{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"IS 77 Joseph F Quinn School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9330600,"projectId":9499565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Math That Clicks: Building Skills With Visual Tools. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has visual math resources that will help make abstract concepts clearer and more accessible for all learners. I have been thoughtfully planning how to introduce these tools into upcoming lessons, small-group instruction, and math centers so students can build strong conceptual understanding alongside procedural skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately intrigued and excited. They carefully explored the visuals and manipulatives and asked questions about how they would help with math topics we are currently learning. Their curiosity and enthusiasm created a positive buzz in the classroom and helped set the tone for a more confident and engaged approach to math, especially for students who benefit from hands-on and visual supports.\r\n\r\nThe next steps include using these tools during structured lessons to support problem-solving, model strategies, and reinforce grade-level standards. These resources will also be used to differentiate instruction for students with varying learning needs, including those who need extra support or alternative ways to access content. Thanks to your support, math instruction in our classroom will be more interactive, inclusive, and meaningful. I am truly grateful for your investment in my students and their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758202846781,"projectUrl":"project/math-that-clicks-building-skills-with-v/9499565/","projectTitle":"Math That Clicks: Building Skills With Visual Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330600_orig.jpg?crop=529,529,x24,y550&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698083015108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330600"},{"teacherId":6976882,"projectId":9665516,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness. Because of you, our classroom now has resources that support engagement, confidence, and academic growth and even hunger.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them the tools they need to feel successful. Your generosity is truly appreciated and will continue to impact our classroom throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1763995231961,"projectUrl":"project/a-bite-of-kindness-snacks-for-my-studen/9665516/","projectTitle":"A Bite of Kindness: Snacks for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ribenbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6976882_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x162,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603188524359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6976882"},{"teacherId":9330600,"projectId":9499559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Making Math Magical: Games That Build Brainpower!\" Because of your generosity, our classroom now has engaging math games that will support hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaboration. I have been intentionally preparing these materials to align with upcoming math lessons and small-group instruction, ensuring that each game is introduced with clear purpose and structure to maximize student learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately curious and excited. Even before using them, they eagerly asked questions about the games and could not wait to learn how they would be incorporated into math class. The anticipation alone has already helped build a positive mindset around math and has increased student motivation and interest in upcoming lessons.\r\n\r\nThese resources will be used during math centers, intervention groups, and enrichment activities to reinforce grade-level skills and support diverse learners, including students with IEPs and English language learners. Our next steps include introducing the games as part of structured lessons that focus on problem-solving, reasoning, and cooperative learning. Because of your generosity, math instruction in our classroom will be more engaging, inclusive, and joyful. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create meaningful learning opportunities for them.","fullyFundedDate":1758202739322,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-magical-games-that-build-br/9499559/","projectTitle":"Making Math Magical: Games That Build Brainpower!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330600_orig.jpg?crop=529,529,x24,y550&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698083015108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330600"},{"teacherId":8428489,"projectId":9789694,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my wonderful, amazing students who appreciate all items that they receive. By donating to my project you have helped me put big smiles on my students faces. One donation equals magic for my students because it brings them joy when they receive things that they can use during the school day. \r\nStudents will use these items to create a stem project that will be displayed on an outside of the classroom bulletin board. \r\nThank you again for donating to my class and thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764719895141,"projectUrl":"project/constructing-a-paper-roller-coaster/9789694/","projectTitle":"Constructing a Paper Roller Coaster","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mccall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8428489"},{"teacherId":6976882,"projectId":9767916,"letterContent":"We've been using the new plants and cleaning cloths every day, and they've had a big impact on our classroom routines. One meaningful moment was during group work time—students now wipe down their tables before and after activities, which has helped them take ownership of their space and transition more calmly between lessons. The plants have also become part of our daily routine, with students checking on them and making sure they're cared for, which builds responsibility and pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the plants