{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 303 Ldrshp & Community Service Academy","outOfStateSupporters":52.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9747365,"projectId":9664341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through the \"Empowering My New 6th Graders With the Tools They Deserve\" project. When the materials arrived in December, they gave my students access to resources that they could use throughout the remainder of the school year. Having these tools available helped my students feel more prepared and supported as they participated in lessons, completed assignments, and worked toward their individual academic goals.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, my students used these resources as part of their everyday learning and classroom routines. What meant the most to me was seeing students become more confident and independent when they had the materials they needed right in front of them. Your generosity helped create a classroom environment where my students could focus less on whether they had the proper tools and more on learning, participating, and challenging themselves. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping provide them with the tools they deserved. Your support made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759240964055,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-my-new-6th-graders-with-the-t/9664341/","projectTitle":"Empowering My New 6th Graders With the Tools They Deserve","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747365_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y735&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756493231075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747365"},{"teacherId":9073606,"projectId":8756042,"letterContent":"Our classroom is so grateful for your generous donation! These school supplies, clock, and lamp will make a significant difference in our classroom by enhancing both organization and the learning environment. The paper, pencils, tape, sharpies, paper towel, and dry-erase markers are essential for everyday activities such as note-taking, art projects, and collaborative work.\r\n\r\nHaving an ample supply ensures that students can express their creativity, complete assignments, and participate in class without worrying about materials running out.\r\nEach of these items will help create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1735711026782,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies-digital-clock-and-lamp/8756042/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies, Digital Clock, and Lamp!","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":9906730,"projectId":9934616,"letterContent":"My students and I use these snacks and supplies daily to support focus and engagement in our classroom. Students are able to grab a snack during independent work time, which helps reduce distractions and allows them to stay on task longer. When they first saw the materials, they were excited, grateful, and eager to help organize everything. Moving forward, these resources will continue to support students as they build independence, stay focused, and make consistent progress in their learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768227529596,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learners-with-snacks-suppli/9934616/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learners with Snacks & Supplies","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":476501,"projectId":9960357,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing tablets for my students. They can now complete their journal entries and morning check-ins, and actively participate in SEL lessons both as a group and independently. They are strengthening their social skills, collaborating with one another, and truly enjoying their shared experiences. These tablets have helped increase their engagement, participation, and teamwork during sessions. They are learning with joy. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your support and for caring.","fullyFundedDate":1774210089055,"projectUrl":"project/digital-coping-kits-interactive-tablets/9960357/","projectTitle":"Digital Coping Kits: Interactive Tablets for Student Well-being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp476501_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663692654373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/476501"},{"teacherId":476501,"projectId":9960272,"letterContent":"When the boxes of \"Fueling Our Learning\" snacks arrived, my students reacted with a mix of cheers and visible relief. I have established a \"Nutrition Station\" for brain fuel break. With their energy levels stabilized, my students stay sharp and focus. Your generosity has removed the primary barrier to their success, allowing these middle school student to prove that their academic potential is unlimited when they aren't learning on an empty stomach. Thank you for fueling their dreams. Your support has turned my office into a place where they can come and fill their empty stomachs. Thank you for giving them the fuel they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772550410974,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-learning-healthy-snacks-for/9960272/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Learning: Healthy Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp476501_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663692654373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/476501"},{"teacherId":16680,"projectId":9608341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions towards our Thinking Classrooms Project! 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They are having fun and are excited to get to work every day. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758899056959,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-supply-our-thinking-classroom-fo/9608341/","projectTitle":"Help Us Supply Our Thinking Classroom for the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Makiya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmakiya"},{"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! 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