{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10429353,"projectId":10504184,"letterContent":"When you decided to support our classroom, you didn't just fund a list of materials—you unlocked a whole new world of organization, empowerment, and joy for my students. We are so grateful for your kindness, and I am thrilled to share a peek into how your gifts are making a difference every single day in our District 75 special education program.\r\nThe Big Reveal: First Impressions\r\nThe day our boxes arrived felt like the holidays! When my students first laid eyes on the new materials, their faces lit up. As we unpacked the heavy-duty binders, communication tools, and those special sweet treats, gasps and excited whispers filled the room. One of my students clapped their hands and beamed, pointing right at the supplies. Knowing that people they've never even met cared enough to send these special tools made them feel incredibly special, recognized, and valued.\r\nPutting Resources into Action\r\nWe are currently putting your generous gifts to work in some incredible ways:\r\nIEP & Data Binders: The new binders have become the heartbeat of our organization, helping students take an active role in tracking their own educational goals, schedules, and daily progress.\r\nLife Skills & Communication: We are integrating our new communication tasks directly into daily routines, helping students build functional independence and connect more confidently with their peers and teachers.\r\nPositive Reinforcement: The candy has proven to be an absolute game-changer! It provides immediate, motivating positive reinforcement that celebrates hard work, keeps engagement high, and makes tackling challenging tasks a fun celebration.\r\nA standout moment happened just yesterday during a vocational life skills task. Seeing a student work through a tough communication sequence, finish successfully, and receive their celebratory treat with a proud, shining smile is a memory I will hold onto forever. Your resources have turned potential frustration into moments of pure triumph.\r\nWhat's Next for Our Students?\r\nOur journey with these resources is just beginning! For our next steps, the students are going to use their personalized binders to take full ownership of leading their upcoming student-led IEP check-ins. They will also expand our life skills tasks to practice community-based communication scenarios, using their newfound confidence—and a little sweet motivation—to master skills they will use for a lifetime.\r\nThank you once again for believing in my students and investing in their potential. You have given them tools, structure, and joy that they will carry with them proudly all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1788959249337,"projectUrl":"project/build-skills-for-school-and-life/10504184/","projectTitle":"Build Skills for School and Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429353_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782220074533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningwithlivingston"},{"teacherId":10265159,"projectId":9719678,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our DonorsChoose project and providing our classroom with a laser printer. This resource has already had a noticeable impact on student learning. \r\nThe ability to print clear, high-quality materials has allowed students to access differentiated worksheets, step by step math guides, and individualized feedback more efficiently. Students are more engaged because they have the tools they need right at their fingertips. \r\nYour generosity has strengthened our instructional environment and supports students in developing confidence and independence. We are truly grateful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1758898905403,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-with-a-laser-printer/9719678/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning with a Laser Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gildea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10265159"},{"teacherId":10177552,"projectId":9596590,"letterContent":"We're using the new resources every day, and they've made a big difference in how smoothly our classroom runs. The magnetic bins have been especially helpful. I use them to set up catch-up stations for students who were absent, with each bin holding instructions and materials for a lesson. Instead of feeling lost or having to wait for me, students can grab a bin and get right to work. One moment that stood out was a student who came back after being out and said, \"I know exactly what to do now.\" That independence and confidence is exactly what I was hoping for. The pencil-shaped holders with popsicle sticks have also made participation more fair and fun by helping me randomly call on students.\r\n\r\n They were really excited! The first thing they noticed was how fun and colorful everything looked, especially with the groovy 70s theme. Several students commented on how organized the room felt and loved the pencil-shaped holders. They were curious about the new bins and stations and couldn't wait to use them. Seeing the anchor charts and accountable talk posters displayed with magnetic clips also helped students feel more comfortable using them during discussions.\r\n\r\n Moving forward, students will continue using the station bins as we work through new lessons and units. The bins will support review, small-group work, and extra practice, especially for students who need to catch up or want to challenge themselves. Students are becoming more independent, more confident speaking during discussions, and more responsible for their learning. I would also love to begin a new project focused on creating better, more intentional printed resources for our daily lessons and improving how student work is organized. With these systems in place, the classroom feels more organized, welcoming, and fun—and most importantly, students feel supported and motivated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755713475585,"projectUrl":"project/a-second-home-for-growing-minds/9596590/","projectTitle":"A Second Home for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177552"},{"teacherId":4082993,"projectId":9618460,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding \"Read Books in English Language Arts\". I am so grateful, as are my students and their families. We are reading the first of our curated library that aligns to our first unit The Thrill of Horror: \"Coraline\" by Neil Gaiman. Our curriculum is a good one, but it is digital. As a result, the students only read excerpts and short stories. I wanted to give them an opportunity to read an actual book, turn pages, and have discussion about what they're reading. Each of the titles will be used in Socratic and Literature Circles.\r\n\r\n Students were hooked from the very begining. We cleared our desks and just read for the enjoyment of reading. After reading, the students held collaborative discussions. These discussions were rich and included tracking Coraline's journey (monomyth) as well as discussions about parenting styles. I am fielding summative project proposals from my students; so far I've heard whispers about building escape rooms, models, and board games--None of this would be possible without your generous contribution. \r\n\r\nI can't wait to read\"The House on Mango Street\", and \"The Not So Private Letters of Private Nobody\" with these students. Reading books that complement our curriculum adds depth and engagement for us all.","fullyFundedDate":1758899273430,"projectUrl":"project/read-books-in-english-language-arts/9618460/","projectTitle":"Read Books in English Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4082993"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1031","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":795,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":33,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":8,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.4,"schoolId":1031,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-109-jean-nuzzi/1031"}