{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Junior High School 223 the Montauk","outOfStateSupporters":59.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6018454,"projectId":10097379,"letterContent":"This project has helped students develop creativity, confidence, and collaboration skills through hands-on digital music creation. By exploring rhythm, melody, song structure, and music technology, students learn how to express themselves while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Creating original music encourages teamwork, communication, and artistic growth, while helping students gain a deeper understanding of music production and the role technology plays in modern music-making.","fullyFundedDate":1777990476095,"projectUrl":"project/make-some-noise-digital-music-creation/10097379/","projectTitle":"Make Some Noise: Digital Music Creation for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jorgensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6018454_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542477886671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/montaukpride"},{"teacherId":6018454,"projectId":10181106,"letterContent":"This project has helped students develop valuable communication, storytelling, and digital media production skills through hands-on content creation. By planning, recording, and editing interviews, podcasts, and school news segments, students have strengthened their creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and confidence as communicators. Access to a Sony ZV-1f camera would expand these opportunities by allowing students to produce higher-quality video projects while gaining experience with professional media tools used in modern filmmaking and digital journalism.","fullyFundedDate":1776118419782,"projectUrl":"project/future-filmmakers-start-here/10181106/","projectTitle":"Future Filmmakers Start Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jorgensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6018454_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542477886671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/montaukpride"},{"teacherId":8842331,"projectId":10210614,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donation. The students are soooooo excited! It's also giving us good laughs because as the students who tried the vr system so far, they all have different reactions and sound effects. In fact, those who stand while using it kind of lose their balance a bit. They get very excited about the way they step into another place and have different surroundings that seem so real to them.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe VR System is helping my students by showing them different places. They can literally be standing on top of a mountain or walk along the beach. I am purchasing the Wander App which will also take them places. This will help with their creativity, creative writing, imagination, etc.\r\n\r\nSo far, the boys seem to be more interested (maybe it's because they are more vocal), because they are the first ones to ask me if they can explore today... Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1777990476492,"projectUrl":"project/travel-and-write-about-the-world-without/10210614/","projectTitle":"Travel And Write About The World Without Leaving The Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piazza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8842331_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670641077454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8842331"},{"teacherId":7660290,"projectId":10233711,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of our classroom and for helping make this project possible. Your contribution will have a meaningful impact on my 6th grade English Language Learners as they work to develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I will be able to use the HP OmniBook X Flip to provide more interactive, responsive, and personalized instruction. Instead of being limited to teaching from the front of the room, I can move freely throughout the classroom, sit alongside students, model writing, annotate texts, and provide real-time language support exactly when it is needed most.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this device extends far beyond technology. It will allow students to receive immediate feedback, participate in engaging lessons, and access visual supports that make learning more understandable and meaningful. Small-group instruction and one-on-one conferencing will become more effective, helping students build confidence as they develop academic language and literacy skills.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping to create an inclusive learning environment where all students have access to the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity is helping to close the digital divide and empower English Language Learners to become confident readers, writers, and communicators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your support will make a lasting difference in their educational journey and help them achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777990477228,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-enl-students-with-interactive/10233711/","projectTitle":"Empowering ENL Students with Interactive Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7660290_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628613345868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7660290"},{"teacherId":7660290,"projectId":10166648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness and commitment to education are making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, students will have access to technology that enhances engagement, collaboration, and creativity while strengthening essential literacy skills. These resources will allow them to annotate texts, participate in interactive learning activities, create multimedia projects, share their ideas with confidence, and receive immediate feedback that supports their growth as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation extends far beyond the classroom. By providing students with opportunities to develop digital literacy, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, you are helping prepare them for future academic success and the demands of an increasingly technology-driven world. Your generosity ensures that every student has access to tools that support their individual learning needs and empower them to become confident, independent learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, believing in their potential, and helping create a classroom environment where all children can thrive. Your support will have a lasting impact on their learning journey and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1777990476698,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning/10166648/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7660290_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628613345868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7660290"},{"teacherId":8842331,"projectId":10257939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the headphones. The students were so excited to use such high quality products. I let the students who lack concentration and focus use them first because these particular headphones have noise reduction and the students are able to focus on their task at hand and not be distracted by any happenings going on in the classroom around them. I plan to rotate them and let other students experience them, but then I'm going to primarily let those who get distracted easily use them regularly. Perhaps next year I'll ask for more so that eventually all of my students would have daily access to them.