{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 25 Adrien Block","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4870020,"projectId":10715517,"letterContent":"When I first told my students that our project for a continuous-charging laptop cart had been fully funded, a collective cheer echoed across the room. For the first 2 months, managing our classroom technology felt like an uphill daily battle. Our classroom environment has completely transformed, and I want to take a moment to paint a picture of the incredible difference your generosity has made for every single child in our learning community.\r\n\r\nBefore your support arrived, managing a class set of devices was a constant logistical puzzle. We faced a chronic shortage of accessible outlets, resulting in a maze of extension cords that posed safety hazards and tangled wires. More importantly, instructional momentum frequently stalled. Students would sit down ready to dive into interactive reading software or collaborative research projects, only to find that a device's battery was completely dead from the day before. Valuable learning minutes vanished while we scrambled to find alternative equipment or plugged devices into awkward, far-away corners of the room.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of our new laptop cart changed everything overnight. Now, we have a centralized, highly secure, and mobile hub that keeps our technology continuously powered and ready for action.","fullyFundedDate":1792003487742,"projectUrl":"project/every-laptop-ready-every-student-prepar/10715517/","projectTitle":"Every Laptop Ready, Every Student Prepared","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4870020_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533951814371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschin25"},{"teacherId":4870020,"projectId":10585417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your generosity, we recently received our new iPad chargers, and they have made an immediate and incredible difference for our students.\r\n\r\nIn our modern classroom, technology is a vital bridge to learning. However, dead batteries used to mean halted progress, missed assignments, and frustrated students. \r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, those days are behind us. It means the world to know that there are people like you who believe in our students and invest in their education. Thank you for powering our classroom and helping my students reach their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1791405044928,"projectUrl":"project/powering-success-chargers-for-student-i/10585417/","projectTitle":"Powering Success: Chargers for Student iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4870020_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533951814371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschin25"},{"teacherId":9569496,"projectId":10210215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We are so excited to be using the instruments and accessories each day. The percussion section is so happy to have a great sounding drum. One student said, \"the snare sounds so good, it is giving me goosebumps\"\r\n\r\nWe use each thing every day and students are able to come up during lunch to practice as well. \r\n\r\nYour donations are greatly appreciated in an effort to continue to support the performing arts. We look forward to being able to continue to use everything for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776947126142,"projectUrl":"project/boom-boom-stomp/10210215/","projectTitle":"Boom Boom Stomp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Berger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9569496"},{"teacherId":4870020,"projectId":10257321,"letterContent":"This high-powered PC will give my students access to technology that can make learning more engaging, hands-on, and creative. Many of my students are excited by computers, but they do not always have access to powerful technology at home. Having this resource in the classroom will help bridge that gap and give students opportunities to explore what they can accomplish with the right tools.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the ability to work with demanding software, create digital projects, explore coding and technology, and learn through interactive experiences without being limited by slow or outdated equipment. Instead of simply learning about technology, students will be able to use it to create, experiment, solve problems, and develop skills that can support their future education and careers.\r\n\r\nStudents who are especially interested in computers, gaming, design, coding, and digital creation are often eager to take on new challenges. This PC will provide those students with an opportunity to turn their interests into meaningful learning experiences while also encouraging collaboration and helping classmates learn from one another.","fullyFundedDate":1777945409508,"projectUrl":"project/high-powered-pc/10257321/","projectTitle":"High Powered PC","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4870020_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533951814371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschin25"},{"teacherId":3242489,"projectId":10091464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, Level Up STEM: LEGO® STEAM + Nintendo Switch for Learning. Your generosity means so much to our students and school community. The original goal of the project was to provide hands-on STEM learning opportunities through collaborative building, problem-solving, and interactive activities designed to engage all learners, especially Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners.\r\n\r\nAlthough the specific items from the original project listing ultimately became unavailable, your donation still made an incredible impact in our classroom. Instead, the funding was used to provide classroom snacks for students. This support has made a meaningful difference each day by helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For many of our students, having access to snacks during the school day provides comfort, improves concentration, and creates a more welcoming and supportive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports students in a historically underfunded school community and reminds them that there are people who truly care about their success and well-being. