{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn Technical High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":565201,"projectId":9606029,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping bring cellphone-free fun into our classroom. As planned, we were able to start off our mornings (before the school day officially begins) with games and activities available at every table. I'm not exaggerating when I say that during every single morning, some kind of joy percolates through the room before class has even begun. Uno and Connect 4 are the traditional hits, but this new game, Tetra Tower, is also fantastic. It's kind of like Jenga, so kids can kind of circle around while it's happening and join in or cheer on participants. The game ends with a predictable tower collapse and crash, which of course is also joyous! \r\n\r\nOver the last few years, I've felt that teens were kind of \"zombie-ing out\" with the pandemic isolation at first and then the increase of cell phone usage later. In contrast, these spontaneous and friendly moments generated by these games pave the way for relationship-building. Besides just being enjoyable of course, this kind of human interaction is essential for the English classroom. For example, in our class we always do peer response activities and a lot of group and whole-class discussions. If a friendly vibe has already been established, this is so much easier. \r\n\r\nI've had to experiment a bit more with the fancy cubes of questions. Since I noticed students didn't really gravitate toward those cubes, I incorporated them a few times at the start of a lesson. Instead of starting with a \"mindful moment,\" we've started with an icebreaker: \"Everyone grab a question that you can ask your table-mates!\" . I've also observed that games like Uno are helpful when kids don't know each other at all, because everyone is familiar with those games. The cubes of questions are getting used more after I've introduced them and after students have a baseline of comfort with their peers. I imagine the teenage brain is thinking: \"Now that I know you are a safe person with whom I can play a game, maybe I want to know more about you! How about this question?!\" Those question cubes were pricey - about $23 each. (Thank you donors!) However, while the Uno cards can get chewed up by the end of the year, these question cubes are beautiful and slick and durable. They will last me forever. \r\n\r\nLast but not least, our students are benefiting from 2 incredible changes: the statewide cell phone ban and statewide initiative to reduce class size. While the news is often so hard to read, I thought I'd share that these new policies (and funding of those policies) are actually helping students build relationships with each other and creating a positive impact - more positive fuel for our phone-free mornings. Who knew!? \r\n\r\nAgain thank you donors for your generosity and helping our year start with joy, positivity and human connection. I appreciate you! Attached are some pictures as well. To protect student privacy, I didn't include faces and you can't hear the fun student chatter. I'm also a better writer than photographer, but I'm hoping you can feel the happy vibe.","fullyFundedDate":1755563660267,"projectUrl":"project/phone-free-fun-fostering-friendly-teen/9606029/","projectTitle":"Phone-Free Fun: Fostering Friendly Teen Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bueckert-Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp565201_orig.jpg?crop=2406,2406,x311,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669578583814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/565201"},{"teacherId":8982321,"projectId":9107175,"letterContent":"Hello from the new 2025 PSAL Stunt Champions! We did it! Our team was undefeated this year (8-0) and we look forward to defending the title next year. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support of Brooklyn Tech Stunt. \r\n\r\nAs a result of your support we were able to ensure our students are training - and playing - safely. We have used up just about all of the grip and KT tape that you helped us secure. \r\n\r\nMassage guns and training stands for flyers have been handy at practices - especially as the season has progressed and students are sore after more detailed and longer practices toward the end of the season. \r\n\r\nWe could not have done it \"safely\" without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1741709732376,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-stunt-team-practicecompete-saf/9107175/","projectTitle":"Help Our Stunt Team Practice/Compete Safely With the Proper Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maysonet-Sigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8982321_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741100819306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8982321"},{"teacherId":695676,"projectId":8798507,"letterContent":"Having durable and professional supplies allows us to do our job with added ease. \r\n\r\nThe previous book drop box was from Amazon. It had limited capacity (it was designed for home-use to avoid porch pirates) and the key jammed in the lock frequently. Oh, and in the spring, it would jam when too many students returned books at the end of the semester! \r\n\r\nNeedless to say, we are thrilled to have a much larger, more appropriate book return bin. We selected a cheerful red color and know that this will be used by the school library (and our massive student body of 6,000+) for years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1734712806849,"projectUrl":"project/return-to-learn/8798507/","projectTitle":"Return to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp695676_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509049878612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joannadrusin"},{"teacherId":58801,"projectId":8954077,"letterContent":"A fair number of our students forego lunch during the school day, so the snacks filled an essential need. The quantity purchased tided us over for three or four meetings and helped to cut down a bit on members going out to the deli and missing the opening part of the meeting. While our time together is low-key and voluntary it's best for group