\r\nAnyway, upon using them, I did in fact notice a considerable amount of effort applied to their task and I also noticed they were not as distracted as they usually are.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this precious donation!","fullyFundedDate":1777990477085,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-help-block-out-distraction/10257939/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Help Block Out Distractions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piazza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8842331_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670641077454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8842331"},{"teacherId":10355637,"projectId":9907582,"letterContent":"My students have especially fallen in love with the new graphic novels. Every day, we begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading, and I've noticed students eagerly reaching for these books as soon as they walk in. The graphic novels have helped make reading feel exciting and accessible for many of my students, especially those who may have struggled to stay engaged with traditional texts in the past. Students are discussing characters with one another, recommending books to friends, and showing genuine enthusiasm for reading time.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, student-centered, and community-driven. During independent reading, students practice building stamina, fluency, and comprehension while exploring books that interest them personally. The new texts also support important literacy skills like analyzing themes, making inferences from both images and text, and understanding character development. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch reluctant readers become more confident and excited about reading because they finally see books that reflect their interests and reading styles.","fullyFundedDate":1764271505716,"projectUrl":"project/big-smiles-bright-minds-better-books/9907582/","projectTitle":"Big Smiles, Bright Minds, Better Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasilescu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10355637_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763643637762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355637"},{"teacherId":7873284,"projectId":6327082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom library with The Babysitters Club novels. Because of you, my students now have access to books that are engaging, relatable, and truly exciting to read.\r\n\r\nThese stories have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. My students are eager to pick up a book, talk about the characters, and make connections to their own lives. For many of my learners, finding books that feel approachable and interesting can be a challenge, and this series has helped spark a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nBeyond building literacy skills, these novels are helping my students grow socially and emotionally. The characters model friendship, problem-solving, and empathy—skills that are especially important for my special education students. Through these stories, my students are not only improving their reading, but also learning how to better understand themselves and others.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more inclusive and engaging classroom environment where all students can feel successful as readers. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping them discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1650744932708,"projectUrl":"project/baby-sitters-club/6327082/","projectTitle":"Baby-Sitters Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7873284_orig.jpg?crop=1703,1703,x473,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633455244588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7873284"},{"teacherId":7873284,"projectId":6326877,"letterContent":"Dry erase boards have transformed how my students participate in learning. They give my students the confidence to try without fear of making mistakes, allow me to check understanding instantly, and provide a hands-on, engaging way to practice essential skills. For many of my learners, this simple tool removes barriers and helps them feel successful. \r\n\r\nThese boards also allow every student to actively participate at the same time. Instead of waiting for a turn, all students can respond, show their thinking, and stay engaged in the lesson. This helps me quickly assess understanding and adjust instruction to meet their needs in the moment.\r\n\r\nFor many of my learners, fine motor challenges can make writing difficult and frustrating. Dry erase markers are easier to grip and require less pressure than pencils, and the larger writing space gives students the room they need to express their thinking more comfortably.","fullyFundedDate":1648940778222,"projectUrl":"project/personal-dry-erase-boards/6326877/","projectTitle":"Personal Dry Erase Boards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7873284_orig.jpg?crop=1703,1703,x473,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633455244588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7873284"},{"teacherId":6018454,"projectId":10118268,"letterContent":"Using a teleprompter has mades my student video projects more polished and them more confident, and professional sound. With a teleprompter, students focused on speaking clearly and expressing ideas instead of trying to memorize lines or look down at notes. This helped improve eye contact with the camera, smoother delivery, and stronger storytelling. 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Your contribution has provided our students with the materials they needed to explore creativity, focus, and problem-solving through the art of origami.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students were able to actively participate in hands-on learning experiences. The activity created a positive classroom environment where students felt proud of their accomplishments and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Opportunities like this allow students to learn in creative and engaging ways that go beyond traditional instruction. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768703675038,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-origami/9746396/","projectTitle":"Fun with Origami","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7660290_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628613345868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7660290"},{"teacherId":8142049,"projectId":10075446,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library now includes a collection of comics and graphic novels that have truly transformed how my students feel about reading. When the books first arrived, the excitement in the room was incredible. Students immediately started flipping through the pages, pointing out illustrations, and asking if they could begin reading right away. Even some of my most reluctant readers were eager to grab a book and dive in.\r\n\r\nThe comics have also helped students practice important reading skills such as sequencing events, identifying character emotions, and making predictions about what will happen next. The illustrations give students helpful context clues, allowing them to better understand the story and stay motivated to keep reading.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to build on this excitement by having students create their own short comics. They will use what they've learned about storytelling, dialogue, and illustrations to design their own characters and plots. This activity will allow them to combine creativity with literacy while reinforcing the reading skills they have been practicing.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made reading more accessible, engaging, and fun for my students. 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