{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Junior High School 223 the Montauk","outOfStateSupporters":57.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10353641,"projectId":10679769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our SEL Afterschool program! Your generosity helps make our Wednesday afternoons a welcoming, fun, and positive space where students can relax, connect with their peers, and continue growing beyond the regular school day. The snacks are especially appreciated because they give students a chance to recharge after a long school day while enjoying time together. Having snacks to share, along with our activity supplies, makes our afternoons feel even more special!\r\n\r\nDuring our afterschool sessions, we participate in team-building games, arts and crafts, group activities, and social-emotional learning discussions. We begin with mood check-ins and activities like \"Rose, Thorn, and Bud,\" which encourage students to reflect on their feelings, recognize their strengths, and share their experiences with others. Our current focus is self-awareness, and we are working on recognizing emotions, identifying personal strengths, and developing positive relationships. The snacks also give students a chance to socialize in a relaxed setting and strengthen friendships. Our next steps are to continue building these skills through collaborative activities, creative projects, and hands-on cooking experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our afterschool program a place where they can learn, laugh, enjoy a snack, build friendships, and feel supported. Your kindness makes these experiences possible, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1793714734454,"projectUrl":"project/sel-afterschool-goodies/10679769/","projectTitle":"SEL Afterschool Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785204966603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353641"},{"teacherId":10353641,"projectId":10678885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our ENL Support project possible! Your generosity has provided my English Language Learners with an important tool to help them access their education and feel more confident in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe iPads are making a meaningful difference in how my students learn. I push into ELA, Social Studies, and Math classes, where many of my students are still beginning to develop their English skills. Some speak very little English and need additional support understanding classroom directions, assignments, reading passages, and instructional materials. With the iPads, students can use translation tools like Google Translate to better understand what they are learning, follow along with their classmates, and work more independently. Instead of waiting for someone to translate every direction or struggling to understand an assignment, they have a resource that allows them to take a more active role in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most is seeing students become more independent and willing to participate. For students who are new to learning in English, having access to translation technology can make an overwhelming assignment feel manageable. It helps them feel included, gives them more confidence to participate, and allows them to focus on learning grade-level content while continuing to develop their English skills.\r\n\r\nAs an ENL teacher, my goal is to make sure language is never a barrier that prevents my students from showing what they know. These iPads will continue to help create a more accessible, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Thank you for investing in my students, believing in their potential, and giving them tools that will make a difference in their educational journey. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1793714778772,"projectUrl":"project/esl-support/10678885/","projectTitle":"ESL Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785204966603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353641"},{"teacherId":9798152,"projectId":8866688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project and for funding a color printer for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of this color printer, we are able to create colorful bulletin boards and counseling-related projects for the students. The bright, welcoming displays help make our space feel warm and encouraging, and the printed materials help students explore their feelings, build confidence, and develop important social and emotional skills in creative, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nWhat may seem like just a printer has truly made our counseling projects come to life in color — and it is already making a difference for the students who see and use these materials every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for giving them tools that help them learn, grow, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1733234750418,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-counselor-needd-some-color/8866688/","projectTitle":"Middle School Counselor Needd Some Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798152_orig.jpg?crop=1816,1816,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728485166466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798152"},{"teacherId":3619029,"projectId":10160720,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students become real engineers\r\n\r\nThank you for the Bambu Lab 3D printer and the filament that came with it. This printer lets students design an object on a computer, send it to the printer, and hold the finished product a few hours later. That loop of design, print, test, and revise is the heart of engineering and an example of the type of meaningful work and growth I want to see in my STEM classroom. Our old printers were slow and temperamental, and students spent more time troubleshooting jams and failed prints than designing. The Bambu Lab printer is far easier to use, and the prints come out smoother and more professional looking. Students spend their time on ideas instead of fixing machines.\r\n\r\nWhat excites them most is color. The printer can use several colors of filament in a single print, so students can make choices about how their designs look as well as how they work. Kids have already printed plant pots for our classroom, hooks and containers that keep our materials organized, and a keychain that says \"Thank you Ms. Slack.\" That last one may be my favorite thing anyone has ever made me.