{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 303 Ldrshp & Community Service Academy","outOfStateSupporters":52.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9073606,"projectId":8866171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and support. Your kindness will have a direct and meaningful impact on my students' learning experiences. Children who are able to read fluently are more likely to succeed across all areas of school, and they often develop a lasting love of learning that extends well beyond the classroom. The books that hve been carefully chosen will support my students as they work on building reading fluency, expression, and confidence. Having access to engaging, high-quality books makes a significant difference in helping students enjoy reading and see themselves as capable readers. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for the positive difference you are making in our classroom. Thank you again for helping support my students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1729220327454,"projectUrl":"project/level-j-books-for-our-english-language-l/8866171/","projectTitle":"Level J Books for our English Language Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Misch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073606_orig.jpg?crop=548,548,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724861319311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073606"},{"teacherId":9073606,"projectId":8174601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our growing classroom library! Our students have loved seeing themselves in the stories they are reading and have even learned more about their own cultures. It is not always guaranteed that our students will learn about their culture and history through curriculum standards, but having books written by Caribbean authors easily accessible to them, they are able to explore their culture and history through the beautiful art of storytelling. We are so grateful to donors like you who provide accessible opportunities for our students to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1715091370347,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/8174601/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Misch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073606_orig.jpg?crop=548,548,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724861319311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073606"},{"teacherId":10249882,"projectId":9700789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! Technology is important- almost all of their work is online nowadays; that being said, it's important for kids to take a break from technology. Because of you, we have been able to give our kids breaks from their screens, while still learning and growing! We can now use our ink cartridge to print engaging worksheets for our kids to complete during class. \r\n\r\nOur kids are also very creative and expressive! They love drawing things from characters in the books we read, to their own characters, to making their own floral designs. We preserve their visual art using our cool laminator, and we post the artwork around the room! It is very important to spotlight and uplift the artistry of our young kids- especially young kids of color- who are filled with creativity, but aren't always encouraged to express themselves artistically.","fullyFundedDate":1758899109373,"projectUrl":"project/ms-johnsons-first-year-cheer/9700789/","projectTitle":"Ms. Johnson's First Year Cheer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249882"},{"teacherId":9339919,"projectId":9676687,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution. Your generosity has helped make my classroom a loving and warm space for all my students. \r\n\r\nMy students were ecstatic to see all the wonderful boxes of gifts come in throughout the day. The joy on their faces is unbeatable! Many of our students asked when they can use or get the stuff in the boxes. \r\n\r\nWe have been using these incredible contributions to build motivation and push students to continue to learn and thrive. \r\n\r\nAs we enter the holiday season, my students and I could not be more thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1757176584733,"projectUrl":"project/learning-fuel/9676687/","projectTitle":"Learning Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339919_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698078991568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339919"},{"teacherId":403238,"projectId":9259551,"letterContent":"Last Spring, our students got to meet author Mark Oshiro! For many of them, it was the first time they ever met an author. They had a blast. He read from the book that you helped buy, answered questions, and, best of all, he signed everyone's copy of their book. This was such an amazing experience that will be remembered for a long time! \r\n\r\nThe book, Jasmine is Haunted, is about a young girl dealing with grief and navigating friendships in middle school. So many of our students could relate with the themes in the book, and the discussions that were had about the book were top-notch. \r\n\r\nThanks so much for supporting our youth.","fullyFundedDate":1746553426314,"projectUrl":"project/read-the-book-before-meeting-the-author/9259551/","projectTitle":"Read the Book Before Meeting the Author!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp403238_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510760570888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jones303"},{"teacherId":403238,"projectId":9043742,"letterContent":"Wow! These computers have meant so much to our community! Our student stage managers have used them to run the sound and lights for Mean Girls the Musical last year, and they will use them this year for our musical in the Spring. It is amazing to see students step into this role that, at most schools, adults will run. \r\n\r\nWith the devices, students create the lighting and sound cues for the shows. They are participating in hands on learning in their roles as the stage managers and designers. Thank you for supporting our program!\r\n\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Jones","fullyFundedDate":1738987717521,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books-chrome-mac-and-l/9043742/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books! (Chrome, Mac, and literary!