{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 7 Elias Bernstein","outOfStateSupporters":11.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5381502,"projectId":10475963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! While most of our students use tech at home for videos or games, in our classroom it becomes a hands-on tool for discovery. Instead of just reading out of a textbook, technology lets our students explore science through interactive simulations, digital collaboration, and step-by-step investigations. Sometimes we need things printed out or we need to have them made in a larger print on the spot to help certain students grasp a concept. This has been and amazing asset to our room. \r\n\r\nThis technology has been a game-changer for our visual and hands-on learners. Students who sometimes struggle with traditional reading and writing are opening up and building huge confidence now that they can show their thinking visually and digitally.\r\n\r\nHaving a working printer right in our classroom has been an absolute lifesaver! We can instantly print out lab worksheets, visual guides, and graphic organizers right when the kids need them. Best of all, when students complete a project they're proud of, we can print a crisp copy to hang on our bulletin board or help someone print something who doesn't have that option at home. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the tools they need to learn, grow, and take pride in their work every day!","fullyFundedDate":1789682671519,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-ink/10475963/","projectTitle":"Out of Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Largo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5381502_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525782466576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5381502"},{"teacherId":7396102,"projectId":8898274,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who helped fully fund our Calming Corner for our 12:1 Classroom. Your generosity has provided my students with a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space where they can take a moment to regulate their emotions, reset, and return to learning feeling more focused and ready to succeed. They were so excited when they saw space for the first time. They have found it to be a nice spot during the transition periods between classes. They also appreciate the calming tools that are available for during classwork.\r\n\r\nFor students with diverse learning and emotional needs, having a designated calming space can make such a meaningful difference in their school day. These materials will help my students develop important self-regulation and coping skills while also creating an environment where they feel supported, understood, and comfortable engaging with their peers.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this gift even more special is that its impact will extend far beyond my current class. The materials purchased through this project will continue to support future students who enter my classroom for years to come. Each new group of students will have access to a space that encourages emotional well-being, independence, positive peer interactions, and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where every child has the tools and support they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Your generosity truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1730154926561,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-for-121-classroom/8898274/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner for 12:1 Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gelb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7396102_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791471761029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7396102"},{"teacherId":3607861,"projectId":10299248,"letterContent":"We would like to send our most gracious thanks for your overwhelming generosity to our classroom. The materials we received as a result of your donation have provided our school green team with supplies needed to continue to expand our school garden. We have been utilizing the supplies donated to expand the current space our garden occupies and for sustainability classroom activities. All of this is possible thanks to your generous donation.\r\n\r\nThe garden beds and seeds will allow us to teach our students about horticulture and sustainable gardening. The additional supplies will allow us to plant a variety of different flowers and vegetables and maintain our garden, providing a green space for all students to use. \r\n\r\nAgain, please accept our thanks for your donation towards our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779809788773,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-school-garden-grow/10299248/","projectTitle":"Help Our School Garden Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3607861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534262316412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daltonmakerspace"},{"teacherId":10302159,"projectId":10309036,"letterContent":"As the school year is now underway, I wanted to thank you again for the generous donations you made to my classroom to support my students. \r\n\r\nStarting off strong, the rolling whiteboard on wheels and dry-erase markers have been a game-changer for small-group instruction. We are currently using it to analyze the plot diagram in fiction texts. Having this board space for both staff and students makes learning more accessible. \r\n\r\nStudents also recently completed a \"Passport Journey\" Station Rotation lesson, in which they traveled with their \"passports\" to different stations to discover literary and informational text annotations. Materials at each station included a Chromebook, headphones, anchor charts, stickers, and highlighters. These materials were all neatly organized in my new set of colorful bins, thanks to you! \r\n\r\nAll copies, resources, and texts would not have been printed if it weren't for your copy paper donation. