{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Humanities Preparatory Academy","outOfStateSupporters":37.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1751034,"projectId":1055027,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation - you are providing the tools to help my students develop their voice, acquire critical thinking skills and share their perspectives about what's going on in their lives, community or world. My students are genuinely excited to make podcasts about such topics as what it is like to be a senior in high school, riding the subway to school or how to make people the streets safer and cleaner. \r\n\r\nOur kids now have an important platform to discuss their hopes, dreams and fears. They relish the opportunity to make podcasts that tell the world what their lives are like as teens in New York City.","fullyFundedDate":1377810722530,"projectUrl":"project/need-a-scanner-for-my-history-classroom/1055027/","projectTitle":"Need A Scanner For My History Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1751034"},{"teacherId":2519404,"projectId":9195494,"letterContent":"As I explained when writing about funding this project, having certain supplies in my office such as sketchbooks, journals, academic planners, fidgets, easily accessible supplies or snacks, executive functioning and life skill tools, such as workbooks or assignment planner books, all are tools that increase motivation & attendance at counseling sessions and access to counseling. Last year we purchased shelves/bins to organize supplies to make it easier for students to access what they need. \r\n\r\nWhile some students will directly ask for help or drop in to get mental health support, other students are sometimes more hesitant. Being able to meet with counseling staff while picking up a wellness item, or just a fidget frequently leads to students forging new relationships with counseling staff that can serve to support them in their time of need. Our students walk into the room and their faces light up when they see something that will support them on their journey. \r\n\r\nWe are currently adding onto student leadership activities this year and are hoping to do more fundraising for student led mentoring trips to build community (we want to go on a whale watch and go to an escape room, and go out to meals together!). Stay tuned...","fullyFundedDate":1747173243369,"projectUrl":"project/student-support-items/9195494/","projectTitle":"Student Support Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navasky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449238315974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prepgsa"},{"teacherId":3563393,"projectId":8943861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in my students' inaugural year of the sustainability club and our work growing native species. The students had a great time growing plants and being part of a project to share their learning. We had a few victories that I want to share. They created a beautiful celebratory lunch at the end of the year. This lunch featured the tomatoes and herbs that we grew with some homemade bread and cheese brought in by students.\r\n\r\nWe also raised money through plant sales to create an art contest. We grew plants and sold them at school to fellow students and staff. The money we raised from this we used to sponsor an art contest. Elementary school students around the city submitted original art about sustainability at earth day and we gifted the winners a gift certificate to a book store. It was a great way to turn what we grew into growing minds!","fullyFundedDate":1735504847783,"projectUrl":"project/botanists-in-the-classroom/8943861/","projectTitle":"Botanists in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Polite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3563393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459896371502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gijon"},{"teacherId":8319820,"projectId":9142764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! Your contributions helped my students in so many different ways. Some supplies were for my art class, while others were for my advisory, but all supplies have been used and loved by my kids.\r\nIn art class, my students were so excited to use clay in their food projects. Each of my students made a unique sculpture of their favorite food using the clay and various found objects. Students made sushi, mangu, an Albanian dessert, a Cuban sandwich, shrimp pasta, cinnamon rolls...the list goes on, but would've been a lot shorter without some extra help. \r\nThe rest of the supplies were intended to help bring community to my advisory and didn't fail to do so. Students who had sporadic attendance now attend regularly. Students with anxiety found a safe environment to make arts and crafts. Kids continue to request the diamond art, and I'll definitely be bringing it into the next school year. \r\nThank you so much!\r\nAvalon","fullyFundedDate":1742950645689,"projectUrl":"project/calming-crafts-for-creative-minds/9142764/","projectTitle":"Calming Crafts for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Avalon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8319820"},{"teacherId":2519404,"projectId":8148428,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our student community. Of the many support services we offer through the Wellness program, one of the services is a social skills and life skills group. In these groups we do everything from talk therapy, to activities to peer lessons. \r\n\r\nWe use all of the tools purchased through the donors choose donations to support all of our services. Our students are always excited to open a box from donors choose to see what is inside. Many of students experience anxiety so sensory items can help students focus, regular their emotions and calm their bodies. We will be continuing to build on our groups to support our students.","fullyFundedDate":1706646212756,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-awareness-and-wellness-thou/8148428/","projectTitle":"Motivation, Awareness, and Wellness Though Food, Sensory Support, and Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navasky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449238315974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prepgsa"},{"teacherId":2519404,"projectId":8910126,"letterContent":"We are so grateful of the support our donors are always giving our school community. Having snacks, treats and life skill tools such as workbooks or assignment planner books, sketchbooks and beading kits, personal hygiene items such as moisturizers, scented wipes, and chapstick are all means and motivational resources that support overall access to wellness, self care, and increase access to counseling. Being able to meet with counseling staff while picking up a wellness item, or just a snack for energy frequently leads to students forging new relationships with counseling staff.\r\n\r\nStudents are so thrilled when they see boxes with Donors Choose items and/or when they see a new planner, art supplies or snacks in my office. We are currently finishing our newest Donors Choose project on increasing our overall student support supplies and hope you will spread the word about our projects with potential future donors!","fullyFundedDate":1738705608043,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-and-mental-health-in-school/8910126/","projectTitle":"Wellness and Mental Health in School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navasky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449238315974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prepgsa"},{"teacherId":2519404,"projectId":8793170,"letterContent":"I know we have told you how grateful and appreciative we are of your support for our students, but thank you again!