{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 98 Bay Academy","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":10167970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. I really appreciate your generosity. These supplies have already made a big difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the large Post-it notes during group work. Students have been working in small groups to solve multi-step problems and test prep questions, and instead of working quietly on their own papers, they used the Post-its to write out their thinking together. I loved seeing them talk through their ideas, make mistakes, fix them, and explain their reasoning to each other. It made their thinking so much more visible, and they were much more engaged than usual.\r\n\r\nThe supply caddy has also been really helpful. Everything has a place now, and it's cut down on the usual \"Where is this?\" moments during class. It is a great additon to the classroom as students who don't have their supplies can just go grab what they need instead of asking where everything is.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. It's had a real impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776124067807,"projectUrl":"project/stick-it-solve-it-share-it/10167970/","projectTitle":"Stick It, Solve It, Share It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/169817"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":9911503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to colorful paper that has truly transformed the way we learn math. What may seem like a simple resource has made a powerful impact—students are more engaged, excited, and eager to participate each day. The vibrant materials allow us to create hands-on, interactive activities that support group work, collaboration, and creativity.\r\nStudents are now working together to solve problems, explain their thinking, and make connections in ways that were not as natural before. The use of color has helped them better organize their work, visualize concepts, and deepen their understanding of important skills. Most importantly, it has helped bring math to life and allowed students to make real-world connections in a meaningful way. Your generosity has created a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment, and we are incredibly grateful for the difference you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1776088456367,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun-one-color-at-a-time/9911503/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun, One Color at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.jpg?crop=3541,3541,x0,y1829&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754946507649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":5261803,"projectId":9702537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Escape Boring Learning.\" Because of your generosity, I was able to receive a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card that allowed me to purchase engaging and meaningful math resources for my students. These materials brought new energy to our classroom and helped make learning more interactive, exciting, and accessible for all of my students.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I was able to introduce activities that truly captured my students' interest while strengthening their understanding of key math concepts. Some of their favorite experiences included an Equivalent Expressions Murder Mystery and a Percent Escape Room, which challenged them to apply their problem-solving skills in a fun and collaborative way. The activities encouraged critical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance, while also reinforcing the mathematical skills we are working so hard to build.\r\n\r\nThe resources also greatly supported my struggling learners. The word wall cards and learning standard displays helped create a classroom environment where students could easily reference important vocabulary and concepts while working. Having these clear visual supports made a meaningful difference in helping students build confidence and independence. My students and I are truly grateful for this opportunity, and we sincerely appreciate your generosity in helping bring engaging learning experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758898705456,"projectUrl":"project/escape-boring-learning/9702537/","projectTitle":"Escape Boring Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5261803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522247770696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261803"},{"teacherId":8835903,"projectId":9711753,"letterContent":"Our coloring club is in full swing! Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Because of you, our classroom now has a dedicated space for creativity, mindfulness, and—most importantly—stress relief. Here is a look at how your gift is making a difference:\r\nWhen the boxes of vibrant markers and intricate coloring books first arrived, the excitement was palpable. My students' eyes lit up as they explored the different patterns and color palettes. One student told me, \"I can't wait to come to after school just for us to relax.\" It was a powerful moment of seeing them feel truly valued.\r\nWe are using these materials to take a breath a relax from school's daily stresses. After school, students grab their favorite coloring book and a set of markers and get creative!","fullyFundedDate":1764863189156,"projectUrl":"project/the-key-to-relaxation-coloring/9711753/","projectTitle":"The Key to Relaxation - Coloring!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stromnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835903"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":9944224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of colorful paper, pencils, and other supplies. These materials have made a tremendous difference in our classroom.\r\nThe colorful paper is used for student projects, bulletin board activities, reference sheets for binders, and engaging, hands-on activities that make learning more fun and effective. The pencils are especially helpful for students who may not have their own, allowing them to start lessons right away without losing valuable instructional time.\r\nYour support truly helps create a more organized, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for our students. We are very grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1767220310887,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-shine-paper-pencils-/9944224/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Shine: Paper, Pencils & Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.jpg?crop=3541,3541,x0,y1829&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754946507649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":9765498,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation of colored cardstock, my math students will be able to engage with lessons in a more hands-on and visual way throughout the year. The cardstock will be used to create math foldables, anchor charts, and interactive graphic organizers that help students organize their thinking and break down problem-solving steps. Students will use different colors to represent strategies, operations, and key information, making abstract math concepts more concrete and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using the cardstock during upcoming math units that focus on multi-step problem solving and mathematical reasoning. They will create visual models, reference tools, and collaborative posters that will remain displayed in the classroom to support ongoing learning. This resource will allow students to actively demonstrate their understanding, reflect on their thinking, and build confidence as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous contribution and support of our classroom. Your kindness has provided meaningful materials that will enhance instruction and student engagement all year long. Because of you, my students will have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed in math.","fullyFundedDate":1766254329143,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-colorful/9765498/","projectTitle":"Making Math Colorful","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/169817"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":9821900,"letterContent":"The colorful paper and essential school supplies you provided have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. These materials brought energy, creativity, and confidence to my students' daily work. With vibrant paper to complete projects and the basic tools they need to write and stay organized, my students are now better prepared, more engaged, and excited to learn.