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every child feels supported, valued, and ready to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1771190078093,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-stem-lego-steam-nintendo-sw/10091464/","projectTitle":"Level Up Stem: LEGO® Steam + Nintendo Switch for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3242489_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534641744466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/claire-silghigian"},{"teacherId":4870020,"projectId":10091382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the computer repair kit and related technology items. Your donation has had a powerful impact on how our students learn and grow.\r\n\r\nMany donors use technology at home, but what often looks simple on the surface plays a much bigger role in schools. The repair kit allows students to safely open devices, diagnose problems, and understand how technology works instead of just using it. Students are learning problem‑solving, patience, and critical thinking as they figure out why a device isn't working and how to fix it. This hands‑on experience turns abstract lessons into real‑world learning.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is being trusted with real tools and real responsibility. They love using the precision screwdrivers, organizers, and diagnostic tools to take devices apart and put them back together correctly. It makes them feel capable and confident, and they take great pride in fixing something that didn't work before. For many students, this is their first time seeing the \"inside\" of technology they use every day.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially connected with this new technology. Students who may struggle in traditional academic settings have found success through hands‑on repair work. Others who already enjoy technology are becoming leaders, helping classmates troubleshoot issues and explain steps clearly. We've seen increased engagement, teamwork, and curiosity as students realize that technology isn't magic—it's something they can understand and master.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students aren't just users of technology—they're becoming problem solvers, creators, and confident learners. Thank you for making this opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776725744851,"projectUrl":"project/how-do-these-work/10091382/","projectTitle":"How Do These Work?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4870020_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533951814371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschin25"},{"teacherId":10249542,"projectId":10091433,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation toward our \"Little Engineers\" project! Your support to help us purchase new erasers means a lot to both my students and me.\r\n\r\nIt might seem like a small thing, but having the right everyday tools makes a massive difference in a classroom. Erasers give my students the freedom to make mistakes, learn from them, and try again without hesitation—which is exactly what being a little engineer is all about!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our education. Thank you for making our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1770689476936,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers/10091433/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Choi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249542_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x184,y1137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757443098885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249542"},{"teacherId":10352158,"projectId":9899017,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled to have accepted and utilized these new microphones for our theater program. The hardest thing for any burgeoning theater program is having good sound equipment. It is difficult to set up, requires certain electrical needs and is very expensive. With your support, our students talents and stories are now being heard with more clarity and excitement.\r\n\r\nAlong with the students onstage talents being supported, many students have loved learning how sound works on the technical side of things. We had over 70 students apply to be part of our backstage crew, in large part because of this new influx of technology. These learning experiences are also invaluable to creating well rounded artists and theater professionals.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the mics in rehearsal and intend to use them more fully at our show's performance on May 15th (7pm) and May 16th (2pm) at the IS 25 Auditorium. This show has been an absolute joy to work on and we could not have done it without your support! Check out our show's program on show night to see you featured in our Special Thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1764712440365,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-is25s-theater-program-with/9899017/","projectTitle":"Help Support IS25's Theater Program With a Wireless Microphone System!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10352158_orig.jpg?crop=3280,3280,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763316493259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352158"},{"teacherId":10352158,"projectId":9898969,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled to have accepted and utilized these new microphones for our theater program. The hardest thing for any burgeoning theater program is having good sound equipment. It is difficult to set up, requires certain electrical needs and is very expensive. With your support, our students talents and stories are now being heard with more clarity and excitement.\r\n\r\nAlong with the students onstage talents being supported, many students have loved learning how sound works on the technical side of things. We had over 70 students apply to be part of our backstage crew, in large part because of this new influx of technology. These learning experiences are also invaluable to creating well rounded artists and theater professionals.