{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 72 Rocco Laurie","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":10067476,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Calming with Creativity\" project. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has books, origami bookmarks, and pencils that help students slow down, focus, and enjoy the creative side of learning. Middle school students often need small moments to reset during a busy school day, and these materials give them positive ways to do just that. Whether they are folding an origami bookmark, quietly reading, or simply using a fresh pencil to start writing again, these simple tools help students refocus and return to learning with a calmer mindset.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project special is how it supports both creativity and well-being. Students love choosing a bookmark they created themselves and using it with a book from our classroom. These small moments build confidence, encourage reading, and create a classroom environment that feels welcoming and supportive. Your generosity is helping my students learn that creativity can be a powerful way to relax, think, and grow as learners. Thank you for making our classroom a calmer and more inspiring place.","fullyFundedDate":1772454325761,"projectUrl":"project/calming-with-creativity/10067476/","projectTitle":"Calming with Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4508586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506001991563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":10050056,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our students stay warm this winter. Because of your generosity, our classroom received hats and gloves that are making a real difference for many of my sixth graders.\r\n\r\nFor some students, winter can be uncomfortable and distracting when they arrive at school without proper cold-weather clothing. Having access to warm hats and gloves means they can walk to school, go outside for arrival, recess, and dismissal without worrying about the cold. Something as simple as warm hands can make a big difference in a student's day.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most about this project is that it provides students with comfort and dignity. When a student needs a hat or pair of gloves, they can quietly take one and know that someone cared enough to make sure they are warm and supported.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond providing clothing—you are helping create an environment where students feel cared for and ready to focus on learning. When students feel safe, comfortable, and supported, they are able to bring their full attention to the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making sure our students are warm, comfortable, and ready to learn this winter. Your generosity means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1769542493787,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-warm/10050056/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4508586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506001991563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":9868750,"letterContent":"cause of your generosity, our classroom library is growing in a way that truly changes the experience of reading for my students. Many of my sixth graders are just beginning to discover that reading can be something they enjoy—not just something they are required to do. When students can choose books that interest them, everything changes.\r\n\r\nWith the books you helped provide, students now have access to exciting titles that match their interests and reading levels. Some of my students immediately gravitated toward adventure stories like Hatchet, while others were thrilled to see classic mysteries like The Hardy Boys on the shelves. These are the kinds of books that keep students turning pages.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this donation so powerful is that it creates opportunity. When students see books they actually want to read, they read more. When they read more, their confidence grows. They begin to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nAlready, I have seen students eagerly browsing the shelves, recommending books to friends, and asking if they can borrow one to take home. Moments like these are exactly why classroom libraries matter so much.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping build a culture of reading in our classroom—one where students feel excited, capable, and curious.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping us fill our library with stories that will inspire them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1772222241073,"projectUrl":"project/fill-the-library/9868750/","projectTitle":"Fill the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4508586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506001991563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":4958917,"projectId":10073371,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations and helping us create a beautiful and comfortable cozy corner in our classroom. As soon as the students saw the new space, they were so excited to use it! They have been using the space to read independently, or work collaboratively with their peers in groups. Many students have used it as a space for a break in between classes, and help regulate themselves throughout the day. Your donations have helped create a beautiful space for students, and we appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1770426273752,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-corner/10073371/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4958917"},{"teacherId":9991472,"projectId":10050616,"letterContent":"The student were so excited and appreciative to receive these winter clothing items. We set up a table with hats and gloves and everyone got to come up and pick a set. They were showing them off all day. That weekend the temperatures dropped to below zero with a wind chill and real feel of -15. We were so happy that each kid has some winter clothing items to keep them warm. We also asked if anyone could use new socks or undershirts and students who needed them took them gratefully. The classes will always remember this. Your impact will be felt for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769445324463,"projectUrl":"project/warm-winter-wishes/10050616/","projectTitle":"Warm Winter Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991472"},{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":9765162,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Tools of the Trade project. The MacBook has become an essential professional tool that has strengthened my daily instruction and classroom organization. Having a reliable device allows me to plan lessons, design instructional materials, manage student data, and deliver clear, structured instruction without interruption. It has significantly improved the flow of teaching and allowed me to focus more fully on students rather than troubleshooting technology.\r\n\r\nWith this MacBook, I am able to model reading and writing strategies in real time, prepare differentiated materials, and provide timely feedback on student work. It supports lesson presentation, small-group instruction, assessment tracking, and communication with families and colleagues. The efficiency and reliability of this tool have expanded what I am able to accomplish as a teacher, making instruction more intentional, responsive, and well organized.