and safe in our school. Creating a calming space in the classroom is part of what makes our classroom special, and that's thanks to you. \r\n\r\nOne of the more memorable stories from this project was when some items were out of stock and we had a credit to shop with. A group of students sat together deciding which snack options make more sense financially. I showed them unit pricing and how they get more bang for their buck with certain items over others. They couldn't wait for the items to arrive and were glad to be able to say to their peers, \"We ordered those.\" It was really a very sweet moment in time. Thank you for helping to build so many moments like this.","fullyFundedDate":1742689748090,"projectUrl":"project/deck-the-halls-with-experiential-learnin/8917556/","projectTitle":"Deck the Halls with Experiential Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zazulka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp428438_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512615855727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zazulka"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1199","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":621,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.1,"schoolId":1199,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ralph McKee Career & Technical High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ralph McKee Career & Technical High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ralph-mckee-career-tech-high-school/1199"}