{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Junior High School 118 William W Niles","outOfStateSupporters":45.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7051851,"projectId":9787575,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, I was able to create a calm corner resource station in our classroom that supports students in managing their emotions while staying engaged in learning. Rather than being a space where students remain for long periods of time, it serves as a quick-access area where they can pick up what they need—whether it's a sensory tool, calming item, or strategy—and then return to their seats ready to refocus.\r\n\r\nWhen students were first introduced to the calm corner, they were excited and curious about the different tools available to them. It didn't take long for them to begin using the station with purpose. I've already seen students independently recognize when they need support, walk over, choose a resource, and transition back to their work with improved focus and self-control. It has been empowering for them to take ownership of their emotions in such a simple, structured way.\r\n\r\nAs we continue building these routines, students are strengthening their self-awareness and learning how to regulate themselves without disrupting their learning time. This station has become a seamless part of our classroom environment, supporting both emotional well-being and academic success. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel supported, capable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1767196923241,"projectUrl":"project/from-overwhelmed-to-empowered-building/9787575/","projectTitle":"From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Building a Calm Corner for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7051851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759444494228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7051851"},{"teacherId":7051851,"projectId":9787795,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been able to expand both our SEL (social-emotional learning) station and our student self-care station with a variety of snacks. These resources have quickly become an important part of our daily routine. Students are able to independently access a snack when they are feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or simply need a quick reset. We've also incorporated the snacks into structured SEL moments, where students practice identifying their feelings and choosing strategies—like taking a mindful break paired with a small snack—to help regulate themselves and return ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new additions, their excitement was immediate. For many of them, it wasn't just about the snacks—it was about feeling seen, supported, and cared for. Several students expressed gratitude and eagerly began engaging more with the SEL station, using it as a safe space to regroup. It has already helped reduce disruptions and has increased students' ability to refocus and participate in lessons more productively.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to build strong self-regulation habits and independence. Students are learning to recognize when they need a break, make thoughtful choices, and return to learning with a clearer mindset. These resources are supporting not just their academic growth, but their emotional well-being, and we are so grateful for the role you've played in making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1767196112847,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-focus-snacks-to-keep-us-learnin/9787795/","projectTitle":"Feeding Focus: Snacks to Keep Us Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7051851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759444494228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7051851"},{"teacherId":8952192,"projectId":9607889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to a variety of fun and meaningful incentives like stress balls, fidgets, pencils, small toys, and erasers. We've been using these items to celebrate positive behavior, perseverance, and academic growth. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who had been struggling stay focused throughout a lesson, proudly earning a small reward and beaming with confidence. These tools have become a powerful way to reinforce effort and build a positive, encouraging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to participate, stay on task, and support one another. Even small achievements are now celebrated, helping students feel recognized and motivated every day. The incentives have also sparked conversations about goal-setting, kindness, and personal growth, strengthening our classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to support our current lessons and encourage positive habits. Students are already setting personal goals and working hard to achieve them, knowing their efforts will be acknowledged. Your kindness has truly made a lasting impact, turning everyday learning into joyful and meaningful experiences. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student feels valued and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1762267599571,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters/9607889/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8952192_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x292,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755301242288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8952192"},{"teacherId":10242510,"projectId":9684879,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our middle school special education science classroom has become a more vibrant, organized, and supportive space where every student can thrive. The new materials have made hands-on learning more accessible and engaging for my learners, many of whom benefit from visual supports, structured workspaces, and multisensory tools.\r\n\r\nOne of our first uses of the materials was during our \"Modeling Matter\" and \"Energy in Motion\" labs, where students created illustrated explanations to show phenomena like melting, dissolving, and force interactions. The Crayola triangular crayons and colored pencils have been especially helpful for students who need adaptive grips—the triangular shape makes them easier to hold and control. \r\n\r\nThe laminator has already become essential for our classroom. We've been able to laminate visual schedules, communication boards, lab direction cards, and step-by-step checklists that help students stay on track and reduce anxiety during science activities. \r\n\r\nOur large digital timer has been a huge support for students who rely on predictable routines and visual countdowns to manage transitions. It has helped reduce stress during labs and allowed students to monitor their time more independently — something several of them have mentioned makes them \"feel like actual scientists.\"\r\n\r\nThe LED corner lamp and essential oil diffuser have transformed part of our room into a quiet, sensory-friendly space. This area has quickly become a go-to spot for students who need a moment to regulate before returning to challenging tasks. Multiple students have commented that the room \"feels calmer now.