cohesion to keep as many in the room as possible and also for those who are hungry to not watch peers snacking. Thanks again, please be on the lookout for our next request!","fullyFundedDate":1732121681117,"projectUrl":"project/sort-of-healthy-snacks-for-weekly-bsu/8954077/","projectTitle":"(Sort of) Healthy Snacks for Weekly BSU Meetings","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp58801_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732044745459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/58801"},{"teacherId":6751520,"projectId":8804951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! The puzzles and painting supplies offer peaceful activities offer a loosely structured break and quiet time in the middle of a busy day. This is even more important because our school has almost 6,000 students. The library is a space where students know they can find a little respite from the day, and having a simple physical project gives a phone-free reason to relax\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving our students resources to make this space clean and stocked with chill things to do!","fullyFundedDate":1727275006928,"projectUrl":"project/relax-unwind-and-recharge-in-the-libra/8804951/","projectTitle":"Relax, Unwind, and Recharge in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6751520"},{"teacherId":9297556,"projectId":8744799,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the generous art donations you gave to our students. With the paint and watercolor supplies that we received, I am now able to hold weekly Watercolor Workshops for students to de-stress and get some positive art time into their week. Because of your generosity, I can now extend this weekly offering throughout the entire school year!!\r\n\r\nThe young artists were very happy and surprised to see the new supplies and they are extremely appreciative. There has been a positive response from students who attend the workshops and they are excited to return to have this creative outlet at our school where the focus is often on academics and performance. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students' creativity and mental health through the art of watercolor, something that we can introduce to our young people now and which could become a lifelong habit and source of joy.","fullyFundedDate":1732718945987,"projectUrl":"project/watercolor-for-stress-and-self-expressio/8744799/","projectTitle":"Watercolor for Stress and Self-Expression!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9297556"},{"teacherId":8674168,"projectId":8932830,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the My Sister's Keeper (MSK) Book Club at Brooklyn Technical High School has been able to provide our students with copies of Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto and 30 journal notebooks with pens—essential tools that are sparking transformative discussions about self-care, rest, and resilience, particularly for young Black women.\r\n\r\nThrough this book, our students are learning critical skills such as:\r\n✅ Analyzing and discussing themes of rest as a radical act, self-preservation, and historical resistance.\r\n✅ Making personal connections between their academic pressures, mental health, and the importance of rest as a form of resistance.\r\n✅ Developing reflective writing skills by using their journals to explore their own thoughts on rest, self-worth, and well-being.\r\n\r\nReading in our MSK Book Club is more than just going through the pages of a book—it's an interactive, student-led experience where young women share their insights, challenge societal norms, and support one another in prioritizing self-care. We engage in group discussions, journaling reflections, and mindfulness exercises that connect the book's themes to their real lives.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have expressed deep appreciation for the book and the safe space that the club provides. One student shared, \"I never thought about rest as something I deserved. This book is changing how I see myself and my well-being.\" Another student noted, \"Journaling has helped me release stress and think more deeply about how I care for myself.\"\r\n\r\nYour support has made a profound impact, helping these young women see rest not as a luxury, but as a necessary act of empowerment and self-love. Thank you for being part of this journey with us! 💙📚✨","fullyFundedDate":1733185807682,"projectUrl":"project/my-sisters-keeper-book-club-supplies/8932830/","projectTitle":"My Sister's Keeper Book Club Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8674168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673298445955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8674168"},{"teacherId":8674168,"projectId":8501264,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to essential water and snacks that help them stay focused and energized throughout the school day. In our academically rigorous environment, students often find themselves overwhelmed with coursework, exams, and extracurricular responsibilities. Having these resources readily available ensures that they don't have to worry about hunger or dehydration interfering with their ability to learn. One memorable moment was when a student, who had skipped breakfast due to rushing to school, was able to grab a quick snack before an important exam. The relief on their face and their gratitude for this small but meaningful support was a reminder of how impactful your contributions are.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the stocked shelves of water and snacks, their reactions were filled with excitement and appreciation. Many expressed how much it meant to have access to something as simple as a granola bar or a bottle of water when they needed it. These small acts of care go a long way in helping students feel supported, especially during stressful moments. Moving forward, we will continue to integrate these resources into our daily routine, ensuring that all students have what they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Thank you for making a tangible difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1731167809619,"projectUrl":"project/water-and-snacks-for-my-students/8501264/","projectTitle":"Water and Snacks for my Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8674168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673298445955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8674168"},{"teacherId":1443547,"projectId":8810660,"letterContent":"The day we had our general interest meeting and 75 students showed up, my execs were thrilled but I was worried. I didn't want to have to turn anyone away due to lack of supplies.