{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harriet Tubman Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9403647,"projectId":9059848,"letterContent":"​I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our generous donors for their invaluable support, which has profoundly impacted inner-city children who face significant language barriers.​ Your contributions have provided essential books and writing materials to students who previously lacked these fundamental resources. This thoughtful act has created a vibrant learning environment, sparking their imagination and nurturing their creativity in ways we couldn't have achieved otherwise.\r\n\r\nThe availability of these materials has had a transformative effect on our students' learning journey. They now have a tangible reason to eagerly return to school, eager to explore the worlds within books and express themselves through writing. Personally, as an educator, these resources have empowered me to implement more engaging and interactive lessons. I've been able to witness firsthand the development of their language skills and confidence, which has been incredibly rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1747190938049,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-can-learn/9059848/","projectTitle":"Everyone Can Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403647_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727798928514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403647"},{"teacherId":9403647,"projectId":9058859,"letterContent":"We at HTCS extend our deepest gratitude to our generous donors for their incredible support of inner-city children. Your contributions provide vital resources, like books and writing materials, to kids who often lack access to such basic tools for learning and development. These resources are not just supplies; they are gateways to new worlds, offering children the chance to explore, dream, and discover the joy of knowledge.\r\n\r\n​The gift of books and writing materials has a profound impact, sparking imagination and creativity in these young minds.​ When children have the opportunity to read captivating stories and express themselves through writing, they develop a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. This engagement cultivates a desire to return, eager to absorb more, fostering a continuous cycle of growth and intellectual curiosity that will benefit them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746787331668,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-all/9058859/","projectTitle":"Reading For ALL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403647_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727798928514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403647"},{"teacherId":9403647,"projectId":9067105,"letterContent":"HTCS would like to send our deepest gratitude to all the generous donors who supported our project through DonorsChoose, enabling us to acquire much-needed gym equipment for the inner-city kids we serve. In previous years, our annual field day activities were largely improvised, relying on makeshift games and whatever resources we could scrounge within the building. ​Thanks to your incredible support, this year's field day will be transformed, offering a wider array of engaging and organized activities that truly enhance the experience for our students.​\r\n\r\nYour contributions have directly addressed a significant need, providing our children with access to physical activities and games that were previously limited due to a lack of resources. This new equipment will not only make field day more exciting but also promote consistent physical activity throughout the year, fostering healthier habits and providing a crucial outlet for energy and creativity. Your commitment to the youth of today makes a tangible difference, opening up new opportunities for our students to play, learn, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1746787402644,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play/9067105/","projectTitle":"Let's Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403647_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727798928514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403647"},{"teacherId":9339095,"projectId":8870810,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donations. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new chairs, they were thrilled! Their eyes lit up as they realized they would have the freedom to choose how and where they worked. The idea of having different seating options felt empowering to them, and they immediately wanted to try them out. It was a shift in how they viewed their classroom space—it suddenly felt more like a place designed for them to work and learn comfortably, rather than just a space where they had to sit still for long periods. The excitement was palpable, and even other grades started asking if they could borrow the chairs! The 8th grades are why we didn't have this last year. They are too funny! \r\n\r\n Looking ahead, the next steps for my students involve continuing to utilize the flexible seating in all kinds of collaborative and individual projects. One upcoming lesson focuses on designing their ideal learning environments. They'll work in small groups to plan how they would arrange a classroom for maximum focus and creativity. This will not only reinforce the importance of flexible spaces but also allow students to take ownership of their environment. Additionally, our school's occupational therapist loves having her sessions in my classroom now, as the chairs offer a great range of movement options that help her students feel more comfortable and focused. It's amazing to see how this resource has helped not only my students but others across the school!","fullyFundedDate":1734651919944,"projectUrl":"project/flexi-chair-design-and-cost-analysis/8870810/","projectTitle":"Flexi Chair Design and Cost Analysis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725616440552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mathgrant"},{"teacherId":9678134,"projectId":8662115,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude to each and everyone of you. Technology is extremely important to the 21st century classroom along with the fact that most students are in school for most of the day. It is therefore important that the classrooms are conducive to learning.