and cleaning cloths, they were excited and curious. Several students commented that the room felt nicer and more organized, and they were eager to help use the cloths and take care of the plants. It immediately created a sense of respect for our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include strengthening independent work and small-group lessons. Students are learning to maintain a clean, calm workspace so they can better focus on reading, writing, and math tasks. These simple but powerful tools are helping create a structured, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable, responsible, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765308951891,"projectUrl":"project/transform-our-classroom-into-a-calming-o/9767916/","projectTitle":"Transform Our Classroom Into a Calming Oasis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ribenbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6976882_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x162,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603188524359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6976882"},{"teacherId":9286099,"projectId":9886203,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous contributions have made in our self-contained 6th-grade classroom. Our new reading resources, specifically the high-interest informational texts adapted for a 4th-grade reading level, have completely transformed our ability to tackle complex academic standards. We recently used the new materials for our unit on Fears and Phobias. Using the text structures model we developed, my students were able to successfully analyze and break down texts about topics like Arachnophobia and social anxiety. They didn't just read the content; they actively determined how the author organized the facts using structures like Compare and Contrast and Problem and Solution. This deeper level of analysis would not have been possible with our previous generic materials. Sharing a specific classroom moment: one student, who often struggles with engagement, successfully identified the \"signal words\" in a paragraph about healthy fear versus unnecessary fear and practically jumped out of his seat when he realized the structure was Compare and Contrast! It was a powerful moment of academic success and pride.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the new, colorful, and relevant materials was priceless. They felt seen and respected. Unlike the outdated resources we had before, these materials looked like \"real\" 6th-grade work, but were designed specifically for their needs. They immediately dove into the activities, excited to finally have texts that matched their interests without overwhelming them with complex vocabulary and dense paragraphs. The immediate boost in confidence was palpable; the quiet excitement turned into enthusiastic participation as they realized, \"I can actually do this!\" This project didn't just provide us with new books and worksheets; it gave my students the confidence and access they needed to engage with grade-level science and social studies topics.\r\n\r\nAs a direct result of the strong foundation they built during the Fears and Phobias unit, our next step is to apply these exact analysis skills to our new history unit about early human civilizations, where we are meeting Lucy. We will be analyzing historical documents and texts, looking for structures like Description and Sequence to understand her discovery and life. Thank you, once again, for giving my students the tools to become successful, confident, and analytical readers. Your gift truly keeps on giving by opening up new doors to learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762777095044,"projectUrl":"project/focus-learn-and-grow-tools-to-support/9886203/","projectTitle":"Focus, Learn, and Grow: Tools to Support My Self-Contained Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Qeraj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286099_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705677286657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286099"},{"teacherId":9286099,"projectId":9744162,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that will truly change their learning experience. Your kindness is more than a donation — it is an investment in their confidence, curiosity, and future.\r\nEvery day in our classroom, I see students who are eager to learn but often held back by limited materials. Your support removes those barriers. With these new resources, my students will be able to engage more deeply, think more creatively, and feel genuinely excited about school. You have given them tools that will help them grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.\r\nYour generosity shows my students that they matter — that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them. That message alone can inspire a child for a lifetime.\r\nThank you for making a real difference. Thank you for believing in our classroom. And thank you for giving my students the chance to become the confident, capable learners they are meant to be.","fullyFundedDate":1760533328453,"projectUrl":"project/safe-comfy-and-fun-supporting-our-sel/9744162/","projectTitle":"Safe, Comfy, and Fun: Supporting Our Self-Contained Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Qeraj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286099_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705677286657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286099"},{"teacherId":369462,"projectId":9916797,"letterContent":"A color printer will make an immediate and lasting impact on my 6th and 7th grade ELA classroom. With this resource, I can bring our learning environment to life by creating bright, engaging anchor charts that help students better understand key reading and writing skills. Instead of dull, hard-to-see visuals, students will have clear, colorful references that support them every day.\r\n\r\nThis printer will also allow me to showcase student work in a way that honors their effort and creativity. Many of our projects include images, graphics, and digital components that simply don't translate well in black and white. Printing their work in color helps students feel proud, motivated, and truly seen.