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the mics in rehearsal and intend to use them more fully at our show's performance on May 15th (7pm) and May 16th (2pm) at the IS 25 Auditorium. This show has been an absolute joy to work on and we could not have done it without your support! Check out our show's program on show night to see you featured in our Special Thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1763319323178,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-new-theater-program-with-this-w/9898969/","projectTitle":"Help Our New Theater Program With This Wireless Microphone System!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10352158_orig.jpg?crop=3280,3280,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763316493259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352158"},{"teacherId":4870020,"projectId":10084055,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our future engineers! Because of your generosity, our classroom has received an exciting set of LEGO building materials that are already sparking creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThese LEGO sets are so much more than toys—they are powerful tools for hands-on learning. With them, students are designing structures, testing ideas, solving problems, and learning how to think like engineers. As they build, they are exploring concepts like balance, stability, measurement, symmetry, and design. Even more importantly, they are learning perseverance—discovering that when something doesn't work the first time, they can redesign and try again.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room when the LEGOs arrived was incredible. Students immediately began planning, sketching, and discussing what they wanted to create. I watched as they worked together, shared ideas, and celebrated each other's successes. These materials are helping to build not only engineering skills, but also teamwork, communication, and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping nurture curiosity and innovation in our classroom. You are showing students that their ideas matter and that there are people who believe in their potential. Experiences like this inspire students to see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and future engineers.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and their dreams. Your generosity is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1770683264755,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-esports/10084055/","projectTitle":"Engineering & Esports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4870020_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533951814371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschin25"},{"teacherId":4870020,"projectId":10065199,"letterContent":"We are using the LEGO materials to explore Lunar New Year traditions in a hands-on, creative way. Students are working in small groups to build scenes that represent different Lunar New Year customs, such as family gatherings, dragon dances, lantern festivals, and special foods. One memorable moment was watching students carefully explain the meaning behind their LEGO builds to their classmates—connecting cultural traditions to the structures they designed. The LEGOs helped turn abstract ideas into something tangible and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when they first saw the LEGOs. There were excited gasps and big smiles as they realized they would be using them to learn about Lunar New Year traditions. Many students immediately began brainstorming what they wanted to build and asked thoughtful questions about the holiday. The materials sparked curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm right from the start.\r\n\r\nNext, students will research additional Lunar New Year traditions from different cultures and regions and use the LEGOs to design new or expanded models that reflect what they've learned. They will also practice sharing their knowledge by presenting their builds and explaining the cultural significance behind them. Thanks to your generosity, students are gaining a deeper understanding of Lunar New Year while building collaboration, creativity, and respect for diverse traditions.","fullyFundedDate":1770174148119,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-lunar-new-year-traditions-thro/10065199/","projectTitle":"Exploring Lunar New Year Traditions Through LEGO®","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4870020_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533951814371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschin25"},{"teacherId":4870020,"projectId":9964857,"letterContent":"The Sphero BOLT+ robots allow students to practice problem-solving, logical thinking, and perseverance as they code the robots to move, respond to commands, and complete challenges. Instead of passively consuming information, students are actively testing ideas, fixing mistakes, and learning through hands-on exploration. The headphones support learning by helping students focus, access digital lessons, and work at their own pace without distractions, which is especially important for students who struggle with attention or sensory overload.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is that learning feels like play. The Sphero BOLT+ robots light up, move, and respond immediately to student commands, which gives instant feedback and keeps students motivated. Students love seeing their code come to life and take pride in making the robot do exactly what they planned. The headphones are also exciting for students because they feel \"grown-up\" and empowering—students appreciate having tools that help them take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially warmed to this technology. Some of my quiet or hesitant learners, who are often reluctant to participate in traditional lessons, have become leaders during Sphero activities. They are willing to take risks, collaborate with peers, and explain their thinking with confidence. Students who need extra structure or reduced distractions have benefited greatly from the headphones, allowing them to stay engaged and successful during independent and digital learning time. For these students, the technology has helped remove barriers and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing tools that meet students where they are and help them experience success. 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