{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 27 Anning S Prall","outOfStateSupporters":40.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8501525,"projectId":9950023,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to privacy boards that have made a meaningful difference in our classroom! These boards provide students with their own personal workspace, helping them minimize distractions, stay focused, and feel more confident during independent assignments and assessments.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things about these boards is how they help students feel a greater sense of independence and ownership over their learning. In a busy classroom, it can sometimes be difficult for students to concentrate, especially when working through challenging math problems. Having their own designated space allows them to focus on their thinking, work at their own pace, and demonstrate what they know without feeling distracted by those around them.\r\n\r\nI have especially appreciated the impact these boards have had on students who struggle with maintaining attention or who become overwhelmed by their surroundings. The boards provide a simple but effective visual boundary that helps create a calmer, more structured learning environment. They are also a wonderful support for students who benefit from additional accommodations during independent work and assessments.\r\n\r\nWhat may seem like a small addition to our classroom has made a big difference in creating a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Your generosity has helped give my students the **space to think and the room to shine**, and I am incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768343442922,"projectUrl":"project/space-to-think-room-to-shine/9950023/","projectTitle":"Space to Think, Room to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marzullo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8501525_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655478315555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8501525"},{"teacherId":265741,"projectId":10755705,"letterContent":"Before this project, math was primarily done individually on notebook paper, making it hard to catch misconceptions in real time. With our new whiteboard and magnetic materials, math has become an active, shared experience. Students now stand up, work through complex multi-step problems together, and use magnetic tiles to visibly group algebraic terms and build geometric shapes. It has transformed our room into a collaborative laboratory where students actively discuss strategy, correct mistakes without fear, and learn from one another.","fullyFundedDate":1793399866015,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-success-a-whiteboard-for-s/10755705/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Success: A Whiteboard for Small Group Math Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/265741"},{"teacherId":5822060,"projectId":10605400,"letterContent":"For my 8th-graders, these supplies help all students in the classroom, particularly those that are in need of the items provided to them (e.g., pencil). \r\n\r\nThanks to YOU, our students use the clipboards EVERY SINGLE DAY. They say it makes them look \"professional\", which is true, especially in an academic environment. It provides students the ability to take the content more seriously and gain confidence to understand the content. \r\n\r\nAnd thanks to YOU, students are able to be more self-sufficient because they can use the resource sheets in the file organizer throughout the period, based on their needs (e.g., anchor chart, sentence starter sheet, etc.). \r\n\r\nAgain, thanks to YOU, we are able to continuously thrive in our classroom and get one step closer to our reading and writing goals!","fullyFundedDate":1792005354984,"projectUrl":"project/where-do-the-pencils-go/10605400/","projectTitle":"Where Do The Pencils Go?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hadzovic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5822060_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747277275598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ahadzovic2019"},{"teacherId":10583406,"projectId":10460747,"letterContent":"Thank you so for providing my students with new sports equipment! These resources have made a wonderful impact on our gym classes by giving students more opportunities to participate in physical activities, develop motor skills, and experience the joy of being active. Having access to new equipment has helped make gym class more engaging, interactive, and fun for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new equipment, they were excited and eager to explore the different activities they could participate in. The materials have encouraged students to get involved, try new things, practice coordination, and work together with their classmates. For our students with diverse learning needs, having accessible, hands-on equipment allows us to adapt activities to individual abilities and provide meaningful opportunities for everyone to participate and experience success.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating the new sports equipment into our gym lessons through activities that promote teamwork, turn-taking, following directions, coordination, and cooperation. We look forward to helping our students build confidence, develop healthy habits, and discover new ways to enjoy physical activity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more inclusive and exciting gym experience for our students. Thank you for investing in their learning, growth, and happiness. These resources are making a difference by helping every student feel included, stay active, and celebrate their accomplishments!","fullyFundedDate":1787854713436,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-the-playing-field-in-physical-e/10460747/","projectTitle":"Leveling the Playing Field in Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10583406"},{"teacherId":2806889,"projectId":10413102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping create a more flexible and supportive learning environment for my students. The large mobile dry-erase board will allow me to create a dedicated space for small-group instruction anywhere in the classroom. I will be able to work with students who were absent and need help catching up, reteach skills to students who need additional reinforcement, and challenge students who are ready to move ahead. The dry-erase markers and erasers will allow students to actively participate and show their thinking, while the chart paper holders will make it easy to create, display, and move anchor charts wherever they are needed. Most importantly, these materials will help me meet students at their individual learning levels and provide them with the extra support or enrichment they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets will help me create durable learning resources, reference materials, and classroom signs that students can use throughout the year. By laminating important materials, I will be able to reuse them with small groups and individual students, giving them easy access to tools that reinforce what we are learning. Together, these resources will help make instruction more flexible, engaging, and individualized. Whether a student needs to catch up, practice a challenging skill, or take their learning to the next level, these materials will give me more ways to support their growth and help them become confident, successful learners. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for investing in my students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1788352018905,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-learn-repeat/10413102/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, Learn, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2806889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466441579506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-griffoela"},{"teacherId":2806889,"projectId":10135403,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our sixth grade English classroom has been transformed in such a meaningful way. The new Canon color printer/copier and toner have allowed my students to bring their learning to life through high-quality, colorful projects that they are truly proud of. Students have been using the printer to create polished poetry books, print engaging natural disaster slideshows, and publish final writing pieces that look and feel like real authors' work. Having immediate access to printing in the classroom has made the writing process more authentic and motivating for students because they can revise, edit, and publish their work efficiently and independently.\r\n\r\nTechnology like this plays a major role in helping students learn and grow. Many students are more engaged when they can see their ideas presented professionally and creatively. The ability to print colorful visuals for presentations and writing projects has helped students strengthen their communication, organization, and presentation skills. One of the most exciting parts for students has been seeing their hard work turned into something tangible that they can proudly share with classmates and families. Their enthusiasm has increased tremendously during writing workshops and project-based learning activities because they know their final products will look polished and meaningful.