\r\n\r\nWhen the yarn and the hooks came in, watching my students get a chance to pick out their materials was magical. They were tentative at first, but once they realized they could take and keep the yarn and hooks, it was a game changer for them. \r\n\r\nOur first project was the Deck the Door contest for our school. We decorated our door with crocheted snowflakes, and a gave our snowman all crocheted item. He was decked out in crocheted mittens, a crocheted hat, a crocheted \"person\" sweater and crocheted granny square trees. Everyone pitched in and our door was a huge hit. And even though we didn't win first place, it was a great way to build our community and use our brand new materials.","fullyFundedDate":1727197751065,"projectUrl":"project/so-many-kids-so-little-yarn/8810660/","projectTitle":"So Many Kids, So Little Yarn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1443547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475364120314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1443547"},{"teacherId":2119985,"projectId":8411214,"letterContent":"With a group of almost 20 new members on our robotics team this year comprised of students working on mechanical and electrical engineering, programming, media management, and community outreach it is a rare occasion we have several of our student members engaged in activities that are offline. Our goal was to help our students develop their hand-eye coordination and to build their confidence with learning something new. After a few sessions with our students, we accomplished just that through this project.\r\n\r\nThe students who were around when the project was first created helped open the boxes and they were just so excited to follow up on their vision of helping our teammates to bond. We set about finding patterns and things that we wanted to make to introduce our team members to this new skill set. The students set up time to meet during several of our regular team meetings with a few of their teammates when we knew we would have some downtime and set about teaching the basics. Members of the team new to crocheting, both new and old, worked on mastering techniques for starting a chain stitch and took the afternoon to learn how to hold the yarn, start their stitches, and to complete a row of 20 stitches. Further iterations of the work led to the creation of flower petals and circular patterns that have inspired some of our team members to continue some work at home. \r\n\r\nThe students are very grateful for the supplies and opportunity to both teach and learn something that fall outside of their normal work with our team. Our hope is to continue to teach so that we can eventually make flowers and other amigurumi (character crochet projects) and use this as a re-centering technique for those challenging days during our regular season and ways for our students to express themselves more creatively using their hands.\r\n\r\nFrom our students:\r\n\r\n\"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support! We are so excited to use these materials for team activities, as well as future sales of our creations to help fund the coming build season. As the year goes on, they will give us the opportunity to learn new skills, express our creativity, and bond as a team. The impact of your support will be felt far beyond this project. Thank you!\r\n\r\nThe TechKnights, FIRST Robotics Competition Team 334\"","fullyFundedDate":1717522153328,"projectUrl":"project/improving-engineering-and-fine-motor-ski/8411214/","projectTitle":"Improving Engineering and Fine Motor Skills With Crochet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2119985_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519071985569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-s-doherty"},{"teacherId":9533774,"projectId":8804537,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping the library get this important project up and running! We are now in the promotion stage of the project and getting signage and items in place so that students can freely borrow from our period products station, which will be housed in the same area as our student-run Library of Things, making the items both fully accessible and, at the same time, not completely out in the open so students don't have to feel self conscious when they come by to pick up what they need. \r\n\r\nThe goal of the project was to increase the number of spaces in the school building where students have access to period products and we feel confident that having them available in the library will go a long way in de-stigmatization and providing greater access.","fullyFundedDate":1729265802404,"projectUrl":"project/excuse-me-do-you-have-a/8804537/","projectTitle":"Excuse Me, Do You Have A...?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaplan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9533774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723058293397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9533774"},{"teacherId":9533774,"projectId":8794724,"letterContent":"Our students are always excited and curious about new materials in the library. During this time of year, it's especially important to have activities and other materials that help our students take breaks and de-stress before upcoming final exams and end of semester. \r\n\r\nWhen we are able to fully stock spaces in the library like our Peace Corner, it means that we can plan ahead and create a calendar for what materials are available for students each month. This keeps the feeling of newness and variety going throughout the school year. Some of the first items we've taken out are The Calm Ball and the Mini Sensory Twist and Turn set. These items provide opportunities for students to interact, relax, reflect and focus. 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