{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"High School 560 - City as School","outOfStateSupporters":34.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4844225,"projectId":9241861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project. Your support means more than words can express, and we're deeply grateful that you chose to invest in our students once again. Knowing that our community believes in their potential gives us so much strength and encouragement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has a direct and meaningful impact on our young people. Because of you, students are able to access the essential resources they need to stay nourished, focused, and ready to learn. When basic needs are met, students show up with more confidence, energy, and curiosity. They are better equipped to participate, collaborate, and take risks that help them grow academically and socially.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping create a learning environment where every young person feels supported and valued. Your generosity is shaping their school experience in powerful, tangible ways—and they carry that with them long after the school day ends. We're truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756643631567,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-future/9241861/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844225"},{"teacherId":7746099,"projectId":9305759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. My students love snacks! The students are highly motivated by food, and I am able to provide them with more choices since they are constantly hungry and don't necessarily have access to healthier food options when not at school. We have been using the snacks as needed and as rewards.\r\n\r\nWhen the students aren't hungry, they can focus on learning. The snacks boosts their energy level for learning and they are more engaged in classroom activities. Having healthy snacks encourages concentration and re-energizes tired students.\r\n\r\nThank You so much for nourishing their minds.\r\n\r\nThe variety of snacks you funded allows me to present students with surprises and excitement from time to time. Some of them saw snacks that they haven't had for a long time and were really excited to see them again.","fullyFundedDate":1747322949948,"projectUrl":"project/help-fuel-hungry-high-schoolers/9305759/","projectTitle":"Help Fuel Hungry High Schoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lolomari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7746099"},{"teacherId":463510,"projectId":9168815,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed the snacks you helped provide. Over the last few months students have stopped by my room throughout the day looking for food. My school has invested in snack bins for each classroom to make sure students aren't wandering the building looking for food. Providing easily accessible snacks and lunches has helped students be in class on time and be more focused and engaged. There's nothing quite like the expression on a teenager's face when you give them food when they're hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1742912412990,"projectUrl":"project/healthier-snack-options-v20/9168815/","projectTitle":"Healthier Snack Options! v2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Jamie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiewilber"},{"teacherId":4844225,"projectId":9180575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide snacks and food for our students. Having nourishing, accessible snacks available throughout the school day makes a tangible difference in their ability to stay focused, engaged, and motivated. Many of our students face long commutes, busy schedules, and personal challenges outside of school, and something as simple as a granola bar, fruit, or crackers can bring a moment of comfort and care during a demanding day.\r\n\r\nThese small gestures of support go a long way—they build trust, create a more equitable learning environment, and show our students that their community believes in them. Your continued contributions help us meet real, daily needs and remind our students that they matter. We're so grateful to you for helping us create a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and able to thrive. Thank you for being part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742823905091,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-students-snacks/9180575/","projectTitle":"Support Our Students & Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844225"},{"teacherId":9759527,"projectId":8799576,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your donations to my art classroom. The students have been super thrilled to receive all the new art supplies and have been motivated to work on personal art projects in school. We have decided to collaborate towards an end-of-year showcase on the last day of high school and will be using many of the materials we received from you all. It is hard to put into words the support that I received from you all through DonorsChoose, especially given the budgeting crisis for arts programming in NYC. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it can be frustrating to not have the appropriate materials needed for art supplies for students, especially when they are so excited about creating. However, when all the supplies came in, it was revitalizing to have all the materials at hand and I had students organize the studio to create a space that supports their creativity. Until we have a more abundant city budget that invests in art education, I am super thankful that you all supported this fundraiser and invite you all to our end-of-year showcase on Monday, June 16th in front of City-as-School.","fullyFundedDate":1737045787128,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-mental-health-and-creative-expre/8799576/","projectTitle":"Art for Mental Health and Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9759527"},{"teacherId":5873422,"projectId":8832894,"letterContent":"Me and my students are incredibly grateful for the donations to our counseling suite. The healthy snacks and mindfulness gadgets created a welcoming and caring atmosphere that encouraged our students to visit the counseling offices more. It was fulfilling to support students in taking care of their physical and emotional needs, so they'd have the energy needed to engage with their learning and sustain them throughout their school day. \r\n\r\nProviding healthy snacks opened up organic conversations about health and wellness and built trust that kept students coming back. \r\n\r\nOur students' healthy appetites made them frequent visitors to our office and also increased our touch points with them. We have relied solely on donations from staff and it is simply not enough. \r\n\r\nThis donations will help our classroom sail through the end of the year with ease and help us remain focused on our academic progress.","fullyFundedDate":1731070395910,"projectUrl":"project/mind-body-spirit-nourishing-kits/8832894/","projectTitle":"Mind-Body-Spirit Nourishing Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veronica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5873422"},{"teacherId":4844225,"projectId":8799601,"letterContent":"On behalf of City-As-School, 721 M, and our students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation toward the purchase of the Makey Makey equipment for our inclusive game development program. Thanks to your support, our students—both general education and those with intellectual disabilities—now have access to the tools they need to collaborate, innovate, and bring their creative ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWith your contribution, students are working together to design and build alternative video games that foster engagement, accessibility, and inclusion. This program is not only providing hands-on experience with technology and game development but also creating meaningful opportunities for teamwork, problem-solving, and social connection across diverse learning abilities.