\" \r\n\r\nAs we move into our next science units on ecosystems, weather, and engineering, these materials will continue to support multisensory learning, scaffolded tasks, and hands-on investigations. My students will use the drawing supplies for model-building, the laminator for durable visual tools, and the timer to support self-management during longer labs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than supply our classroom — it has created new opportunities for independence, creativity, and joy. My students feel valued, capable, and seen because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1757247538228,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-special-education-science-clas/9684879/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Special Education Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242510_orig.jpg?crop=718,718,x185,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757270618577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-science"},{"teacherId":10239196,"projectId":9678159,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share that our DonorsChoose project has been fully funded, and the materials have arrived! My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. Because of your kindness, we now have snaks to keep us up and energized in class ready to tackle math problems. That will make a huge difference in our classroom learning experience. Your contribution is helping mcreate learning opportunities and inspiring curiosity every day. Seeing my students' excitement as they explore these new resources has been truly heartwarming.Thank you again for believing in our classroom and helping our students learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758202703118,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9678159/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kourouma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239196"},{"teacherId":10239196,"projectId":9676843,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share that our DonorsChoose project has been fully funded, and the materials have arrived! My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. Because of your kindness, we now have a bean bag for days that students want to take 2-3 minute break. That will make a huge difference in our classroom learning experience. Your contribution is helping create hands-on learning opportunities and inspiring curiosity every day. Seeing my students' excitement as they explore these new resources has been truly heartwarming.Thank you again for believing in our classroom and helping our students learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758202851788,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-calm-area/9676843/","projectTitle":"Classroom calm area","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kourouma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239196"},{"teacherId":10182762,"projectId":9612573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new math resources you helped provide have truly energized our classroom and deepened our students' engagement with learning.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, especially the hands-on manipulatives and visual aids, they were thrilled. One student said, \"Now I can actually see what the numbers are doing!\" That moment captured the excitement and curiosity your gift sparked.\r\nWe've already put the materials to great use. Recently, during our unit on fractions and ratios, students used fraction tiles and number lines to explore equivalency and comparison. In one project, they worked in small groups to design \"math menus\" for imaginary restaurants, calculating prices, discounts, and proportions. It was amazing to see them apply math in a real-world context while collaborating and problem-solving.\r\nNext, we're diving into a geometry unit where students will use the new tools to explore shapes, angles, and measurement. They'll be creating scale models of classroom objects and using protractors and rulers to analyze symmetry and area. These resources are helping us move beyond worksheets and into meaningful, hands-on learning.\r\nYour support has made all of this possible. Thank you for being part of our classroom's journey. We're excited to keep building mathematical confidence and creativity, one lesson at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758898804450,"projectUrl":"project/count-on-us-as-we-create-a-welcoming-mat/9612573/","projectTitle":"Count on Us as We Create a Welcoming Math Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Abdulla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10182762_orig.jpg?crop=2677,2677,x0,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755371619951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182762"},{"teacherId":10235330,"projectId":9670170,"letterContent":"My students were able to use the supplies to create letters to their future selves. These served as my first classroom display of their work.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I was able to make a word wall to support their ongoing learning with the hanging pockets. The laminator is being used around the room to make whiteboards, create decorations, and secure materials on their desks. The pins are being used to hang things around the room for display, and are especially useful with the new bulletin board being installed.","fullyFundedDate":1756762090979,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-basic-supplies-neede/9670170/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher! Basic Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-liu"},{"teacherId":9849770,"projectId":9121695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. I mean it. Your generosity truly means the world to us. I know there are countless other projects and causes you could have chosen to support, which makes it all the more meaningful that you decided to give to ours. Because of you, our students will have access to resources and opportunities that will directly impact their learning and growth. On behalf of myself and my students, thank you again for your kindness and belief in the work we are doing together.","fullyFundedDate":1746785356733,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-math-classroom-decor/9121695/","projectTitle":"8th Grade Math Classroom Decor","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Huang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849770"},{"teacherId":10239196,"projectId":9677677,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new math supplies from DonorsChoose, their excitement was contagious and they couldn't believe the colorful manipulatives, dry-erase boards, and math games were just for them! One unforgettable moment was during a lesson on fractions, where students used the fraction tiles to visualize and compare different values. Seeing the light bulbs go off as they physically manipulated the pieces to solve problems was incredibly rewarding. These hands-on tools have transformed the way we approach math, making abstract concepts more concrete and engaging. Right now, we're moving into a unit on multi-step word problems, and students are using the new resources to break down problems collaboratively and explain their thinking with confidence. Thanks to your generosity, our math classroom is now a space filled with energy, curiosity, and meaningful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757423421185,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9677677/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kourouma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239196"},{"teacherId":6209145,"projectId":8991329,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! My students and I appreciate your kind gesture. To capture our gratitude, I've included thank-you notes from my students below.\r\n\r\n\"Thank you for the gifts you gave us! They were really cool and me and my friends loved them. We were bothering our teachers a lot with them but it was still fun nonetheless. Me and my friends really appreciate you giving these to us and will forever be in your thanks. Again, thank you!!!\"\r\n\r\n-Sahar (student who received a gift) \r\n\r\n\"Thank you so much for giving us these cool fidgets and toys for our section sheet rewards! I really like using them when I feel nervous or need something to do with my hands. They're also super fun to play with when I'm bored. Thanks again for making our rewards extra fun!\"\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nLayla\r\n\r\n\"Thank you for the donation. My class truly appreciates what you gave. I hope you have a great future. You are an amazing person.\"\r\nMohammad","fullyFundedDate":1735689278726,"projectUrl":"project/joy-and-necessities/8991329/","projectTitle":"Joy and Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alamari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6209145"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_371","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":467,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"5.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.4,"schoolId":371,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Junior High School 118 William W Niles on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Junior High School 118 William W Niles","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/jhs-118-william-w-niles/371"}