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From the classroom to the street to their homes, my photography students see their world in a new way, and we are so lucky they share their images with us! The new SD cards are a vital piece to this magic!\r\n\r\nI couldn't do this without community support. We just don't get the funds we need to provide the kind of learning experience our young people deserve. Thank you so much for making up the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758898894243,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-vision-of-our-young-photogra/9727429/","projectTitle":"Support the Vision of our Young Photographers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klonsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6641915_orig.jpg?crop=2862,2862,x120,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695746546674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6641915"},{"teacherId":6641915,"projectId":9687659,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for your generous support. My students were so excited to hear that they had a new Canon Rebel DSLR cameras coming to our classroom. My students used the new equipment to closely observe, document and understand the nature they encounter in our community garden, with our street trees and on the science bird watching field trip. Their storytelling and observational skills became more dynamic and powerful with the new higher quality equipment. There is nothing better than seeing a young person looking through a camera's viewfinder, knowing that people care about what they see.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students coming from under-resourced middle schools, it's their first time creating a meaningful photograph with a piece of professional photographic equipment. It is a transformative experience for all of us! From the classroom to the street to their homes, my photography students see their world in a new way.\r\n\r\nI couldn't do this without community support. We just don't get the funds we need to provide the kind of learning experience our young people deserve. Thank you so much for making up the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757539538964,"projectUrl":"project/grow-young-wildlife-photographers/9687659/","projectTitle":"Grow Young Wildlife Photographers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klonsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6641915_orig.jpg?crop=2862,2862,x120,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695746546674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6641915"},{"teacherId":1164279,"projectId":9311256,"letterContent":"It is such a special opportunity to provide people with new, \"exactly-what-they-want\" materials for projects. When we unveiled the new yarn and needles to the Community Knitting participants, it was so fun to see smiles and excitement about the new projects that they could make!\r\nWe are enjoying working with students, families & siblings of our students on knitting. They are helping one another, inspiring each others' projects, and encouraging more students and families to knit.\r\nHaving a creative outlet is so important, and your donation has made this program possible. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746477187128,"projectUrl":"project/community-knitting-needs-more-yarn/9311256/","projectTitle":"Community Knitting Needs More Yarn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrea Swenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1164279_orig.jpg?crop=1085,1085,x491,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608226262813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1164279"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9781965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donations, our classroom snack closet is now full and ready to keep our students energized throughout the day.\r\n\r\nToday, we had our very first snack and break of the day, and the smiles said it all! Students were excited, grateful, and truly felt cared for knowing that there are people out there who believe in their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a real difference — not only by providing snacks but by helping create a learning environment where students can focus, recharge, and feel supported. 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Your support has made it possible for us to purchase costumes, props, and essential supplies that truly elevated our end-of-year performance into something unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYou've not only contributed to a show—you've helped create an experience that our students will remember forever. Thank you for believing in them, supporting their passions, and helping their talents shine.","fullyFundedDate":1746713955613,"projectUrl":"project/creating-community-through-dance/9160586/","projectTitle":"Creating Community through Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nekeerah Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839567_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741809265675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839567"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9574860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! The color printer has already had a powerful impact on student learning. One of the first things I created was a colorful word wall—a classroom tool where key vocabulary words are displayed alongside images to support comprehension. Having these visuals in color makes a big difference, especially for English Language Learners and visual learners. Students now use the wall daily to support reading and writing. The printer also allows me to create engaging, differentiated materials for all learners. The photos included show our new printer/copier in action, our very first color prints, and the final word wall displayed in our classroom. Your donation has added so much value to our learning space and helped bring the curriculum to life. Thank you for believing in my students and making a lasting impact! You can see the word wall in the photos!","fullyFundedDate":1758852647504,"projectUrl":"project/color-for-access-helping-all-students/9574860/","projectTitle":"Color for Access – Helping All Students Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jose Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570832_orig.jpg?crop=2593,2593,x1384,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731268512344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570832"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9240588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to a diverse collection of culturally responsive books. These books serve as mirrors, reflecting students' own experiences; windows, offering views into other lives and cultures; and sliding doors, inviting them to step into new worlds and perspectives. This variety of texts helps all students feel seen and connected while broadening their understanding of the world.