\r\n\r\nAlready, we have seen the excitement and confidence growing in our students as they explore new skills and realize their creative potential. Your generosity has made a tangible impact, empowering these young minds to develop games that reflect their unique perspectives and abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of inclusive education and for helping us create an environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1733259287590,"projectUrl":"project/makeymakey-mental-health-magic/8799601/","projectTitle":"MakeyMakey Mental Health Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844225"},{"teacherId":9760982,"projectId":8800656,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, I was able to start a circus toys and games club for our students! In the age of cell phones and social media, I've found that students are hungry for this kind of play and community building. It's been such a delight to see students play, laugh, struggle productively, learn, and surprise themselves! Thank you so much. I look forward to hosting more circus sessions with students and even broadening our physical education opportunities with these toys and games.","fullyFundedDate":1732718946491,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-joy-of-play-into-high-school/8800656/","projectTitle":"Bring the Joy of Play into High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andrew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9760982_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x474,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726691949823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760982"},{"teacherId":266111,"projectId":8807152,"letterContent":"Students were thrilled to learn snacks (that were shared among teachers) had arrived to their classrooms. The variety you helped provide has been perfect for keeping students energized and focused during long school days. It's been especially helpful by keeping them in the building, as we have an open campus, and students often leave to get food when they should be in class learning. Additionally, some students have taken the initiative to make their days longer than others by taking extra internships and classes in the evenings. Having a snack between experiences is vital to keeping them engaged and earning credit towards graduation. Your thoughtful donation has helped a lot of hungry students retain their focus and meet their personal goals. \r\n\r\nWe're all super grateful for your support. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1733494824805,"projectUrl":"project/keep-my-students-in-class-with-healthier/8807152/","projectTitle":"Keep My Students in Class With Healthier Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kendra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp266111_orig.jpg?crop=1494,1494,x2473,y515&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728354944530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hungrytiredtheens"},{"teacherId":7746099,"projectId":8799730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. My students love snacks! The students are highly motivated by food, and I am able to provide them with more choices since they are constantly hungry. We have been using the snacks as needed, during tutoring, and recreation.\r\n\r\nWhen the students aren't hungry, they can focus on learning. The snacks boosts their energy levels and they are more engaged in classroom activities. Having snacks encourages concentration and re-energizes tired students.\r\n\r\nWe've had some cold snaps this winter and as you can tell by the photos, my students look forward to a warm cup of soup.","fullyFundedDate":1727050913565,"projectUrl":"project/help-fuel-hungry-high-schoolers/8799730/","projectTitle":"Help Fuel Hungry High Schoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lolomari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7746099"},{"teacherId":172419,"projectId":8851565,"letterContent":"Since receiving your donations my students have been able to tinker to their hearts delight. We were able to unpack the boxes and create an organizational system for the new materials. Students got a chance to explore all of the circuits, batteries and tools and began developing plans for what they were going to build. They were so excited to have so many choices. \r\n\r\nIn the time since everything arrived my students have created working circuits, made cars, and done lots of exploring with the drill and other tools. They are looking forward to continuing to design and build and also apply their new skills to other parts of their lives. These tools are a huge difference maker for us.","fullyFundedDate":1730248850316,"projectUrl":"project/tinkering-towards-confidence-and-curiosi/8851565/","projectTitle":"Tinkering Towards Confidence and Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp172419_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726928505450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/172419"},{"teacherId":5193927,"projectId":8798248,"letterContent":"First, allow me to thank you for all of your tremendous support. One of the main challenges we face as educators in our school is hunger. Many of our students rely on snacks and food provided by our staff in order to thrive on a daily basis. After your shipment arrived, they knew that we had the ability to provide them with the kinds of healthy snack options they look forward to eating. \r\n\r\nSecondly, it was truly an eye-opening experience to receive the support our Donors gave. As public school educators, we often forget that we can ask for help in order to make our students' lives a little better. Typically we close out classroom doors and make the magic happen without considering the wealth of support that exists outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nFinally, our students are so appreciative and were so excited to receive our snacks that they have begun looking into other ways to use donors choose. This kind of self actualization is something that is a critical component to what we do in our classroom. 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