{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 125 Thomas McCann - Woodside","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1664786,"projectId":9733178,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you for your kindness and generosity. When my students saw the packages being delivered, they were intrigued to see what was being added to our classroom environment. Once they found out these new supplies were donated, they were beyond excited and so thankful - it was a wonderful way to teach them about the kindness of strangers! \r\n\r\nThe students have been able to use the sensory supplies during times when they become dysregulated and require some time to practice mindfulness. The sensory mats and fidgets have been a huge help during assessments when the students require tactile output while remaining quiet. \r\n\r\nAs the school year progresses, I know that thanks to you and your donations, my students will continue to benefit from the sensory supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1758821026818,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supplies/9733178/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zucks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1664786_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696857380581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mzucks"},{"teacherId":5619785,"projectId":9497407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. These contactless infrared thermometers were needed for a state lab about thermoregulation. I am one of a few teachers who currently teaches high school level biology to one 8th grade class. Part of preparing for our Regents exam in June is completing required state labs that are part of their laboratory hours. One of the labs is one about regulating body temperature. The students carry out an investigation in which they test how their core temperature and extremity (hand) temperature are affect by cold water and very warm water. They take data for multiple trials and compare average temperatures to their normal average body temperature for their core and hand. They analyze their data and apply their new knowledge about feedback mechanisms to other scenarios. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited over the prospect of carrying out this investigation and using thermometers. A majority of the students stated that they had fun completing the lab and learned a lot from this hands on investigation. None of it would have been possible on this scale without this project supplying us with so many thermometers. \r\n\r\nI look forward to using these thermometers in this very lab for years to come. Thank you again for your help and support for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754189971795,"projectUrl":"project/temperature-check-studying-thermoregula/9497407/","projectTitle":"Temperature Check: Studying Thermoregulation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwimmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5619785_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533574144090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schwimmer"},{"teacherId":5619785,"projectId":9481799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Due to your donations I was able to replace long since depleted toner in my color printer and supply my students with invaluable resources. \r\n\r\nThese resources include vocabulary word walls, diagrams in color, charts, and graphs to help support student learning. Many images are difficult to read in black and white and require more support in differentiating. It's also difficult to distribute computers multiple times a week. To make it easier to support students, I print my images in color often. This makes it easier to read graphs, diagrams, charts, and the images that they should associate with vocabulary words. To support students further, I place the images in plastic dry erase pockets so students can mark up the diagrams and graphs without having to print them again. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this possible this school year. My classes and I really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755725268695,"projectUrl":"project/now-everythings-technicolor-part-2/9481799/","projectTitle":"Now Everything's Technicolor! (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwimmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5619785_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533574144090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schwimmer"},{"teacherId":7825601,"projectId":9830734,"letterContent":"This new iPad has helped improve student learning and engagement in so many ways. First of all, we are able to use this iPad as a main hub for our school concerts and performances. We are already setting it up to work as the main sound board for our Winter Arts Festival.\r\n\r\nIt is also assisting with rehearsals in the choral classroom because it can easily connect to our Bluetooth speakers, which allows students to practice not only as a large ensemble, but in small groupings as well.\r\n\r\nI have also utilized this device to record individual vocal parts for the students. These tracks can then be shared with each student so they can practice their music in the comfort of their own home. This has significantly improved vocal skills and confidence within the choral ensemble.\r\n\r\nOne particular feature that the students have been excited about is mixing and editing their cultural performances for our annual Multicultural Festival. They are able to do this using the included Garage Band app on the device.\r\n\r\nThey are also very excited to use the iPad within the school community. We have already used it in our local Day of the Dead event where students were able to share cultural songs and dances with the public.