\r\n\r\nBeyond classroom visuals, I will use the printer to create newsletters, family communication, and take-home materials that are vibrant, clear, and easy to read. This helps keep families connected and supports students who benefit from color-coded instructions or high-contrast worksheets.\r\n\r\nOverall, this color printer will brighten our classroom, strengthen student engagement, and make learning more accessible for all students. It's a small tool that will bring big, meaningful changes to our daily ELA experience.","fullyFundedDate":1764718972191,"projectUrl":"project/color-for-our-classroom/9916797/","projectTitle":"Color for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/369462"},{"teacherId":432793,"projectId":9506179,"letterContent":"The excitement in the room was palpable when our boxes arrived! My students were immediately relieved to see the supply of pencils, pens, and composition notebooks, knowing they now have the tools to stay organized and prepared every single day without the stress of purchasing their own supplies. The variety pack of snacks was an absolute hit and has been a game-changer for maintaining focus; having a quick treat ensures their basic needs are met so their minds can be ready to learn. Seeing them personalize their new folders and organize their desks with the new materials created an instant sense of ownership and pride in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put the instructional materials to work as we dive deeper into US History. The highlighters are already being used to analyze and annotate primary source documents, helping my 8th graders break down complex texts and truly \"think like historians.\" We are currently using the large drawing paper, markers, and rulers for a collaborative project where students are visualizing the historical events we have been studying. Your support has not only equipped our physical space but has energized our learning spirit, and we are so excited to carry this momentum into our next unit.","fullyFundedDate":1754843360693,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-8th-grade-social/9506179/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for 8th Grade Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432793_orig.png?crop=966,966,x42,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690489754156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/the-real-mr-stock"},{"teacherId":8244810,"projectId":9657591,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to the purchase of a gift card. The use of the card is purchasing resources to enhance my lessons.\r\n\r\nThe students derive an increase in learning from such resources, and they serve to increase the interest students have in the subject matter.\r\n\r\nThe material that will be purchased will include power points to help visual learners . The students will also get handouts with guided notes to help them with the most important aspects of the lesson . They will also be provided with a task to help them reinforce the concepts taught.\r\n\r\nPlease know you are making a difference in the lives of the children.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. JH","fullyFundedDate":1758898773426,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-enhance-learning/9657591/","projectTitle":"Resources To Enhance Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. JH","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8244810_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723640550015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244810"},{"teacherId":8244810,"projectId":9657495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Many of my students do not have access to a computer and printer at home. Therefore, they cannot produce work with the tools of current technology and present such work on the classroom and hallway bulletin boards. The printer has enabled my students to produce more work in less time, in a format both informative and attractive.\r\n\r\nI see the excitment and pride in the eyes of the students when they see their work displayed. This is particularly true for students for whom writing is a challenge.\r\n\r\nWe all have you to thank for it.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. JH","fullyFundedDate":1757631380690,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer/9657495/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. JH","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8244810_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723640550015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244810"},{"teacherId":9706762,"projectId":9633933,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have the supplies they need to fully engage and thrive in the classroom! Pencils, notebooks, markers, folders, and whiteboards have made learning more hands-on, creative, and organized. Students are participating more, staying focused, and feeling confident because they have the tools to succeed.\r\nYour support has helped create a positive, welcoming classroom where every child feels prepared, valued, and ready to explore, learn, and grow. You're not just providing supplies, you're helping shape the future of each student in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1758898958155,"projectUrl":"project/from-empty-desks-to-endless-possibilitie/9633933/","projectTitle":"From Empty Desks to Endless Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hameli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706762_orig.jpg?crop=655,655,x19,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758505574212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706762"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_906","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":564,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"7.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.0,"schoolId":906,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about IS 77 Joseph F Quinn School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"IS 77 Joseph F Quinn School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/is-77/906"}