\r\nThe support you give us through sharing our projects with your networks, or donating provide our students with snacks that sustain them through out the school day. I can't tell you how many new students I have met as a counselor, as a result of hungry students looking for snacks or a treat. When students feel taken care of, they are motivated to engage in classes. This ultimately impacts attendance and classwork positively. They also now know an adult in the building they can go to if they need additional support. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1728237291731,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-room-food-2024/8793170/","projectTitle":"Wellness Room Food 2024","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navasky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449238315974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prepgsa"},{"teacherId":9821113,"projectId":9087980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your donation has helped support students across chemistry and biology classes for final projects. In chemistry students had to show the process of covalent bonds using craft materials and in biology students built dioramas of a biome of their choosing. \r\n\r\nBringing art and manipulatives into the classroom makes the learning more tangible particularly for students who struggle understanding the abstract or phenomena's we cannot see. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us reach students even more in their academic journey.","fullyFundedDate":1738295482607,"projectUrl":"project/final-project-materials/9087980/","projectTitle":"Final Project Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keludys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821113"},{"teacherId":9821113,"projectId":8937439,"letterContent":"Attending a public school in a big city has its perks: getting to be with other students from all over the city and sometimes the world, commuting on your own to name a few. And it also has some drawbacks like not having a huge beautiful campus with green grass like you might in a more suburban setting. As a teacher I try and make it my goal to give my students as many experiences that will make their schooling feel rich and exciting. \r\n\r\nWhen we normally do our homeostasis unit we have students learn to check their pulse rates. This year we did the same thing but then we were able to have them compare their calculations with the oximeters that you generously contributed to! They were so excited and felt like doctors in training.","fullyFundedDate":1733242689756,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-biology/8937439/","projectTitle":"Tools for Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keludys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821113"},{"teacherId":9820159,"projectId":8911679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation, it means the world to my students and me. The materials we received nurture students both physically and emotionally. I was able to provide them with a reliable source of food and comfortable environment in a world in which neither of those is guaranteed. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to each get their own sketchbook. It was many of their first sketchbooks and they took pride in decorating the covers with their names and illustrations. I have seen students' skill levels and desire to express their emotions through art increase since receiving them. A community of growing artists has formed, sharing sketchbook drawings with one another and creating art that is meaningful to their individual lives.\r\n\r\nThe sensory stickers have been a huge hit and because of your donation we had enough of them to distribute to all students at Humanities Preparatory Academy. Students have put the stickers on their laptops, notebooks and more so they can use them at a moment's notice. Students have additionally been inspired by the colors and designs of the stickers and have used that inspiration when creating their own illustrations. The impact of your donation has reached far beyond art club, students are sharing what they have learned with their peers and continue building a wonderful community.","fullyFundedDate":1730646380480,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-and-mental-health-in-art-club/8911679/","projectTitle":"Wellness and Mental Health in Art Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schottenfeld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820159_orig.jpg?crop=1051,1051,x245,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730397266194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820159"},{"teacherId":3563393,"projectId":8812213,"letterContent":"It's been wonderful having these materials for our school's sustainability club. Our members were so excited to grow mushrooms and were amazed by how easily and quickly it happened. They were also inspired to try and build a larger set up to grow more mushrooms at once, so that's the next project there. Similarly the Aerogarden that we got has tomato plants over a foot tall (but we haven't harvested them yet). \r\n\r\nThe plants all growing in the back of the room have inspired some other students who aren't in our club and helped develop interest in our club. We traveled to Governors Island to visit the Billion Oyster Project and learn what they are doing with sustainable aquaculture which is very inspiring. On the same trip we also visited New York Harbor School to see the Marine Biology Research program where they are sustainably growing tilapia in their classroom, very impressive and inspiring.\r\n\r\nWith our program meeting at lunch being able to provide snacks to the students is really important, so those are valuable materials as well! Thank you everyone for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1729877773459,"projectUrl":"project/future-farmers-of-the-city/8812213/","projectTitle":"Future Farmers of the City","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Polite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3563393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459896371502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gijon"},{"teacherId":3563393,"projectId":8591047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing snacks and poster making supplies to the sustainability club. A student reached out over the summer to me asking me to support the founding of this club and I was honored to help her. Because the only time we could meet was during lunch, it was great to give students something to snack on, asking teenagers to give up their lunch break is a big request!\r\n\r\nWe made posters using the materials, are were able to recruit over 20 students to the club. We have been doing great projects, growing tomatoes in the classroom and learning about being self sustaining with food. We've gone on a field trip to visit the Billion Oyster Project to learn about their project to clean the water of New York Harbor. We've also partnered with the National Honor's Society to start a recycling program to return bottles and cans to raise money and keep them out of landfills. Thank you for your help. 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