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760693736718,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-chorus/9830734/","projectTitle":"iPad for Chorus","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Grimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762104035546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825601"},{"teacherId":6500764,"projectId":9655654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our project for a much needed color printer. With our new color printer the students are now able to see their online projects come to life on paper. We are able to display the amazing work of our students without worrying how the black and white printing with alter their projects. The teachers are now able to color code their scaffolds and match creations to students' interested and preferences. Being able to color code and add color to our scaffolds and resources for the students is a monumental change. The students are now more engaged with their projects and are drawn to using their resources pages more. \r\nThis printer is specifically used in our school by a specialized program for students with Autism. These students thrive on organization and routine and having this printer helps the teachers create the necessary support that our students need to regulate themselves. Prior to getting this printer there was always a struggle for our students and teachers to create and print the items they needed to succeed and now because of your support and generosity our students are flourishing.","fullyFundedDate":1758899209804,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-color/9655654/","projectTitle":"We Need Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6500764_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560964946487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danielle-dolan"},{"teacherId":1952765,"projectId":9866840,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, I now have a powerful tool that is making a big difference in the lives of my students. With the thermal binding machine, I am now able to create high-quality, durable science workbooks for my students. This has been such a game-changer for both myself and the students. These workbooks help the students stay organized, keep their notes and assignments in one place, and make it easier to review and study. It's been a huge improvement in how I approach science lessons, and the impact is already being felt in the classroom. Students are more engaged and excited to use their workbooks, they know where we left off from the previous lesson or where we will begin when they walk in each day. The workbooks are a much more efficient way to organize and present the materials. It's helping everyone stay on track and really elevating the overall learning experience. Students are more focused and on task and more eager to learn with the organization and personalization of their own books.\r\nYour kindness has made this all possible, and I can't thank you enough!\r\nI truly appreciate your support, and am very excited to continue seeing the positive impact this will have on the students' learning and organization skills!","fullyFundedDate":1762718286821,"projectUrl":"project/no-loose-pages/9866840/","projectTitle":"No Loose Pages!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fiorentinos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1952765"},{"teacherId":7559380,"projectId":9677673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks, sensory fidgets, and timers! We've already begun putting these resources to use during our small-group learning rotations and our class mindfulness block. The fidgets and timers have been especially helpful during independent work time—students are using the timers to manage their focus breaks, and the sensory tools are giving them a productive outlet for their energy. One of my favorite moments so far was during a collaborative reading activity: a student who often struggles to stay seated proudly showed me how the new fidget helped him stay focused long enough to finish the whole task with his partner.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when the students first saw the materials was priceless—they immediately gathered around, eager to explore and try everything. Their enthusiasm has not faded, and they continue to use the tools respectfully and with purpose. Looking ahead, we are beginning a multi-week project centered on building independent learning habits, and these donations will play a key role. Students will be tracking their own progress, setting goals, and using the timers and fidgets to support their self-regulation. Your contribution has truly opened up new possibilities for growth, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757446810559,"projectUrl":"project/ms-rosarios-speech-class/9677673/","projectTitle":"Ms. Rosario's Speech Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7559380_orig.jpg?crop=510,510,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756920648241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7559380"},{"teacherId":9553548,"projectId":9669955,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generosity. Your support has made a real difference in my classroom! The new resources have already brought incredible energy and focus to our speech therapy sessions.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been a true game-changer. Many of my students come to school without breakfast, and now they're able to start their day with something nutritious. I've noticed that after grabbing a quick snack, they're more alert, focused, and ready to participate. The fidget tools have also become a favorite. They've given students a positive outlet to manage anxiety and stay grounded during therapy sessions. I've seen quieter students become more comfortable opening up because they have something to do with their hands, helping them focus and express themselves more freely. One of my students, who used to have difficulty staying seated, now looks forward to choosing his favorite fidget before we start, it's become part of his routine for success.\r\n\r\nOur new visual timer, portable whiteboard, and magnetic letters have brought a new level of structure and interaction to our lessons. The visual timer helps students better understand transitions and manage their time, which reduces stress and creates a smoother more predictable session. The addition of the portable whiteboard and magnetic letters have turned our lessons into interactive, hands-on experiences. During a recent literacy activity, my students worked together to spell new sight words using the magnetic letters, cheering each other on as they got the right combinations. It was such a joy to see their faces light up with excitement and confidence. Next, we'll be building on this momentum by using the whiteboard and letters for sentence-building and storytelling activities. These new tools will continue to help my students grow their communication, literacy, and self-regulation skills in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such a positive and supportive learning environment for my students. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact, and we are all so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756755808593,"projectUrl":"project/ms-perezs-classroom-essentials/9669955/","projectTitle":"Ms. Perez's Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553548_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y318&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756684063093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553548"},{"teacherId":10239608,"projectId":9677656,"letterContent":"When I received the reMarkable tablet for my speech therapy room, my students and I were so excited to explore its possibilities. We've been using it daily during our speech sessions to make lessons more interactive and engaging. The tablet allows me to take quick notes, create visual supports, and keep materials organized without juggling paper and binders. It's been especially helpful during social groups for my students on the autism spectrum—I can easily jot down observations, track progress, and capture meaningful moments while staying fully engaged with the students.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students first saw the tablet, their faces lit up! They were fascinated by the technology and loved getting to \"write\" on it themselves. For many of them, seeing their work instantly appear on the screen feels special and motivating. The sleek, paper-like design has also helped minimize distractions, keeping our focus on the lesson itself rather than the device.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we're using the tablet to track fluency progress and to give visual feedback for specific techniques in fluency. The next step is teaching students how to use the notes we create together as part of their carryover practice outside of therapy. Thanks to this generous gift, my speech sessions have become more efficient, creative, and student-centered. I'm so grateful for the donors who helped make this possible","fullyFundedDate":1758899224297,"projectUrl":"project/a-remarkable-way-to-learn/9677656/","projectTitle":"A reMarkable Way to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tadros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239608"},{"teacherId":8095842,"projectId":9451367,"letterContent":"I have been teaching for 11 years and EVERY year my math students ask me that dreaded question - \"When will I ever use this in my life?\" Every year my task is to show my students that math can be found in every aspect of life. \r\n\r\nWith your generous donations, I am able to connect the math my students are learning to real-word situations. This includes financial literacy. With these books, my students are able to connect unit rates to shopping for groceries and looking for the best price. They are able to connect that being able to analyze and create a graph will help with more than just an exam they need to take. \r\n\r\nAs someone with a front-row seat to the impact you have made on the next generation, I want to sincerely thank you for the impact your donation will be making on young minds for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755372827596,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-their-future/9451367/","projectTitle":"Math for Their Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Priyeva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8095842"},{"teacherId":9433965,"projectId":9203088,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your help with supporting my project for my Glam Me Up Club! It was pleasure to get the donations for my club, and my students truly appreciated it. I have a great passion for makeup, and I am happy to have this club to get a chance to teach young people how to do their makeup as well. I started doing my make up when I was a freshman in college. I would practice different looks in my dorm every weekend because I was determined to learn how to do my makeup and not always have to wait until I booked a professional to get it done. After a few years of practice, I was able to master the looks that I was practicing, and people would always complement me. People would also always ask, \"When are you going to become a make-up artist?\" I still get asked this question today!\r\n\r\nWith that being said, although I do not have the time in my schedule to be a make-up artist while I am not teaching, I am happy to share my skills with others who are also eager to learn like I was. I also had the pleasure of taking my students on a field trip to Sephora and they loved it. I plan to continue my club at my school. The materials that were donated was more than enough and we used everything! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746787041655,"projectUrl":"project/glam-me-up-club/9203088/","projectTitle":"Glam Me Up Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9433965_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765977002665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9433965"},{"teacherId":9433965,"projectId":8924628,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your help with supporting my project for my Glam Me Up Club! It was pleasure to get the donations for my club, and my students really appreciated it. I have a great passion for makeup, and I am happy to have this club to get a chance to teach young people how to do their make-up as well. I started doing my make-up when I was a freshman in college. I would practice different looks in my dorm every weekend because I was determined to learn how to do my make-up and not always have to wait until I booked a professional to get it done. After a few years of practice, I was able to master the looks that I was practicing, and people would always complement me. People would also ask, \"When are you going to become a make-up artist?\" I still get asked this question today!\r\n\r\nWith that being said, although I do not have the time in my schedule to be a make-up artist while I am not teaching, I am happy to share my skills with others who are also eager to learn like I was. I also had the pleasure of taking my students on a field trip to Sephora and they loved it. I plan to continue my club at my school. The materials that were donated was more than enough and we used everything! 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