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity in making these lessons possible for my current and future students!","fullyFundedDate":1779945901937,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-and-ell-small-group-in/10309036/","projectTitle":"Special Education and ELL Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoffmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10302159_orig.jpg?crop=944,945,x116,y487&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779885217865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10302159"},{"teacherId":10179873,"projectId":10269307,"letterContent":"The printing supplies from this project will make a huge difference in our ICT classroom. Reliable access to printing allows us to prepare organized class notes, guided practice, graphic organizers, review packets, visual supports, and differentiated materials that help meet the needs of all learners in our classroom. Having dependable printing resources also helps us provide students with consistent access to high-quality materials every day without interruption.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially excited about having clear, colorful, and easy-to-follow materials that help make lessons more engaging and accessible. Many students benefit from visual supports, enlarged notes, step-by-step examples, and printed reference materials they can highlight, annotate, and use throughout lessons. These resources help students stay organized, participate more confidently, and remain engaged during independent and small-group work.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, printed materials are an essential part of supporting students with different learning needs and learning styles. Being able to quickly print and prepare resources allows us to better adapt lessons, provide additional scaffolds when needed, and ensure students always have the tools necessary to be successful. Your generosity is directly helping us create a more supportive, organized, and effective learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778877234341,"projectUrl":"project/print-prepare-teach-repeat/10269307/","projectTitle":"Print, Prepare, Teach, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179873_orig.png?crop=578,578,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778097512617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179873"},{"teacherId":10179873,"projectId":9640676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Number Detectives: Visual Tools for Classifying Numbers!\" These materials have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom by helping students interact with math in hands-on, visual, and engaging ways. The number cards and sorting activities have allowed students to physically move and classify numbers while discussing their thinking with partners and small groups. Instead of simply memorizing definitions, students are actively explaining why a number belongs in a certain category and building stronger reasoning skills through discussion and collaboration.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to use the dry-erase boards and markers because every student had an opportunity to participate and share their thinking confidently. The visual tools and anchor charts have helped make abstract concepts more concrete, particularly for students who benefit from seeing and touching the math in order to fully understand it. The storage bins and organized materials have also helped our classroom run more smoothly, allowing students to quickly transition into hands-on activities and stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to create a classroom environment where students feel encouraged to take risks, explain their reasoning, and engage deeply with math concepts. As we continue through the school year, students will build on these skills while exploring factors, multiples, integers, expressions, and equations. These resources are helping create a strong mathematical foundation while also building confidence, participation, and excitement for learning math. Thank you for helping make this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1757423342254,"projectUrl":"project/number-detectives-visual-tools-for-clas/9640676/","projectTitle":"Number Detectives: Visual Tools for Classifying Numbers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179873_orig.png?crop=578,578,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778097512617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179873"},{"teacherId":10299727,"projectId":9788970,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that will impact students every single day.\r\n With the new Brother color printer and toner cartridges, we are now able to print vibrant anchor charts, differentiated materials, newsletters, and student work instantly. Having reliable access to high-quality printing means students no longer have to share limited copies or miss out on important visual supports. The copy paper you provided ensures that learning continues without interruption.\r\n The stacking stools and mobile standing desk have added flexible seating and movement options to our classroom. Students can now choose spaces that help them focus best, whether that means standing while working, collaborating in small groups, or having a comfortable seat during independent tasks. These options support engagement, independence, and student ownership of learning.\r\n The book bins and paper organizers have helped us create a more structured and student-friendly classroom library and workspace. Students can easily access materials, return them responsibly, and stay organized — building both academic and life skills. The surge protectors ensure our technology is safely powered and accessible when we need it most.\r\n Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of every child who walks through our door. Your generosity is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764725187716,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-humanities-classroom-materials/9788970/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Humanities Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salvato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299727"},{"teacherId":527711,"projectId":9775728,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you enough for your extreme generosity and dedication to supporting my 6th grade students. Since I was funded, my students have had the ability to use the items to regulate their emotions and these items created a safe space within my office. \r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed using the lego sets to collaboratively work alongside peers while having conversations to help support their academic, social, and emotional progress. The comfy chairs, tent, sensory toys, and weighted animals provided multiple areas for students to decompress and feel comforted while sharing stressful incidents with me. \r\n\r\nThe tissues, Clorox wipes, and sweet snacks all come in handy for the day to day interactions with over 1,200 students from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, as my former students often come by to share the best and worst parts of their day and lives even though I am not their supervisor. