{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Intermediate School 98 Bay Academy","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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! We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1760628183600,"projectUrl":"project/the-right-formula-prizes-practice-p/9783920/","projectTitle":"The Right Formula: Prizes + Practice = Progress","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":9576750,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations through DonorsChoose, which allowed me to receive Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards for my classroom. Your support has made a real and immediate difference in the learning experience for my students.\r\nWith your contributions, I was able to purchase engaging and interactive math activities that have completely energized my classroom. The kids are not only having fun, but they're also deeply engaged in building their math skills. It's been amazing to see their confidence grow as they tackle new concepts through games, hands-on activities, and creative lessons that I wouldn't have been able to access without your help.\r\nThanks to you, learning math has become something my students truly look forward to each day. Your generosity has created a positive and exciting environment where students feel supported and motivated.\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on my students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1757423417002,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-students-one-project-at-a-time/9576750/","projectTitle":"Engaging Students one Project 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":169817,"projectId":9702163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to colored paper and sheet protectors—resources that may seem small, but have a big impact on our daily classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThe colored paper has already brought more energy and engagement to our math activities. We're using it for differentiated assignments, interactive notes, and creative projects that help students better visualize and retain the material. It's amazing how something as simple as a splash of color can make learning more approachable and fun.\r\n\r\nThe sheet protectors are also a huge win for our classroom. They allow students to practice problems using dry-erase markers, making activities more interactive and reducing paper waste. Plus, they help keep important handouts and reference materials neat and reusable, which supports both organization and sustainability in our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our learning environment is not only more vibrant but also more efficient and engaging. Your support shows my students that there are people who care about their education—and that encouragement goes a long way.","fullyFundedDate":1758898699735,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-living-color/9702163/","projectTitle":"Math In Living Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/169817"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":9434668,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to my project. Because of your support, my math classroom is now equipped with a variety of tools that will make a lasting impact on my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we received a new reward system that will be used with each class to encourage and motivate students to work hard and stay engaged. These incentives help create a positive classroom environment where effort and improvement are recognized and celebrated—something that truly makes a difference in student motivation and participation.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reward system, we also received a pencil dispenser and dry-erase erasers. These simple yet essential tools help keep our classroom running smoothly. The pencil dispenser ensures students are always prepared without disrupting the flow of class, and the dry-erase erasers make it easier for students to participate in lessons, show their work, and engage with the material in real time.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided us with much-needed resources, but it has also shown my students that there are people out there who believe in them and their success. That kind of support is incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to create a classroom environment where students are encouraged, equipped, and empowered to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758898731024,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-my-math-learners/9434668/","projectTitle":"Motivating My Math Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/169817"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":9473935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! The students were so excited about the materials we received!\r\n\r\nThe posters are absolutely amazing! They are so eye catching and filled with useful information. We started the year learning about the divisibility rules so the banners about that topic have been used and referenced many times already!\r\n\r\nThe desk dividers will help us focus when taking our tests but some students want to use them to help them focus on their independent assignments!\r\n\r\nThe students and I also especially loved the pencil dispenser. It will keep all our extra pencils the students need to borrow stored and out of the way. Not to mention, it's actually really fun to dispense a pencil from it!\r\n\r\nThis would not have been possible if it had not been for you! 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