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has allowed me to work more effectively and confidently in the classroom. The MacBook serves as a central professional resource that supports thoughtful planning, smooth delivery of lessons, and consistent support for students' learning. Thank you for investing in the tools educators need to do their best work each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768402917658,"projectUrl":"project/tools-of-the-trade/9765162/","projectTitle":"Tools of the Trade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4508586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506001991563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":4508586,"projectId":9856576,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has truly come to life. The new books from Grow Library Grow! are being used every day to build essential reading skills such as identifying central ideas, making inferences, analyzing characters, and supporting thinking with evidence from the text. These books give students access to rich vocabulary, meaningful topics, and a wide range of genres that allow us to teach reading in ways that are engaging, purposeful, and student-centered. Having the right books in students' hands makes a powerful difference in how deeply they are able to think and talk about what they read.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and joyful. Students read independently, in small groups, and alongside their peers, often stopping to jot notes, discuss ideas, or reread powerful passages. The new books have encouraged students to take risks, challenge themselves with more complex texts, and develop confidence as readers. Our library is now a place students naturally gravitate toward—one where they feel ownership, curiosity, and excitement.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are especially thriving. They are eagerly selecting books, recommending titles to classmates, and proudly sharing what they've learned. Seeing students who once struggled now engaged, focused, and excited about reading is one of the most meaningful outcomes of this project. Your support has not only added books to our shelves—it has strengthened our classroom community and helped our students grow as thoughtful, motivated readers. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764598428396,"projectUrl":"project/grow-library-grow/9856576/","projectTitle":"Grow Library Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4508586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506001991563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":10293214,"projectId":9992434,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation of books and office supplies to our underprivileged classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our children, many of whom have special needs and face daily challenges.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to learning materials that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support their individual learning styles. The books you donated open doors to imagination and understanding, while the office supplies help create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond the items themselves—it sends a powerful message to our students that they are valued, supported, and believed in. Seeing the excitement and confidence on their faces as they use these resources has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping us provide our students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to making a positive impact in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1768437779099,"projectUrl":"project/kapow-bam-read-cool-middle-school-rea/9992434/","projectTitle":"Kapow! Bam! Read! Cool Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietrunti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759160854046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293214"},{"teacherId":10293214,"projectId":9771584,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation of books and office supplies to our underprivileged classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our children, many of whom have special needs and face daily challenges.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to learning materials that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support their individual learning styles. The books you donated open doors to imagination and understanding, while the office supplies help create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond the items themselves—it sends a powerful message to our students that they are valued, supported, and believed in. Seeing the excitement and confidence on their faces as they use these resources has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping us provide our students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to making a positive impact in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1767825830100,"projectUrl":"project/help-fund-our-special-needs-learning-env/9771584/","projectTitle":"Help Fund Our Special Needs Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietrunti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759160854046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293214"},{"teacherId":5632157,"projectId":9718435,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your consideration in donating to our project. The generosity you have shown has helped us to create an amazing sensory nook for our classroom. This sensory nook supports our students in countless ways. Our students are already so excited by the progress that has been made in the sensory nook so far. We look forward to adding even more sensory items, but for now, we are truly enjoying this new comforting and relaxing space. The students have come up with so many ideas about what we can add to it further. They are truly loving the space, volunteering to keep it tidy, and have shown such gratitude to have this space in our classroom. \r\nThank you! \r\nMeghan & Jacque","fullyFundedDate":1767739717074,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sensory-needs-in-an-integrate/9718435/","projectTitle":"Supporting Sensory Needs in an Integrated Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McVey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5632157_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576152381273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5632157"},{"teacherId":10293214,"projectId":9771271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the classroom library and bookshelf. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in my classroom and in the daily experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have consistent access to books that are organized, inviting, and easy to reach. Many of my students are in special education and come from underprivileged backgrounds, and having a dedicated classroom library has helped remove barriers to learning. The variety of books allows students to find materials that match their reading levels, interests, and learning needs, which has increased their confidence and motivation to read.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf has transformed our space into a welcoming learning environment where students feel proud and excited to choose books independently. I have already seen improved engagement, more positive attitudes toward reading, and greater opportunities for individualized instruction and quiet learning moments.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than books and furniture—it has given my students access, encouragement, and a sense that their education truly matters. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764863028349,"projectUrl":"project/getting-cozy-in-the-reading-corner/9771271/","projectTitle":"Getting Cozy in the Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pietrunti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759160854046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293214"},{"teacherId":5632157,"projectId":9715834,"letterContent":"Being able to provide the basic classroom necessities to our students is so important to us. With your donations we were able to provide many arts and crafts materials needed for our classroom. This helps us to keep the students engaged and motivated when completing small group activities and mini projects. There are so many small items that are necessary for a classroom and your donations helped us to provide this for our classroom. Thank you for considering us and donating to this project. 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