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp403238_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510760570888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jones303"},{"teacherId":403238,"projectId":9242340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our students and our library. It is so important that young people read books that are both windows and mirrors. The books you donated are Thigh interest, engaging, and - perhaps, most importantly - feature characters that look like many of them. They are reading about characters from the Bronx, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Stories of kids who are queer.\r\n\r\nIn today's climate, the ideas of safety and fairness are extremely important. Many of my students have expressed just how important those ideas are to them. In creating a safe and fair environment in a classroom, a big part of crafting that is having a library that is fair. That features many different identities and stories.\r\n\r\nAnd so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me create a safe and fair classroom.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Jones","fullyFundedDate":1744230770142,"projectUrl":"project/see-yourself-in-a-book/9242340/","projectTitle":"See Yourself in a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp403238_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510760570888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jones303"},{"teacherId":9906730,"projectId":9692310,"letterContent":"When the supplies and snacks arrived, my students were so excited. They immediately noticed the new materials, and several of them asked if they could help organize our classroom shelves. We used the markers, paper, and organizers during small-group reading and writing activities, and the added structure has made a big difference in how smoothly transitions run. The cleaning wipes and tissues have helped us maintain a clean, healthy space—something especially important in our busy middle school classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more organized, supported, and joyful. These resources have helped remove small but meaningful barriers to learning, and my students feel cared for every single day. Our next steps include continuing to use these supplies in our reading and writing rotations and incorporating the snacks into our goal-setting routines. Thank you for giving my students the tools—and the confidence—to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1757297509520,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-building-success-in-6t/9692310/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Building Success in 6th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beckford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906730_orig.jpg?crop=946,946,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738444640709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906730"},{"teacherId":9073606,"projectId":9081634,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Thanks to your support, we will be able to introduce tech-free brain breaks featuring air-dry clay, Lego kits, and activity books. These materials provide our students with creative, hands-on ways to recharge and refocus during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is not only helping our students unwind, but it's also enhancing their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and imagination. Thank you for believing in the importance of creativity and balance in education. We are deeply grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1739416338398,"projectUrl":"project/tech-free-brain-breaks-storage-and-sna/9081634/","projectTitle":"Tech Free Brain Breaks, Storage, and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Misch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073606_orig.jpg?crop=548,548,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724861319311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073606"},{"teacherId":9073606,"projectId":8120567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books and journals! Our students and staff are over the moon grateful. With these new journals and books, we will have a solid foundation for our classroom library. Thank you again for your time and generosity! It means so so much to us. Our students have been eagerly waiting for these books and cannot wait to read them. As their teacher, I cannot wait to hear their lively discussions about how much they can relate to and love what they are reading!","fullyFundedDate":1704411434503,"projectUrl":"project/journals-and-books/8120567/","projectTitle":"Journals and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Misch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073606_orig.jpg?crop=548,548,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724861319311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073606"},{"teacherId":9339919,"projectId":9068850,"letterContent":"This project has been a game-changer for our students. Having a brand new set of headphones for our students means that the students get to have a great fresh start. Many of their learning programs and lessons use teacher made videos to help students get the one-on-one assistance that they need. New headphones means students are able to engage with all their work when they need it. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is that they are provided new resources to work with. Our students are happy to feel like they are being provided for, especially given the resources we have in our classes at this moment. A hidden bonus is that students are learning to take care of their things and build better self-management skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746785597296,"projectUrl":"project/we-listen-and-we-learn/9068850/","projectTitle":"We Listen and We Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339919_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698078991568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339919"},{"teacherId":9287214,"projectId":9049941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom library this past spring. My students were so excited to get new books, especially ones they were interested in. It was so much fun to get students hooked on all of our favorite series': Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and The Summer I Turned Pretty. We started a mini book club with those students who read The Hunger Games and ended the school year with a movie screening. During our silent reading period every day, students got to pick from these brand new books to actually enjoy what they read. \r\n\r\nThis year, we have new students and they were just as excited to see brand new books and books that they are excited to read. I cannot express how much it meant to myself and my students to give our library a refresh. My joy for reading was built in middle school and with your help I am able to do that for my own students. 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