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for affording me the ability to spoil my students with these resources and allow them to grow into the worthy, capable, and powerful individuals they are.","fullyFundedDate":1760024947181,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-send-some-sensory-sparkle/9775728/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Send Some Sensory Sparkle to our School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp527711_orig.jpg?crop=783,783,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653217535921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/527711"},{"teacherId":10179873,"projectId":9616141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Math on the Move! project. Because of you, my 6th grade students now have access to tools that make learning math more active, visible, and engaging. The rolling double-sided whiteboard has quickly become the centerpiece of our room – students use it during small-group instruction to model strategies, solve problems, and explain their thinking to peers. The clipboards and file folders have helped keep students organized and accountable as they move around the room for partner work, stations, and math discussions.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were especially eager to use the giant timer and mobile whiteboard – it made our classroom feel more like a collaborative workspace than a traditional math class. Students who are usually hesitant to participate were more willing to come up and try problems when they could write on a large board or use a clipboard instead of staying seated. The sticky chart paper has also allowed us to create anchor charts together as a class, capturing student strategies in real time and posting them so everyone can refer back to them.\r\n\r\nThese tools are now helping us take learning beyond desks and into active problem-solving. As we continue working on ratios, unit rates, and real-world math applications, students are using the boards and charts to model their thinking, compare strategies, and build confidence in explaining their ideas. Your generosity has transformed how my students interact with math, and it has given them a classroom environment that encourages movement, collaboration, and deeper understanding. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make math something they truly want to engage with every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755810638531,"projectUrl":"project/math-on-the-move/9616141/","projectTitle":"Math on the Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179873_orig.png?crop=578,578,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778097512617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179873"},{"teacherId":5974087,"projectId":9636909,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to real filmmaking and broadcasting equipment that has completely transformed how they learn. The tripods, film clappers, and iPad have helped bring our lessons to life, allowing students to experience a true hands-on practice. Having enough equipment for every group to use at the same time has made collaboration smoother and more meaningful, and students are able to fully engage in the creative process without waiting or feeling left out.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is how professional the equipment makes them feel. Using the film clappers and tripods gives them a sense of confidence and pride, as if they are working in a real studio. I have seen students who were once hesitant to participate step into leadership roles behind the camera, eager to direct, film, and problem-solve with their peers. Students are incredibly respectful of the equipment and truly understand how special it is to have access to tools like these.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has been especially impactful for groups who do not have their own devices, allowing them to use a teleprompter and fully participate in our broadcasting projects. These materials have opened doors to experiences my students would never have had without your support. Your generosity has empowered them to see themselves as capable, creative, and professional storytellers. We cannot thank you enough for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1758899089185,"projectUrl":"project/lights-mics-action-upgrading-our-stud/9636909/","projectTitle":"Lights, Mics, Action! Upgrading Our Student Morning Show","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5974087_orig.png?crop=590,590,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755782475565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/is7glee"},{"teacherId":5381502,"projectId":9373827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of printer ink and classroom supplies. Your kindness means more than you know. Because of your support, my students have the materials they need to print their assignments, complete projects, and fully participate in our learning activities.\r\n\r\nYour contributions help create a classroom where every child has what they need to succeed. I am truly grateful for your support, and my students are excited and appreciative as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for making a meaningful difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758500725716,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials-for-success/9373827/","projectTitle":"The Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Largo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5381502_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525782466576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5381502"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1143","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1211,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":88.1,"schoolId":1143,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Intermediate School 7 Elias Bernstein on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Intermediate School 7 Elias Bernstein","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-7-elias-bernstein/1143"}