{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hostos - Lincoln Academy of Science","outOfStateSupporters":56.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5407925,"projectId":9695992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation . I cannot tell you that this is not a good time with some of our students across the country. I am so grateful to you and Donors Choose for allowing this platform to happen. I cannot fully express what the look on my students face was when I gave them the supplies that were provided by you, all I can say was relief. \r\n\r\nMany of my students can come to my office because we are confidential and we are not going to make a big deal out of an accident. I am so proud of them that they have confidence in me that, I know that Accidents can and Do happen.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness. Many Blessings to you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1768767611877,"projectUrl":"project/accidents-can-happen/9695992/","projectTitle":"Accidents Can Happen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hibbler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5407925_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561426814287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5407925"},{"teacherId":5407925,"projectId":9730776,"letterContent":"We are using the professional slushy machine as part of a student-run fundraising and financial literacy project. Students operate the machine during supervised school events and student activity days, selling slushy drinks to raise funds that support both student programs and community service efforts for local seniors. One memorable moment was watching students rotate roles — preparing mixes, handling sales, tracking inventory, and managing proceeds — while practicing real-world responsibility and teamwork.\r\n\r\nTheir reaction was excitement and disbelief. Many had never seen a professional machine up close. They immediately began asking how they could help run it and started suggesting flavor combinations and sales ideas.\r\n\r\nStudents are now building a service-based business plan — creating pricing charts, supply lists, and fundraising goals — while connecting the project to budgeting, entrepreneurship, and community impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764684862070,"projectUrl":"project/cool-fast-and-frozen/9730776/","projectTitle":"Cool, Fast and Frozen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hibbler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5407925_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561426814287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5407925"},{"teacherId":5407925,"projectId":9918640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the shake machines, when my students saw the machines the wheels starting turning and they have already gotten their recipies ready to make their first milk shakes and frozen drinks. The our fundraising is off to a flying start, we will begin our movement to not only serve the school community, but also serve the other two schools within our builing.\r\n\r\nIt is not an accident that these students are gravitaing to an old fashion milkshake machine. The machine also gives the students new skill set and a crash course in food service. The school is on winterbreak now but they will be up and ready on the first day back to school. The students are now training the younger students on customer service and how to use and care for the machines.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation to this project I am so honored to serve as as the adult advisor to this wondeful group of students.","fullyFundedDate":1764683804475,"projectUrl":"project/shake-it-up-baby/9918640/","projectTitle":"Shake It Up Baby","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hibbler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5407925_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561426814287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5407925"},{"teacherId":59378,"projectId":10001417,"letterContent":"I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your recent contribution to our \"Compassion Today and Everyday\" project. With the snow and ice storms that was predicted, your donations arrived at a critical time. It directly helped us stock our shelves with vital food and ensure that our students and community were able to know where their next meal will come from. In a world where food insecurity can often feel like a never ending challenge, your support provided a lifeline to the families we serve every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768417625497,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-today-and-everyday-pt-2/10001417/","projectTitle":"Compassion Today and Everyday, Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp59378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467916488688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmanswell"},{"teacherId":4509541,"projectId":9755263,"letterContent":"On behalf of my incredible 8th-grade students, I want to express my deepest gratitude. It is truly heartening to see members of the community invest in the potential of our young learners. Your support has provided us with essential supplies—folders, marble notebooks, and snacks—that have already made a tangible difference in our daily routines.\r\nIt has been a joy to observe the students putting these resources to immediate use. In our Accelerated Algebra I course, the folders have become indispensable tools for organization. \r\nSimilarly, the marble notebooks have found a home in ELA classes. Our students are filling these pages with creative writing, essays, and personal reflections. Having a dedicated, high-quality space for their thoughts has encouraged a newfound pride in their written work. And, of course, the snacks have been a total hit! They provide that much-needed energy boost during long afternoon stretches, keeping spirits high and minds sharp.\r\nYou've sent a clear message that their education matters. Thank you for being a vital part of their journey toward success.