\r\n\r\nYour gift of the Magic Apple Keyboard also allows students to access the Sora app, take notes while reading, and complete assignments more easily. It's especially helpful for students with dysgraphia, giving them tools to express their ideas without frustration.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we're building a richer, more inclusive, and supportive learning environment. We are deeply grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1746495087207,"projectUrl":"project/accessing-the-joy-of-reading-and-writing/9240588/","projectTitle":"Accessing the Joy of Reading and Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jose Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570832_orig.jpg?crop=2593,2593,x1384,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731268512344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570832"},{"teacherId":9747632,"projectId":9194830,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to find comfort and calm within our new Wellness Center. Using the materials from this project, we have been holding counseling group sessions and workshops that enable students to practice mindfulness and work towards a healthier emotional and mental state. Students have been so impressed with the new furniture and decor that they often request to go to the Wellness Center to reset or to do an activity with a teacher or counselor. It has become a safe space for our school.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to build our Wellness Center by adding tables, therapy tools, and art. With your contribution, we are well on our way to accomplishing this and we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1742935521300,"projectUrl":"project/calming-comfort-for-our-wellness-center/9194830/","projectTitle":"Calming Comfort for our Wellness Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747632"},{"teacherId":6641915,"projectId":9160135,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for your generous support. My students' photographic experience will be much richer with these 2 new cameras. Often, our young photographers must use their phones or older, lower quality cameras. When they have access to higher quality DSLR cameras like these Canon Rebels, it makes a huge difference in their understanding of photographic principles like exposure. The quality of their images increases as well as their experience telling their own powerful visual stories.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students coming from under-resourced middle schools, it's their first time creating a meaningful photograph image that is not a selfie! It's their first chance to control a piece of professional photographic equipment. It is a transformative experience for all of us! From the classroom to the street to their homes, my photography students see their world in a new way, and we are so lucky they share their images with us! \r\n\r\nI couldn't do this without community support. We just don't get the funds we need to provide the kind of learning experience our young people deserve. Thank you so much for making up the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746564315793,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-vision-of-young-photographer/9160135/","projectTitle":"Support the Vision of Young Photographers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klonsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6641915_orig.jpg?crop=2862,2862,x120,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695746546674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6641915"},{"teacherId":9570832,"projectId":9050727,"letterContent":"Cleo and Lauren, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of our classroom and students. Your contributions make such a difference, and I want you to know that they do not go unnoticed. The kids are incredibly appreciative, especially of the snacks they receive in the morning and after lunch when they're active and engaged in sports. It truly helps keep them energized and focused!\r\n\r\nTo our anonymous donor, your kindness and generosity mean so much to us. Thank you for helping to keep the students' stomachs full and their minds growing. Your support has a lasting impact, and we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, support, and belief in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1736958424355,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-learning-time-helping-stude/9050727/","projectTitle":"Snack Time, Learning Time: Helping Students Stay Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jose Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570832_orig.jpg?crop=2593,2593,x1384,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731268512344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570832"},{"teacherId":9747632,"projectId":8777412,"letterContent":"Our students have just begun using our Wellness Center to navigate their mental health journey and we cannot be more thrilled as a school to provide them with this critical opportunity. They are so excited for the new space, the comfortable couches and rug, and we have already begun holding meditative space, counseling sessions, and art therapy in the Center. \r\n\r\nAs we have just begun using the Wellness Center, the students and staff already have plans to begin yoga sessions in the space, meditations, and incorporate other forms of mindfulness. We are incredibly thankful for your generosity and with your help we are able to continue building a space for students to foster and take care of their mental health.","fullyFundedDate":1734867322344,"projectUrl":"project/recentering-and-energizing-in-our-wellne/8777412/","projectTitle":"Recentering and Energizing in our Wellness Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747632"},{"teacherId":1564285,"projectId":8642701,"letterContent":"You may not think your contribution did much, but let me tell you, you are wrong. The entire class was excited and delighted to use their new resources. For my group of students, distractions are far too common and hard to ignore. Your gifts have helped them learn better and build their stretch of learning time to be longer. They also have ways to help their fine motor skills using the tools you provided, a skill they significantly lack in since 2020. These are all crucial to their ability to excel at anything they want to do in life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1731527930918,"projectUrl":"project/special-people-need-special-supplies/8642701/","projectTitle":"Special People Need Special Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yasnery Woodard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1564285_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723515546330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ywoodard"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3702","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":694,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.4,"schoolId":3702,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Side Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Side Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/east-side-community-high-school/3702"}