\r\nThe sun affects my classroom because of its location. My 7th and 8th graders often complain about the sun so, they were elated when we got the curtains to block the impact of the sun. Now scholars can see the white and smart board better without the glare of the sun. Students can sit in comfort without the sun stingy them in their backs. So, it is greatly appreciated by my scholars and I.\r\nAnother thing that we are extremely grateful for is the printer. The fact that they can see the documents in color is a game changer. Often they can not see the differences in the maps because everything is black and white but with the printer, we can see colors. The documents have come alive to the students and again, this is greatly appreciated. My ENL students can get pictures that are colorful to help them to understand the different concepts.\r\nI must highlight the different papers too. It bring colors to the bulletin board. Many individuals believe that adolescents do not pay attention to the bulletin board but they were so excited to see the colorful papers with their names along with the retro looking papers. Donors, I just want to say thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1735706139857,"projectUrl":"project/come-alive-social-studies/8662115/","projectTitle":"Come Alive Social Studies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9678134"},{"teacherId":9690191,"projectId":8677819,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your substantial donations to my project. Your contributions have given my scholars the resources necessary to enhance their learning and academic growth in the classroom. \r\n\r\n The resources and materials I requested have benefited us greatly and have been a valuable tool in the classroom. Our classroom printer, with color ink, enabled my students to print photos for their Black History Month assignments and presentations, making their work more engaging and exciting. They were thrilled! The donated bookshelf, headphones, and laminator have significantly improved our classroom environment by improving organization and student learning engagement. The headphones help students focus on individualized assignments, the bookshelf ensures access to various reading materials, and the laminator allows us to preserve resources for extended periods. Thanks to your generosity, my students' daily learning experiences have improved significantly.","fullyFundedDate":1731514341965,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-powerful-minds/8677819/","projectTitle":"Shaping Powerful Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9690191_orig.jpg?crop=2177,2177,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724641073271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690191"},{"teacherId":9403647,"projectId":9014662,"letterContent":"The trinkets and toys that were purchased are catalysts in the change in some students. The students who are constant achievers get recognized and the students who struggle and make little progress get rewarded for their efforts and the ones who choose to not try all of a sudden start trying. So these toys are really great at creating some motivation on their level. They learn and do not even understand how they learned because in their minds they are simply trying to acquire the toys that they love. Funny but I love to see them boast about their rewards and gain insight on their own capabilities.","fullyFundedDate":1734798616936,"projectUrl":"project/students-who-achieve-good-grades-swa/9014662/","projectTitle":"Students Who Achieve Good Grades (S.W.A.G.G.) Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403647_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727798928514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403647"},{"teacherId":9403647,"projectId":9014707,"letterContent":"Incentives are a great way to make the children strive for a higher grade in ELA, especially because the incentives are a tangible way for the kids to see their success. For some, these toys are the only gratification that they get from coming to school. I love to see their eyes light up when they realize that they have been learning and retaining what they know. I appreciate the help I can not explain how expensive it is to buy rewards for all of the children and I want to but financially that just is not feasible.","fullyFundedDate":1736778580092,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-help/9014707/","projectTitle":"A Little Help","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403647_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727798928514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403647"},{"teacherId":9403647,"projectId":8694914,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has changed our school cafeteria from a dull place with cold meals to a lively area where students enjoy good food and are happy.​ For years, our students accepted their fate of eating meals that lost their warmth and charm long before reaching their plates. Today, because of your generous gift of a food warmer, our children enjoy the great pleasure of eating warm meals during school.\r\n\r\nYour kindness affects much more than just how hot the food is. Research shows that warm, well-prepared meals offer important nutrition that impacts our students' daily lives. We have seen how this small change has made a big impact on our school community. Our kids are focusing better in their afternoon classes, and their mood has improved throughout the day. Like my grandma, who helped others in her time, you have created better diet and learning chances for our children.","fullyFundedDate":1733757184565,"projectUrl":"project/nutrition-first/8694914/","projectTitle":"Nutrition First","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403647_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727798928514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403647"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127335","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":127335,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harriet Tubman Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harriet Tubman Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/harriet-tubman-charter-school-junior-academy/127335"}