{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fiorello H Laguardia High School","outOfStateSupporters":18.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8805634,"projectId":6921877,"letterContent":"I cannot describe the immensity of the impact of these books on our school.\r\n\r\nScythe has become of the students' favorite books to read and they often even go on to read the entire series on their own. We use this text to help students explore ethics, morality, and the complexities of the hero's journey in literature. Multiple teachers now use this text in their classrooms and it is such a joy to behold! \r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of your contribution to helping students build a love of reading, and the school still continues to benefit from your assistance years later. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1666282181565,"projectUrl":"project/scythe-copies-for-10th-grade-sci-fi/6921877/","projectTitle":"Scythe Copies for 10th Grade Sci-Fi!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carabello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8805634"},{"teacherId":8805634,"projectId":9871090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in your donations to create two class sets of A Visit From the Goon Squad, by Jennifer Egan.\r\n\r\nWe used this text to help creative writing students understand how time and perspective informs a story. Because the story has a non-traditional narration style, focusing on chapter perspectives in a non-linear fashion, students learned how to emulate interconnected narratives in their own writing!\r\n\r\nOur major assessment task was also heavily based on collaboration where students created characters and story maps as a collective unit. Working through the creative process in a group is something our artistic students need to prepare them adequately for the professional world of college, performance, and fine art.\r\n\r\nIn helping us acquire this text, you gave students the gift of learning and we are immensely grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1769224379687,"projectUrl":"project/create-2-class-sets-of-pulitzer-prize-wi/9871090/","projectTitle":"Create 2 Class Sets of Pulitzer Prize Winning Literature!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carabello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8805634"},{"teacherId":28152,"projectId":10147886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom library has come alive with a fantastic new selection of books.\r\n\r\nAs a Computer Science teacher, my main curriculum is usually code and logic, but reading for pleasure is my absolute favorite hobby. I want nothing more than to share that passion with my high school students. It's a deeply personal mission for me; when I was a high school student myself, I completely fell out of love with reading. I only read what was strictly assigned for school, and it started to feel like a chore. I don't want that to happen to my students. I want them to know the pure joy of getting lost in a great story just for fun.\r\n\r\nIn a STEM-focused environment, reading looks like a welcome, comforting escape. I have about 165 students, and at any given time, around 10 books are actively checked out and in the hands of readers. My goal is always to find that one perfect book that hooks a student. Once they experience that spark and finish an engaging story, they are so much more likely to come back to the shelf to borrow another.\r\n\r\nWhile these books aren't tied to a specific graded lesson, they are teaching my students one of the most vital skills of all: critical thinking fueled by imagination. These texts introduce them to complex problem-solving, diverse worldviews, and creative storytelling that complements their technical computer science brains perfectly.\r\n\r\nWe received several highly sought-after titles in this set, including Project Hail Mary—a massive favorite in my room that gets borrowed over and over again. In fact, as soon as the project boxes arrived, Project Hail Mary was instantly grabbed and went straight out the door with a student! Seeing that level of immediate excitement is exactly what this project was all about.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me share my love of reading and for helping my computer science students discover that books can be a source of pure entertainment. You have truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773585180494,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-up-my-classroom-library/10147886/","projectTitle":"Help Build Up My Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp28152_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y354&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732636342213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/28152"},{"teacherId":9502740,"projectId":10126351,"letterContent":"Getting badminton birdies and ink has made a huge difference in our PE classes by helping students stay active, engaged, and excited to participate. 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My students and I are incredibly touched by your generosity towards our Advanced Placement Psychology classroom.\r\n\r\n Your gift will provide a wonderful learning experience for us as we continue to study the structure and function of the human brain by participating in a supervised dissection of a sheep brain (which has many of the same structures as a human brain.)\r\n\r\n Thank you again for your support of the social sciences in public schools.","fullyFundedDate":1777913911864,"projectUrl":"project/sheep-brains-for-ap-psychology/10258382/","projectTitle":"Sheep Brains for Ap Psychology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antonietta McGoey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp311412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454891621539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcgoey"},{"teacherId":8904230,"projectId":10045362,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students a valuable read during their senior year. Not only are they being exposed to an impactful story and discussing important themes, but they are able to annotate their books and keep them as their own. \r\n\r\nAs we near the end of our unit it is clear that this story is resonating with my students. As we discuss characters and the intersection of their identities, students are reflecting on the impact of their identity and their perception of key motifs. Students are becoming stronger readers and critical thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1769701774953,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-nella-larsens-passing-year/10045362/","projectTitle":"Teaching Nella Larsen’s “Passing” (Year 2!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samara Rynecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8904230"},{"teacherId":8904230,"projectId":10051925,"letterContent":"Thank you for offering my students the space to find their voices and write poetry. They now have a safe and creative outlet to write freely each class period. My students were so excited to be given personal notebooks that they get to call their own and keep forever! \r\n\r\nMany expressed they are carrying their journals outside of school and exploring their ideas beyond the classroom. It is with your gratitude that my students are writing more and viewing themselves as poets.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me give my seniors a parting gift.","fullyFundedDate":1769588807598,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-their-voices-pers/10051925/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Their Voices: Personal Poetry Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samara Rynecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8904230"},{"teacherId":10390759,"projectId":9970454,"letterContent":"The impact of your donation was felt immediately across our music department. When the Yamaha piccolo arrived, it brought a palpable sense of excitement and inspiration to our student. It was truly moving to see how having access to a high-quality, professional-grade instrument can instantly boost a young musician's confidence and spark a renewed passion for their craft. Our entire school community is deeply grateful for this resource, which has brought a fresh energy and a sense of possibility to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that the cultural legacy of our school remains vibrant and accessible. Because this model is a durable, industry-standard investment, it will serve as a permanent \"instrument scholarship\" in our library. It will be professionally maintained and loaned to many talented students in financial need over the next decade, ensuring your impact lasts for years to come. 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These resources will help students stay focused, track their growth, and take pride in their accomplishments. Thank you for giving our classroom the tools we need to help students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768594274123,"projectUrl":"project/ink-the-future-printing-success-for-stu/10019296/","projectTitle":"Ink the Future: Printing Success for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bresilien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9502740_orig.jpg?crop=2161,2161,x154,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727370042593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9502740"},{"teacherId":9502740,"projectId":10027818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential supplies. Your generosity has helped us create a more organized, comfortable, and student-ready learning environment. The tissues and bandages help us quickly care for everyday needs so students can stay focused and active, especially during physical education and movement-based lessons. The sticky notes, index cards, file folders, and magnetic labels are already helping us keep materials organized, track student progress, and run smoother class routines.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps us build a positive, efficient space where students can stay engaged, take ownership of their progress, and succeed every day. 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The library plants are looking better than ever and we will have new plants potted from the cuttings of healthy pothos and philodendron! \r\nNot only have the resources supported the Green Team learning, but they also have supported a healthy library environment. When students come to print, they are met with plants surrounding the printing kiosk computers. The front desk welcomes them with a healthy ZZ plant and two new plants from you. 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That encouragement inspires them to practice harder, support one another, and represent our team with pride and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and your investment in our team's growth and success. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey both on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1754417157818,"projectUrl":"project/one-step-left/9369854/","projectTitle":"One Step Left...","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Steffa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7091965_orig.jpg?crop=741,741,x308,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749040910697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7091965"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_231","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2252,"numTeachers":141,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.8,"schoolId":231,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fiorello H Laguardia High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fiorello H Laguardia High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/fiorello-h-laguardia-high-school/231"}