\r\nYour generosity helped create a learning environment where every child feels supported and capable. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your support truly brightens our classroom—one page, one pencil, and one child at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1763581631550,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-for-growing-mathemati/9821900/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations for Growing Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.jpg?crop=3541,3541,x0,y1829&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754946507649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":8737635,"projectId":9692241,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for your generous support in providing new books for our classroom. Your contributions have made a huge difference in the lives of our students. We wanted to take a moment to share with you the ways in which these new texts are enhancing our reading program and benefiting the students you've helped support. The new books we've added to our library have been an incredible resource in teaching a wide range of literacy skills. For example, many of the books introduce more complex vocabulary, which has given us the opportunity to practice context clues and word-attack strategies. We've also been able to dive deeper into discussions around character development, plot structure, and theme—skills that students need to not only comprehend but analyze and connect with the text.","fullyFundedDate":1757457040533,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-spark-young-minds/9692241/","projectTitle":"Books to Spark Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alkabbani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8737635_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664842946698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8737635"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":9837872,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project! I'm excited to share that the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has already been used to purchase engaging escape rooms and guided notes for our math classroom. In fact, we used one of the escape rooms today, and the students were absolutely thrilled. They worked together, discussed strategies, and celebrated each puzzle they solved. Knowing that we have more escape rooms ready, each covering topics we will be learning in the near future, has the whole class excited for what's ahead.\r\n\r\nThe impact on my students has already been incredibly meaningful. These activities turn math into an adventure and help even reluctant learners approach new concepts with confidence and curiosity. The guided notes keep them organized and focused, while the escape rooms make problem-solving feel like fun rather than work. I've seen motivation rise, participation increase, and a new energy fill the room during math time. Your generosity has brought joy, engagement, and deeper understanding to our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763575472323,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-the-learning-subtract-the-bore/9837872/","projectTitle":"Multiply the Learning, Subtract the Boredom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/169817"},{"teacherId":10239663,"projectId":9677768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom and the impact you had on student learning. In our classroom, technology plays a vital role in helping students access the curriculum. One important way we use it is to provide audio support for assessments for students with disabilities, allowing those students that require it, to have tests read aloud to them. This ensures that they can show what they truly understand, without reading barriers getting in the way.\r\n\r\nThe new headphones you provided have been especially exciting for my students. They allow each student, that that has a testing accommodation of tests read, to clearly hear the audio on their tests without distractions, making the experience more comfortable and effective. The individual storage bags have also made a big difference—keeping everything neatly organized and easy to manage, which helps our classroom run smoothly.\r\n\r\nSeveral groups of students have especially benefited from this new technology. My students with disabilities have shown increased confidence and independence when using the headphones during assessments. Thank you again for helping create a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the daily lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757423215397,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-succeed-empowering-every/9677768/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn, Succeed: Empowering Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239663"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":9576972,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Thanks to you, we now have colorful paper and fun classroom supplies that are helping math come alive every single day.\r\nYour donation has added so much excitement and creativity to our lessons. The students are thrilled to use the bright paper for hands-on activities, math games, and projects that help them see math in new and meaningful ways. Their faces light up when they realize learning can be both educational and fun — and it's all because of you.\r\nYour kindness has truly transformed our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and for making our math lessons more engaging, interactive, and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1758546557593,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-with-the-right-tools/9576972/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn with the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.jpg?crop=3541,3541,x0,y1829&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754946507649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":9783920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Donors Choose project! Because of you, our classroom now has a fully stocked prize chest filled with fun and exciting rewards that are already making a big difference in student motivation and engagement.\r\n\r\nThese prizes are a key part of our classroom reward system. Students earn stars for completing 100% of their homework, as well as for performing well on tests and assignments. Now, with your donation, they can exchange those stars for meaningful rewards which helps my students stay on task and motivated! The prize chest has turned effort and success into something students can see and proudly celebrate.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only helped supply my classroom with materials, it has also encouraged a group of students to work hard, and strive for success. Thank you for being a part of their journey! 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