\r\n\r\nThe best part has been watching students master the machine. Within days, several of them knew more about its settings and tricks than I did, and they started teaching me. Kids who are used to being on the receiving end of instruction got to be the experts, and they were proud of it. Working with a modern, reliable tool makes them feel like real engineers, because in the ways that count, they are.\r\n\r\nI love having this printer in my classroom, and I expect my students to be using it for years to come. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1774784688312,"projectUrl":"project/building-3d-printing-experts-with-bambu/10160720/","projectTitle":"Building 3D Printing Experts With Bambu Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3619029_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507762568088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3619029"},{"teacherId":8263127,"projectId":10080835,"letterContent":"Our students had a wonderful time playing Bingo, enjoying their snacks, and getting excited about the prizes they won! Seeing their smiles, enthusiasm, and excitement was truly rewarding. Your kindness helped create fun, positive experiences for our students and gave them something special to look forward to.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping us make our school a place where students feel happy, valued, and celebrated. Thank you for making a difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1777990509071,"projectUrl":"project/bingo-snacks-and-social-emotional-smil/10080835/","projectTitle":"Bingo, Snacks, and Social-Emotional Smiles During Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Hanlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8263127"},{"teacherId":10353641,"projectId":10290724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to my project!\r\n\r\nIt means a lot to myself and my ESL students for all the supplies. These items were necessary to start the school year off in a productive and safe way. We were able to clean the desks and supply the kids with materials for a great start to a successful school year.\r\n\r\nI have never recieved such a generous donation before. This is my second year teaching Middle School and it has not been easy to say the least. But with these items and materials it helped make it a little less stressful and for that I am so appreciative.\r\nThank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1785167006935,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-loaded-classroom/10290724/","projectTitle":"Clean and Loaded Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785204966603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353641"},{"teacherId":9511928,"projectId":10256168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! The illustrated novels have made reading easier and more exciting, especially for students who were nervous about reading a long novel. I have already seen students become more confident and excited to read, and many are proud of themselves for finishing a challenging book. These books have helped make reading fun and have encouraged my students to keep going, even when the text gets difficult. My students and I are so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777990355526,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-magic-gap-illustrated-book/10256168/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Magic Gap: Illustrated Books for Engaged Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tsang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9511928_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713143132636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9511928"},{"teacherId":9511928,"projectId":10249410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. This would not have been possible without you. Because of your generosity, I am now able to engage with my students in different ways. I can move freely around the classroom with the iPad and Apple TV. I can provide immediate support and create more interactive lessons. My students get excited seeing their work displayed so quickly on the Smart Board. This helps me connect with students and allows me to respond to their needs in real time. My students and I are extremely grateful for everything. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777990476350,"projectUrl":"project/tech-on-the-move-empowering-engagement/10249410/","projectTitle":"Tech On the Move: Empowering Engagement With Mobile Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tsang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9511928_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713143132636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9511928"},{"teacherId":8142049,"projectId":10257092,"letterContent":"The iPad Pro has been an incredible tool for supporting student learning in my special education classroom. It allows students to access reading and writing activities through interactive apps, speech-to-text features, and digital texts that help meet their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited by the ability to interact with lessons in new ways and use technology to show what they know. The iPad has increased engagement and motivation during both independent and small-group instruction.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to participate in reading and writing activities have become more confident and involved when using the iPad. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students have access to a powerful learning tool that helps them grow academically and build confidence in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777990477389,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-small-group-instruction-with/10257092/","projectTitle":"Empowering Small Group Instruction with an iPad Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DiBlase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142049"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_696","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":543,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":51,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"7.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.0,"schoolId":696,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Junior High School 223 the Montauk on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Junior High School 223 the Montauk","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/jhs-223-the-montauk/696"}