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are typically hesitant writers have especially benefited from this technology. Students who struggle with confidence have become more motivated to revise and improve their work when they know it will be published into a finished book or presentation. Watching students beam with pride as they hold their completed poetry books or present their colorful natural disaster projects has been incredibly rewarding. Your generosity has not only provided valuable classroom technology, but it has also helped inspire creativity, confidence, and excitement for learning in our classroom each day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1777399367206,"projectUrl":"project/printing-bright-ideas/10135403/","projectTitle":"Printing Bright Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2806889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466441579506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-griffoela"},{"teacherId":7186872,"projectId":9724838,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have consistent access to printed materials that directly support their learning. In a Title I classroom, access to basic resources can make a significant difference. Having a reliable printer allows me to quickly provide differentiated worksheets, reading passages, and practice activities tailored to each student's level. Instead of waiting or going without, students can immediately engage with content that reinforces lessons, builds skills, and supports independent practice both in class and at home.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is the immediacy and personalization this technology brings. They light up when they receive materials created specifically for them—whether it's extra practice to build confidence or enrichment work to challenge them further. It has also allowed me to incorporate more creative and visually engaging resources, which helps keep students motivated and focused. Something as simple as clear, high-quality printed materials has made lessons feel more accessible and meaningful.\r\n\r\nI've especially noticed growth among students who benefit from repeated practice and structure. Some of my learners who previously struggled to keep up are now more confident because they have the tools they need right in front of them. Others who are eager to learn more are excited to receive additional materials that extend their thinking. This printer has helped create a more equitable classroom environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed, and that is directly because of your support. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769192057333,"projectUrl":"project/binge-printing/9724838/","projectTitle":"Binge Printing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7186872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759159997025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7186872"},{"teacherId":2421232,"projectId":9836368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. This technology has increased student engagement in our science classroom. Students were so excited when we received this delivery because it was a surprise. These tablets have allowed us to have students begin to learn how to code. Students were excited to discover the different ways that they could use video game programming in science. By using these tablets in a fun way, students have been able to learn how to use technology educationally.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1763502150321,"projectUrl":"project/creating-scientific-video-game-programme/9836368/","projectTitle":"Creating Scientific Video Game Programmers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muzio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2421232_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x56,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213081937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gmuzio"},{"teacherId":10248130,"projectId":9707222,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new resources to create sensory supports that they can use throughout the school day. One of our favorite classroom moments was when students designed and made their own picky pads and sensory bottles. The students carefully chose colors, textures of interest, which allowed them to personalize tools that help meet their sensory needs. This project became both a creative activity and an important learning experience, as students practiced decision-making, fine motor skills, and self-regulation strategies while building something they could use when they feel overwhelmed or need to focus.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students were eager to explore the textures, colors, and pieces we used to create the picky pads and sensory bottles. Many of them proudly showed their finished creations to classmates and staff, and they were thrilled to know they had made something just for themselves. Moving forward, students will continue using these sensory tools as part of our daily routines while we also work on identifying when they need sensory support and practicing strategies for self-calming and focus. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for making this meaningful experience possible for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767804249849,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-calm-sensory-tools-for-focus/9707222/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Calm: Sensory Tools for Focus, Regulation, and Collaboration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10248130_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757353330942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248130"},{"teacherId":2421232,"projectId":9814979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. Due to your generosity, my students were able to receive a year subscription to Science World Magazine by Scholastic. Students were so excited to see what we received and dive in! These magazines come monthly. Each month they are able to read new scientific articles about the world around them. This has helped to keep students engaged in science class. Because of the magazines, they are able to connect what we are learning about in Science class to the world around them. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1762546278134,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-up-with-science-real-world-news/9814979/","projectTitle":"Keeping Up With Science: Real-World News for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muzio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2421232_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x56,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213081937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gmuzio"},{"teacherId":3956675,"projectId":9992068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting my 7th grade math students here on Staten Island. Because of your donation, our classroom now has a consistent supply of snacks that help keep students focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\nMiddle school is a busy, challenging time, and many of my students come to class juggling academic demands, after‑school responsibilities, and family obligations. Having snacks available has made a noticeable difference—students settle into lessons more quickly, stay focused longer, and feel cared for in a way that goes beyond academics. Something as simple as a granola bar or fruit snack has opened the door for calmer transitions, stronger engagement during lessons, and even moments of gratitude from students who truly appreciate the support.\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide food—it strengthened our classroom community. It gave my students a daily reminder that people they've never met believe in their success and their potential.\r\nThank you for investing in them, for believing in the power of small acts of kindness, and for helping create a classroom where students feel supported in every way.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMr. Martin\r\n7th Grade Math Teacher\r\nStaten Island, NY","fullyFundedDate":1768244358791,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-make-math-great-again/9992068/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Make Math Great Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3956675"},{"teacherId":3956675,"projectId":9833206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of you, our 7th grade mathematicians now have access to the calculators they need to build confidence, deepen their understanding, and tackle more challenging problem‑solving with independence.\r\nYour donation also provided seven translator devices for our English Language Learner math class. These tools are already making a tremendous difference. They allow students to engage more fully in math discussions, understand instructions with clarity, and participate in class without the fear of language barriers holding them back. You have given them a voice—and that is an incredible gift.\r\nYour kindness has created a more equitable, supportive, and empowering learning environment for all of my students. We are truly grateful for your belief in our classroom and for helping us make math accessible and exciting for every learner.\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success. 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