{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Junior High School 223 the Montauk","outOfStateSupporters":59.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. As a result, student videos became more engaging and organized, allowing students to communicate their message more effectively while building important presentation and media production skills. 🎬✨","fullyFundedDate":1773143171045,"projectUrl":"project/-lights-camera-you-teleprompters-f/10118268/","projectTitle":"✨ Lights, Camera, You! — Teleprompters for Awesome Student Videos","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":7660290,"projectId":9746396,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation in support of our classroom origami paper project. 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. Thank you for helping bring these meaningful learning experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772124459154,"projectUrl":"project/comics-that-make-kids-want-to-read/10075446/","projectTitle":"Comics That Make Kids Want to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DiBlase III","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142049"},{"teacherId":10248417,"projectId":9783998,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, which provided incentives for students to reach new heights academically and behaviorally.\r\n Through our schools PBIS reward system, students obtain tickets that allow them to purchase items from our store. Some of the ways that students are able to earn tickets is through Montauk Pride which is exceptional Behavior within and outside the classroom. Another way students are able to obtain tickets is through reaching academic goals.\r\n Currently students are excited to be participating in book club. During book club students are able to choose a novel of their choice and engage in meaningful discussions with their peers. Furthermore, students utilize skills and techniques learned in class to support them with reading and discussions.","fullyFundedDate":1765205123892,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-success-through-positive-behavio/9783998/","projectTitle":"Shaping Success Through Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10248417_orig.png?crop=527,527,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759341998595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248417"},{"teacherId":6018454,"projectId":9746907,"letterContent":"\"Start Spreadin' the News\" has truly brought a new energy to our middle school! Thanks to our amazing donors, students now have the tools they need to share their voices with confidence and creativity. Whether they're recording podcasts, creating music, filming videos, or delivering school announcements, they feel more prepared and proud of their work. What used to feel nerve-wracking now feels exciting. Students are stepping up, speaking clearly, and realizing that their ideas matter.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond just better projects. Students are collaborating more, cheering each other on during recordings, and celebrating one another's successes. There's a real sense of community growing as more students see themselves as creators, storytellers, and leaders. Because of your generosity, our classrooms are buzzing with confidence, creativity, and connection. You didn't just support a project—you helped our students find their voices and share them with the world.","fullyFundedDate":1758823218186,"projectUrl":"project/start-spreadin-the-news/9746907/","projectTitle":"Start Spreadin’ the News","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":10248414,"projectId":9707648,"letterContent":"I am overjoyed and so grateful for your incredible support of our PBIS project! Thanks to your kindness, I can now provide snacks as positive reinforcement for my students, and you have no idea how much this means to them and to me.\r\nThis project is about so much more than just snacks. It is about celebrating my students' positive choices and creating a classroom environment where they feel valued, motivated, and inspired to succeed. Many of my middle schoolers face challenges both in and out of school, and having their good behavior recognized in a tangible way helps them see that their efforts matter and that someone believes in them.\r\nYour generosity will help me build a supportive school community where students are encouraged to make good choices, work hard, and lift each other up. When students feel valued and appreciated, it transforms not just their day, but their entire approach to learning. \r\nThank you for investing in these amazing kids and for helping create a school environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758823217985,"projectUrl":"project/positive-vibes/9707648/","projectTitle":"Positive Vibes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boutros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10248414_orig.jpg?crop=886,886,x443,y1338&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757934957301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248414"},{"teacherId":6018454,"projectId":9475562,"letterContent":"When we make podcasts in class, sometimes our voices are too quiet, the background noise is loud, or the audio just doesn't sound clear. Even when our ideas are good, the sound can make our work feel less professional. Getting real microphones, headphones, and editing tools would fix that and help our podcasts sound clean and strong.\r\n\r\nBetter sound would help everyone. Shy students could speak confidently, tech-savvy students could learn editing skills, and the whole class could focus on sharing ideas instead of worrying about fuzzy audio. It would make our projects feel more real, show that our voices matter, and let everyone hear what we have to say loud and clear.","fullyFundedDate":1757097601940,"projectUrl":"project/podcast-power-expansion-bringing-pro-so/9475562/","projectTitle":"Podcast Power Expansion: Bringing Pro Sound to Our Classroom.","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":7660290,"projectId":9679807,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions toward the purchase of our new color printer. Thanks to your support, we were able to acquire a reliable, high-quality printer that will greatly improve our ability to create materials, communicate effectively, and support the work we do every day.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to give—whether through financial contributions, sharing our message, or encouraging others to participate—demonstrates the strength and compassion of our community. This new printer will make a meaningful difference in producing educational materials and supporting student projects.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757878772687,"projectUrl":"project/color-prints-for-students/9679807/","projectTitle":"Color Prints for Students","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_696","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":623,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":48,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.6,"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"}