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1763868811214,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs/9755263/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. AJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4509541_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746162646009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-ajasin"},{"teacherId":59378,"projectId":10049163,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express my gratitude for your donation of winter coats. Your timing could not have been more perfect; as the temperatures dropped below freezing this week, our students are able to have warm hooded coats that are comfortable. Seeing their faces light up as they received gear that was both functional and high-quality was truly a highlight of my day. \r\n\r\nAs a school community, staff was able to quickly identify students in need of coats and send them discreetly to the designated area to \"shop\" for a coat. Thank you so much for bringing this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1769636006067,"projectUrl":"project/winter-coats-to-stay-warm/10049163/","projectTitle":"Winter Coats to Stay Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp59378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467916488688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmanswell"},{"teacherId":4824550,"projectId":9969861,"letterContent":"Thank you to DonorsChoose and Panda Express for providing the match for this project for supplies to help us celebrate the Lunar New Year in our classroom. I hope that this will be a year of academic as well as social growth for my students. I hope 2026 brings in new adventures and new opportunities for exploration as well as peace and moments of exuberant and quiet joy. Lunar New Year is celebrated by many cultures around the world and emphasizes values such as respect, reflection, family, and new beginnings. This project allows my students to experience these traditions firsthand. Sharing food and drinking tea together creates a peaceful moment to learn about cultural customs and mindfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1767245567438,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-celebration/9969861/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4824550_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600638503435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stom"},{"teacherId":59378,"projectId":9860567,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your contributions. Your generosity arrived at a critical time, directly helping to ensure that no member of our community has to wonder where their next meal will come from. In a world where food insecurity can often feel like an insurmountable challenge, your support provided a lifeline to the families in our school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, we have been able to provide more than just food; we've provided stability and peace of mind. Your donation allowed us to procure culturally relevant food item, for essential for healthy living. Seeing the relief on a parent's face when they can fill a grocery bag with nutritious food for their children is a powerful reminder of the direct impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1766067700576,"projectUrl":"project/food-security-to-help-get-through-the-da/9860567/","projectTitle":"Food Security to Help Get Through the Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp59378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467916488688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmanswell"},{"teacherId":59378,"projectId":9979305,"letterContent":"It was with great joy watching my students bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world impact was truly moving. I was proud when the lesson on compassion moved out of the classroom and into the hands of the community. Seeing their faces light up as they realized the tangible difference a simple bag of food could make was unforgettable. They didn't just learn what it meant to have compassion, they felt it. By connecting with their community and offering support with dignity and kindness, they discovered that the true heart of service isn't just about the resources given, but the human connection forged in the process. Thank you for all you did to help this project come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1767993047904,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-today-and-everyday/9979305/","projectTitle":"Compassion Today and Everyday","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp59378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467916488688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmanswell"},{"teacherId":3372442,"projectId":9985258,"letterContent":"The introduction of In the Time of the Butterflies has had a meaningful impact on our students' learning and engagement. This powerful text has helped students develop both academic skills and important life lessons.\r\n\r\nThrough reading this novel, students have been introduced to key skills such as critical thinking, historical analysis, and character development. The book encourages students to examine themes of courage, justice, resistance, and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. Students also strengthened their ability to analyze multiple perspectives, as each sister's voice adds depth to the story and deepens comprehension.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become more interactive and reflective. Students participate in group discussions, close reading activities, and written responses that allow them to explore the text more deeply. Many students are actively making connections between the novel, historical events, and present-day issues, which has led to richer conversations and greater engagement.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially enjoyed reading In the Time of the Butterflies, particularly those who are drawn to stories of strong characters and real-world history. Students who may not have been as engaged with previous texts have shown increased interest because the story feels meaningful and relevant. Additionally, students who enjoy discussion and reflection have thrived, as the novel opens the door for thoughtful dialogue and personal connections.\r\n\r\nOverall, In the Time of the Butterflies has enriched our classroom by strengthening literacy skills, encouraging empathy, and inspiring students to think deeply about history and human rights. We are grateful for the opportunity to share such impactful literature with our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768227508582,"projectUrl":"project/in-the-time-of-the-butterflies/9985258/","projectTitle":"In the Time of the Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3372442"},{"teacherId":3372442,"projectId":9931192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nHaving access to snacks has helped students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. For many students, these snacks provide not only nourishment but also comfort and reassurance, knowing that someone cares about their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more positive learning environment, allowing students to concentrate better and participate more fully in lessons. We have seen increased engagement and improved focus, especially during longer instructional periods.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to supporting our students. Your donation has had a direct and positive impact, and it is deeply appreciated by both students and staff.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764721741940,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-winter/9931192/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3372442"},{"teacherId":3372442,"projectId":9820338,"letterContent":"The new technology has had a positive impact on my students' learning by making lessons more engaging, interactive, and accessible. Students are able to explore content in different ways, receive immediate feedback, and work at their own pace. 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